Sri Lanka ‘A’ to tour South Africa

The Sri Lanka ‘A’ Team will tour South Africa during August and September period to play three one-day games and two four-day games against their counterparts.

Sports Ministry allocates funds for Peru-bound athletes

Following the Daily Mirror’s exposure highlighting the risk of 12 Sri Lankan junior athletes missing the 2024 World Junior Athletic Championships in Lima, Peru, due to a last-minute withdrawal of financial support by the Sports Ministry, the Ministry has now confirmed that the necessary funds have been allocated for all athletes to participate.

New BCB president openly threatens Hathurusingha, says ’’We can find someone better’’

Hathurusingha recently expressed his readiness to resign if the Bangladesh Cricket Board opts for a different direction.

Sri Lanka debutant creates history with stunning Manchester knock

A magnificent half-century from Milan Rathnayake helped the debutant break a 41-year Test record.

Harshitha Samarawickrama joins Trinbago Knight Riders for WCPL 2024

Sri Lankan batter Harshitha Samarawickrama has joined the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2024 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). She replaces Meg Lanning who has been forced to withdraw due to injury.

ENG vs SL: Who is Milan Rathnayake?

Sri Lanka’s right-arm medium-fast bowler Milan Rathnayake will make his Test debut in the first match of the three-Test series against England at Old Trafford. His inclusion marks a significant moment for the uncapped pacer with a strong domestic record.

Sri Lanka beat series winners Ireland in last ODI

Sri Lanka secured a dominant eight-wicket consolation victory over series winners Ireland in the third one-day international at Stormont.

Ministry refuses to fund junior athletes for World Meet

Twelve Sri Lankan junior athletes are at risk of missing the 2024 World Junior Athletic Championships in Lima, Peru, due to the Sports Ministry’s last-minute withdrawal of financial support.

Sinner cleared after testing positive twice for banned substance

World number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for a banned substance in March.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be moved to the UAE

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates.

39 runs scored from one over as Samoa batter breaks international record

A new international record at men’s T20I level as 39 runs were conceded from one over in the match between Samoa and Vanuatu.

England, Sri Lanka name playing XIs on the eve of first Test

Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence were included for England while Milan Rathnayake is poised for Sri Lanka debut in the first match of the crucial ICC World Test Championship series.

Hathurusingha keen to remain Bangladesh Head Coach

Bangladesh Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha is still interested in completing his contract with the Men’s National Cricket Team to 2025 despite the recent political turmoil in the country.

Samarawickrama, Lewis reach career bests in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings

Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama and Ireland opener Gaby Lewis have finished with career high positions in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings at the end of their two-match series in Dublin that ended 1-1.

Chamari Athapaththu signs three-year deal with Sydney Thunder

Syndey Thunder signed Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu on a three-year contract, while Perth Scorchers signed Sophie Devine and are reportedly in talks with Finn Allen.

BCCI says 'categorical no' to hosting

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that India will not be hosting the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.

Preparation underway to host 2036 Olympics in India, Modi confirms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India dreams of hosting the Olympics in 2036 and added that preparations are already underway during his Independence Day speech.

Nissanka move up to eighth in ODI Rankings

Openers from India and Sri Lanka have been the big winners after they made good ground near the top of the updated ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings.

Morne Morkel appointed India’s bowling coach

Morne Morkel has been appointed as the bowling coach for the Indian men’s senior cricket team, with his tenure starting on September 1, as confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

Nissanka to shine in Tests?

Pathum Nissanka who has been in the form of his life in the white ball formats, has returned to Sri Lanka Test squad after two years.

Sri Lanka name Bell as batting coach for England tour

Former England player Ian Bell was named Tuesday as Sri Lanka’s batting coach for the three-match Test series against England.

England name stand-in captain as Stokes is ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series

England will be without the services of Ben Stokes for the remainder of the English summer due to injury.

ACBT Kart Fight Championship 2024 gears up for round four coming Saturday

David Pieris Racing & Leisure (Private) Limited is thrilled to announce the fourth and final round of the ACBT Kart Fight Championship 2024. This much-awaited event will take place on August 17th, commencing at 6.00 am at SpeedBay, Pearl Bay, Bandaragama.

Former England batter Thorpe took his own life, family says

Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 one-day internationals for England, died last week aged 55.

ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Sri Lanka’s talismanic skipper Chamari Athapaththu beat a hot field by overcoming India’s star openers, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024.

Nine-member squad for Paralympic Games

Sri Lanka will field a nine-member contingent for the 2024 Paralympic Games, sources from the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka revealed.

Sri Lanka begins England Test tour with confidence as Jayasuriya pushes for full effort

Following their confidence-boosting ODI series win against India in Colombo, the Sri Lanka national cricket team departed for England yesterday to play a three-match Test series.

Education Ministry clears Wesley ruggerite

The Ministry of Education has officially informed the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) that after further investigation, Wesley College rugby player was eligible to participate in the 2024 Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament.

Lyles’ bid for Olympic sprint double wrecked by Covid

Noah Lyles said he was ’’proud’’ to win 200m bronze after being hit by Covid-19 wrecked his bid to become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an individual Olympic sprint double.

Could Wellalage be next Ravindra Jadeja?

Despite the 2-0 thrashing at the hands of Sri Lanka, there is no doubt that team India has been the most dominant force in world cricket in the last decade and they topped it off when they lifted the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the West Indies recently.