Eshan secures championship runner-up in GT World Challenge Asia 2024

The 2024 GT World Challenge Asia season concluded last month with a gripping finale at the Shanghai International Circuit, China. In a weekend filled with challenges and triumphs, Sri Lankan driver Eshan Pieris secured the runner-up position in the Silver Class championship.

Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka defeat West Indies in second ODI, clinch series

Skipper Charith Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to clinch the three-match series.

Zimbabwe smash T20I record with 344-4 against Gambia

Zimbabwe set a new record score for T20 international cricket when they posted a massive 344-4 against Gambia at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi on Wednesday, with Sikandar Raza hammering a 43-ball 133 not out.

New Zealand name captain for Sri Lanka limited-overs series

New Zealand have named their ODI and T20I squads for the tour of Sri Lanka next month.

Sri Lanka eye series as WI look for decisive outing

Sri Lanka and the West Indies will clash in the second ODI of their three-match series tomorrow at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.

Sri Lanka beat Japan to record fourth straight win

Defending champions Sri Lanka trounced Japan 85-18 in their 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 Group ‘A’ fixture played at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, India.

ICC satisfied with PCB’s preparations for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) preparations for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, according to sources reported by a local news channel.

Jay Shah set to start ICC stint, board recommends change in chief’s tenure

The International Cricket Council has recommended changes in the chief’s tenure. The move comes right before Jay Shah is set to take over the cricket body.

Madushka pushing for permanent ODI spot

Sri Lanka may have found their solution for long-term struggles at the top of the order with the rise of Nishan Madushka, who has been with the Test Squad for a long time.

Sri Lankan racer Yevan David wins on Euroformula debut at damp Monza

Motopark’s Yevan David won on his Euroformula debut at a damp Monza.

Radhika to Coach Zahira

Former Dharmaraja, Kandy SC, CH & FC, CR & FC, Up Country and national sevens and fifteens player, former Army SC and Nepal Men’s and Women’s Head Coach, and Royal’s Backs and Assistant Coach, Radhika Hettiarachchi, signed with Zahira College for the 2025 rugby season, which will come into effect from 1 November 2024.

Sri Lanka take series lead against West Indies with comfortable win

Half centuries from captain Charith Asalanka and debutant Nishan Madushka helped Sri Lanka chase down a revised target to win the rain-affected first ODI against West Indies by five wickets in Pallekele.

New Zealand trump South Africa for first Women’s T20 World Cup title

An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday’s final in Dubai.

Sri Lanka names squad for ODI series against West Indies

Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have selected the 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies.

Mendis clinches Sri Lanka series win over West Indies

Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka’s first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday.

Sri Lanka and WI clash in T20I series decider

The third and final T20 International between Sri Lanka and the West Indies will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla today. The series is evenly poised at 1-1.

Former Kandy SC player Bati no more

Former Fijian and Kandy Sports Club centre three quarter Bati Ponai passed away in Fiji recently.

Dates, venues confirmed for next Ashes series

The five-match series between the two arch-rivals will commence in late November in Perth.

Sri Lanka level T20 series with record-breaking West Indies win

Sri Lanka stormed back to level the three-match T20 series with an emphatic 73-run win over the West Indies on Tuesday, marking their largest ever margin of victory against the Caribbean side.

Lanka T10 Super League to kick off in December

The inaugural Lanka T10 Super League is scheduled to take place from December 12 to 22, 2024.

Bangladesh suspend Hathurusingha as coach after alleged assault

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Tuesday it had suspended head coach Chandika Hathurusingha for misconduct including an alleged assault of a player.

Sri Lanka out to defend Asian Netball Title

The Sri Lanka Netball Team will leave for India today to participate in the 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024, which will be held from October 18 to 27 at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sri Lanka eye comeback win against Windies

Sri Lanka would be eyeing to make a strong comeback when they take on the West Indies in the second T20I at the Dambulla Stadium today.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies - 1st T20I King, Lewis steer West Indies to take 1-0 lead

Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s Player of the Month

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today revealed the ICC Players of the Month for September 2024 as Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis and England’s Tammy Beaumont.

Mahela returns to Mumbai Indians as head coach

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene as their head coach ahead of the IPL 2025.

Pakistan’s Fatima Sana to leave Women’s T20 World Cup after father passes away

Fatima Sana is to depart from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after the passing of her father.

Tennis legend Nadal confirms retirement

Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday he will retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career in which he won 22 Grand Slam titles and Olympic singles gold.

India pile up World Cup high to rout Sri Lanka

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana hit half-centuries as India defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs to boost their chances of making the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

CR to play rugby under floodlights

Ceylonese Rugby Football Club (CR and FC) will host their first league rugby encounter at Longden Place under floodlights, later next month.