Oval Invincibles Sign Chamari Athapathu in the Hundred Draft

Dawid Malan, Chamari Athapaththu and Amanda-Jade Wellington were the big players of the night to join Oval Invincibles at The Hundred Draft, powered by Sage.

Martis recommended for Head Coach position

Former Isipathana College, CR and FC and national youth player, current St. Peter’s College and CH and FC Head Coach, Sanath Martis was recommended by Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Technical Committee for the appointment as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka 15-A-Side outfit for the Asia Rugby Division 1 Series against the Qatar national outfit.

MILO Football Champs 2024 of Kilinochchi-Northern Province

The fourth match of the MILO Football Champs 2024 - Northern Province,(under 10 and under 12) was held in the Kilinochchi district over the weekend with the participation of 22 teams, comprising 6 Girls teams and 16 Boys teams.

Matheesha and Dilshan doubtful for IPL 2024

Sri Lankan star pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka face uncertainty ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, set to kick off this Friday (22).

Sri Lanka to host Asia Rugby Division 1 in Colombo

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) is set to host the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship in Colombo from April 28 to May 5 between hosts Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Qatar.

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur injured, out of Sri Lanka Tests

Veteran Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thumb injury, the cricket board said Tuesday.

Hasaranga's return to Test Cricket saves T20 World Cup participation

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been suspended for Bangladesh’s two-Test series against Bangladesh, shortly after announcing his decision to return to Test cricket following his retirement from the format last year.

Udan, Yuthika, Liviru guide Kalutara MV to victory

A six wicket haul by Udan Thejaka and half tons by Yuthika Dilruk and Liviru Sanmith helped Kalutara MV to record a four wicket win over Anuradhapura Central in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Anuradhapura.

Bangladesh mocks Sri Lanka after series defeat

Bangladesh clinched the third ODI against Sri Lanka by four wickets to secure a 2-1 series win on Monday (18) which was followed up by a celebration from their veteran wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim who brought his helmet as they were lining up to pose for the post-match photograph adding more fuel to the fire.

Cricket Australia postpones Afghan T20 series

Cricket Australia cites deteriorating human rights conditions for women and girls under Taliban rule

Wanindu Hasaranga comes out of retirement for Bangladesh Tests

Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 17-member squad and Wanindu Hasaranga, who announced his retirement from Test cricket last year, has made a comeback for the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh, commencing on March 22.

Sri Lanka names Test squad for Bangladesh Test series

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando approved the 17-member squad selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee to take part in the Test series against Bangladesh.

Mushfiqur mocks Mathews, recreates helmet malfunction scene from World Cup after ODI series win

During the post-match presentation, Mushfiqur Rahim celebrated the win by mocking Angelo Mathews’ ’timed out’ dismissal during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as he gestured with a broken helmet.

Litton and uncapped Rana in squad for first Test vs Sri Lanka

Bangladesh have named a strong 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Sylhet, which begins on 22 March.

St. Aloysius’ fight back to record outright win

St. Aloysius’ College Galle fought their way back after conceding a first innings lead to record an outright win by four wickets over Holy Cross College Kalutara in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Weeraketiya.

Nuwanidu, Dasun shines in Colombo’s win

Nuwanidu Fernando and Dasun Shanaka shone in Colombo’s first innings win over Jaffna in a high scoring match of the National Super League four day tournament encounter concluded at R. Premadasa Stadium.

Tanzid, Rishad power Bangladesh to series win against Sri Lanka

Rishad Hossain played an attacking innings of 48 after substitute Tanzid Hasan Tamim hit 84 off 81 balls Monday, steering Bangladesh to a four-wicket win and a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka.

Liyanage’s maiden ODI century lifts SL to 235

Sri Lanka’s rising batting sensation Janith Liyanage hammered his maiden ODI hundred in the third and deciding ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Kanchana shines in Ananda’s win

Kanchana de Livera shone with a match-winning knock in Ananda’s five-wicket win over traditional rivals Nalanda in the 47th Battle of the Maroons limited-over encounter played at the SSC ground yesterday.

Vihas, Dinal, Shanikya guides Thurstan to victory

Half-tons by skipper Vihas Thewmika, Dinal Induwara, and Shanikya Deshapriya laid the foundation for Thurstan to record a convincing 99-run win over traditional rivals Isipathana in the 44th Battle of the Brothers limited-over encounter played at the P. Sara Stadium yesterday.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh face off in crucial ODI decider

With both teams facing significant setbacks, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are eagerly eyeing an ODI series win as they prepare to clash in the decider tomorrow (18) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Match-fixing allegations: Court issues travel ban on two Indian cricket managers

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued an order preventing two team managers of the Legend Cricket League from leaving the country over match-fixing allegations. The Legend Cricket League tournament, featuring seven teams of retired international cricketers, is currently underway at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Dilshan Madushanka to miss rest of Bangladesh tour due to injury

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka will no longer participate in the ongoing Bangladesh tour due to a left hamstring injury he sustained during the 2nd One Day International (ODI) on Friday (15).

Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday.

Ishan Kishan Imitates Lasith Malinga’s Bowling Action; Mumbai Indians’ Bowling Coach Amused

Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach Lasith Malinga as Ishan Kishan imitates his bowling action ahead of IPL 2024.

ICC to make stop clock rule permanent in ODIs and T20Is

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to implement the stop clock rule permanently, following a successful trial period, making it a standard feature in international cricket, says a report.

Sri Lanka look to bounce back in second ODI

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will clash in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, tomorrow.

Sadew first to reach 1,000 runs

Nalanda College opening batsman Sadew Samarasinghe became the first batsman to reach the 1,000-run milestone in the Under-19 Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament this season when he scored a top knock of 76 against St. Joseph’s College at Darley Road today.

Mahagastota Hill Climb on April 6 and 7

The Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) announced that the 90th Anniversary of the Mahagastota Hill Climb will take place in Nuwara Eliya on April 6 and 7.

Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident

Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna and three others were injured after the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry near the 117th mile post on the Anuradhapura, Thirappane road early this morning.