Janith, Nishan, Sandun steers Jaffna to victory

Half tons by Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka and Sandun Weerakkody helped Jaffna to record a comfortable four wicket win over Colombo in a high scoring match of the National Super League limited over tournament encounter played at R. Premadasa Stadium.

Shanaka guides Sri Lanka to dramatic T20 win over Bangladesh

Dasun Shanaka held his nerve under pressure to take two wickets in the final over, snatching a dramatic three-run win for Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international of a three-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Monday.

Indian train drivers in crash that killed 14 were watching cricket

The drivers of a train that missed a signal and ploughed into another train, killing 14 people, were distracted because they were watching cricket on a phone, India’s railways minister said Monday.

Pathum Nissanka among ICC Men’s Player of the Month nominees

Three top-order batters from India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand have made the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for February 2024.

St. Peter’s emerge Zahira Centenary 7s Champions

Reigning schools rugby league and knockout champions St. Peter’s sounded a warning when they got their 2024 schools rugby season off to an electrifying start as they emerged Cup champions of the Zahira Centenary Rugby 7s tournament after recording a comfortable 17-5 win over Isipathana in the final played at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo today.

How’s Niroshan Dickwella Public Enemy No 1?

Niroshan Dickwella was drafted into Sri Lanka T20 squad last week in place of Kusal Janith Perera who is claimed to be suffering from an illness and is unavailable for Bangladesh tour. Since then the chief selector Upul Tharanga has come under heavy criticism over the selection of the notorious wicket-keeper batsman.

Saudi Arabia launches bid for tournament as sole contender to host

Saudi Arabia, the only contender to host the 2034 World Cup, has formally launched its bid for the tournament.

Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory

Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses.

Schools Rugby begins with Zahira Centenary 7s

The Inter-Schools rugby season will begin with the Zahira College Centenary Rugby Sevens Saturday and Sunday at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Finez joins hands with 145th Royal-Thomian Cricket Encounter

Finez Furniture and Interior (Pvt) Limited has partnered with the 145th Royal-Thomian Cricket Encounter, which features the much-anticipated battle between Royal College, Colombo 07 and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, as the “Official Furniture and Interior Design Partner”.

CH in hard-fought win over Army SC

CH and FC secured their semi-final spot of the Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament when they beat Army Sports Club by 35 points (five tries, one penalty try and one penalty) to 27 points (four tries, two conversions and one penalty) in the third quarter-final encounter played at Longden Place.

Dickwella replaces Kusal in SL T20 Squad

The Cricket Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has named Niroshan Dickwella as a replacement for Kusal Janith Perera for the Twenty20 International (T20I) Series against Bangladesh, which begins on Monday in Sylhet.

Sri Lanka target Bangladesh tour as final tune-up for T20 WC

Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Captain Wanindu Hasaranga today expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming tour of Bangladesh, kicking off on March 4 in Sylhet, which serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year.

Havelock SC thrash Navy SC 55-5

Havelock SC cruised to a resounding 55-5 victory over Navy SC in their Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament second quarter-final match played Havelock Park.

Police edge past Airmen 29-27 in thriller

Police SC edged out Air Force SC 29-27 in the Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament first quarter-final encounter played at Longden Place.

Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is

Pathum Nissanka will miss Sri Lanka’s upcoming T20I series in Bangladesh due to the hamstring injury that he sustained during the home series against Afghanistan.

Cricketers discuss challenges with Sports Minister

Several players of the Sri Lankan cricket team met Sports Minister Harin Fernando today to discuss issues and challenges faced by the Sri Lankan cricketers.

Police-Air Force clash should be a close game

The first quarter-final encounter in the 113-year-old Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament between Police Sports Club and Air Force Sports Club will be worked off at Longden Place tomorrow. The kick-off is scheduled for 4.00 p.m.

Bens-Wesley clash for Shelton Wirasinha - Bro Alban Patrick Challenge Trophy

The historic collaboration between St. Benedict’s College and Wesley College are set to reach new heights as they tee off in the firstever Bens-Wesley Golf Encounter, vying for the prestigious Shelton Wirasinha and Bro Alban Patrick Championship Trophy.

Praveen shines, Lumbini MV record fifth outright win

Right arm spinner Praveen Maneesha shone for Lumbini MV in their massive outright win by an innings and 304 runs over President’s College Kotte in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Colts grounds.

Namibia’s Loftie-Eaton scores fastest T20I hundred off 33 ball

Namibian cricketer Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has made cricket history by scoring the fastest century in T20 International (T20I) history, off just 33 balls, breaking the previous record set by Nepal’s Kushal Malla.

Neil Wagner retires from international cricket

Fiery New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing down the curtains on a 12-year-old Test career during which he played 64 Tests for the Black Caps and won the inaugural World Test Championship.

Wanindu - Worthy Wildcard?

Wanindu Hasaranga has already become one of the most popular Sri Lankan captains in the recent past just a few games into his new tenure as the skipper of the Sri Lanka T20 team.

Pathum Nissanka felicitated

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka, an alumnus of Isipathana College, was honored for his remarkable achievement as the first double centurion in Sri Lanka on the final day of the 61st Battle of the Brothers.

Shahan slams career-best 206

Lumbini MV Skipper Shahan Kaushalya slammed a career-best knock of 206 in just 173 minutes which included 31 boundaries and three sixes and helped his side amass a massive score of 377 for six on day one of their Inter-Schools Under-19 cricket match against President’s College, Kotte at Colts Grounds in Colombo.

Thurstan, Isipathana - a tame draw

The 61st Battle of the Brothers between traditional rivals Thurstan and Isipathana ended in a tame draw at the SSC ground. The highlights of the match were an all-round performance by Thurstan skipper Vihas Thewmika, who made a top score of 77 and bagged six scalps, and a knock of 102 by Tharushka Ashel for Isipathana.

Dambulla and Jaffna snatch thrilling wins

Dambulla and Jaffna recorded thrilling victories during the second week of the SLC National Super League (NSL) 50-Overs Cricket Tournament matches played today.

Lanka T10 League set to kick off in December

The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League is set to take place from December 12 to December 22, 2024.

Gill, Jurel help India clinch Test series against England

Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel kept calm to lead India to a series-clinching five-wicket win over England on day four of the fourth Test on Monday.

Galle Cricket Carnival finale kicks off

The Galle Cricket Carnival reached its pinnacle on Sunday (25) as the final tournament commenced at the Baddegama Kumme Stadium, graced by the presence of former Sri Lankan cricket legend, Sanath Jayasuriya.