Nalanda break 69-year drought with big win

Nalanda College broke a 69-year drought against traditional rivals Ananda College by winning the Battle of Maroons when they coasted to a convincing nine-wicket win in the 92nd encounter concluded at the SSC ground today.

Rampaging Sri Lanka dismantle Aussies

Prabath Jayasuriya and Dinesh Chandimal scripted an incrediblewin for Sri Lanka to draw the two-Test series against Australia in Galle today, exorcising the horrors of an embarrassing defeat in the first Test last week.

Sri Lanka in the lead after Chandimal ton, Mathews and Mendis fifties

Dinesh Chandimal’s fortuitous century and fifties from Kamindu Mendis and Angelo Mathews ensured Sri Lanka added to their collection of good sessions to gain a 67-run lead against Australia in the second Test in Galle on Sunday.

Smith, Labuschagne centuries give Australia first day honours

Centuries from Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne ensured that the opening day of the second Test belonged to Australia, benefiting from Sri Lanka’s rejigged bowling attack failing to impose itself on the visitors.

Sri Lanka’s preparations for second Test hampered by Covid-19 outbreak

Sri Lanka will field a new-look bowling attack for the second Test against Australia, which begins in Galle tomorrow, but its final composition remains unclear after the home team was hit with a number of positive Covid-19 cases on Thursday.

Aravinda surprised by Sri Lanka’s first Test selections

Dimuth Karunaratne’s Sri Lanka are looking to level the Test series with spin reinforcements for the second match starting Friday against an upbeat Australia.

Brathwaite, Lewis among the overseas players selected in LPL draft

West Indians Carlos Brathwaite and Evin Lewis were among the overseas players who secured top dollar at the Player Draft for the third season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) which starts later this month.

Sri Lanka add Theekshana, Wellalage and Manasinghe to Test squad, Mathews available for selection

Sri Lanka have bolstered their spin bowling options ahead of the second Test against Australia in Galle on Friday, calling up uncapped spinners Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Lakshitha Manasinghe.

Player draft for third season of LPL today

A total of 353 have been included in the player draft for the third season of the Lanka Premier League that will be conducted virtually today (7).

Spinners bowl Australia to win in first Test

It was a case of right approach but atrocious execution from Sri Lanka’s batters, succumbing to a spectacular collapse and a 10-wicket defeat to Australia in the first Test on Friday.

Brother of Shane Warne to visit Foundation of Goodness

The brother of the late Australian spinner Shane Warne, who arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday, will visit the Foundation of Goodness in Seenigama as part of his itinerary.

Australia take lead, spurred by Green, Khawaja half centuries

Sri Lanka lost ground in the first Test against Australia, as poor returns from their bowlers and seventies from Cameron Green and Usman Khawaja gave the visitors a 101-run first innings lead.

Five for Lyon, Australia hold edge

A five-wicket haul for Nathan Lyon was key to restricting Sri Lanka to 212 on the opening day of the first Test for the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy 2022 in Galle on Wednesday, before the Australians reduced that deficit to 114 by stumps.

Spotlight on spinners, as Sri Lanka honour spin legend Shane Warne

He may no longer have the luxury of calling on Rangana Herath to torment the Australians, the way the left-arm spinner did in 2016, but Sri Lanka’s captain believes the young spinners available to him can be just as effective when the two teams meet again in Galle on Wednesday.

Chamari stars for Sri Lanka Women in win over India Women

Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu played the winning hand in her team’s seven wicket win over India Women in the third T20I played in Dambulla on Monday.

Middle order steers Aussies home in tense chase

Australia’s middle-order overcame a stern examination by Sri Lanka’s spinners on a difficult surface to win the final ODI of their five-match series versus Sri Lanka by four wickets at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday.

Sri Lanka held a special place in Shane Warne’s heart, says his brother

The brother of the late Australian cricketing great Shane Warne said that Sri Lanka held a special place in his brother’s heart, being involved in relief efforts soon after the 2004 tsunami that hit the country.

Silverwood expects even greater things from growing side

Sri Lanka will head into the final ODI versus the touring Australians today with the unusual cushion of having wrapped up the series with a game to spare.

With eye on Commonwealth Games, Sri Lanka Women take on India Women tomorrow

With the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, Sri Lanka Women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu believes the home limited series against India, beginning with the first T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium tomorrow, will be of vital importance for her team’s preparation.

Peirson cracks half ton to rescue Australia ‘A’

Jimmy Pierson came to the rescue of Australia ‘A’ with an unbeaten knock of 67 on day two against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the second four day unofficial Test match played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium today.

Sri Lanka seal Aussie series in cliff-hanger

Dhananjaya de Silva was catalyst-in-chief as Sri Lanka turned a game that appeared destined for defeat into a last-b

Sri Lanka on brink of rare Australia series win

So rare have the opportunities been for Sri Lanka to record a home ODI series win over Australia, that victory in today’s fourth ODI will give the hosts a first bilateral series triumph over their opponents in almost 30 years.

Silverwood Sri Lanka’s Silver Lining

While Sri Lanka’s struggle as a nation seems endless, its cricket team is certainly putting an end to its crisis with some consistent performances.

Brave Pathum Leads record run chase

He may have been overshadowed in the early stages of his innings, but Pathum Nissanka went on to make the pivotal contribution in Sri Lanka’s five-wicket win over Australia yesterday, a result that put them a game up in their five-match series.

Sangha, McAndrew, Hardie guide Australia ‘A” to victory

Right arm spinner Tanveer Sangha along with right arm pacies Nathan McAndrew and Aaron Hardie guided Australia ‘A’ to record an easy win by 68 runs against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the first four-day match concluded at Sooriyawewa Stadium on Friday.

2022 Abu Dhabi T10 confirmed for 23 November to 4 December

The 2022 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 will take place at the Zayed Cricket Stadium from 23 November to 4 December.

Army SC emerge champions

Army SC emerged champions of the Major Club T20 cricket tournament when they recorded a comfortbale 45-run win over Colts CC in the final played at P Sara Stadium.

Philippe, Maddinson puts Australia ‘A’ on top

Josh Philippe and Nic Maddison cracked half tons to put Australia ‘A’ on top against Sri Lanka ‘A’ to end the third day’s play on top in the first unofficial Test match played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium.

Chamika triggers collapse, Sri Lanka draw level with Australia

All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne triggered an Australian batting collapse, as Sri Lanka fought back to level the five-match ODI series at a game-apiece at the Pallekele Stadium on Thursday.

Philippe, Hardie lead Australia ‘A’ comeback

Josh Phillippe and Aaron Hardie led the comeback for Australia ‘A’ on day one of the first four day’ match against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the Sooriyawewa Stadium on Tuesday.