Jay Shah refuses to give clarity on Rohit Sharma’s return as India T20I captain

Jay Shah said that there was no need for clarity right now on who will India’s T20I captain as there’s still some time to go for the T20 World Cup 2024.

IPL 2024 Dates Are Out, WPL To Be Hosted In Single State; Check The Details

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to return for its second edition, scheduled to take place from February 22 to March 17. In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to host the entire tournament in a single state. This move, as explained by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, is aimed at simplifying the logistics for this year’s event.

Sri Lanka Skipper Chamari Athapaththu unpicked in WPL auction 2024

Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu went unsold in the first round of auctions for the second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Kandy SC face Army SC at Panagoda today

The defending League champions, Kandy Sports Club will travel to Colombo for the first time this season when they lock horns against Army SC in the

Senior National Squash finals on Sunday

The Yeti sponsored 43rd Senior National Squash Championships conducted by Sri Lanka Squash (SLS) will conclude on Sunday with all finals at the Air Force Squash Complex in Ratmalana.

Nadesan wins HSBC 5-Club Golf Tourney

HSBC Sri Lanka concluded its annual 5-Club Stableford Golf Tournament which was held for the 27th year at the RCGC.

Anushka shines in Moratuwa SC’s title win

A fine knock of 70 on 89 balls inclusive of nine boundaries and two sixes by Anushka Perera helped Moratuwa SC record a 21 runs win on the D/L/ method against Saracens SC in the final of the SLC Premier Tier ‘B’ limited over cricket tournament played at the SSC Grounds today.

Ton-up Avishka puts SSC in command

Avishka Fernando and Shevon Daniel shone on day one against Police SC in the final of the Major Club three-day cricket tournament played at the NCC Grounds today.

Air Force emerge Women’s L/O champions

Air Force SC emerged champions of the Women’s Invitational limited over cricket tournament when they recorded a close 10-run win on the D/L method over Army SC Ladies in the final played at the BRC Grounds today.

OCA yet to consider complaint by Ex-Sports Minister

Former Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe had called on the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to intervene in the areas of anti-corruption and human trafficking in regards to the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), in a letter written during his tenure as Sports Minister.

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of next match after injuring forearm in Brisbane

Glenn Maxwell is the biggest star of the Big Bash, but his ongoing presence is under a cloud after some scan results.

Honoured to be Sydney Cricket Ground’s Life-member, says Steve Waugh

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) inducted 12 new life members and the list includes three of Australia’s greatest cricket captains, Belinda Clark, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh. They were recognised for feats on the field and significant ongoing contributions off it.

Batsman obliterates world record with 43-ball 193, bowler allows over 36 an over in T10 madness

A batsman in the European Cricket Series has smashed the record books with a sensational 193 from just 43 balls in a T10 match.

Lankan golf stars to compete in India and Malaysia

Sri Lanka will be represented by two exceptional talents, Reshan Algama and Chanaka Perera, at the 122nd Amateur Golf Championship of India, hosted at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) from December 10 to 17.

W, 0, W, 0, W: Mohammad Amir Turns Back The Clock With Devastating T10 League Spell

Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir produced a devastating spell of bowling during the ongoing T10 League.

Air Force, Navy eye first win in Rugby League

Air Force Sports Club will take on Navy Sports Club in the second-week opening fixture of the SLR Nippon Paint Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament at Ratmalana tomorrow. The kick-off is at 3.45 p.m.

Kushan bags triple at Katukurunda Speed 2023

Kushan Peiris blazed the track with a triple while Missaka Naveen came on top in the SL GT Cars up to 3,500cc – Race-2 event and was adjudged Best Driver at the Nippon Paint Katukurunda Speed 2023, concluded at the Katukurunda Racing Track.

Santos relegated for first time in 111-year history

Santos, Brazil legend Pele’s former club, have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history.

CICT and CMF donate US $41,600 to SLTA

The Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) and the China Merchants Foundation (CMF) donated US $41,600 (approximately Rs. 13.7m) to the Wheelchair Tennis Programme (WTP) of the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA), extending their support to the sport for the ninth year.

Vibrant new brand identity revealed for ICC T20 World Cups

The pinnacle of international cricket just got a vibrant makeover as the ICC T20 World Cup’s new brand identity was launched on Thursday, 7 December.

Who’s going to be the most expensive overseas buy at the WPL auction?

Chamari Athapaththu is a favourite in this race, but faces stiff competition from the likes of Annabel Sutherland and Danni Wyatt

22nd Col. Henry Steele Olcott Cricket from December 8 to 10

All arrangements have been finalized to conduct the annual Col. Henry Olcott Steele Olcott Memorial cricket tournament contested by eight of the leading Buddhists Schools in the island from December 8 to 10 at the Asgiriya Stadium.

SLC ground staff awarded with cash rewards

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) commenced the distribution of the US $50,000 award (RS. 16m) money promised during the Asia Cup to the ground staff of the RPICS, Colombo, and PICS, Kandy.

International Surf Association ’welcomes’ pause in Olympics works at Tahiti venue

The International Surf Association (ISA) said on Wednesday it welcomed the decision by authorities to suspend work on the venue in Tahiti for the Paris Olympics events.

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur given rare 'obstructing the field' out

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim became only the second batsman in Test history dismissed for obstructing the field in Wednesday’s second match against New Zealand in Dhaka.

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russians as neutrals for 2024 Olympics

Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees on Tuesday called for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be admitted under a neutral flag for the 2024 Games in Paris ’’as soon as possible’’.

Former South Africa skipper hints at return for T20 World Cup

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has revealed he is considering a comeback to international cricket in time for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

First Capital Holdings steps in to scrum for CR&FC

First Capital Holdings PLC a Janashakthi Group Company has come forward to partner the Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC) one of top most rugby playing clubs in Sri Lanka as the Platinum sponsor for the inter-club rugby tournament which kicked off last week.

Gamer.LK’s Play Expo set for Dec. 9-10

Gamer.LK, the premier digital entertainment agency in Sri Lanka has announced Play Expo and Colombo Comic Expo 2023, a landmark event set to revolutionise the Games, Esports, pop culture and digital entertainment landscape in the country.

International Taekwondo Meet in Colombo

The Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation (SLTF) will conduct an International Taekwondo Championship at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, commencing tomorrow (6).