Education Ministry clears Wesley ruggerite

The Ministry of Education has officially informed the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) that after further investigation, Wesley College rugby player was eligible to participate in the 2024 Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament.

Lyles’ bid for Olympic sprint double wrecked by Covid

Noah Lyles said he was ’’proud’’ to win 200m bronze after being hit by Covid-19 wrecked his bid to become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an individual Olympic sprint double.

Could Wellalage be next Ravindra Jadeja?

Despite the 2-0 thrashing at the hands of Sri Lanka, there is no doubt that team India has been the most dominant force in world cricket in the last decade and they topped it off when they lifted the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the West Indies recently.

Sri Lanka Test team raise safety concerns over anti-immigrant riots in UK

Some Sri Lanka players currently in England for a three-Test series have raised concerns over security following widespread anti-immigrant riots in the country.

Sanath thanks Sanga, Malinga for motivating the team

In the wake of the historic series win against India, Sri Lanka’s interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya thanked Sri Lankan legends Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga for the support extended to the team and support staff.

Sri Lanka spinner charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

The Sri Lanka player has been charged with three counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Sri Lanka seals first ODI series win against India since 1997

After enduring a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series, Sri Lanka scripted a remarkable turnaround on Wednesday in the final ODI of the three-match series by defeating India by 110 runs, ending their 27-year drought for a bilateral series win against India.

Sri Lanka Cricket names squad for England Test series

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has approved an 18-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against England.

ICC congratulates Madugalle on 400th ODI as Match Referee

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Ranjan Madugalle on becoming the first Match Referee to officiate in 400 Men’s ODIs.

Afghanistan batter handed 5-year ban for anti-corruption code breach

Top-order batter Ihsanullah Janat has been banned from all forms of cricketing activities for five years following breaches of ACB and ICC Anti-Corruption Codes during the 2nd edition of the Kabul Premier League.

Sri Lanka javelin star eyes Olympic swansong

Sri Lanka’s Dilhani Lekamge will participate in the Women’s javelin throw qualification round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France tomorrow. 1.55pm.

Sri Lanka eye historic ODI series win against India

Sri Lanka, having tied the first One Day International (ODI) and secured a brilliant victory in the second, will aim for a historic series win when they face India in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo tomorrow. A win would mark Sri Lanka’s first bi-lateral ODI series victory over India since 1997.

Tharushi donates competition kit to IOC museum

Tharushi Karunarathna has donated one of her competition kits to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Emirates FA Cup Title Partnership Extended Until 2028

The Football Association [The FA] has extended its long-term global partnership of the FA Cup with Emirates for a further four years – and the world’s most iconic domestic cup competition will continue to be called the Emirates FA Cup until 2028.

Darshana to run in Olympic 400m semis

Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana will participate in the Men’s 400m semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France tomorrow.

Mob sets former B’desh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza’s house on fire

Protesters have reportedly set on fire the house of former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza as violence and chaos continued in the country after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the nation on Monday.

Uncertainty over Bangladesh hosting 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Uncertainty has surrounded Bangladesh’s ability to host the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due to the ongoing turmoil and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Sri Lanka to tour England this month

The Sri Lanka National Men’s Cricket Team will tour England for a three-match Test series to be played during August and September.

Former England batter Thorpe dies aged 55

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe has died aged 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.

Chamari among ICC player of the month for July

Three openers are on the shortlist for ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024.

Lyles wins sensational 100m gold by 0.005 seconds

US sprint star Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100m title by five-thousandths of a second from Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson in a dramatic photo finish at Paris 2024.

Key batter ruled out as England name squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Regular opener Zak Crawley will miss the series due to a fractured right little finger sustained in the third Test of the recently concluded series against the West Indies, which the hosts won 3-0.

Vandersay and Asalanka star as Sri Lanka clinch 32-run win, lead series 1-0

Career-best bowling figures from spin bowler Jeffrey Vandersay and skipper Charith Asalanka’s brilliance with the ball led Sri Lanka to a 32-run victory over India in the second ODI. The win gives Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to secure a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ’Golden Slam’.

Sri Lanka name squads for white-ball series against Ireland Women

The reigning T20 Asia Cup champions are set to embark on a tour of Ireland, where they’ll face off in two T20Is and three ODIs.

Alfred storms to Olympic 100m gold in Paris

Julien Alfred stormed to the women’s 100m title at Paris 2024 to make history as St Lucia’s first Olympic medallist.

Hasaranga ruled out of ODI series due to injury

Sri Lanka’s team, already facing challenges due to a shortage of fast bowlers, has suffered another setback as spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series against India with a left hamstring injury.

'Queen of the pool' Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold

American superstar Katie Ledecky equalled the record for the most gold medals by a female Olympian as she won the 800m freestyle title at the Paris Games.

ICC to rectify match officials’ 'human error': Super Over rule to be implemented in next two matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent a notification to its match officials to implement the Super Over rule for the next two ODI matches, if it happens to be a tie at the end of the 50-over match. This was confirmed by one of the top officials.

Sangakkara says England job is an ’exciting prospect’

Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara has admitted it would be an ’’exciting prospect’’ to lead England’s white-ball team, but admits he has not yet been approached for the role.