Sri Lanka, Pakistan visits confirmed as New Zealand reveal packed summer schedule

New Zealand have confirmed they will host white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer alongside their previously announced ICC World Test Championship series against England at the end of this year.

Messi becomes most decorated player of all time

Lionel Messi won his 45th senior trophy after winning the 2024 Copa America title with Argentina, surpassing Dani Alves as the player with the most number of trophies in football history.

What went wrong for Kusal Mendis?

Sri Lanka top order batsman Kusal Mendis is set to be dropped from the white ball cricket according to the reports. It is also said that middle order batsman Charith Asalanka is set to take over the captaincy in both ODIs and T20s following the resignation of Wanindu Hasaranga as the skipper in the shortest format.

Former cricketer shot dead in Ambalangoda

He was shot outside his home and a police investigation is underway

Hardik Pandya to lead India in T20Is against Sri Lanka

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to lead India in the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27.

Kandy Falcons thrash Dambulla Sixers in must-win game

A tremendous batting effort by the Kandy Falcons helped them to register a convincing 54-run victory over Dambulla Sixers in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament 18th match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

SLC set to host ICC Annual Conference from July 19-22

The first time the event will be held in the Asian Region, Sri Lanka Cricket will host the Annual Conference of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Sri Lanka from July 19th to 22nd, 2024.

Madhushani renews 26-year-old long jump record

Madhushani Herath of Nannapurawa MV, Bibila shattered a 26-year-old record on the third day of the Sri Lanka Athletic Junior National Championships, which continued at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex in Diyagama.

Spain beat England to be crowned Euro 2024 champions

Spain won a record-breaking fourth European Championship, defeating England 2-1 following a drama-filled second half in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin.

Khan, Gurbaz guide Colombo Strikers to third win

A four wicket haul by spinner Shadab Khan which was his second of the tournament and an unbeaten half ton by Rahmanullah Gurbaz paved the way for Colombo Strikers to record a convincing nine wicket win over table leaders Jaffna Kings in the 17th match of the fifth Lanka Premier League tournament played under floodlights at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday. In the process Colombo Strikers avenged their first match defeat to Jaffna Kings played

Alcaraz overpowers Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived.

Insurance scheme for schools’ rugby

For the first time in history, a special insurance scheme will be introduced to Sri Lanka’s schoolboy rugby players following an initiative from the Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando.

Galle Marvels prevail after thrilling tie

Galle Marvels prevailed with a Super Over win against Dambulla Sixers after the match ended in a thrilling tie, with the two sides having ended their innings with a score of 148 in the 16th match of the fifth Lanka Premier League tournament played at R. Premadasa Stadium.

Schedule for India’s tour of Sri Lanka revised

The schedule of Sri Lanka’s upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka has been revised, and the start of the contest pushed back by a day to July 27, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.

Barrett sparks fightback as All Blacks beat England

Replacement Beauden Barrett inspired a New Zealand fightback in their 24-17 win over England to claim the series 2-0 at Eden Park.

Saudi Arabia to host first Esports Olympics in 2025

Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

A look back at James Anderson’s remarkable career with England in Tests

As England seamer James Anderson retires from international cricket, a throwback to his prolific Test career.

Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 set to kick off in Dambulla

The Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 is slated to commence on July 19 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in Dambulla.

Rugby fan-focused law changes confirmed

The largest reimagination of rugby’s entertainment value continues to progress with the World Rugby Council approving a package of law amendments that will come into effect from 1 July, 2024.

Hasaranga says his attitude helped him overcome challenges and inspire himself to improve

Wanindu Hasaranga, who has often faced criticism for the team’s disappointing exit in the T20 World Cup and his attitude, as well as some disciplinary issues, said that this attitude has helped him overcome challenges and inspire himself to improve.

Sri Lankan throw-down specialist awarded ₹2 crore by BCCI to India’s T20 victory

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to award ₹125 crore as prize money for the Indian T20 World Cup players, coaches, and staff, which includes Sri Lankan throw-down specialist coach Nuwan Seneviratne.

England reach Euro 2024 final after beating the Netherlands

Gareth Southgate’s team scored a late goal in the game, allowing them to take the lead after a tough start. England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.

SpeedBay Endurance Karting on Saturday

The SpeedBay Endurance Karting Championship 2024 comes to life following a 5-year hiatus bringing with it much anticipation and excitement amongst the competitors and racing enthusiasts.

Hales knock helps Galle Marvels come back to winning terms

An unbeaten knock of 86 in 55 balls with seven boundaries and four sixes by Alex Hales helped Galle Marvels beat Kandy Falcons by eight wickets and bounce back from the previous day’s defeat to the Dambulla Sixers, in 14th match of the fifth Lanka Premier League tournament played under floodlights at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Rossouw steers Jaffna Kings to emphatic win

Rilee Rossouw struck a magnificent unbeaten century and Avishka Fernando hammered 58 as the Jaffna Kings cruised to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Colombo Strikers in their Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament 13th match played at the Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Gautam Gambhir announced as new India head coach

Star of India’s title-winning campaign in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011, Gautam Gambhir has been named as the new head coach of the India men’s cricket team.

Chandimal, Mendis steer Kandy Falcons to second win

In a high-scoring contest, Kandy Falcons came from behind with a vengeance to pull off a seven-wicket win over Jaffna Kings in their Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament match played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Pathum Nissanka smashes highest individual score in LPL history

The group-stage round of Lanka Premier League 2024 is halfway-through. Jaffna Kings led by Charith Asalanka are top of the table with 6 points in 4 games, while Wanindu Hasaranga-led Kandy Falcons are last with just 2 points in four matches.

Table leaders Jaffna Kings face Kandy Falcons tomorrow

Two key matches of the fifth Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament will be played tomorrow (09) with the table leaders Jaffna Kings meeting the wooden spoonists Kandy Falcons at 3.00 p.m. and Galle Marvels - occupying second spot - confronting fourth placed Dambulla Sixers at 7.30 p.m.

Six Sri Lankans obtain golden spots at Paris Olympics

The 15-member Paris-bound Sri Lankan Olympic contingent was officially recognised by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) during a ceremony held at the NOCSL Auditorium in Colombo.