Shanaka takes 4 as Sri Lanka ease past Ireland

Former captain Dasun Shanaka bagged a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka avoided a scare to win comprehensively against Ireland in their T20 World Cup warm-up match played at Lauderhill, Florida, yesterday.

England all-rounder Woakes taking time out from cricket after father’s death

England all-rounder Chris Woakes revealed Friday he was mourning the death of his father as he explained his recent absence from cricket.

Young Sri Lankan golfer Kaya triumphs at Nepal Open Golf Tourney

Young Sri Lankan golfer, Kaya Daluwatte claimed the top position at the 10th Nepal Amateur Open Golf Championship 2024, which concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal today.

Nepal’s Lamichhane denied US visa for second time

Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane is set to miss the T20 World Cup after a second visa application to the United States was rejected.

All the squads named for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be a 20-team event, will take place in the USA and West Indies from 1 to 29 June, 2024.

New York boosts T20 Cricket World Cup security after reported threats

New York will boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June, the governor said on Wednesday, after reports of threats especially related to the India-Pakistan match.

Netball, rugby, cycling and motorsports elections brought under DG

Sports Minister Harin Fernando today instructed the relevant authorities to put off the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) 2024-2026 elections, scheduled at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports in Colombo tomorrow.

Australia forced to field coach, selector in warm-up game vs Namibia

Australia were forced to use four support staff members while fielding during their T20 World Cup warm-up match vs Namibia as only nine players were available.

USA vs BAN warm-up cancelled as tornado destroys TV screen at Dallas Stadium

The weather conditions and damage to the stadium forced the organisers to cancel the warm-up match between USA and Bangladesh on Tuesday.

YMCA moratuwa hosts 11th annual Junior Badminton Championship

The 11th Annual Open Junior Badminton Championship, organized by YMCA Moratuwa, concluded with great success at its indoor sports complex on May 11th and 12th. The event, targeting young talents under 11 and 13, drew over 100 participants who showcased impressive skills and sportsmanship.

Who are favourites to win T20 World Cup in USA and WI

T20 is arguably the most unpredictable format of cricket, given that little moments could have a significant effect on the final result. Recently, co-hosts United States of America (USA) defeated Bangladesh, and Ireland defeated Pakistan. In the previous World Cup Sri Lanka were outclassed by Namibia while Netherlands stunned South Africa.

Darshana edge towards Paris Olympic dream

Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana further boosted his chances of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games by securing the Gold Medal in the Men’s 400m event at the second Belt and Road Athletics Invitation Meet in Chongqing, China.

Sri Lanka U19 Tour of England 2024 | Schedule

The Sri Lanka U19 Team will tour England during June–July 2024 to play three one-day games and two four-day games.

Djokovic looks to overcome ’bumps in road’ at French Open

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season.

Darshana cruise to 400m final in China

Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana powered his way to win the Men’s 400m first round heat at the second Belt and Road Athletics Invitation Meeting in Chongqing, China.

IPL champions and runners-up: complete history of winners, captains, and finalists

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) became the winner of the Indian Premier League (IPL)’s17th season on Sunday, May 26 when as it beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to be crowned champions of IPL 2024.

Kolkata Knight Riders win IPL 2024 to clinch third title

Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL title, beating SunRisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

Michael Clarke named Brand Ambassador for LPL 2024

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has appointed cricket icon Michael Clarke as its brand ambassador for the upcoming 2024 edition.

SLC denies corruption allegations involving its officials in LPL

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has strongly denied the allegations by Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage during a media briefing today, accusing the SLC President, the Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) and other SLC officials of involvement in match-fixing and corrupt conduct related to the LPL.

Mendis and Fernando join T20 World Cup squad in USA after visa delay

Sri Lanka’s top-order batsman and wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, along with fast bowler Asitha Fernando, have joined the national T20 World Cup team in the USA after a delay in receiving their visas, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga told the Daily Mirror.

Russel Arnold among Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors

Cricket Australia on Wednesday named International Cricket Commentator Russel Arnold among the 54 representatives of its ’Multicultural Ambassadors Program’.

Starc stars as Kolkata thrash Hyderabad to reach IPL final

Mitchell Starc struck three early blows to help Kolkata Knight Riders storm into the IPL final with a eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad’s searing heat on Tuesday.

Dulan shatters world record at Para Meet

Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan stole the limelight with a world-record performance on the second day of the World Para Athletic Championships, continued in Kobe, Japan today.

LPL auction: Matheesha Pathirana breaks record as most expensive player

Matheesha Pathirana has shattered records by becoming the most expensive player ever sold in the history of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction. The 21-year-old fast bowler was snapped up by the Colombo Strikers for an astounding USD 120,000, surpassing previous records and setting a new benchmark for player acquisitions in the league.

All teams retained and pre-signed maximum players ahead of LPL auction

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo. All five teams have either retained or pre-signed six players ahead of the auction.

Kusal Mendis secures visa to USA after delay

Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis, whose visa was delayed for travel to the USA for the T20 World Cup, is finally set to depart after receiving approval for his visa.

Former West Indies star joins Papua New Guinea coaching setup for T20 World Cup

The former all-rounder and experienced international coach will try and pass on some valuable experience to the PNG side.

Sri Lanka cricketer to retire after World Cup & migrate to Melbourne

One of Sri Lanka’s senior cricketers looks set to retire from white ball cricket at the end of T20 World Cup 2024 in USA and West Indies, Daily Mirror reliably learns.

Sri Lanka to vie at Asian Relays in Thailand

The Sri Lanka Mixed Relay Team will leave for Bangkok on Sunday to participate in the Inaugural Asian Athletic Relay Championships – Paris Olympic Games Qualifying Meet – on May 20 and 21 in Thailand.

Over 400 players to go under the hammer at LPL Auction

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo.