Peter’s beat Royal to claim championship

St. Peter’s College stamped their class when they beat Royal College 10-5 in the Dialog Schools Rugby Sevens 2024 final, which was worked off at the Royal Sports Complex today.

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event, held in Diyatalawa today (21), turned tragic as a race car veered off the track, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals including an eight-year-old child and leaving over 20 others hospitalized with injuries.

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Hardik Pandya scored 10 runs off six balls against Punjab Kings in the 33rd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 17. He also conceded 33 runs in his four overs and picked up a solitary wicket.

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

After record knock in Potchefstroom, Sri Lankan captain reveals ambitions for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana delivered another match-winning performance for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday when they defeated Mumbai Indians fairly comfortably.

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis and former Captain Angelo Mathews have progressed in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after contributing to their team’s 192-run victory in Chattogram that helped complete a 2-0 win in the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

Security will be increased at Champions League games this week after a media outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against venues.

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) is optimistic they will qualify to participate in at least four events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, SLA President Major General Palitha Fernando (Retired) said.

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

The Sri Lanka U19 Women’s left and right arm spin pair Chamodi Munasinghe and Dewmi Wijeratne wrecked the England U19 Women batting to guide the side to a big 108 run win in the U19 Women’s Tri Nation ODI encounter played at the Galle Internatinal Stadium.

Amir, Wasim return to Pakistan national team

Having reversed their decisions of retiring from international cricket, fast bowler Mohammad Amir and left-arm spinner Imad Wasim were recalled to the 17-member Pakistan Squad for the five-match Twenty20I series against New Zealand, starting on April 18.

Viyaskanth replaces Hasaranga in Sunrisers Squad for IPL 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Sri Lankan leggie Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga for the remainder of IPL 2024.

World Netball bans transgender women from international competition

World Netball has banned transgender women from competing in women’s international competition.

Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation; sets sight on T20 World Cup Qualifiers

Sri Lanka Women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu has cleared the air about her future in international cricket.

Sri Lanka lock horns with India on April 30

The Asia Rugby (AR) Men’s 15-A-Side Division 1 Championship 2024 will commence on April 30 at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Lucy steers Australia U-19 Women to big win

Lucy Hamilton was in top form as she shone in Australia Under-19 Women’s 88-run win against Sri Lanka Under-19 Women in the first one day match of the Under-19 Women’s Tri-Nation series encounter played at the Galle Stadium.

Court dismisses enjoining order against SLSCA

The Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Vithana today made an order suspending an enjoining order obtained against the office-bearers of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA).

South Africa all-rounder reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

The incident happened during the third and final T20I between South Africa and Sri Lanka on 3 April.

Lavanga not available for Asia Rugby Division 1

Kandy Sports Club Skipper, Lavanga Perera will not be part of the National 15-A-Side Rugby Team for the Asia Rugby Division 1 Tournament, which will take place next month among hosts, Sri Lanka, India, Qatar and Kazakhstan at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Kamindu among ICC contenders for March Player of the Month awards

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the shortlist of candidates in contention to scoop the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for performances in March.

Papua New Guinea all-rounder Kaia Arua dies, aged 33

The East Asia-Pacific cricket community is in mourning following the news of the passing of Papua New Guinea international Kaia Arua at just 33.

Dhananjaya lauds fast bowlers after series win

Sri Lankan Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva said yesterday that he is satisfied with the performances of his pace unit as they proved they can be successful even on dead wickets.

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Former world champion says boxing match will be an exhibition bout

Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.

Umpire Marais Erasmus admits to making ‘massive error’ in 2019 ODI World Cup final

England won their maiden ODI World Cup title by edging New Zealand on the now-scrapped boundary countback rule after both teams were tied following a Super Over.

Confident SL eye series win over Bangladesh

After convincingly defeating Bangladesh in the first Test, Sri Lanka will be determined to clinch victory in the two-Test series when the two teams clash in the second Test starting at Chattogram tomorrow.

Skipper Gaviru, Malitha run riot at SSC

D. S. Senanayake College Skipper Gaviru Senhas and Malitha Perera smothered the Mahanama College bowling attack as they ran riot to help them post a formidable 370 for four on day one of the 18th Battle of the Golds Big Match played at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place today.

Kavindu, Krishan, Vishwa crack half tons

Half tons by Kavindu Gayathra, Krishan Eranga and Vishwa Lahiru were the highlights of the first days play in the 72nd Battle of the Golds Big Match between traditional rivals Sri Sumangala College, Panadura and Moratu MV played at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa today.

England thrash Australia in Tri-Nations Tourney

Skipper Joshi Groves and Jodi Grewcock shone for England in their 35-run win over Australia in the second match of the Under-19 Women’s Tri-Nations T20 Cricket Tournament match played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota today.

MI skipper Pandya shoves off Malinga after losing to SRH, netizens slam his behaviour

Hardik Pandya received a hostile reception from the crowd in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad as he was booed during the toss and also subjected to jeers throughout the match.

Irfan Pathan credits Ashish Nehra for Hardik Pandya’s past success

The new Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has come under fire after his team’s two successive defeats in the ongoing IPL matches.

'We should win': Shakib before joining Tigers ahead of second SL Test

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said that he believes the Tigers have the capability to do well and even win their upcoming Test against Sri Lanka.