France’s Griezmann retires from internationals

The Atletico Madrid forward has 137 caps in national colours and has scored 44 goals for France. His biggest prize with the Les Blues came in 2018 when he lifted the World Cup in Russia.

Court orders voice analysis report in match-fixing case against Dambulla Thunders owner

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today ordered the Police to file the voice recording analysis report of match-fixing suspect Thamim Rahman, before court on October 10.

Ireland create history in Abu Dhabi with first South Africa T20I victory

A first for Ireland as they defeat South Africa in the second T20I in Abu Dhabi on the back of a brilliant century from Ross Adair.

Sri Lanka debutant Peiris spins New Zealand to innings defeat

Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took six wickets Sunday to seal Sri Lanka’s first series win against New Zealand in 15 years with a crushing victory by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle.

Jayasuriya appointed as men’s cricket head coach for one year

Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s cricket team for a one-year term by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Sri Lanka Women beat Bangladesh Women by 33 runs

Sri Lanka and Scotland registered victories on the opening day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up games.

Sri Lanka scent series victory as New Zealand 199-5 after follow-on

Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings.

Sri Lanka enforce third biggest follow-on in Test cricket history as New Zealand get shot out for 88

Sri Lankan bowlers were all over New Zealand like a rash on the third day of the second Test in Galle as the visitors skittled out for 88. Sri Lanka amassed a massive score of 602 runs in the first innings riding on tons from Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis.

Schoolboy Zumri in National Sevens outfit

Crack Isipathana College centre three quarter Shahid Zumri has been named in the national outfit for the Asia Rugby Emirates Trophy Sevens Tournament, which will take place at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Former rugby star Rizwie Suhayb no more

Former S. Thomas’ College, CR and FC and Kandy SC centre three quarter, Rizwie Suhayb passed away after a brief illness.

Record-breaking Kamindu puts Sri Lanka in charge

Sri Lanka continued their domination on day two with two more centuries from Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis, which helped the home side to make a massive 602 for five in the second Test against New Zealand at the Galle Stadium.

Sri Lanka to host West Indies for white-ball bilaterals in October

West Indies will play a three-match T20I series followed by a three-game ODI series.

Kamindu Mendis equals Don Bradman’s record

Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis continued his record-breaking Test streak, smashing his fifth hundred in only his 13th innings from debut during the second Test against New Zealand in Galle on Friday.

Chandimal Ton Powers Sri Lanka to 306/3

Dinesh Chandimal continued his dominance with the bat as he cracked a fine century, which helped Sri Lanka dominate day one against New Zealand in the second Test match played at the Galle Stadium.

Ramesh Mendis pays price for Test inconsistency

Sri Lanka announced their playing XI for the crucial second Test match against New Zealand that gets underway at Galle International Stadium.

Saliya Kumara to coach Antonians in 2025

Former Vidyartha College, Trinity College, Kandy SC, Havelock SC Head Coach and national player Saliya Kumara is set to sign his new contract with St. Anthony’s College for the 2025 Inter-Schools rugby season next month.

Nishan Peiris and Milan Rathnayake included in Sri Lanka’s squad

Sri Lanka has revealed its final XI for the second Test against New Zealand, set to begin tomorrow at Galle.

Sri Lanka add uncapped spinner for second Test

Off-spinner Nishan Peiris has been added to the Sri Lanka Squad ahead of the second Test against New Zealand as fast bowler Vishwa Fernando has withdrawn due to a hamstring injury.

All-female panel of match officials announced for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

A total of 13 match officials have been selected for the panel at the upcoming ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Elliott claims record seven-wicket haul as Victoria beat Tasmania

Paceman Sam Elliott has narrowly missed out on breaking Shaun Tait’s 20-year-old bowling record after snaring 7-12 in Victoria’s One-Day Cup clash with Tasmania at the Junction Oval.

Sir Ronnie Flanagan set to retire as Independent Chair of the Anti-Corruption Unit next month

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the Independent Chair of the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), will retire from the role at the end of October 2024.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

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

The 10-team tournament will be held in the UAE in October and the squads for the event are beginning to roll in.

Sri Lanka announces squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 15-member squad to participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE from October 3 to 20, 2024.

Prof. Arjuna de Silva steps down from SLADA

Professor Arjuna de Silva, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA), has decided to step down from his post effective September 30.

Nilfer resigns as Head Coach of St. Joseph’s

Former Kingswood College, Kandy SC and Navy SC player and the current Head Coach of Police SC and St. Joseph’s College rugby outfit Nilfer Ibrahim today tendered his resignation from the Darley Road School.

Cricket Australia bans ex-Sri Lankan Test player for 20 years

Cricket Australia (CA) has banned former Sri Lankan Test player Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years after he ’’committed a serious breach’’ of the organisation’s code of conduct.

Saliya ends Isipathana coaching stint on a high

Former Vidyartha College, Trinity College, Kandy SC and national player plus Havelock Sports Club and Isipathana College Head Coach, Saliya Kumara has decided to end his stint with Isipathana College after having completed a successful three-year contract with the Greens.

ICC delegation arrives in Pakistan to review 2025 Champions Trophy preparations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to assess the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The team, which touched down in Karachi from Dubai, will be conducting a thorough review of the arrangements made for the prestigious tournament.

Kamindu ton anchors Sri Lanka on day one

Kamindu Mendis continued his phenomenal start to Test cricket notching up a fourth Test ton but a couple of late wickets at the end of play ensured that New Zealand were not completely out of it after an engrossing opening day’s play in the first Test, which began in Galle.