A 54-ball unbeaten 100 by Evin Lewis and Kyle Mayers’s 62-ball 92 went in vain as important knocks from Tim Seifert, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and David Wiese set up a winning start for Saint Lucia Kings in their Caribbean Premier League match played at the Warner Park, Basseterre in St. Kitts.
Sri Lanka faces a crucial challenge as they head into the second Test against England on Thursday at Lord’s, a venue that has often served as an unlikely home away from home for the visiting side.
Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at two venues in the UAE, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as the world’s best battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.
Thalduwa Buddhist Vidyalaya clinched the Sabaragamuwa Province Sevens Rugby Championship for the second consecutive year this week. The team triumphed with a narrow 12-14 victory in the final against Kegalu Vidyalaya, held at the School Stadium in Kegalle.
The fourth and final round of the ACBT Kart Fight Championship 2024, by David Pieris Racing & Leisure (Private) Limited in conjunction with Ceylon Motor Sports Club and Motor Racing Association, concluded successfully at SpeedBay, Bandaragama, on Saturday, August 17. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the event showcased the exceptional talent and determination of Sri Lankan drivers across twelve competitive classes.
Following the Daily Mirror’s exposure highlighting the risk of 12 Sri Lankan junior athletes missing the 2024 World Junior Athletic Championships in Lima, Peru, due to a last-minute withdrawal of financial support by the Sports Ministry, the Ministry has now confirmed that the necessary funds have been allocated for all athletes to participate.
Sri Lanka’s right-arm medium-fast bowler Milan Rathnayake will make his Test debut in the first match of the three-Test series against England at Old Trafford. His inclusion marks a significant moment for the uncapped pacer with a strong domestic record.
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