Tennis legend Nadal confirms retirement

Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday he will retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career in which he won 22 Grand Slam titles and Olympic singles gold.

India pile up World Cup high to rout Sri Lanka

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana hit half-centuries as India defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs to boost their chances of making the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

CR to play rugby under floodlights

Ceylonese Rugby Football Club (CR and FC) will host their first league rugby encounter at Longden Place under floodlights, later next month.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa key for Jayasuriya’s brand of cricket

Middle order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa is set to return to Sri Lanka T20 side after 20 months which could potentially be a significant part of the brand of cricket Sri Lanka is hoping to play under new coach Sanath Jayasuriya.

Bhanuka Returns to Sri Lanka T20I Squad for West Indies Series

Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been recalled to the Sri Lanka T20I Squad, which will be captained by Charith Asalanka for the upcoming threematch series against the West Indies.

Shaahid Zumri to represent Kandy SC

Vice-Captain of the Isipathana College First XV Rugby Team this year and crack centre and fly half Shaahid Zumri will represent Kandy SC in the Inter-Club rugby season, which will kick-off in November, 2024. Shaahid completed a successful schools rugby stint, representing Isipathana First XV Rugby Team for three years.

Joe Root: England’s elegant Test record-breaker

With an immaculate on drive for four, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become the highest run-scorer in English Test history, cementing his status as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era.

India eye Asia Cup revenge against Sri Lanka

On a sticky wicket after a mixed start to the campaign, India will look to fix their batting woes to bolster their net run rate when they take on bottom-placed Sri Lanka in their third and penultimate Group ‘A’ match of the T20 Women’s World Cup in Dubai today.

Warrant issued for SLC Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga

An arrest warrant has been issued for Upul Tharanga, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee, after he failed to appear in court today (8).

Pathirana joins Jo’burg Super Kings for SA20

The Jo’Burg Super Kings, the sister franchise of CSK, has announced Matheesha Pathirana as their new signing in for the upcoming season of the SA20.

Confident Sri Lanka eye winning start against Pakistan

Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup fixture at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE tomorrow.

ICC bans Praveen Jayawickrama for one year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Sri Lanka player Praveen Jayawickrama from all cricket for one year, of which six months are suspended, after he admitted breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Dinesh Chandimal - a modern day T. M. Dilshan

Kamindu Mendis’ supreme form in the red-ball game has seen his name on the headlines in the recent times. His incredible batting performances have helped him break records set decades ago. However, one of the unsung heroes that have probably not received accolades he deserves is none other than Dinesh Chandimal.

Pakistan captain steps down with immediate effect

Babar Azam has announced that he will no longer captain Pakistan’s white ball teams, stepping down as skipper of both the T20 and One Day International sides.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to kick off on October 3

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on October 3 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), featuring ten teams from around the world.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh notch up wins

Sri Lanka made it two wins in two games while Pakistan succumbed to their second defeat in the Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up action.

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.