S. Thomas’ record first innings win

10 Jan 2024 - 0     - 143

S. Thomas’ Mt. Lavinia succeeded to gain a close first innings win over Mahinda College, Galle in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at the SSC ground.


Smith to open for Australia in Tests

10 Jan 2024 - 0     - 114

Australia has chosen Steve Smith to take on the role of opener in the upcoming first Test clash against the West Indies.


ICC CEO Geoff Allardice holds talks in Sri Lanka amidst ICC ban

10 Jan 2024 - 8     - 1529

Geoff Allardice, the CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has arrived in Sri Lanka against the backdrop of the ICC’s ban on Sri Lanka Cricket.


Sebastianites CAC crush Negombo CC for fifth win

09 Jan 2024 - 0     - 92

Sebastianites CAC recorded a crushing 96 run win over Negombo CC in the match played at Katunayake to record their fifth win of the ongoing Major Club limited over cricket tournament. Sebastianites CA


Wrestler Nethmi to vie at Olympic Qualifier

09 Jan 2024 - 5     - 707

Sri Lanka’s foremost wrestler Nethmi Ahinsa Fernando and her coach left for Croatia today to compete at the first Olympic Qualifier for the year 2024.


ICC gives verdict on Newlands pitch

09 Jan 2024 - 5     - 1006

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday (8 January) rated the Newlands pitch ’Unsatisfactory’ after the low-scoring ICC World Test Championship clash between South Africa and India.


Sri Lanka announces squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe

09 Jan 2024 - 2     - 2496

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has unveiled a formidable 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.


Janith Liyanage: Career crowned with Player of the Match

09 Jan 2024 - 0     - 252

Newcomer Janith Liyanage crowned his career in only his second appearance in hitting Sri Lanka out of trouble to a 2-wicket victory firing a Player of the Match 95 off 127 balls showcased by 6 boundar


Afghanistan lock in all-format series against Sri Lanka and Ireland

09 Jan 2024 - 1     - 1161

The Afghanistan Cricket board have announced an away tour to Sri Lanka on top of a series against Ireland in UAE, taking on both teams across all three formats.


Afghanistan allows Mujeeb, Naveen, Fazalhaq to receive central contracts, participate in franchise leagues

09 Jan 2024 - 1     - 335

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi will be eligible to receive central contracts and play in franchise leagues around the world after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) modified san


Theekshana, Janith Liyanage shine in Sri Lanka’s thrilling 2-wicket victory over Zimbabwe

08 Jan 2024 - 10     - 1450

Mahesh Theekshana and Janith Liyanage played pivotal roles in guiding Sri Lanka to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday (08).


Zimbabwe elects to bat in 2nd ODI; Sri Lanka sticks to unchanged lineup

08 Jan 2024 - 3     - 575

Zimbabwe has won the toss and chosen to bat in the second ODI between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.


Thushara replaces Archer in Mumbai Indians Cape Town ahead of SA20 2024

08 Jan 2024 - 2     - 1000

Sri Lankan right-arm speedster Nuwan Thushara has been roped in by Mumbai Indians Cape Town ahead of the upcoming edition of SA20, replacing England quick Jofra Archer. Archer has been ruled out of th


South Africa batter announces shock Test retirement

08 Jan 2024 - 0     - 269

Heinrich Klaasen, the big-hitting South Africa batter, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (8 January).


Shakib lands himself in hot water as video of slapping fan goes viral

08 Jan 2024 - 9     - 3214

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has found himself in a tough spot as a video of him slapping a fan has gone viral on January 7. The incident occurred when Shakib went to visit one of the pollin


There’s always the next day, says Muralitharan

08 Jan 2024 - 5     - 2828

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, was in Kochi to inaugurate the TCC Spin Foundation and to interact with young players at the Tripunithura Cricket Club’s Palace Oval on Sunday.


Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat

08 Jan 2024 - 10     - 2108

Bangladeshi cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan won a seat in the country’s parliament on Sunday after a landslide victory in a general election boycotted by the opposition, an official said.


Warner signs off dream farewell at SCG: ’Hopefully, the young kids can follow in my footsteps’

07 Jan 2024 - 1     - 157

Australia’s star opener David Warner retired from the Test and ODI format at the conclusion of the Sydney Test.


Rain washes out Sri Lanka’s opener ODI against Zimbabwe

06 Jan 2024 - 4     - 1337

Charith Asalanka’s outstanding century in the one-day international series opener between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was cut short by rain, adding a touch of disappointment to an otherwise impressive pe


Kandy out to continue winning streak

06 Jan 2024 - 0     - 478

The defending League champions, Kandy Sports Club will host Havelock Sports Club in their Inter-Club Rugby Tournament fixture at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium in Kandy on Sunday. The kick-off is at 3.45


Ten key matches at T20 World Cup 2024

06 Jan 2024 - 1     - 1548

Beginning on 1 June, the USA and West Indies host 18 of the best teams in the world in what is the biggest line-up in ICC global tournament history.


Sri Lanka eyes redemption in ODI series against Zimbabwe

05 Jan 2024 - 4     - 649

Sri Lanka’s ODI series against Zimbabwe is set to commence on Saturday (06) in Colombo, with the Sri Lanka cricket team aiming for redemption following a disappointing performance in the World Cup.


T20 World Cup 2024: Sri Lanka schedule unveiled

05 Jan 2024 - 4     - 2273

International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled Sri Lanka’s schedule for the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to begin on June 1. The T20 tournament will be hosted first time


Unbeaten CR confront winless Navy

05 Jan 2024 - 0     - 119

Unbeaten CR and FC will confront winless Navy SC at Welisara while the CH and FC will lock horns against Air Force SC at the Racecourse in two Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament matches scheduled for


Lumbini in historic win over Ananda

05 Jan 2024 - 0     - 196

The right-arm spin and pace combination of Praveen Maneesha and Shahan Kaushalya combined to help Lumbini MV record a historic 10-wicket win against Ananda College in their Under-19 Inter-Schools cric


Police SC rally to see off Army SC 19-10

05 Jan 2024 - 0     - 308

Police Sports Club produced a superb second half rally to beat Army SC 19-10 in their SLR Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament match played at the Police Park.