Army’s Suranga, Kadirana CC’s Susantha bags men’s U23, over-50 titles

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 55

The fifth and sixth of the seven Nestomalt Cycle Challenge events organised by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka with the blessings of the Ministry of Sports and sponsored by Nestle Lanka PLC under the brand Nestomalt held around the vicinity of Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, which was the Men Under 24 Distance of 38km and Men’s Over 50 Distance of 28km events saw Suranga Perera of Army and Susantha de Silva of Kadirana Speed CC took the first

All Island Under 16 10-a-side rugby kicks off tomorrow

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 139

The All Island Under 16 10-a-side Rugby tournament will be worked off tomorrow (30) at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele and Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

First leg of Hayman Trophy tomorrow

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The first leg of the 30th Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy Royal-Thomian Water Polo encounter will be played tomorrow while the second leg will take place on October 7 at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex.

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Rizwan ton fires Pakistan to 345-5 in World Cup warm-up

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 144

Mohammad Rizwan smashed a century to help Pakistan score 345-5 against New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.

Sri Lanka end on 263 for 9 in warm up match against Bangladesh

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Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva scored half-centuries as Sri Lanka failed to capitalize on a fast start, to be restricted to 263 for 9 in their Cricket World Cup warm up match against Bangladesh in Guwahati.

Sri Lanka’s 400m athletes progress to Asian Games finals

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Sri Lanka’s Kalinga Kumarage and Anura Darshana progressed to the final of the Men’s 400m event at the Asian Games, while Nadeesha Ramanayake emulated her male compatriots in the Women’s 400m.

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Proteas, Afghanistan frustrated as rain washes out World Cup warm-up

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 67

The World Cup warm-up match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Thiruvananthapuram was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Friday.

Afghan boxer first reported doping case at Asian Games

29 Sep 2023 - 1     - 277

An Afghan boxer has been provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at the Asian Games, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said, the first reported drugs case at the event.

Umar Jaswar returns as Football Sri Lanka President

29 Sep 2023 - 2     - 777

Former Football Sri Lanka (FSL) President Jaswar Umar was elected to the top post once again, beating rival candidate Dacshitha Sumathipala 45-20 at the elections conducted today.

New Zealand’s Williamson to miss World Cup opener

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 70

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will miss the opening match of the ODI World Cup next week to recover from a knee injury, the country’s cricket board said Friday.

Axed Bangladesh ex-skipper Tamim ’childish’, says Shakib

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Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan said teammate Tamim Iqbal’s ’’totally childish’’ behaviour prompted his exclusion from the World Cup squad, the latest sign of simmering frustrations with the star batsman.

Legal Notice To Bring Back Tamim Iqbal In World Cup 2023; Conspiracy Allegations

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 68

The news around Tamim Iqbal’s participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup continues to do the rounds. With only a week left before the tournament kicks off, the Bangladeshi team management is still grappling with issues surrounding Tamim Iqbal’s availability.

Shakib Al Hasan set to retire from all formats after ’this’ tournament

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Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s most celebrated and arguably their greatest player has revealed his retirement plan ahead of World Cup 2023. Shakib is leading Bangladesh in World Cup and amidst the drama of Tamim Iqbal’s non-selection, Shakib has also made it clear that he will not play any international cricket after Champions Trophy 2025.

Sri Lanka’s rising stars dream of emulating class of 1996

29 Sep 2023 - 20     - 1880

When Sri Lanka clinched a shock 1996 World Cup triumph, Dunith Wellalage and Matheesha Pathirana were not even born, but the rising stars head to India determined to repeat the victory.

Ashwin replaces injured Axar in India World Cup squad

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 35

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin replaced left-arm spinner Axar Patel on Thursday in India’s squad for the Cricket World Cup on home soil after he failed to recover from a thigh injury.

England into World Cup quarter-finals as Japan beat Samoa

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 29

Japan survived a ferocious fightback by 14-man Samoa to win 28-22 in Toulouse on Thursday, tightening their grip on second place in World Cup Pool D and ensuring leaders England would reach the quarter-finals.

’Canelo’ Alvarez out to prove a point against Charlo

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 36

Saul ’’Canelo’’ Alvarez is out to prove he remains the king of middleweight boxing when he puts his titles on the line against Jermell Charlo on Saturday in a clash of undisputed world champions in Las Vegas.

’Reassuring news’ on Dupont, says France team doctor

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 36

The news on the recuperation of France captain Antoine Dupont is ’’reassuring’’, according to team doctor Bruno Boussagol, who said he hoped for a ’’quick return’’ to World Cup action for the talismanic scrum-half.

Kumarage, Dharshana, Ramanayake first off the blocks at Games today

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 55

Sri Lankan athletes Kalinga Kumarage (400m men), Aruna Dharshana (400m men) and Nadeesha Ramanayake (400m women) are scheduled to compete today (September 29) in round one of the 19th Asian Games.

Labuschagne in for Agar as Australia finalise World Cup squad

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 64

Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted into Australia’s Cricket World Cup squad with spinner Ashton Agar left out on Thursday after picking up a calf injury.

Surrey win English County Championship

29 Sep 2023 - 0     - 69

Surrey retained their English County Championship title on Thursday after Essex’s slim hopes ended due to a batting collapse against Northamptonshire.

Afghanistan Fast Bowler Naveen-Ul-Haq To Retire From ODIs After ICC World Cup 2023

27 Sep 2023 - 0     - 109

Afghanistan’s mercurial fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket. The 24-year-old will hang up his ODI boots after the ICC World Cup 2023 in India.

Thalawa MV’s Sumudunee bags School Women’s title

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Nestomalt Cycle Challenge 2023

Pakistan’s top cricketers get huge pay rise with new contracts

27 Sep 2023 - 0     - 146

Pakistan’s top cricketers have agreed to new central contracts that will see some of them get 200 percent pay rises, the national board confirmed on Wednesday, just before the World Cup begins in India.

Jasver, Ranjith, Manil could rule FSL for 36 years if given power - Anura

27 Sep 2023 - 1     - 565

If the joint party including immediate past President Umar Jasver, former President Ranjith Rodrigo and former senior vice President Dr. Manil Fernando are given the power of football administration during Football Sri Lanka (FSL) elections for 2023-2027, there will be no other party for more than 36 years, Anura de Silva, a former FSL President and Polgahawela Football League President said.

Anuhas to lead Trinity at Rugby

27 Sep 2023 - 0     - 147

Third-year player Anuhas Kodithuwakku, who plays at Centre, will lead Trinity College’s Under 19 1st XV outfit for the 2024 rugby season which will commence in early May.

Minister hits back at criticism over delayed approval of World Cup squad

27 Sep 2023 - 0     - 155

Says SLC did not follow the correct procedure, asks who will take responsibility for any injustice in selection

54th Saints Quadrangular on September 29 and 30

27 Sep 2023 - 0     - 33

The much looked forward event between the four leading catholic schools in the island St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena, St Anthony’s College, Katugastota, St. Peter’s Bambalapitiya and St. Joseph’s Colombo conducted with camaraderie between the past students of the four institutions is scheduled to be held on September 29 and 30 in four venues around the metropolis.

Dinara, Dinethya begin campaign on winning note

27 Sep 2023 - 0     - 39

Sri Lanka’s Dinara de Silva and Dinethya Dharmaratne began their campaign of ITF Junior Circuit Week 1 tennis tournament on a winning note when they recorded comfortable wins against Dya Vivekanandan of India and Leyala Knese of Germany in the first round matches played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Wannithilake to captain Sri Lanka at Singapore Nation Cup Netball

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The Sri Lanka Netball Federation Selection Committee has picked veteran Dulangi Wannithilake to lead the national team at the 14th Singapore Nation Cup Invitation Netball Tournament 2023.