SLC obtains interim order against Sports Minister with new constitution

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order preventing the Sports Minister from proceeding with the draft constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Pakistan ’grateful’ for India wake-up call ahead of World Cup

Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup was a ’’timely reminder’’ for the team to get their act together before next month’s World Cup, head coach Grant Bradburn said.

'They did fantastic job' - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma laud excellent work by ground staff in rain-marred clash against Pakistan

The high-octane clash betwen India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2023 was disrupted by rain on quite a few occasions. As the rain played spoilsport, the game had to be shifted to the reserve day to continue play.

Pakistan call up back ups for Rauf, Naseem in Asia Cup

Pakistan has called up reserves for injured fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah after the pair did not turn out to bat in the team’s loss to India in the Asia Cup.

Yuhansa, Ajhesh bags two titles

The ATF U14 Tennis Week 2 tournament concluded at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo proved to be successful for two Sri Lankan’s Yuhansa Peiris and Ajhesh Kajan as ended the campaign by winning two titles by coming out victorious in the singles and doubles events of the girls’ and boys’ categories.

Kohli, Rahul and Yadav star in India’s biggest ever win over Pakistan

There may be more crucial battles to come on the cricket field between India and Pakistan before this year is done, but the former will atleast hold a psychological edge in their fierce rivalry having recorded a massive 228-run win in their Asia Cup Super 4 match yesterday – a result set in motion by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who scored unbeaten centuries, and completed by Kuldeep Yadav, who claimed a five-wicket haul.

Portuguese court convicts hacker behind biggest leak in football history

A court in Portugal on Monday convicted the hacker Rui Pinto over his ’’Football Leaks’’ revelations that exposed dodgy dealings in international football, sentencing him to a suspended four-year prison term.

Twin unbeaten tons from Kohli and Rahul propel India to 356/2 against Pakistan

KL Rahul marked his return to international cricket with a century while Virat Kohli added to his strong record against rivals Pakistan with a hundred of his own, made all the sweeter by becoming the fastest batsman to reach 13,000 ODI runs, as India ended on 356 for 2 in their rain-affected Asia Cup Super 4 at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Sri Lanka ‘confident’ says Nawaz ahead of biggest test to record win-streak

Sri Lanka may have put together the second-longest win streak in ODI cricket, but they will face their most formidable opponent since beginning their run of 13 successive victories when they face India in their Asia Cup Super 4 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium tomorrow.

Pakistan ex-cricketer gets 12 years for inciting murder of Dutch MP

A Dutch court on Monday sentenced former Pakistan international cricketer Khalid Latif to 12 years in prison for urging the murder of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders.

India-Pakistan Super 4 match to resume at 4:40 p.m., no reduction in overs

The rain-interrupted Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan will resume at 4:40 p.m today. with no reduction to overs.

Spanish football chief Rubiales resigns over kiss scandal

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned following fierce criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the Women’s World Cup victory ceremony.

Muralitharan criticizes PCB’s costly tickets, laments empty seats during Asia Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan Face-offs

Muttiah Muralitharan believes PCB is to be blamed for this fiasco due to the high ticket prices set by the board, who is the official host for the continental tournament.

More rain threatens India-Pakistan Asia Cup reserve day

Heavy rain in Colombo on Monday afternoon threatened to wash out the reserve day of the blockbuster Super Four clash at the Asia Cup between India and Pakistan.

Djokovic not setting any limit on Grand Slam titles

Novak Djokovic said he plans to play as long as possible while he is still capable of competing for the biggest prizes after winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday.

Pakistan Cricket Team media manager under scanner for visiting Colombo casino: Report

Pakistan team’s current media manager Umar Farooq Kalson and board’s GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali are under scanner after pictures and video footages emerged of the duo visiting a Colombo casino.

South Africa start Rugby World Cup defence with Scotland victory

South Africa kicked off the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with an 18-3 victory over Scotland in the two teams’ opening Pool B match in Marseille on Sunday.

Vishwa Fernando: Durham sign Sri Lanka seamer for County Championship run-in

Durham have signed Sri Lanka international seamer Vishwa Fernando for their final two County Championship matches of the season.

Rain pushes India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 match into reserve day

Heavy rain ensured that the ad hoc allocation of a reserve day for the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan turned out to be more than just a contingency plan, with the marquee match-up being pushed into a second day.

St. Peter’s Reign Supremacy Dethroning Isipathana to bag double

St. Peter’s kept up their reputation as reigning schools league champions as they pulled off a 25-16 win over Isipathana in the Schools President’s Trophy knockout final played at the Sugathadasa Stadium today.

Sri Lanka to play under OCA Flag in Asia Games Rugby 7s

Sri Lanka rugby stars are set to take part in the Asia Games Rugby 7s under the flag of the Olympic Council of Asia after Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) failed to register the team for the initial draw.

Japan overpower debutants Chile 42-12 in World Cup opener

Japan cruised to an 42-12 victory over battling Chile in Pool D on Sunday after the South Americans marked their World Cup debut with the opening try.

Fakhar Zaman helps groundstaff cover the field after rain stops play in Colombo

The players rushed off the field as heavy downpour stopped play but Fakhar Zaman decided to help the groundstaff with the covers instead of going back to the dressing room.

Ticket prices for C & D block reduced for remainder of Asia Cup

The ticket prices for the C & D Upper and Lower blocks at the R. Premadasa Stadium have been reduced for the remainder of the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket said today.

Rain halts India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash

Rain has halted play in the blockbuster Super Four clash of the Asia Cup between India and Pakistan in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday.

Pakistan opt to bowl against India in sunny Colombo

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl against India in a blockbuster Super Four clash in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton

England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.

Sri Lanka eight wins away from breaking Australia’s ODI cricket winning streak record

After their triumphant start in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup with a victory over Bangladesh, Sri Lanka has surpassed South Africa to claim the second-best winning streak in the history of One Day International (ODI) cricket.

Why the umpires were right to give ‘six’ despite fielder never touching ball and ground simultaneously

The ending of the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Asia Cup thriller threw up a Laws of Cricket puzzler, with six awarded despite the fielder in question never being contact with the ball and the ground at the same time.

Ramos guides France past All Blacks in thrilling Rugby World Cup opener

Full-back Thomas Ramos kicked 17 points to help France to a thrilling 27-13 victory over New Zealand in Friday’s opening game of the Rugby World Cup.