Debuts for Hemantha and Pathirana on the cards as Sri Lanka build up to key World Cup qualifiers

Leg spinner Dushan Hemantha and sling-armed fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana are in line for One Day International debuts when Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan in the first ODI in Hambantota tomorrow.

Alonso eyes first win in decade at Barcelona blockbuster

Fernando Alonso returns to the scene of the last of his 32 Formula One victories this weekend hoping that a bumper crowd and an unexpected slice of luck will help deliver his 33rd.

United aim to rewrite history with FA Cup glory at City’s expense

Twelve years ago, Manchester City triggered a seismic shift in English football by beating treble-chasing Manchester United at Wembley. Now City’s own treble bid will come under threat from resurgent United in Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Matheesha Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Although Pathirana has played just one Twenty20 International, he is already a star after performing a key role for Chennai in the Super Kings’ run to a record fifth Indian Premier League title.

South Africa ’A’ team arrive in Sri Lanka

The South Africa ’A’ squad, led by batsman Tony de Zorzi, arrived in the island this morning, for three one day matches and two unofficial Tests.

Afghanistan star ruled out of opening ODIs of Sri Lanka series

Star spinner Rashid Khan will be sidelined for Afghanistan’s opening two matches of the three-ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a lower back injury.

Indian Dwivedi leads at Dialog Sri Lanka Open after day two

Veteran golfer Anura Rohana was pushed to fourth with two Indian golfers Dwivedi Samarath, Chouhan Omprakash and Bangladesh golfer Hossain Jamal holding onto the top three positions in the Dialog Sri Lanka Open Golf Championship 2023 yesterday, after two days of competition at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) in Colombo.

MS Dhoni will take medical advice for knee injury

Chennai Super Kings’ CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that MS Dhoni will take medical advice on his knee injury, adding that undergoing surgery would be completely Dhoni’s call. Notably, Dhoni said that he would be coming back for another season of the IPL in 2024 as a gift to the fans, if his body allows.

Kaveen Bandara guides NCC to third successive win

An unbeaten 51 in 34 balls inclusive of five boundaries and two sixes by Kaveen Bandara paved the way for NCC to overcome Air Force SC by seven wickets and record their third successive win of the ongoing Major Club T20 cricket tournament played at P. Sara Stadium.

Test win over England would be new high for Irish cricket: Balbirnie

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said beating England in a Test would “easily be our best achievement in cricket” as the underdogs prepare to face Ben Stokes’ men at Lord’s this week.

Dhoni in no mood to retire

Contrary to speculations, Captain Cool springs another surprise — wants to return for at least 1 more season, provided the body allows him to.

South Africa’s ’A’ Team Arrival

The South Africa ’A’ Team will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow morning.

Charith Asalanka to join team tomorrow after tying the knot

Sri Lanka’s 25-year-old batsman Charith Asalanka, who got married on Monday, is expected to join the rest of Sri Lanka’s squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan, tomorrow.

World Rugby Investigation on Sri Lanka in July

World Rugby (WR) on Monday (29) informed the Sports Ministry of Sri Lanka that they would also be investigated as a part of WR review process following the ban imposed on Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR).

Dimuth recalled, Dushmantha returns for Sri Lanka’s ODI series against Afghanistan

Former captain Dimuth Karunaratne has been recalled to Sri Lanka’s ODI team for the three match series against Afghanistan starting in Hambantota this Friday.

Chennai Super Kings win fifth IPL title

The Chennai Super Kings claimed their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a five-wicket win on DLS (Duckworth/Lewis/Stern) over the Gujarat Titans, in a crazy IPL final that spanned three days and ended at 1:35 a.m. this morning.

Dialog Sri Lanka Open Golf Championship tees off today

The Dialog Sri Lanka Open Golf Championship will tee off at the Royal Colombo Golf Course in Colombo today.

Wins for CCC, Moors SC, Chilaw Marians, BRC and NCC

The Major Club T20 cricket tournament is in full swing with CCC, Moors SC, Chilaw Marians CC, BRC and NCC coming out victorious to record their second successive wins of the tournament in matches played on Monday

Gujarat Titans amass 214 against Chennai Super Kings in IPL final

Sai Sudharsan struck a stunning half-century for the Gujarat Titans, who amassed 214 for 4 in their 20 overs in the final of the Indian Premier League.

Yupun to miss Florence Diamond League meet

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has ruled himself out of the Florence Diamond League meet this Friday, missing the opportunity to compete against the current Men’s 100m Olympic and World champions.

Nutritionist and psychologist hired for Sri Lanka team

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has hired the services of a nutritionist and a psychologist for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan, it is learnt.

From Gill force to Slingy Pathirana to Curran flop: IPL 2023 hits and misses

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to conclude Monday with Chennai Super Kings chasing a record-equalling fifth title against defending champions Gujarat Titans. Here are some of the highs and lows of the 2023 season in the world’s richest cricket tournament.

BCCI not in favour of PCB's ’’hybrid-model’’ for Asia Cup, impasse continues

The impasse over the hosting of the Asia Cup 2023 looks set to continue after it was reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was not in favour of the proposed ’’hybrid-model’’.

Lankan teen racing ace Yevan David earns podium finish in Belgium

A skillful and masterly driving by 15-year-old Sri Lankan Yevan David was the Cynosure of the DKM German Karting Seniors Championship Race, held over the weekend. The competition attracted 44 professional drivers.

Lanka Premier League player auction on June 14 - How will it work?

The Lanka Premier League will conduct its first ever player auction on June 14, ahead of the fourth season of the league.

Wesley retain U-14 rugby championship

Wesley College retained their All Island Under-14 Ten-a-side championship organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SSRFA) when they outclassed Isipathana College 21-0 in the Cup final, which was played off at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday.

Major Club T20 Tournament Movin steers Air Force SC to victory

Movin Subasinghe slammed a 25-ball knock of 55, inclusive of six boundaries and three sixes, paving the way for Air Force SC to pull off a comfortable four-wicket win over Police SC in their Major Club T20 cricket encounter played at Panagoda. Movin, in the process,

What happens if reserve day for CSK vs GT final is washed out?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was shifted to the reserve day on Monday after rain forced play to be abandoned on Sunday.

Gill powers Gujarat Titans to massive win over Mumbai Indians and a place in IPL final

A stunning century from Shubnam Gill set Gujarat Titans up for a final showdown against the Chennai Super Kings, after they beat the Mumbai Indians by 62 runs in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad today.

Dasun Shanaka hasn’t lived up to even 1% of expectations in IPL, Virendar Sehwag says

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag said that Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s returns for the Gujarat Titans in this season’s Indian Premier League has been disappointing, and that the all-rounder has not lived up to expectations.