Virat Kohli equals IPL century record as RCB beat Sunrisers

Virat Kohli hit a spellbinding century off just 62 balls to keep alive Royal Challengers Bangalore’s hopes of reaching the Indian Premier League’s knockout stages.

Sports Ministry makes contact with WR

Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe in a bid to turn their luck with World Rugby (WR) has made first communication through a letter dated May 11.

Heath Streak diagnosed with cancer

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and captain Heath Streak has consulted three Indian oncologists.The 49-year-old Streak has been diagnosed with cancer.

New Zealand Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka 2023

The New Zealand National Women’s Team will be touring Sri Lanka during June–July 2023 to take part in an ODI and T20I series.

Shastri reveals uncapped bolters in India World Cup mix

India great Ravi Shastri has revealed the young batters that have impressed him during the ongoing IPL that could make a late run at being part of this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Gateway College wins three Age Group Championships in Squash

Gateway College won the Under 19, Under 13 and Under 11 Championships at the recently concluded ‘Yeti Open Squash Tournament’ conducted by Sri Lanka Squash at the Air Force Squash Court.

Sri Lanka Rugby formally suspended by WR

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has been formally suspended by World Rugby (WR) as per a letter received by SLR Executive Director Hassan Sinhawansa.

Richmond thump Royal to emerge U-20 baseball champions

Richmond College Galle’s baseball team won the All Island Schools Under 20 Baseball Boys Championship conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Baseball Association.

New Zealand in talks to host Rugby League World Cup with Australia

New Zealand Rugby League said on Tuesday it was in talks to jointly host the 2025 World Cup with Australia after France pulled out over financial concerns.

Ritzbury to sponsor Schools Athletic Relay Carnival for first time

CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd has decided to sponsor the 2023 Inter Schools Athletic Relay Carnival for the first time.

England paceman Archer ruled out of Ashes with stress fracture

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was Tuesday ruled out of the Ashes with a stress fracture to his right elbow as England announced their Test squad to face Ireland next month.

Registration of Overseas Players commenced for 4th LPL

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the ‘Overseas Player Registration’ for the 4th Edition of the Lanka Premier League has now commenced.

Two Sri Lankan born players in Japan cricket team

Sri Lanka’s 23-year-old Emerging Team captain Dellon Peiris, who won the Player of the Series on Monday in Japan, is ambitious to play in the national team.

Former All Black and Kandy SC Coach Bruce Robertson no more

Former All Blacks Centre and Kandy Sports Club Head Coach of the 2005 outfit, Bruce Robertson passed away after brief illness in New Zealand recently.

Chamari, Harshitha move up ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been rewarded for her ongoing consistency by jumping inside the top 10 on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings.

Yupun to compete at Florence Diamond League meet

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon will compete in his first Diamond League event for 2023, at the Florence leg of the multi-meet series on June 2.

France withdraws as host of 2025 Rugby League World Cup

France on Monday withdrew as host of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup over concerns for the financial viability of the tournament.

Peradeniya Central emerge overall champions at LV Jayaweera meet

Peradeniya Central College won the 47th L.V. Jayaweera Memorial Boy’s Boxing Challenge Trophy held at Urban Council Indoor Stadium, Kantale.

Bangalore crush Rajasthan by 112 runs in IPL

Fifties from skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, followed by inspired bowling, led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a crushing 112-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday.

Suryakumar takes down the Titans with first IPL ton

Suryakumar Yadav storm hit Wankhede again as he smashed a scintillating 103* off 49 to power Mumbai Indians to a 27-run win over Gujarat Titans in Match 57 of TATA IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Pakistan demands neutral World Cup venues in row with India

The chairman of Pakistan’s cricket board is demanding his side’s World Cup games are moved out of host country India if their arch-rivals refuse to travel to Pakistan for September’s Asia Cup, a report said Friday.

Sri Lanka Women beat Bangladesh Women, win T20I series 2-1

Sri Lanka Women produced an all-round performance to beat Bangladesh Women by 44 runs and claim a 2-1 T20 series win in Colombo.

Speedstar 2023 by SpeedBay at Port City Colombo

SpeedStar championship 2023, was the first ever karting challenge to be held at SpeedBay at Port City in joint partnership with the Ceylon Motor Sports Club recently. The event kicked off by 1pm but due to bad weather was interrupted and finished at 3 am.

Dialog Sri Lanka Golf Open 2023 to tee off on 30 May

Dialog Sri Lanka Golf Open 2023 will tee off on 30 May, special invitational tournament will take place at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).

West Indies name squad for CWC Qualifier 2023

The West Indies have named their player group for the all-important Cricket World Cup Qualifier next month in Zimbabwe.

Jaiswal hits IPL’s fastest ever 50 off 13 balls

Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday hit the fastest 50 in Indian Premier League history, smashing his half-century in just 13 balls for Rajasthan Royals, including 26 runs in his first over.

ICC Deputy Chairman meets Sports Minister

The Deputy Chairman International Cricket Council (ICC) Imran Khwaja met Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today, as part of the fact-finding mission into the allegations of political interference of cricket administration in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Emerging XI take 2-0 series lead over Japan

The Sri Lanka Emerging XI took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series against the Japan national team with a comfortable 68-run win in the second T20 played at the Sano International ground in Japan today.

Kuwait and Lebanon confirmed for SAFF tournament after Sri Lanka ban

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has invited Kuwait and Lebanon to participate in the 14th edition of SAFF Cup 2023, with Sri Lanka missing the tournament for the first time as a result of its standing FIFA ban.

Pathirana takes three as Chennai beat Delhi

Matheesha Pathirana took 3 for 37 to help Chennai Super Kings to a 27-run win over the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.