Dasun confident of claiming series whitewash

Sri Lanka’s limited overs captain Dasun Shanaka was confident his team could complete a series whitewash against New Zealand to claim an automatic spot in the Cricket World Cup later this year.

Royal do the double on hapless Thomians

Royal College Colombo completed a double on rival S. Thomas’ College, beating them by seven wickets to retain the Mustangs Trophy at the SSC Grounds today.

Revenge on Thomian minds as they face Royal in Mustangs Trophy encounter today

Royal College Colombo will look to retain the Mustangs Trophy when they face traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College in the 46th annual encounter at the SSC today (24).

CR & FC Centenary Rugby 7’s from March 31

The official draw for the upcoming CR & FC Centenary Rugby 7’s Tournament was announced on Thursday (23) at a press conference held at CR & FC. The tournament is being organized by the Red Shirts in celebration of 100 years of excellence.

Sangakkara recommended Viyaskanth as net bowler for Rajasthan team

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth was recommended as a net bowler for the IPL’s Rajasthan Royals by the former Sri Lanka captain and the ex-MCC President Kumar Sangakkara.

Vishwa, Thenuka guide Kalutara PCC to victory

A six wicket haul by Vishwa Didulana and an unbeaten half ton by Thenuka Liyanage paved the way for Kalutara PCC to record a comfortable four wicket win over Rio SC Ambalangoda in the Under 23 Invitational Limited Over tournament encounter played at Thurstan ground.

Only medal prospects for Asian Games, Arjuna says

The National Sports Council (NSC) said that only athletes that have the potential to win medals will be sent for the upcoming Asian Games, adding that athletes of 17 sports had been earmarked to represent the country at the games.

Nippon Karting Slalom Championship 2023 organised by CMSC on March 26

The Ceylon Motor Sports Club, the oldest Motor Sports Club in the country, are once again conducting the Nippon Karting Slalom Championship 2023, with Nippon Paints, LOLC Finance and Speed Bay as main sponsors.

New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka to sweep Test series

New Zealand claimed victory against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs on Monday, securing a 2-0 Test series whitewash despite a late fightback from the visitors.

Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test

Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand’s dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday.

Royal College well-placed for win, S. Thomas’ 43 for 3

Royal College put themselves in a good position to reclaim the D. S. Senanayake Shield reducing S. Thomas’ College to 43 for 3 in 15 overs, in pursuit of a target of 342.

Royal declare second innings, give Thomians a 342-run target

Royal College declared their second innings on their overnight score of 168 for 4, giving S. Thomas’ College a target of 342 to chase in the 144th Battle of the Blues, at the SSC grounds.

Induwara, Kalupahana shine for Mahinda on day one

Skipper Dhanuja Induwara and Sri Lanka Under 19 player Dinura Kalupahana shone for Mahinda College on day one of the 118th Battle of Lovers Quarrel against traditional rivals Richmond College played at the Galle International Stadium.

Sharujan stars, misses out on a ton

Sharujan Shanmuganathan stole the day one limelight in the 3rd Rev Fr James Cartman Trophy encounter as St. Benedict’s took command against traditional rivals Wesley College at the P. Sara Stadium.

Royal in command, S. Thomas’ in dire straits

Royal College continued their domination on day two of the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter against traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College as they ended in a commanding position and had the Thomians in dire straits and struggling for survival at the SSC ground.

Royal take big first innings lead, 33/2 in second innings

S. Thomas’ College were bowled out for 153 in their first innings of the 144th Battle of the Blues, with Royal College carrying forward a 173-run lead.

Royal tightened grip, S. Thomas 140/6

Royal College tightened their grip on the 144th Battle of the Blues with two wickets after lunch, leaving S. Thomas’ on for 6 after 45 overs, still 186 runs adrift.

Royal take four wickets, S. Thomas still 231 runs behind

Royal College took a firm grip on the 144th Batlle of the Blues against S. Thomas’ College, picking up four Thomian wickets in the first session of the second day at the SSC grounds.

Royal College declare overnight, take early wicket

Royal College opted to declare their first innings in the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter against S. Thomas’ College on their overnight score of 326 for 8, before taking a wicket to edge the early exchanges on day two.

Dasis, Ramiru slam tons, establish new fifth-wicket record

Dasis Manchanayake and Ramiru Perera slammed tons as the pair came to the rescue of Royal College and in the process established a new all-time fifth-wicket record on day one of the 144th Battle of the Blues against traditional rivals S. Thomas’ played at the SSC ground.

Royal pile on the runs as Thomians strike back

S. Thomas’ College struck back with three wickets, but Royal College continued to pile on the runs on the first day of the 144th Battle of the Blues at the SSC grounds.

Manchanayake scores stunning century, Royal wrest away control from Thomians

Dasis Manchanayake became the first Royal College captain in 27 years to score a century at a Royal-Thomian encounter, as he continued to frustrate the S. Thomas’ College bowlers on the first day of the 144th Battle of the Blues.

Manchanayake, Perera frustrate Thomians, Royal 186/4 at tea

Royal College stormed back into the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter reaching the day one tea break on 189 for 4, with S. Thomas’ College going wicketless in the second session of play.

Manchanayake fashions a Royal fightback

An excellent, fighting half-century from Dasis Manchanayake ensured Royal College clawed their way back into the 144th Battle of the Blues against S. Thomas’ College - the Royalists on 128/4 after 32 overs.

S. Thomas’ in control, Royal College 83/4 at lunch

S. Thomas’ College took control of the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter against Royal College, accounting for four wickets in first session of play which concluded a short while ago.

Slow but steady recovery for Royal College

Ovina Ambanpola and Dasis Manchanayake made slow but steady progress in staging a recovery with an unbroken 29-run partnership after Royal College were reduced to 19/3 earlier in the first session of the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter at the SSC grounds.

Royal College 34/3 after 10 overs

S. Thomas’ College made a further breakthrough in the first hour of play at the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter against Royal College.

Thomians make early breakthroughs, Royal 14/2

S. Thomas’ College took the early initiative in the 144th Battle of the Blues, dismissing both Royal College openers with just 12 runs on the board.

S. Thomas’ win the toss, opt to field

S. Thomas’ College captain Romesh Mendis won the toss and opted to field in the 144th Royal-Thomian encounter that began at the SSC Grounds a short while ago.

Under 19 School Cricket

Vidyartha College scored an innings and 87 runs win over Kingswood College in their inter-school Under 19 cricket encounter which concluded at the Army ground in Boyagane today.