Renown SC coach and player test positive for COVID-19, Colombo FC win 2-0

As per instructions from MOH (Ministry of Health) Nugegoda and Institute of Sports Medicine, those from Renown SC who came in close contact with the coach and the player have been advised to undergo self-isolation with immediate effect for the next six days.

Dhammika Prasad announces retirement from international cricket

The 37 year-old quick made his debut against Bangladesh in 2006 and represented Sri Lanka in 25 Tests, 24 One-Day Internationals and a solitary T20I; collecting a total of 107 wickets across formats. His last appearance for the National side was at home versus the West Indies in 2015.

South Africa’s Morris smashes IPL auction record with $2.25 million fee

South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris today became the most expensive player bought for the Indian Premier League when Rajasthan Royals paid $2.25 million for him.

Vaas to replace Saker for Windies tour?

Chaminda Vaas may be the new fast bowling coach for the West Indies tour, it is learnt here.

Blue Star SC ease past Red Star SC in pre-season opener

Blue Star dominated the game, playing at pace and enjoying more possession, and were able to convert their 1-0 half-time lead into a comfortable victory.

A million rupees up for grabs at Air Force Commander’s Cup rugby sevens

Five ‘A’ division clubs will be participating in this tournament with Army SC, Police SC, Navy SC, Air Force SC and Havelock SC fielding two teams each.

Watch: Sangakkara’s Lord’s centuries to be celebrated on Father Time Wall

’’In terms of Sri Lankan achievements, Kumar Sangakkara scoring Test and One-Day International centuries at Lord’s within a fortnight (2014) is included’’, Adam Matthews, the Media and Communications Officer at the MCC informs in an email.

Oneli, Hasali advance to U18 semis

The pair coasted to easy two sets to nil wins with Perera defeating Dinethya Dharmaratne while Gajaba overcame third seed Sethmi Sumanaweera.

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies to go ahead with full series

Sri Lanka were to leave on February 18, but the tour was put in doubt when Mickey Arthur and Lahiru Thirimanne tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the entire training squad being asked to self-isolate.

Trinity pile on the runs against St. Sylvester’s

In reply to visitors score of 201, Trinity College made a strong reply by scoring over 500 runs.

Bhanuka, Danushka and Kusal Mendis pass fitness tests

Danushka Gunathilake was marginally ahead and ran the 2 kilometre distance within a time frame of 8 minutes and 23 seconds, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa did it in 8 minutes and 27 seconds.

Petition filed to change SLC constitution

The petitioners include former cricketers Muttiah Muralitharan, Sidath Wettimuny, Michael Tissera and former administrators Vijaya Malalasekera, Kushil Gunasekera, Somasundaram Skandakumar, Ana Punchihewa and Rienzie Wijetilleke. President’s Counsels Dinal Phillips and Justice (Retd) Saleem Marsoof, civil servant Dr. Palitha Kohona and Corporate Executive Thilan Wijesinghe were also named as petitioners.

Anika Seneviratne bags second championship title, Knese wins men’s title

Anika Seneviratne, who clinched the women’s singles title at the 105th Colombo Tennis Championship, bagged her second title of the championship when she partnered sister Alana Seneviratne and coasted to a convincing win over reigning national doubles champion pair Janali Manamperi and Savini Jayasuriya, at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Bhanuka, Danushka “marginally” fail running tests

The other two, Kusal Perera and Dilruwan Perera, took 9:50 and 11:45 seconds.

CH pull out of Commander’s Cup

The Maitland Crescent Club in an e-mail has informed Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) about their unavailability for the tournament.

COPE gives SLC one month to produce audit reports

A statement issued by the media unit of the COPE revealed that SLC officials had also failed to produce documents pertaining to total spending of Rs. 240 million in the year 2017.

Fmr. sports presenter Brian Thomas remanded

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had arrested the suspect on February 10 after recording a statement from the suspect.

Sri Lankan cricketers return negative results on PCR test

This will come as welcome news to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI), with bilateral series set to take place later this month in the Caribbean.

Sports Ministry-appointed body to regulate LPL

In response to a question raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Buddhika Pathirana, Rajapaksa also said steps would be taken to recover an overdue payment to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) from the LPL rights holders Innovation Production Group (IPG).

Prelude tournament for Super League to kick-off on February 17

Renown SC, Ratnam SC, Blue Star SC, Defenders FC and Red Stars SC were drawn in Group A while Up Country Lions SC, Sea Hawks SC, New Youngs FC, Colombo FC and Blue Eagle SC are in Group B.

Sri Lanka could go ahead with West Indies tour

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is ’’likely’’ to go ahead with the tour of West Indies, it is learnt.

School Cricket to resume with 72-team limited over tournament

The Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA), with the aim of kick-starting the much looked forward to Under19 inter-schools cricket season which has been on hold due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, has drawn up a plan to conduct an Under-19 limited over tournament earmarked to begin on March 20.

Muralitharan favours performance-based contracts

“Definitely, the players are supposed to perform well when we pay them. If they don’t, they have no right to be in the team.”

Aravinda to head Technical Advisory Committee

The four-member committee includes fellow Cricket World Cup winners Roshan Mahanama and Muttiah Muralitharan, with former national captain and current Marylebone Cricket Club President Kumar Sangakkara also a member of the committee.

SLC elections on May 20

Incumbent President of SLC Shammi Silva is expected to seek re-election, with former Vice President K. Mathivanan expected to challenge him.

SAFF Cup to be held in Dhaka from September 14 to 25

It was earlier scheduled to be held from September 19 to 30 last year but could not be held because of the viral outbreak.

COVID infected Arthur and Thirimanne moved to Nawaloka Hospital

’’Arthur has been shifted from his hotel (Taj Samudra) and Lahiru from his home,’’ a source said.

Mahanama to head Cricket Committee?

It is learnt that since Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara are members the National Sports Council, they are likely to sit in Cricket Committee meetings on invitation.

Arthur, Thirimanne test positive for COVID-19, SLC look to reschedule West Indies tour

Thirimanne was part of a 36-member training squad that was has been preparing for the upcoming tour of West Indies, with players divided into three groups and practicing at different times.

Kusal Mendis to marry on February 12

Sri Lanka’s top order batsman Kusal Mendis, who turned 26 on Tuesday will tie knot on 12th February.