Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and international match referee Roshan Mahanama has resigned from his position as a member of the National Sports Council (NSC) with immediate effect, due to personal reasons.

Sikandar Raza becomes No. 1 ODI all-rounder for the first time

Zimbabwe’s star player Sikandar Raza has become the top-ranked all-rounder in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings for the first time in his career after a fine show in the two-match series against Sri Lanka in Harare.

Australian fast bowler Starc retires from T20 international cricket

Prolific Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his immediate retirement from T20 international cricket on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his Test and ODI career.

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday.

Record prize money revealed for Women’s Cricket World Cup

With less than a month until the start of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the International Cricket Council have announced a staggering increase in the prize money for the tournament set to be staged in India and Sri Lanka.

Under-18 Elite Rugby Sevens 2025: Wesley stamp their class

Wesley College was in supreme form, defeating D.S. Senanayake College 19-12 in the Cup final at the All Island Under-18 Elite Rugby Sevens 2025, which concluded at Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

Premier League, Cricket, Formula One and US Open Tennis

Sports fans in Sri Lanka are set for a thrilling weekend of non-stop action across football, cricket, Formula One and tennis. From the Premier League’s biggest fixtures to Sri Lanka’s ODI in Zimbabwe, the Dutch Grand Prix, and late-night US Open tennis, here’s your complete guide with match timings in Sri Lanka time (IST).

ICC releases ITT for media rights in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council will yesterday release an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for media rights in the territories of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 2026 to 2028.

Madushanka picks up maiden hat-trick as SL edge Zimbabwe in thriller

In a thrilling first ODI of the three-match series, Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by seven runs in the final over, thanks to a stunning maiden hat-trick by Dilshan Madushanka.

Trinity-Thomian hockey on Saturday

Hockey fans are in for a treat as Trinity College and S. Thomas’ College face off in their much looked forward to annual hockey encounters which will take place on Saturday at the Asgiriya Cricket Stadium.

Ladies First

The Ladies’ College Old Girls’ Association (LC OGA) will host their inaugural FAST5 Netball Challenge on August 31 at the indoor stadium of St. Joseph’s College marking the first exclusive event of its kind in Sri Lanka according to the organisers.

Chandimal, Avishka out of Sri Lanka Squad

Batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando have been axed from the Sri Lanka T20 squad ahead of the three-match series against Zimbabwe which starts in Harare on September 3. Both Chandimal and Fernando were members of the Sri Lanka team that last played in a T20 home series that was against Bangladesh last month.

Sri Lanka names squad for Asia Cup

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has announced the 16-member national squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.

Sri Lanka names T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe. The squad was approved by the national selection panel and will be led by Charith Asalanka, who takes on the captaincy role for the series.

Rugby further strangled

The administration of rugby hit further turmoil yesterday when an election of office=bearers to run its affairs was postponed.

Shadow Warriors of Devapathiraja nudge the mighty

Minus technical expertise and fanfare, a new breed of cricketers from a village school is turning heads.

Zimbabwe reveal ODI squad for Sri Lanka series

Brendan Taylor is all set to make a comeback in the 50-over format after September 2021.

Trump to attend Ryder Cup & backs Bradley to play

United States president Donald Trump says he will attend the 2025 Ryder Cup next month - and wants Keegan Bradley to be the USA’s first playing captain since 1963.

India batter Pujara ends international career

The 37-year-old played 103 Tests but has not featured for his nation since the 2023 World Test Championship final.

Weekend Sports in Sri Lanka:

Sports fans in Sri Lanka have a blockbuster weekend ahead, with Premier League 2025 fixtures, the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, and the Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI live from Queensland all taking place between August 23–25.

Sri Lanka squad for Zimbabwe ODI series announced

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following squad for the ODI series against Zimbabwe.

Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles title in revamped event

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud to claim the $1 million top prize in the new-look competition that kicked off action at the last Grand Slam of the year.

Newcomers deliver big finishes as SpeedStar Championship 2025

The SpeedStar Championship 2025 came to a thrilling close at SpeedBay in Port City Colombo, marking the end of a dynamic three-round karting series that welcomed complete newcomers to the sport.

Olympic champion Khelif denies retirement from boxing

Algerian boxer and Olympic champion Imane Khelif on Wednesday denied claims made by her former manager that she was putting her career on hold.

Thomians in seventh heaven in England

S. Thomas’ College, the victorious big match winners of the 146th Battle of the Blues cricket encounter against traditional rivals Royal College, left the island on a tour of England where they will play seven matches starting tomorrow.

Proteas bowler reported for suspect bowling action

South Africa off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action in the first ODI against Australia played on Aug 19, Tuesday, in Cairns.

Why ’Chelsea’s trophy’ is in the US president’s office

When the White House posted a picture of US President Donald Trump meeting with world leaders in the Oval Office at the White House this week, eagle-eyed football fans spotted an unlikely piece of silverware in pride of place.

Zampa reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Australia player Adam Zampa has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Cairns on Tuesday.

England set for Sri Lanka tour ahead of T20 World Cup

The two teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is, serving as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

South Africa spinner reclaims No.1 ranking for ODI bowlers

A new No.1 ODI bowler is crowned as South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj displaces Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana at the top.