Kumar Sangakkara throws weight behind Parag amid criticism

Kumar Sangakkara has thrown his support behind Riyan Parag, insisting the young captain remains the right leader for Rajasthan Royals despite heavy criticism during IPL 2026.

Hong Kong survive Sri Lankan scare

Hong Kong registered a hard-fought 15-14 victory over Sri Lanka in their opening Asia Rugby Top 3 encounter played at the Race Course ground.

Trinity Power Cripples Pathana

Trinity made it to the top of Group A of the Dialog Schools Rugby tournament in style when they outclassed Isipathana by 36 points to 12 in the deciding match played at Havelock Park.

Kohli refuses handshake with Head after heated verbal spat during IPL clash

Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head in the Indian Premier League, as the ​former Indian captain refused to shake hands with ‌the Australian batter after Head’s Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru a crushing 55-run defeat.

Young SL face tough learning curve against HK

Sri Lanka will open their 2026 Asia Rugby Top 3 campaign against Hong Kong China at the Racecourse ground on Sunday (24) May with kick off scheduled for 3 pm.

Dialog Schools Rugby Isipathana - Trinity Blockbuster at the Park

Two of the leading rugbyplaying schools in the island, defending champions Trinity and highly ranked Isipathana, will take the field to decide who tops Group A of the Dialog Schools Rugby League Tournament when they clash at Havelock Park Sunday, with kick-off set for 4.15 p.m.

Four unbeaten teams clash for top spot

The Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament is now in full flow with the completion of the fourth round matches last week and now reaching the tail-end stage of the league segment before it shifts to the Cup segment.

No religious sentiments in cricket says new chief

Head of the Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee, Eran Wickremaratne, buried accusations against his religious conviction and at the same time asked a responsible media to show proof that his Christian beliefs stood in the way of others and will it stand in the way of fair-play in cricket administration.

Cricket back to People and Parliament

Cricket in Sri Lanka is on the pathway for an unprecedented overhaul into the realms of accountability, decency and responsibility, the new Transformation Committee of the sport declared at its first meeting of journalists today nearly a month after replacing a despised hierarchy that nine out of ten people wanted dismissed.

Sri Lanka women snatch 1-0 lead in thriller

Sri Lanka A women pulled off a thrilling three wicket win with three balls to spare against the visiting New Zealand A women in the first of the three match T20 series at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium today to take a 1-0 lead.

IPL Fireball for Sri Lanka Tour

The entire cricketing world is talking about him and next month India’s 15-year old batting dynamite may bring some sections of life in Sri Lanka to a standstill when he tours the island with his country’s second string team that has many players currently drawing packed stadia at the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw

Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.

Kumar Sangakkara’s Rajasthan Royals move closer to IPL 2026 Playoffs

Mentored by Kumar Sangakkara, Rajasthan Royals boosted their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on Tuesday.

School for the deaf conquers new frontier, basketball

For the students of the Ratmalana School for the Deaf, “Forward Beyond Barriers” is no longer just a school motto, but a reality lived and shared on the basketball court. Gaining the attention of a wider audience, the school’s basketball team recently competed for the first time ever in the Schools Basketball Tournament 2026 Division D - Tier 2 boys’ competition, marking an important milestone for student-athletes with disabilities.

One spot, five teams: IPL 2026 Playoff Battle Intensifies

The IPL 2026 league stage is nearing its conclusion, with three teams already securing playoff qualification.

SLC rejects claims of financial crisis

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has rejected media reports claiming that the organization is facing a “financial crisis” following the appointment of the Cricket Transformation Committee.

Sriyani Kulawansha 'OLY Athletic Meet' 2026

Many students from the branches of Rotary International School emerged victorious at the Sriyani Kulawansha Olympic Athletic Meet 2026.

Former England Test captain MJK Smith dies aged 92

Former England Test captain Mike Smith has died at the age of 92, his former county side Warwickshire announced on Monday.

DC’s Thriller over RR shakes up IPL 2026 Points Table

Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on May 17, further shaking up the IPL 2026 points table. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to seal a playoff spot, the battle for the remaining knockout places is now tighter than ever.

LPL 2026 to Begin on July 17, Final Set for August 8

The Lanka Premier League 2026 will begin on July 17 with an opening clash between Jaffna and Galle at the SSC Grounds. The final is scheduled for August 8 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, while matches will also be played in Kandy and Dambulla.

Science Stun Thurstan - (PHOTOS)

Science College stunned the high-riding Thurstan side 26-14 at Mt Lavinia yesterday to secure their first win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament.

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61

Scotland great Scott Hastings died at the age of 61 on Sunday after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Sunday.

Sri Lanka wins two Bronze medals

Sri Lankan school boxers Amodhya Jayarathna and Himaya Hettiarachchi secured two bronze medals at the Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Boxing Championship 2026, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Puvitharan sets new Sri Lankan pole vault record

National athlete Arunthavarasa Puvitharan of the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club created a new Sri Lanka record in the men’s pole vault event.

8 balls in, Pathirana suffers injury blow

Matheesha Pathirana’s long-awaited debut for Kolkata Knight Riders ended in disappointment after the Sri Lankan pacer suffered an injury just eight deliveries into the clash against Gujarat Titans.

Dialog Schools Rugby League enters crucial Week 04

Week 4 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League gets underway this weekend, with teams looking to strengthen their positions as the first round nears its climax.

Sri Lankan Girls Rescued from Predators

A new crop of future Sri Lanka women’s cricketers has surfaced unheralded, unsung and are currently in line to showcase themselves against the New Zealand second string team now touring the island having come through safe hands.

Gymnastics turn nasty, ends up in ’Police Custody’

In the absence of an organisation for accountability and responsibility, the Olympic sport has become a free-for-all in Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh outclass Pakistan and boost WTC27 push

Bangladesh secured their first win of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle with a commanding victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Mirpur.

ICC Women’s POTM nominees for April 2026 announced

Standout performers from South Africa, Sri Lanka and Brazil are in the running following exceptional displays across formats during the month of April.