Finez joins hands with 145th Royal-Thomian Cricket Encounter

Finez Furniture and Interior (Pvt) Limited has partnered with the 145th Royal-Thomian Cricket Encounter, which features the much-anticipated battle between Royal College, Colombo 07 and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, as the “Official Furniture and Interior Design Partner”.

Dickwella replaces Kusal in SL T20 Squad

The Cricket Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has named Niroshan Dickwella as a replacement for Kusal Janith Perera for the Twenty20 International (T20I) Series against Bangladesh, which begins on Monday in Sylhet.

Sri Lanka target Bangladesh tour as final tune-up for T20 WC

Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Captain Wanindu Hasaranga today expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming tour of Bangladesh, kicking off on March 4 in Sylhet, which serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year.

Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is

Pathum Nissanka will miss Sri Lanka’s upcoming T20I series in Bangladesh due to the hamstring injury that he sustained during the home series against Afghanistan.

Cricketers discuss challenges with Sports Minister

Several players of the Sri Lankan cricket team met Sports Minister Harin Fernando today to discuss issues and challenges faced by the Sri Lankan cricketers.

Namibia’s Loftie-Eaton scores fastest T20I hundred off 33 ball

Namibian cricketer Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has made cricket history by scoring the fastest century in T20 International (T20I) history, off just 33 balls, breaking the previous record set by Nepal’s Kushal Malla.

Neil Wagner retires from international cricket

Fiery New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing down the curtains on a 12-year-old Test career during which he played 64 Tests for the Black Caps and won the inaugural World Test Championship.

Wanindu - Worthy Wildcard?

Wanindu Hasaranga has already become one of the most popular Sri Lankan captains in the recent past just a few games into his new tenure as the skipper of the Sri Lanka T20 team.

Shahan slams career-best 206

Lumbini MV Skipper Shahan Kaushalya slammed a career-best knock of 206 in just 173 minutes which included 31 boundaries and three sixes and helped his side amass a massive score of 377 for six on day one of their Inter-Schools Under-19 cricket match against President’s College, Kotte at Colts Grounds in Colombo.

Thurstan, Isipathana - a tame draw

The 61st Battle of the Brothers between traditional rivals Thurstan and Isipathana ended in a tame draw at the SSC ground. The highlights of the match were an all-round performance by Thurstan skipper Vihas Thewmika, who made a top score of 77 and bagged six scalps, and a knock of 102 by Tharushka Ashel for Isipathana.

Lanka T10 League set to kick off in December

The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League is set to take place from December 12 to December 22, 2024.

Galle Cricket Carnival finale kicks off

The Galle Cricket Carnival reached its pinnacle on Sunday (25) as the final tournament commenced at the Baddegama Kumme Stadium, graced by the presence of former Sri Lankan cricket legend, Sanath Jayasuriya.

Hasaranga to miss first two T20Is against Bangladesh for suspension

Sri Lanka’s T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga has been suspended for two international matches after his accumulated demerit points reached five within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, for which he received a 50 percent fine and three demerit points.

Mevan spins Bens back into the game

St. Benedict’s College, after being restricted for 150 runs, hit back strongly as left-arm spinner Mevan Dissanayake bagged five scalps to put them back in the game in their fourth annual cricket encounter for the James Cartman Memorial Trophy played at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo.

Afghanistan win three-run thriller, but Sri Lanka take T20 series

Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour.

Hasaranga rises in T20I Rankings

Sri Lanka T20I Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga has grabbed the second position in both the bowling and all-rounders’ list in the ICC Rankings after Sri Lanka won the first two T20Is against Afghanistan.

Dialog powers Royal-Thomian for 19th time

Dialog Axiata PLC has extended corporate backing for the 19th year as official sponsor of the country’s blue ribbon cricket encounter, the 145th Battle of the Blues Big Match between the traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College - played for the prestigious Rt. Hon. D. S. Senanayake Memorial Shield on March 7, 8 and 9 at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place.

Security tightened after terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt Ranchi test

Security has been tightened in the Jharkhand capital after US-based designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened to disrupt the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi, officials said.

Virat Kohli welcomes second child with Anushka Sharma

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, joyously welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Akaay, into the world.

Thomians regain Abeynaike Trophy

S. Thomas’ College trounced Trinity College by an innings and 114 runs in their Inter-Schools Under-19 cricket encounter, with more than a session to spare at Mount Lavinia.

Colombo Women clinch NSL T20 crown

Colombo clinched the SLC inaugural Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament when they outplayed Dambulla by nine wickets in the final encounter played at the Colts CC Grounds in Colombo.

Sri Lanka unchanged for Afghan T20I opener

Riding a wave of confidence after their convincing One Day International (ODI) series win in Kandy, Sri Lanka gears up to face Afghanistan in a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series starting at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium today.

Quetta Gladiators await NOC for Hasaranga for PSL 9

Quetta Gladiators issued an update regarding the status of their foreign players ahead of the ninth season of the PSL

Lanka Premier League 2024 set for July

The 5th edition of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will be held from July 1st to 21st this year, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Williamson century guides New Zealand to crucial World Test Championship victory

The Kiwi veteran batted the entire fourth day to score yet another Test century that ensured his side cruised home against South Africa.

Key Battles ahead of CR-Kandy Blockbuster

Kandy Sports Club are heading into another final day of a league tournament knowing that a victory would ensure them yet another title, but unlike any other occasion, they are going in as clear underdogs this time around.

Shah, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to 266

Rahmat Shah and Azmatullah Omarzai scored half-centuries before Afghanistan were bowled out for 266 in the third ODI against Sri Lanka at Pallekele.

Nabi dethrones Shakib to become top All-Rounder in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi has ended Shakib Al Hasan’s long tenure as the number one all-rounder in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after smashing a fine century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

Former SLC VP Rajaratnam passes away

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today released a condolence message on the passing away of Trevor Rajaratnam, who was the former Vice-President (VP) of SLC, Patron and Life Member of Colombo Colts Cricket Club.

Vishwa, Tharindu steer St. Joseph Vaz to victory

Vishwa Rajapakse and Tharindu Eshan shared 14 wickets between them to help St. Joseph Vaz Wennappuwa record an easy 81 runs win over Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Ambalangoda.