Nadul cracks ton as Maroons Battle fizzles out to a draw

A knock of 111 inclusive of 12 boundaries by opener Nadul Jayalath for Nalanda against traditional rivals Ananda was the highlight of the final day’s play of the 95th Battle of the Maroons which fizzled out to a high-scoring draw which concluded at the SSC ground yesterday.

Colombo District Court dismisses action against Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association

Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Vithana, yesterday dismissed a Plaint filed by Deputy Principal, Mahanama Vidyalaya, Colombo 3 against the office-bearers of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA) including its Acting President Thilak Waththuhewa, Secretary, and Treasurer, and vacated an enjoining order obtained on 11th February by which the Plaintiff had sought an Interim Injunction preventing the playing of the Semi-Final of the U

Pakistan finishes bottom of Group A standings after washout against Bangladesh

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table: Here are the latest updated standings after the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

Australia spinner cleared of suspected bowling action

Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who was reported for an illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka last month, has been cleared by the world cricket’s governing body.

14th South Asian Games set for January 2026

The Executive Committee of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) decided at a meeting in Lahore today to hold the 14th South Asian Games from January 23 to 31, 2026 in Lahore, Faisalabad and Islamabad.

Lyceum Wattala’s Harshana, Jithma crowned Best Athletes

Harshana Chamod and Jithma Wijethunga, both from Lyceum, Wattala, won the Boys’ and Girls’ Best Athletes Awards, respectively, at the 23rd International Schools Athletics Championship (ISAC), which concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday.

How mighty SSC have fallen like Rajapaksas

Sinhalese Sports Club’s (SSC) staggering relegation from the top division could only be compared to the incredible fall of Rajapaksas in recent times. Like Rajapaksas who dominated politics for decades, SSC were the top dog of Sri Lanka’s first class cricket for such a long period until last week when it was confirmed they were relegated to Division 2.

Spin pair Sethru, Vihas guide Thurstan to seventh series win

Right-arm spin pair Sethru Fernando and Vihas Thewmika shared eight wickets between them to lay the foundation for Thurstan to record a convincing ten-wicket win over traditional rivals in the 62nd Battle of the Brothers, concluded at the SSC ground.

62nd Battle of the Brothers | Day 2

Thurstan College vs Isipathana College - 62nd Battle of the Brothers | Day 2 PHOTOS

Rachintha shines on day one for Thurstan

Right-arm paceman Rachintha De Silva shone with a six-wicket haul for Thursatan College against their traditional rivals Isipathana College on day one of the 62nd Battle of The Brothers Inter-School Big Match played at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place yesterday.

Hermoso will appeal Rubiales ’forced kiss’ verdict

Jenni Hermoso will appeal the verdict in the case of former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales, who was fined after being found guilty of a forced kiss on the Women’s World Cup-winning player, her lawyer said.

Spain’s ex-football boss Luis Rubiales fined over forced kiss

A Spanish court on Thursday convicted and fined former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso but acquitted him of the charge of coercion

SLC imposes USD 10,000 fine on Dasun Shanaka

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has imposed a fine of USD 10,000 on former captain Dasun Shanaka for breaching his contractual obligations after leaving a first-class match in Colombo early on February 2, 2025, to play for the Dubai Capitals in the UAE that same evening.

Gill reclaims NO.01 ODI batter spot, Theekshana becomes Top-ranked bowler ahead of Champions Trophy

Just ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, in a significant shake-up, the data reveals that India’s Shubman Gill and Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana have proudly escalated to the No.1 rankings in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings.

More than cricket as Pakistan hosts first major tournament in 29 years

Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears.

June 15 deadline for Sri Lanka Rugby to reform or face sanctions

Sri Lanka Rugby has been granted a final extension of four months by World Rugby to resolve its governance crisis. The extension, running from February 15 to June 15, provides a last opportunity for Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) to enact constitutional reforms and hold elections, failing which severe sanctions will be imposed, including the potential exclusion of Sri Lanka from international rugby events.

SSC on the verge of losing first-class status

Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), one of Sri Lanka’s topmost cricket-playing domestic clubs, are in a spot of bother as they are on the verge of losing their first-class status after their lacklustre performance in the ongoing Major Club three-day cricket tournament.

Can Asalanka make Test return after stellar ODI show?

Charith Asalanka led the Sri Lanka ODI team to a thumping 2-0 win over Australia after the home team had been embarrassed in Galle in the Test series by Steven Smith and co.

Sri Lanka secures historic ODI victory over Australia

Sri Lanka continued their dominance over Australia in the second ODI of their bilateral series, clinching a 174-run victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

England lose to India again to suffer 3-0 clean sweep

England’s miserable tour of India ended with another heavy defeat as they suffered a 3-0 one-day international series loss.

Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka.

Australia’s Kuhnemann reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Australia spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action after his dominant performance in the test series against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka embarassed in Galle after strange selections

Galle has been a fortress for Sri Lanka in the longest format with the island nation registering so many famous victories against top Test nations, but on Sunday not only the fortress was breached, it was destroyed, demolished and bulldozed by a thoroughly professional Australian team led by Steven Smith.

Referee Rankothge no more

Former Sylvester’s, Kandy Sports Club and one of the senior referees, Aruna Rankothge passed away in Kandy today (10).

Following Test series defeat, Sri Lanka name strong squad for Australia ODIs

Sri Lanka take on Australia in two ODIs in Colombo on February 12 and 14 respectively.

'I intend to take up coaching': Dimuth Karunaratne

Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne said Sunday it had been “a very emotional day’’ after his 100th and final Test ended with a defeat to Australia.

Australia complete first series white-wash in Sri Lanka since 2004

World Test Championship Final-bound Australia on Sunday (February 9) ended a 21-year wait for a Test series white-wash in Sri Lanka with a thumping 9-wicket victory over the hosts in the 2nd Test at the Galle International Stadium in Galle.

Rugby held hostage by legal battles and power struggles

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) finds itself mired in yet another administrative turmoil, a crisis emblematic of the wider governance issues plaguing sports in the country.

England suffer another disappointing defeat in India

England suffered another disappointing defeat in Brendon McCullum’s first one-day international in charge as India won their series opener in Nagpur by four wickets.

Fourth place up for grabs

The last set of games in the Inter-Club Rugby League Tournament will be featured this weekend with four matches down for decision in Colombo.