Gurbaz, Shah eclipse Mendis’ giant effort

Afghanistan registered a six wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final warm-up match before the ICC Men’s World Cup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Nadeesha wins silver in Asian Games javelin throw

Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today.

Excited Cane back to captain All Blacks against Uruguay

Sam Cane said he was excited to be back captaining New Zealand from the start as head coach Ian Foster on Tuesday made nine changes to his side to face Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup.

India travel 3,400km for washed out World Cup game

India’s superstar cricketers endured a 3,400km (2,170 miles) cross-country journey to play a World Cup warm-up only for the match to be abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday.

Mendis propels Sri Lanka to 294 in World Cup warm-up

Acting Skipper Kusal Mendis smashed a sparkling century as Sri Lanka piled up a formidable 294 runs in their second World Cup warm-up fixture against Afghanistan played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India today.

Tharushi, Gayanthika advance to 800m finals

Sri Lanka’s middle distance runners Tharushi Karunarathna and Gayanthika Abeyratne qualified for the Women’s 800m finals of the 19th Asian Games continued in Hangzhou, China today. The finals of these events will be held tomorrow at 4.55 p.m. (Sri Lanka time).

Injured Shanaka to skip World Cup warm-up

Sri Lanka Skipper Dasun Shanaka will not take part in today’s warm-up game against Afghanistan, as the all-rounder is recovering from a ’strain’ he experienced on his left elbow following the earlier game against Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka Women's Esports Team powered by Dialog

In an exciting development for the Esports community, the Sri Lankan Women’s National Team powered by Dialog was selected to represent Sri Lanka at the IESF World Esports Championship 2023 and other international tournaments.

Awaiting ’’good news’’ from Virat and Anushka

Former India captain and a member of the World Cup squad, Virat Kohli returned to Mumbai amid Anushka Sharma’s 2nd pregnancy news, the confirmatory announcement by the couple is awaited.

Golfing sensation Reshan clinches double victory

Golfing sensation and 15-year-old, Reshan Algama, made waves once again, this time at the 86th Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) Championship held in Nuwara Eliya.

England, New Zealand warm-up for World Cup opener with rain-hit wins

England and New Zealand clinched rain-hit victories on Monday in their final World Cup warm-up matches before they clash on Thursday in the tournament opener.

Lane infringement costs Sri Lanka 4x400m Mixed Relay Silver at Asian Games

Sri Lanka’s disappointing returns at the Asian Games continued with the Mixed 4x400m relay team being disqualified for a lane infringement after initially bagging a Silver medal.

India ready to raise curtain on Cricket World Cup

India target a third World Cup when cricket’s global showpiece gets underway on Thursday with the country buoyed by a growing, international self-confidence and with a sport which unites and divides the sub-continent like no other on the verge of joining the Olympic elite.

Is the Sports Minister fighting a losing battle?

Having suffered another set-back in his attempts to reform Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has hinted, in a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC), that he intends to take legal action against the current office bearers of SLC for financial misconduct while also asking for the sports’ world governing body to recognize a new International Sports Coordination Committee on Cricket set-up by the Minister.

Trinity Juniors secure victory

Trinity College edged out D.S. Senanayake College 5-0 to win the All Island Under-16 ten-a-side rugby tournament played at their rugby stadium in Pallekelle today.

Sports Minister urges ICC to reconsider SLC endorsement requirement amidst turmoil

Roshan Ranasinghe, Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister, has urged the ICC to reconsider its requirement for the International Sports Coordination Committee on Cricket (ISCC) to be endorsed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). In a letter to Geoff Allardice, ICC’s Chief Executive, Ranasinghe cited ongoing turmoil and financial misconduct allegations within SLC, highlighted by Sri Lanka’s Auditor General.

Murali, Karthik and Gayle hoping for an India-Pakistan World Cup final

As anticipation for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup intensifies, cricket pundits from across the globe are collaboratively engaging in discussions to forecast the tournament’s potential winners and underdogs.

Badminton Olympian Niluka hangs up his racquet

Sri Lanka badminton Olympian Niluka Karunarathna has officially announced his retirement from international sports today.

Army’s Suranga, Kadirana CC’s Susantha bags men’s U23, over-50 titles

The fifth and sixth of the seven Nestomalt Cycle Challenge events organised by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka with the blessings of the Ministry of Sports and sponsored by Nestle Lanka PLC under the brand Nestomalt held around the vicinity of Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, which was the Men Under 24 Distance of 38km and Men’s Over 50 Distance of 28km events saw Suranga Perera of Army and Susantha de Silva of Kadirana Speed CC took the first

All Island Under 16 10-a-side rugby kicks off tomorrow

The All Island Under 16 10-a-side Rugby tournament will be worked off tomorrow (30) at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele and Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

First leg of Hayman Trophy tomorrow

The first leg of the 30th Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy Royal-Thomian Water Polo encounter will be played tomorrow while the second leg will take place on October 7 at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex.

Rizwan ton fires Pakistan to 345-5 in World Cup warm-up

Mohammad Rizwan smashed a century to help Pakistan score 345-5 against New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.

Sri Lanka end on 263 for 9 in warm up match against Bangladesh

Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva scored half-centuries as Sri Lanka failed to capitalize on a fast start, to be restricted to 263 for 9 in their Cricket World Cup warm up match against Bangladesh in Guwahati.

Sri Lanka’s 400m athletes progress to Asian Games finals

Sri Lanka’s Kalinga Kumarage and Anura Darshana progressed to the final of the Men’s 400m event at the Asian Games, while Nadeesha Ramanayake emulated her male compatriots in the Women’s 400m.

Proteas, Afghanistan frustrated as rain washes out World Cup warm-up

The World Cup warm-up match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Thiruvananthapuram was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Friday.

Afghan boxer first reported doping case at Asian Games

An Afghan boxer has been provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at the Asian Games, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said, the first reported drugs case at the event.

Umar Jaswar returns as Football Sri Lanka President

Former Football Sri Lanka (FSL) President Jaswar Umar was elected to the top post once again, beating rival candidate Dacshitha Sumathipala 45-20 at the elections conducted today.

New Zealand’s Williamson to miss World Cup opener

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will miss the opening match of the ODI World Cup next week to recover from a knee injury, the country’s cricket board said Friday.

Axed Bangladesh ex-skipper Tamim ’childish’, says Shakib

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan said teammate Tamim Iqbal’s ’’totally childish’’ behaviour prompted his exclusion from the World Cup squad, the latest sign of simmering frustrations with the star batsman.

Legal Notice To Bring Back Tamim Iqbal In World Cup 2023; Conspiracy Allegations

The news around Tamim Iqbal’s participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup continues to do the rounds. With only a week left before the tournament kicks off, the Bangladeshi team management is still grappling with issues surrounding Tamim Iqbal’s availability.