Mankading Cricket’s Worst Virus

Justifying mankading in cricket has been a very difficult task for years, but since we now live in a world where people like Mahindananda Aluthgamage claim that those who chased away former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa would regret it on their deathbeds, perhaps anything can be said, done and justified.

Umar fears FIFA ban after Minister appoints Interim Committee

Football Sri Lanka (FSL) President Jaswar Umar today warned that there is a great danger of the world football governing body – the FIFA banning Sri Lanka in the coming days.

Don’t Count Asalanka Out

Charith Asalanka had a nightmare of an Asia Cup despite the Sri Lankan team eventually emerging as the champions following that sensational victory in the final against Pakistan a couple of weeks ago.

Asia rugby President Al-Dhalai masterminds Asia-Africa union

Asia Rugby’s (AR) sensational progress under the President Qais Al-Dhalai took another giant step forward as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rugby Africa (RA) further expanding the cooperation between two of the biggest regional governing bodies in World Rugby (WR).

Explosive Star Cast Confirmed as Abu Dhabi T10 Opens Doors for Kieron Pollard, David Miller, Chris Lynn and Co

Cricket’s fastest format will return with a bang this winter, with Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Chris Lynn and David Miller all among this year’s Abu Dhabi T10 Icon Player picks.

SLC ends contract with Tom Moody ahead of T20 World Cup 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee mutually agreed with Tom Moody, who was functioning as the ’’Director of Cricket,’’ to exist from his contract with immediate effect, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

St. Anthony’s joint champions of Under 15 Division 1 Cricket

St Anthony’s College Kandy became joint champions at the recently concluded Under-15 Division ‘1’ tournament by virtue of the final against Nalanda College ending in a no-decision.

Chameera and Kumara return for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the 15-member squad who will represent Sri Lanka at this year’s T20 World Cup to be held in Australia from October 16 to November 13.

Do not like to place limits on players - Shanaka

Asia Cup winning captain Dasun Shanaka revealed that Sri Lanka was relaxed and confident in their abilities even after their eight-wicket hammering at the hands of Afghanistan in the tournament curtain raiser.

Roger Federer, from enfant terrible to saintly global icon

From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected role model and modern icon, Roger Federer has attained almost saintly status.

Sri Lions claim thrilling win over UAE IGM

Representing Sri Lanka in the most prestigious Bukhatir League 2022 for the first time in 14 years, Sri Lions claimed a thrilling victory of two wickets against Interglobe Marine at the historical Sharjah International Cricket Stadium yesterday (14).

Over 70 teams for SLR Sevens

Over 70 teams are set to participate in the Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) organised Men’s and Women’s Inter-Club Seven-A-Side Rugby Tournament 2022 scheduled for September 30, October 1 and 2 at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Chamika credits selectors for emergence of young players

The results of the decisions taken by the selection committee appointed one and half years ago to pick new, young players are visible in Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup win, all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne said.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa – Truly World Class

Bhanuka Rajapaksa may have had his fair share of fitness problems, but the left-handed middle order batsman proved that he is truly a world class batsman during the Asia Cup which Sri Lanka lifted in the heart of United Arab Emirates, Dubai, last Sunday (11).

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan in final to lift title

Sri Lanka have won the title of the Asia Cup Champions for the sixth time, beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.

Sri Lanka clinch Asian Netball crown for sixth time

Sri Lanka won the Asian Netball Championship for the sixth time when they defeated Singapore 63-53 in the final encounter played at the OCBC Arena in Singapore on Sunday.

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan, remain unbeaten in Asia Cup Super 4

Sri Lanka will carry a psychological edge into Sunday’s Asia Cup final after beating fellow finalists Pakistan by five wickets in the final Super 4 match at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.

Dialog and SLC Launch Wishing Portal to Cheer on Our Lions to Bring Home the Cup

Official sponsor of the National Cricket Team, Dialog Axiata PLC, and Sri Lanka Cricket have joined hands to launch a wishing campaign to cheer for Our Lions at the grand final of the Asia Cup T20 tourney, played on the 11th of September 2022, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

Final-over sixes take Pakistan, Sri Lanka into Asia Cup final

After another nail-biting thriller, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan with Naseem Shah hitting two big sixes in the first two balls of the last over of their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka stun India in Asia Cup Super 4

Dasun Shanaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa scampered home off the penultimate ball of the innings, to rescue Sri Lanka and put them within touching distance of the Asia Cup final, stunning India by six wickets in their Super 4 match in Dubai on Tuesday.

St. Joseph’s overcome Wesley in thriller in semi-darkness

St. Joseph’s College came out victorious against Wesley in an entertaining second semi-final thriller of the Dialog Schools Rugby knockout tournament 2022 after the regular time score read 13 points apiece at Havelock Park on Sunday.

Sri Lanka down Afghanistan in Asia Cup Super Four

Kusal Mendis’ fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday.

Sri Lanka battle their way into Asia Cup Super 4s

Sri Lanka edged Bangladesh in a final over thriller to qualify for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday, winning with two wickets and four balls to spare.

Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan in tournament opener

The Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament is set to kick-off today in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with hosts Sri Lanka taking on Afghanistan in their Group ‘B’ fixture at the Dubai International Stadium.

St. Peter’s found guilty of fielding ineligible player

St. Peter’s College, one of the leading rugby playing schools in the island, has been found guilty of fielding an ineligible player during the recently concluded Dialog Schools’ Rugby League, and are to be disqualified from participating in the forthcoming President’s Trophy knockout rugby tournament scheduled to get underway from August 27 onwards.

Thanuka Dabare - New Kid on the Block

The 23-year-old, though he made his first-class debut nearly five years ago, has not been a standout performer on the domestic circuit. Batting in the top order mostly, the left-hander has only maintained an average of less than 30 in each format, but the former Lumbini College dasher announced himself during the SLC Invitational T20 League, taking on some of the national players.

Avishka slams first double ton

Colts CC opener Avishka Perera slammed the first double ton of the Major Club three day cricket tournament which got underway yesterday when he made an unbeaten 210 inclusive of 17 boundaries and three sixes against Kandy Customs CC on day one in the match played at the Colts ground.

A Royal revenge or Trinity repeat?

The much looked-forward to schools rugby encounter between traditional rivals Trinity College Kandy and Royal College Colombo, for the Bradby Shield, will get underway tomorrow with the first leg of the 76th edition at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue at 4:00 p.m.

Sri Lanka to play 25 Tests in new FTP cycle

Sri Lanka will play just 25 Tests as part of the new Future Tours Programme (FTP) that was released by the International Cricket Council today, with a majority of their 131 matches in the next four-year cycle coming in the 50-over format.

Gateway Kandy overcome Trinity to win Central Province Basketball Championship

Gateway College Kandy beat Trinity College Kandy at the Central Province final of the Under- 20 National Schools Basketball tournament that was held recently at the University indoor court in Peradeniya.