Royal open campaign with 22-12 win over St. Anthony’s

Defending champions Royal College scraped through against St. Anthony’s College, to record a close 22 points to 12 win in the Dialog Schools Rugby tournament played at the Royal Complex ground in Reid Avenue on Friday.

Isipathana College face stiff challenge against Science College

Isipathana College were made to fight hard by Science College before pulling off a close 18 points to 9 win in their opening match of their Dialog Schools Rugby League campaigns, at Havelock Park on Friday.

Middle order steers Aussies home in tense chase

Australia’s middle-order overcame a stern examination by Sri Lanka’s spinners on a difficult surface to win the final ODI of their five-match series versus Sri Lanka by four wickets at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday.

Sri Lanka held a special place in Shane Warne’s heart, says his brother

The brother of the late Australian cricketing great Shane Warne said that Sri Lanka held a special place in his brother’s heart, being involved in relief efforts soon after the 2004 tsunami that hit the country.

Silverwood expects even greater things from growing side

Sri Lanka will head into the final ODI versus the touring Australians today with the unusual cushion of having wrapped up the series with a game to spare.

With eye on Commonwealth Games, Sri Lanka Women take on India Women tomorrow

With the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, Sri Lanka Women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu believes the home limited series against India, beginning with the first T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium tomorrow, will be of vital importance for her team’s preparation.

Peirson cracks half ton to rescue Australia ‘A’

Jimmy Pierson came to the rescue of Australia ‘A’ with an unbeaten knock of 67 on day two against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the second four day unofficial Test match played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium today.

Sri Lanka seal Aussie series in cliff-hanger

Dhananjaya de Silva was catalyst-in-chief as Sri Lanka turned a game that appeared destined for defeat into a last-b

Sri Lanka on brink of rare Australia series win

So rare have the opportunities been for Sri Lanka to record a home ODI series win over Australia, that victory in today’s fourth ODI will give the hosts a first bilateral series triumph over their opponents in almost 30 years.

Silverwood Sri Lanka’s Silver Lining

While Sri Lanka’s struggle as a nation seems endless, its cricket team is certainly putting an end to its crisis with some consistent performances.

Kusal Mendis becomes father for first time

Sri Lanka’s top order batsman Kusal Mendis has become a father for the first time.

Brave Pathum Leads record run chase

He may have been overshadowed in the early stages of his innings, but Pathum Nissanka went on to make the pivotal contribution in Sri Lanka’s five-wicket win over Australia yesterday, a result that put them a game up in their five-match series.

Sangha, McAndrew, Hardie guide Australia ‘A” to victory

Right arm spinner Tanveer Sangha along with right arm pacies Nathan McAndrew and Aaron Hardie guided Australia ‘A’ to record an easy win by 68 runs against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the first four-day match concluded at Sooriyawewa Stadium on Friday.

2022 Abu Dhabi T10 confirmed for 23 November to 4 December

The 2022 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 will take place at the Zayed Cricket Stadium from 23 November to 4 December.

Army SC emerge champions

Army SC emerged champions of the Major Club T20 cricket tournament when they recorded a comfortbale 45-run win over Colts CC in the final played at P Sara Stadium.

Asia Rugby Suspension for Illyas

Asia Rugby (AR) on Thursday (16) announced that Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Rizly Illyas has been suspended following an investigation into a potential breach of the AR Code of Conduct.

Philippe, Maddinson puts Australia ‘A’ on top

Josh Philippe and Nic Maddison cracked half tons to put Australia ‘A’ on top against Sri Lanka ‘A’ to end the third day’s play on top in the first unofficial Test match played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium.

Yupun finishes fifth at Oslo Diamond League

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon finished fifth in the 100m event at the Diamond League meet held in Oslo, Norway yesterday, clocking a time of 10.16 seconds.

Chamika triggers collapse, Sri Lanka draw level with Australia

All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne triggered an Australian batting collapse, as Sri Lanka fought back to level the five-match ODI series at a game-apiece at the Pallekele Stadium on Thursday.

Dasun Brings Smiles to Crisis-Hit Country

When the Sri Lankan middle-order started crumbling on Saturday, not only did the Aussies look certain to secure 3-0 clean sweep, but unfortunately it felt normal in so many ways. People were still living in a country that has been destroyed by politicians, supporting a cricket team that is consistently inconsistent and a victory against a top team was a dream.

Philippe, Hardie lead Australia ‘A’ comeback

Josh Phillippe and Aaron Hardie led the comeback for Australia ‘A’ on day one of the first four day’ match against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the Sooriyawewa Stadium on Tuesday.

Maxwell guides Australia to early series lead

Glenn Maxwell played the decisive hand in Australia’s successful chase of a revised target of 282 for a two-wicket win and 1-0 series lead over Sri Lanka, at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia’s Kane Richardson out of Sri Lanka series with injury

Australia suffered another injury setback on Monday as fast bowler Kane Richardson returned home with a hamstring problem ahead of the first one-day international against hosts Sri Lanka.

Batting order unlikely to change for final T20I

Sri Lanka is likely to keep faith in the same batting order that produced sub-par totals in the first two T20Is versus Australia as they head into the third and final game versus Australia at Pallekele today.

LPL player draft likely in end June

The player draft for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will likely take place at the end of this month, Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela said, after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that the tournament will begin on July 31.

Dickwella, Bandara steer Sri Lanka ‘A’ to victory

Two top knocks by Niroshan Dickwella, who made an 83 in 73 balls inclusive of ten boundaries and a six, and an unbeaten 73 in 65 balls with three boundaries and two sixes by Ashen Bandara paved the way for Sri Lanka ‘A’ to record a comfortable four-wicket win against the visiting Australia ‘A’ in a high scoring game at the SSC ground today.

Olympic gymnast Milka Gehani struggling without a local coach

Sri Lanka’s first Olympic gymnast Milka Gehani’s participation in international competitions have been hindered because local gymnastic authorities have not provided her with a coach.

Wade guides Australia to series-clinching win

Australia were made to work hard in chasing a modest target of 125 but the steady hands of Matthew Wade took them to a series-clinching win in the second T20I against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

Hazelwood, Warner and Finch pummel Sri Lanka to draw first blood

Unbeaten half-centuries from David Warner and Aaron Finch underscored Australia’s dominant victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday, after Josh Hazelwood triggered a sensational batting collapse from the hosts earlier in the evening.

UAE’s International League T20 locked-in for January-February 2023

Emirates Cricket Board on Monday (6) confirmed that the inaugural ILT20 League will be played between the window of January 6 to February 12, 2023. The new League will be called “International League T20” or “ILT20”.