Sri Lanka sinks to an innings defeat

New Zealand rattled through the Sri Lankan batting line-up to win the second Test by an innings and 65 runs at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo yesterday (26).

Simplicity main reason for Boult’s success – Jurgenson

By keeping things simple New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult has come to thrives in all-conditions across all formats, the team’s Bowling Coach Shane Jurgensen said today (23).

Kiwi quicks take 4 as rain strikes again

New Zealand’s fast bowlers made the most of favourable conditions to place Sri Lanka in a tricky position on day two of the second test match of the series.

Musaeus-Gateway Netball Big Match on September 7

The Second Annual Netball Big Match between Musaeus College and Gateway College, Colombo will be held on September 7 at the Gateway College Courts in Ratmalana.

Those with betting interest to be barred from SLC

Minister of Sports Harin Fernando today (22) signed the Gazette notification which would bare individuals involved in gambling firms from being associated with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Karunaratne remains firm on rain-hit first day

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne stroked a watchful unbeaten 49 as Sri Lanka went into stumps on 85 for the loss of two wickets on a rain-hit opening day to the second Test match against New Zealand at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo today (22).

Dr. Narendra Pinto writes

Regarding an article titled “Wilwara left with horrific burns after Nawaloka surgery” published in the Daily Mirror on August 13, 2019, Dr. Narendra Pinto, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, states the following:

Army BC, MAS Unichela BC pugilists dominate proceedings

Army Boxing Club and MAS Unichela Boxing Club pugilists dominated proceedings in the Men’s and Women’s catagories respectively of the Layton Cup Boxing Championship which concluded at Royal MAS Boxing Arena recently.

Wesley to felicitate Rugby Squad

The Principal and Rugby Committee of Wesley College will felicitate their rugby players, who have done their alma mater proud and raised its flag high in the recently concluded rugby season, at a get-together to be held at the Cinnamon Grand on August 30 from 7:00 p.m. onwards.

Sri Lanka’s target is Gold at SAG Archery but India and Bangladesh are a big challenge

The Sri Lanka Archery Association has targeted a 16 member squad for the South Asian Games (SAG) in December in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Sharmal retains men’s national title

Defending champion Sharmal Dissanayake retained the Men’s Singles title at the 104th National Tennis Championships with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 win over Heera Ashiq in the final played at the SLTA Courts in Green Path, Colombo on Sunday.

Amila, Nilani star at 97th National Athletics Championships

Amila Jayasiri of and Nilani Ratnayake both from Army won the Men’s and Women’s Best Athlete Award respectively at the 97th National Athletics Championships which concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka 1-0 lead

Dimuth Karunaratne’s ninth Test century set Sri Lanka on their way to a record-breaking six-wicket win against New Zealand at the Galle Stadium on Sunday, handing the hosts an unassailable lead in their first series in the Test World Championship.

Defending champs St. Peter’s retain title

Defending champions St. Peter’s College retained the Singer Inter-Schools Under-18 Sevens Rugby title with a thrilling 12-7 win over a gusty Science College Mount Lavinia outfit in the Cup Championship final played at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue on Sunday.

National Athletics Meet from tomorrow

The 97th National Athletics Championships conducted by the Athletics Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) is scheduled to be held from August 16 to 18 at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Rain looms large as SL, NZ open Test Championship campaigns

Amidst an ever-present threat of rain, Sri Lanka and New Zealand open their World Test Championship campaigns at the Galle International Stadium today, each having their own reasons for optimism for an early series lead.

Wilwara left with horrific burns after Nawaloka surgery

Sri Lanka 7’s rugby star Anurudda Wilwara has been left with some horrific burns after a surgery carried out by Dr. Narendra Pinto at Nawaloka Hospital.

Pathana clinch U-16 Rugby Title

Isipathana College clinched the Milo Inter-Schools Under-16, 10-A-Side Rugby Tournament when they beat the defending champions Wesley College 29-0 in the Cup Championship final played at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

SAG Boxing Final Selections from August 13 to 17

The Sri Lanka Amateur Boxing Association has established a 21 member (men and women) National Boxing Pool targeting the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) to be held from December 1 to 10 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Tough task for defending champs Wesley College

Wesley College will be all out to defend their title at the Milo All Island Under-16 ten-a-side rugby tournament which will take place today (August 9) at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium, Pallekelle and the Bogambara Stadium. The second day’s action (August 10) will take place at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.

Sri Lanka to send 605 athletes for SAG

A contingent of 605 athletes will take part in the South Asian Games (SAG), scheduled to take place from December 1 to 10. The total number of officials for the event has not been finalised as yet which could be around 200 to 250.

Sri Lanka ready for first taste of Test Championship

Sri Lanka’s Test Captain Dimuth Karunaratne yesterday welcomed the newly inaugurated Test Championship even as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) offered no clarity regarding the circumstances that led to the suspension of Chandika Hathurusinghe as Head Coach.

Dialog powers President’s Gold Cup VB

The Dialog President’s Gold Cup Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Tournament District matches will commence on September 28.

Holy Family Kurunegala win 12th successive title

Holy Family Convent Kurunegala emerged the Milo All Island Schools Netball champions for the 12th successive year when they bagged the overall champions’ title at the 28th Milo All Island Schools Netball Championship concluded at the Public ground in Kurunegala yesterday.

Sri Lanka to send women’s VB team to South Korea

The 20th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championships will take place from August 17 to 25 in Seoul, South Korea.

Sri Lanka Junior Men’s VB team leaves to Myanmar

The Sri Lanka Junior Men’s Volleyball team today (July 31) left to Myanmar to take part in the third Asian Junior Men’s Volleyball Championships. It will be held from August 3 to 11. The tournament is being conducted by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AFC). 16 teams are taking part in the competition.

Lack of funds leave U20 tour in tatters

Sri Lanka Under 20 rugby team faces the prospects of being unable to take part in the Asian Rugby 7’s Championship due to financial reasons.

Science accuses St. Peter’s of ‘unethical practice’

A controversial photograph of a Science College Under-14 rugby player wearing a St. Peter’s College rugby jersey which is being circulated in the social media has left the Mount Lavinia outfit fuming.

Martis set to return in August

Arguably the finest coach in Sri Lanka Sanath Martis will return from a six-month suspension to coach St. Peter’s College next season.

Want to give Malinga a fitting farewell - Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will come out for the first time after the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup in England with both teams making changes in their sides.