Environmental groups vow not to allow project to proceed at same location

Concerns were raised after it was revealed that construction work on the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium had commenced without obtaining mandatory environmental clearance.

Sri Lankan probed at Italy cricket scandal

I talian cricket is in crisis days after the country’s T20 World Cup debut, as it emerged that a senior national governing body official has been investigated over a sexual assault allegation.

Spiritual godfather of cricketers passes away

Charismatic clergyman, Rev Fr. Stephan Abraham who was the rector of St. Anthony’s College at Katugastota, a school that produced many a cricketer, passed away last Saturday.

Aghanistan appoint new head coach after Trott’s departure

The Afghanistan Cricket Board have named Richard Pybus as Jonathan Trott’s successor.

Brook’s blazing 100 fires England into T20 World Cup Semis

Captain Harry Brook smashed a sensational maiden T20I century to steer the England cricket team into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling two-wicket win over the Pakistan national cricket team in Pallekele.

Full fixtures for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 unveiled

Twelve sides will compete in the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup starting June 12.

South Africa warn of things to come

South Africa underlined their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with an eye-catching 76-run victory against defending champions India in their opening match of the Super 8s phase.

USA wins ice hockey gold after 46 years

The United States won the men’s Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada 2-1 in a sensational conclusion to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Pelicans soar as Saunders crash to first defeat

By the end of the fourth week (February 21–22) of the Champions League football tournament Super Eight round Pelicans Sports Club Kurunegala and Java Lane Sports Club Colombo remained unbeaten while Saunders crashed to their first defeat.

West Indies marching towards victory against Zimbabwe

West Indies welcomed Zimbabwe to their first T20 World Cup Super Eight with a turbo-charged batting performance. They posted 254/6 in 20 overs, the highest team total at this World Cup and the second highest in T20 World Cup history.

Jack of all trades

Will Jacks has already had quite the winter. He made his Ashes debut in Australia, got engaged to his partner Ana in Sydney and now, at times single-handedly, is taking England towards the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Moratuwa’s Battle of the Golds gears up

Abans announced its title sponsorship of the 76th Battle of the Golds cricket encounter between Moratuwa’s two most esteemed educational institutions, St. Sebastian’s College and Prince of Wales’ College from March 7 to 8 followed by the one-day match on March 14.

Wales win and lose

It has been a while since Welsh rugby fans have woken up on a Sunday morning after a rugby international feeling agony and hope in equal measure.

Old Sebs beat Old Cambrians in annual UAE encounter

The Battle of the Golds, a highly anticipated cricket showdown between St. Sebastian’s College (Sebs) and Prince of Wales College (Cambrians), was played out between the old boys of both schools on February 7 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 10th time and Old Sebs won the match.

France march towards Six Nations Grand Slam

France recorded a bonus-point (33-8) win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.

UEFA suspend Benfica’s Prestianni after alleged racist abuse

UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica’s Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.

West Indies smash Zimbabwe with 254-6 to shake up Super Eights Points Table

The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope’s team opened their Super Eights campaign with a dominant victory.

Afghanistan to take on Sri Lanka in white-ball series

The white-ball series features three ODIs and three T20Is and gets underway from March 13.

Referee Chan: Asia Rugby Going the “Extra Mile”

Craig Chan has praised Asia Rugby and Sri Lanka Rugby for their commitment to supporting member unions through enhanced match officiating assistance.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup - Super Eight: Salt leads as bowlers finish to steer England to victory

England cleared the first hurdle when they won the first match of the three-match Super Eight with a comfortable 51-run win over Sri Lanka, played at the Pallekele Stadium yesterday.

Marcos and Niloo shine in China Bay

The Commander’s Cup Golf Championship 2026 concluded in grand style at the picturesque Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, showing elite competition among Sri Lanka’s vibrant golfing community.

FFSL Champions League 2025–26 Super Eight Java Lane, Police record crucial wins

Java Lane SC Colombo and Police SC Colombo recorded important victories in the fourth week of the FFSL Champions League 2025–26 Super Eight round matches played at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo last Saturday.

South Africa seal statement win against India

South Africa underlined their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with an eye-catching 76-run victory against defending champions India in their opening match of the Super 8s phase.

Battle of the Blues enters its 147th chapter

S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, will once again take on their arch-rivals, Royal College, Colombo, in the 147th Battle of the Blues, scheduled to be held on March 12–14, 2026 at the country’s premier Test cricket venue, the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo.

Munchee Nationals Super League Men’s Volleyball Tournament Sri Lanka Army clinch title

Sri Lanka Army emerged champions of the Munchee Nationals Super League Men’s Volleyball Tournament, with the final worked off at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.

Army Chief commends Gold Medalists

The gold medal-winning team of the Sri Lanka Army, who brought honour to the nation at the 9th Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition (PATS) 2026, were appreciated and presented with certificates by Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Army at Army Headquarters.

Change of Guard as Sanjaya Fernando elected new Referee Boss

Former Isipathana College and Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club rugby player Sanjaya Fernando was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka Society of Rugby Football Referees (SLSRFR) in their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which concluded in Maharagama yesterday. Fernando received 62 votes to Anil Jayasinghe’s 42.

Sunil no more

Former Antonian legendary coach Sunil Fernando passed away in Kandy recently after a brief illness.

Murali's coach Sunil no more

Former Antonian legendary coach Sunil Fernando passed away in Kandy recently after a brief illness. He coached some topclass former cricketers such as Muttiah Muralitharan and Kumar Sangakkara.

Change of Guard as Sanjaya Fernando elected new Referee Boss

Former Isipathana College and Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club rugby player Sanjaya Fernando was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka Society of Rugby Football Referees (SLSRFR) in their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which concluded in Maharagama today.