Springboks coach Nienaber has tricks up his sleeve, says Murray

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has warned his teammates that if there is one thing he knows about South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber from his time at Munster, it is to expect the unexpected.

New Zealand’s De Groot gets two match ban after red card

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot will not play again until the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after being suspended on Monday for two matches following his red card against Namibia.

SLC donates Rs. 5 Mn to Percy

Sri Lanka Cricket presented a Rs. 5 million donation to Sri Lanka’s legendary cheerleader, Percy Abeysekera, to support his well-being and maintenance of good health.

Alleged rape victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka ‘feared’ for her life, court

The alleged victim of a cricket star accused of raping a woman after an international sporting event in Sydney told a court she “feared” for her life.

Crushing India loss a ’wake-up call’, says Sri Lanka coach

Sri Lanka’s crushing 10-wicket loss to India in the Asia Cup final should help the team learn lessons for the ODI World Cup, coach Chris Silverwood said Sunday.

Time to finally drop Dasun Shanaka?

Sri Lanka were absolutely embarrassed in front of a packed house at R. Premadasa Stadium by India, who clinched the Asia Cup without breaking a sweat yesterday.

Theekshana ruled out of Asia Cup final

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who strained his right hamstring during Sri Lanka’s Super 4 match against Pakistan on Thursday, has been ruled out of the finals.

Bangladesh stun India for consolation Asia Cup win

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s 80 and inspired bowling led Bangladesh to a consolation six-run win over India in the final Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Friday.

Pramod Madushan’s praised for ‘great game awareness’ after creative piece of running helps Sri Lanka win thriller

Pramod Madushan, playing only his second ODI, was praised for keeping his nerves under pressure and showing “great game awareness” as he sacrificed his wicket during the nail-biting Sri Lanka-Pakistan clash in the 2023 Asia Cup.

Talent like Bumrah shouldn’t play all formats if he wants to prolong his career: Vasy

Vaas stressed that Indian selectors and team management must carefully choose the right formats and adapt strategies to keep a tab on Bumrah’s workload management.

Former Australia cricketer MacGill charged with drug supply

Former Australian Test cricket star Stuart MacGill has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in a commercial-scale cocaine deal, police said Friday.

England Women complete 2-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka Women

England Women completed a 2-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka Women on the back of Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record century, which contributed to a huge 161-run win.

Galthie’s ’nervous’ France survive ’uncomfortable’ Uruguay challenge

France head coach Fabien Galthie said Uruguay had made the Rugby World Cup hosts ’’uncomfortable’’ in Thursday’s 27-12 win in Lille.

Maheesh Theekshana to have scan on injury today

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana could potentially miss Sunday’s Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring strain during Thursday’s Super 4 match against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final in a thriller

Sri Lanka made it to the Asia Cup final with a thrilling last-ball win against Pakistan in their Super 4 match, which was a virtual semi-final, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

India enjoy 'problem of plenty' ahead of ODI World Cup

India face a ’’problem of plenty’’ in their bowling stocks ahead of Sunday’s Asia Cup final and the ODI World Cup starting next month, coach Paras Mhambrey said.

Rain delays toss in Sri Lanka-Pakistan Asia Cup clash

Rain delayed the toss of the winner-takes-all Super Four clash at the Asia Cup between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.

Danushka Gunathilaka to face sexual assault trial

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial in a Sydney court next week as he battles allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman inside her eastern suburbs home.

Sri Lanka U19 on verge of series win

The Sri Lanka Under 19 team were in a strong position and on the verge of a series win when play ended on day three in the 2nd unofficial Test match against the visiting West Under 19 team at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Stokes smashes England ODI record 182 against New Zealand

Ben Stokes struck the highest score by an England batsman in a one-day international on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 182 as the hosts piled up 368 against New Zealand at The Oval.

Pakistan look to ’match-winner’ Zaman after Naseem injury blow

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead of a must-win Asia Cup match but a ’’fantastic opportunity’’ for up-and-coming talent.

Trinity, Walala Central crowned Champions

Trinity College (Boys) and Walala Central (Girls) were the champions at the Central Province Athletic meet which took place at the Bogambara Stadium recently.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy arrives in Sri Lanka

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour’s Sri Lanka Leg will commence tomorrow and will be made available for public display as below.

What Sri Lanka and Pakistan need to do to qualify for Asia Cup Final

With just two more Super Fours matches to go in the Asia Cup, here is how the qualification scenarios stand for Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the only two teams left in contention for a Finals berth alongside India.

Malinga makes massive call on Dunith Wellalage’s future

Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga has heaped praise on Dunith Wellalage, after the young spinner had India’s high-profile top-order in a spin with a superb bowling performance at the Asia Cup.

Medal hope Abeykoon pulls out of Asian Games

South Asia’s fastest man Yupun Abeykoon has informed that he will not participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games as well, Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) President Major General Palitha Fernando said.

India hold off Wellalage-inspired Sri Lanka to qualify for Asia Cup final

India outlasted a plucky seventh-wicket partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage to beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs and qualify for the final of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka's Wellalage, Asalanka spin out India for 213

Spinners Dunith Wellalage and Charith Asalanka bagged nine wickets between them as Sri Lanka bowled out India for 213 in a Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Thewmika, Gamage put Sri Lanka Under 19 on top

A five wicket haul by right arm spinner Vihas Thewmika and a half ton by Rusanda Gamage helped Sri Lanka Under 19 to come out on top at the end of the first day’s play against the visiting West Indies Under 19 team in the 2nd unofficial Test match commenced today at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Sixteen teams battle for C Tag Rugby Sevens Title

The past students of brothers and sisters from 16 schools will converge again to battle it out for the C Tag Rugby 7’s title scheduled to be played on September 16 (Saturday) at Longdon Place with the kick-off slotted set from 1.00 p.m. onwards which will go on till late night.