Bowling with spectacles not easy, says Zaheer Abbas

The highest wicket-taker in Sri Lanka’s first innings in the ongoing 2nd Test at the SSC ground on Monday was Abrar Ahmed, who has been bowling with glasses. He, however, is not the only one in Pakistan camp wearing spectacles.

Pathum Nissanka released from Sri Lanka squad

Sri Lanka’s top order batter Pathum Nissanka has been released from the present squad for the ongoing Test match against Pakistan, it is reliably learnt.

Sri Lanka’s moments of insanity give Pakistan early honours in second Test

An innings of déjà vu and insanity ended with Sri Lanka bowled out for 166 and Pakistan taking early honours in the second Test at the SSC grounds on the back of half-centuries Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood.

Danushka Gunathilaka’s sexual assault case to be fast-tracked

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was charged with for sexually assaulting a woman during the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday, July 24 to apply for a judge-alone trial.

Ramiz Raja met his old Sri Lankan friends at dinner hosted by Sidath Wettimuny

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, who is here in Sri Lanka as a commentator for the Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, met his old Sri Lankan friends at a dinner hosted by Sidath Wettimuny, the former opening batter.

Marchand smashes Phelps’s record as Titmus dominates rivals

France’s Leon Marchand smashed Michael Phelps’s last remaining world record on Sunday while Australia’s Ariarne Titmus blew her 400m freestyle rivals out of the water at swimming’s world championships.

Jamaica celebrate ’no.1 result ever’ after holding France at World Cup

Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson hailed their goalless draw at the Women’s World Cup against strongly fancied France as the greatest result in the country’s football history on Sunday.

Verstappen delivers Red Bull winning-streak record in Hungary

Max Verstappen cruised to another majestic victory on Sunday, reeling off a record 12th straight win for Red Bull as he dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix with a textbook drive from lights to flag.

Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout

Australia have retained the Ashes after the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford ended in a rain-affected draw, with bad weather meaning no play was possible on Sunday’s final day.

Antonians too hot for Kingswood to handle

St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, continued with their glimmer of hope of qualifying for the Super Round when they beat Kingswood College by 26 points (four tries, three conversions) to 10 points (one try, one conversion, one penalty) at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele today.

SL netball team to depart for Netball World Cup after Botswana training

The Sri Lanka national netball team will depart for Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday for the 2023 Netball World Cup after an International training session in Botswana.

LPL Ticket Sales commenced

The ticket sales for the much-awaited Lanka Premier League 2023 commenced today.

Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket

Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne has called an end to his long career by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Asitha Fernando in line for return in second Pakistan Test

With the series on the line, Sri Lanka is set to make changes for the second Test against Pakistan starting today at the SSC Grounds, Head Coach Chris Silverwood confirmed, with particular focus on Asitha Fernando, who was added to the home team’s squad.

Bradby Shield: Trinity College pull off stunning win over Royal College

Trinity College pulled off a stunning 13-10 win over Royal College in the first leg of the 77th Bradby Encounter in Pallekeke.

Sri Lanka add second fielding coach ahead of second Test against Pakistan

With Sri Lanka’s fielding proving a major concern following their four-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first Test that ended on Thursday, team management have drafted in an additional fielding coach to work with the team ahead of the second Test.

Virat Kohli ends five-year wait with Port of Spain Test ton

Virat Kohli made his 29th Test century at Port of Spain on Friday against West Indies in the second Test of the World Test Championship series.

Inter-School Rugby: D. S. Senanayake College beat S. Thomas’ College, qualify for Super Round

D. S. Senanayake continued their exceptional Under 19 Inter-School Rugby League season, qualifying for the Super Round from Group 1A along with defending champions Isipthana College, after beating S. Thomas’ College 13-10 at Havelock Park

Writ petition filed by SLR to be heard on July 25

The writ petition filed by Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) and its President Rizly Illyas challenging the legality of the Gazette notification issued by Sports Minister is to be taken up for hearing on July 25.

IND vs PAK: Fans book hospital beds after hotel room prices go sky high

The hotel room prices are ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh in Ahmedabad in the third week of October when India vs Pakistan encounter is set to be played. The fans are finding new ways to stay in the city to witness the marquee clash.

Dimuth reiterates desire to step down as Test captain

Dimuth Karunaratne has requested the national cricket selection committee to reconsider his request to step down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain.

Angelo Mathews becomes father again for the 4th time

Sri Lanka’s seasoned all-rounder and former national skipper Angelo Mathews became a father again when his wife Heshani gave birth to the couple’s fourth child on Thursday, it is learned.

29-member Indian team to compete at 101st Athletic Nationals

The Athletic Federation of India has taken steps to send 29 first-class athletes from India to participate in the 101st National Athletic Championship with the hope of qualifying for the World Athletic Championship 2023.

Old Thomians gear up for second annual Guru cricket bash

At the height of the Second World War, 700 students at the prestigious S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, were suddenly displaced when the state ordered the closure of schools in Colombo.

Nilfer’s second assaulter arrested

A second individual, identified as Insham Inoon, was taken into custody for assaulting St. Joseph’s College rugby coach Nilfer Ibrahim after their match against Kingswood College in Kandy.

Tears, cheers and hugs as New Zealand celebrate first World Cup win

New Zealand coach Jitka Klimkova described seeing her team claim the country’s historic first World Cup win - men or women - as “an incredible feeling” on Thursday.

SLC apologize for prize-money mistake at the end of first Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued an apology for an embarrassing mistake during the presentation ceremony at the conclusion of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle.

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan’s home series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is all set to host Afghanistan’s one-day bilateral home series against Pakistan here next month, it is learned.

Bollywood star and cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) have joined forces to unveil a new campaign ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

New Zealand shooting rattles teams hours before World Cup kickoff

Just hours before Auckland was due to host the opening match of the Women’s World Cup, the city woke up to news of a deadly shooting which has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a day of celebration.