Former England prop Marler announces retirement from rugby

Former England prop Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins’ clash against Bristol on Friday, the Premiership club has announced.

ICC to decide fate of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy on Friday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet this week to determine the destiny of next year’s Champions Trophy after India refused to play in host nation Pakistan, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Royals to provide Hasaranga chance to conquer world again

Rajasthan Royals bagged the two spin twins from Sri Lanka in the shape of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday.

IPL Auction: RR gets Theekshana, Hasaranga

Rajasthan Royals roped in star Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah on Sunday.

What players were signed in the IPL 2025 auction?

Rajasthan Royals roped in star Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah on Sunday.

IPL teams set to splash the cash at 'mega-auction' in Saudi Arabia

The Indian Premier League opens its ’’mega-auction’’ later Sunday in Saudi Arabia with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

Jayasuriya confident ahead of Sri Lanka-South Africa Test series

Sri Lanka men’s cricket coach Sanath Jayasuriya yesterday that Sri Lankan players who preparing for the upcoming Test series against South Africa are well-prepared and fully committed to giving their best, despite lacking practice matches before the series which will commence on Wednesday (27) at Kingsmead Durban.

Olympic Athlete Sugath Thilakaratne among 29 Deputy Ministers

Olympic athlete Sugath Thilakaratne is one of the 29 deputy ministers appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

India will not travel to Champions Trophy - PCB

India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.

Thomians crowned champs

S. Thomas’ College stamped their class by winning the Cup Championship of the All-Island Under-14 Elite Ten-a-Side Rugby Tournament 2024, defeating Science College 12-5 in the Cup final at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand

A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday’s Twenty20 opener in Dambulla.

Sri Lanka prepare for rain-soaked T20 showdown with New Zealand

Sri Lanka hope to maintain their purple patch at home with a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand starting Saturday -- but rains may force the hosts to keep their formidable spin attack on standby.

West Indies quick handed suspension for on-field incident

A two-match ban for the pace bowler for his part in an on-field incident against England.

CR host first rugby encounter under lights

CR and FC will make history with their first-ever floodlight rugby match at Longden Place today when they play with their traditional rivals Havelock Sports Club. The kick-off is at 6.30 p.m.

Tharjini offers to rebuild Sri Lanka Netball

Former Sri Lanka ace goal shooter Tharjini Sivalingam said she is ready to coach the national netball team if the governing body invites her.

Sri Lanka’s First 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship Concluded at SpeedBay

The much-anticipated SpeedBay 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship 2024 was held for the first time in Sri Lanka last Saturday (October 19) at SpeedBay, Bandaragama.

Lanka T10 Super League Player Draft set for November 10

The Player Draft for the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League will take place on November 10, 2024, in Colombo, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Australia T20 World Cup winner retires from international cricket

Australia veteran and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winner Matthew Wade has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Gary Kirsten steps down as Pakistan’s white-ball coach amid rift with PCB

A formal statement from the PCB regarding Kirsten’s departure is expected soon

World Test Championship - State of Play ahead of 2025 final

We take a look at what lies ahead for all Test sides and who remains in contention of reaching the 2025 World Test Championship Final.

Sri Lanka are runners-up at 2024 Asian Netball Championship

Sri Lanka finished as the runner-up in the 2024 Asian Netball Championship, narrowly losing to Singapore in the final, which ended 67-64.

Sri Lanka A beat Pakistan Shaheens to qualify for final

Sri Lanka A beat Pakistan Shaheens by seven wickets in the first semi-final at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat on Friday to qualify for the final of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

Dominant Sri Lanka set for easy win

Unbeaten defending champions Sri Lanka will target another easy win when they confront the Maldives in their 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 Group ‘A’ encounter at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, India today at 5.00 p.m.

Cricketer David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban lifted

Veteran David Warner’s lifetime ban on any leadership role within Australian cricket imposed after a 2018 ball-tampering scandal was lifted Friday.

Full squads: Every club’s list for WBBL|10

WBBL|10 will launch on Sunday, October 27, with a blockbuster triple-header across Adelaide and Perth, starting with a Grand Final rematch between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval.

Eshan secures championship runner-up in GT World Challenge Asia 2024

The 2024 GT World Challenge Asia season concluded last month with a gripping finale at the Shanghai International Circuit, China. In a weekend filled with challenges and triumphs, Sri Lankan driver Eshan Pieris secured the runner-up position in the Silver Class championship.

Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka defeat West Indies in second ODI, clinch series

Skipper Charith Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to clinch the three-match series.

Zimbabwe smash T20I record with 344-4 against Gambia

Zimbabwe set a new record score for T20 international cricket when they posted a massive 344-4 against Gambia at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi on Wednesday, with Sikandar Raza hammering a 43-ball 133 not out.

New Zealand name captain for Sri Lanka limited-overs series

New Zealand have named their ODI and T20I squads for the tour of Sri Lanka next month.

Sri Lanka eye series as WI look for decisive outing

Sri Lanka and the West Indies will clash in the second ODI of their three-match series tomorrow at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.