Muthusamy and Wolvaardt named ICC Players of the Month for October

All-rounder Senuran Muthusamy’s outstanding performances with bat and ball in Test cricket and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s superb efforts as opening bat in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have helped them win the ICC Player of the Month awards for October 2025.

All you need to know about the 2025 Ashes

The Ashes between Australia and England gets under way on 21 November down under.

Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka in first ODI as Agha and Rauf shine

Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last.

Sri Lanka schoolgirls rout Malaysia in lop-sided series

Sri Lanka Under-19 ended another successful five match T20 series with a convincing eight wicket win over the visiting Malaysia women’s team in the fifth encounter played at the Colts ground yesterday.

Akash Kumar hits record eight sixes in fastest 50

Akash Kumar Choudhary smashed his way into cricket’s record books in an Indian domestic match, hitting eight consecutive sixes on his way to the fastest fifty ever scored in a first-class fixture.

Jevahn, Kaya and Reshan to represent Sri Lanka at Faldo Junior

The 29th Faldo Junior Tour Europe Grand Final, hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, will take place from 18 to 20 November at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE.

Minagi Rupesinghe: A new breed of swimming pro

Sri Lanka’s swimming sensation Minagi Rupesinghe has long been known for her discipline, grace, and relentless pursuit of excellence. But as she transitions from being a national champion to becoming a professional athlete on the global stage, her journey is evolving into something bigger — a blend of family support, professional management and strategic partnerships.

Suwanji Madanayake dazzles at Masters’ cricket

Inter-club veteran Suwanji Madanayake produced three all-round performances this time to steer Colombo Masters to win all their three encounters against Pathana Golden Oldies, National Services Cricket Association and Coimbatore Rockets in the Masters tournament.

Nyamhuri replaces injured Muzarabani as Zimbabwe announce squad for Tri-Series

Uncapped pacer Newman Nyamhuri has been drafted into Zimbabwe’s 15-member squad for the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, replacing the injured Blessing Muzarabani. Hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka will join Zimbabwe in the high-stakes tri-nation clash.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka begin ODI battle today in Rawalpindi

Sri Lanka will look to extend their winning run in white-ball cricket when they take on Pakistan in a three-match ODI series, starting Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

India, Sri Lanka to Host 2026 T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s Matches Shifted to Sri Lanka Amid Travel Restrictions.

Sinner sweeps past Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner began his ATP Finals title defence by sweeping aside a physically hampered Felix Auger-Aliassime in front of a passionate Turin crowd.

Rugby Bosses Blow Up League in Foul Start

In a lightning move the newly elected administration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has gone against tradition and possible fair play and converted the Premier League, giving it a knockout blow that has agitated the country’s most soughtafter entity, Kandy Sports Club.

Your Weekend Sports Round-Up: Football, Cricket, and Formula 1

Sri Lankan sports fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend. Whether it’s Premier League football, top-level cricket, or the thrill of Formula 1 in Brazil, there’s a full line-up of matches and moments waiting to be enjoyed.

Football prize for world peace

Football’s world governing body Fifa has introduced the ‘Peace Prize’, an award recognising an individual’s actions for peace and unity.

Australia’s ’’dad’s army’’ under scrutiny

Australia chief selector George Bailey says the squad for the first Ashes Test against England deserves “respect” following criticism of the age of players.

Udara and Dewmini win titles at road race

H.Y. Udara of President’s College, Ambagasdowa and P.W.G.C.H. Dewmini of Teldeniya National School claimed the first-place titles in the boys and girls categories respectively at the Ritzbury Inter-School One Mile Road Race 2025, recently held at Embilipitiya.

England’s Roebuck doubtful for Fiji match

Wing Tom Roebuck is a doubt for England’s match with Fiji on Saturday after limping out of training on Tuesday with an ankle injury.

Sri Lanka Stuns Kyrgyzstan 3–0 in CAVA Women’s U19 Volleyball Championships

Sri Lanka produced a spectacular performance to defeat tournament favorites Kyrgyzstan 3–0 in their final round-robin match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Under-19 Volleyball Championship 2025, played yesterday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

England: The Super League of Europe

English clubs appear to be bossing things in Europe as, for the second time in this season’s Champions League, five sides from the Premier League won in a single round of fixtures.

Cornered Sri Lions looking for a cultural roar?

The new-boys of Sri Lanka club rugby - Sri Lions have had a difficult beginning to their journey last season, but their new head coach Dulanjana Wijesinghe is eager to build a sustainable rugby culture ahead of the new season.

Havies gear up for new season with new plans

Celebrating 110 years of rugby excellence, Havelock Sports Club announced a roster of sponsors for the 2025/26 rugby season, strengthening its status as one of Sri Lanka’s top rugby contenders.

Thomian boy misses 10-wicket haul

A match bag of 9 for 35 by right arm spinner Sadhin Ekanayake paved the way for S. Thomas’ College to coast to an outright win by an innings and 38 runs over Methodist High School Moratuwa in their Under 13 inter-school cricket encounter played at Horana.

Sri Lanka too strong for Malaysia

Vimoksha Balasooriya continued her batting prowess as she hit a quick-fire 62 inclusive of ten boundaries in just 42 balls while right arm leg spinner Aseni Thalagune bagged five scalps to help Sri Lanka U-19 coast to a convincing 117 runs win over the visiting Malaysia women in the third of the five T20 encounters at the Colts ground which was their third successive win.

Kandy SC’s Attanagoda hangs up his boots

Veteran Kandy Sports Club player Lasith Attanagoda has decided to call it a day from competitive rugby, ending an illustrious 12-year journey with the country’s most successful team.

Nepal Defeats Sri Lanka 3–1 at CAVA Women’s U-19 Volleyball Championship

Nepal handed Sri Lanka their first defeat at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Under-19 Volleyball Championship 2025, securing a 3–1 victory in their match played yesterday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo.

9000 runs and drugs end career of Zimbabwe’s Williams

Former Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams’ international career is over after he entered a rehabilitation programme to treat drug addiction, the country’s cricket association has announced.

CH eyeing Kiwi and Fiji

Last season’s Plate champs CH and FC have set their sights on signing a foreign player ahead of the inter club league rugby tournament next week.

Colombo bags junior hockey championship

The Colombo Hockey Association (CHA) ended victorious at the 46th Junior Men’s Hockey Nationals at the Nandimithra Ekanayaka hockey turf, Matale after a thrilling final against the host team.