Australia win Indoor World Cup in Sri Lanka

Australia’s players continued their dominance in the 12th Indoor Cricket World Cup as they made a clean sweep by winning all four titles, the Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Under-22 Boys and Under-22 Girls’ events at the Australia Sports Complex and the newly built U Pro Arena at Thalawathugoda in Sri Lanka.

Aminul Islam secures full term as BCB President; Ex-Captain Mashud joins board

Aminul Islam has been re-elected as President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), securing a full four-year term after serving in the role for the past four months. Former BCB president Faruque Ahmed and Shakhawat Hossain were elected unopposed as vice-presidents.

Colombo run-out dispute mars India-Pakistan match

India maintained their 100% start to the Women’s World Cup with a comfortable 88-run win over rivals Pakistan in Colombo.

West Indies great Bernard Julien no more

Former West Indies all-rounder Bernard Julien - a member of the Windies team that won the inaugural World Cup - has died at the age of 75.

‘We earned Friends, not money’

The untold story of Lorenz Pereira who was despised by a cricket captain, did not hold a rugby ball but captained CH and FC, won Colours in five sports and sadly notes schools are importing teenage professionals

Brits century helps SA respond to England crushing

South Africa responded to their crushing defeat by England with an impressive six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the World Cup in Indore.

Wesley Edge Science to Clinch U16 Rugby Tens Title

Wesley College won the All Island Under-16 Elite Rugby Tens 2025, edging out Science College 5-3 in a thriller at the St. Peter’s College ground in Bambalapitiya.

Pradeep Somasiri wins Bronze at World Para Athletics Championship 2025

Sri Lankan para middle-distance runner Pradeep Somasiri brought pride to the nation by winning a bronze medal at the 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India.

Sri Lanka v Australia Women’s World Cup game washed out

The league stage match between defending champions Australia and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was abandoned without a ball bowled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sri Lanka gets Julian Wood as batting coach

Sri Lanka’s cricket board on Saturday announced expanding its coaching team with the induction of Julian Wood, known for his power-hitting programme, and spin specialist Rene Ferdinands.

Rugby wins as Court dismisses move to halt election

Rugby in Sri Lanka won a landmark ruling in its favour when the Supreme Court yesterday threw out a Petition or Motion filed by Roshan Deen and his supporters that was aimed at preventing an election of office-bearers of the sport

Sri Lanka Women look to end Australia’s unbeaten streak

Sri Lanka Women will be looking to bounce back when they face defending champions Australia in their second ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

Weekend Sports Action for Sri Lankans: Premier League Blockbusters, Women’s World Cup Thrills, and the Singapore Grand Prix

Sri Lankan sports fans are in for a blockbuster weekend as football, cricket, and Formula One combine to deliver non-stop action. From the Premier League’s heavyweight clashes to the ICC Women’s World Cup in Colombo and the Singapore Grand Prix under the lights, it’s a weekend guaranteed to keep fans glued to their screens and stadiums buzzing.

Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Namibia and Zimbabwe have secured their places in the 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

Smith and spinners send England to big win over South Africa

Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory.

Australia retain Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after NZ T20 washout

Australia retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after rain washed out the second Twenty20 against New Zealand on Friday with just two overs of play possible in Mount Maunganui.

Rugby nursery gets first taste of Red and Yellow

Budding rugby players in Sri Lanka will be scouted around from as young as nine years with the commencement of a Youth Rugby Carnival that will get underway on Saturday at the Police Park in Bambalapitiya.

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Indika Wins Bronze at World Para Athletics Championship

International-level Sri Lankan para athlete Nuwan Indika secured a bronze medal yesterday at the 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025, currently being held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, from September 25 to October 5.

Rajeew Perera gets his well-earned reward

Former Sri Lanka rugby player and current assistant coach of the National Sevens team Rajeew Perera has received the nod to coach St. Peter’s College following the exit of Sanath Martis whose illustrious stint with the Peterites ended at the end of the 2025 inter school season.

‘No assurance’ of handshaking among India and Pakistan women

The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Devajit Saikia says there is no assurance that India and Pakistan players will shake hands when they play at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday.

Dharmasoka and Devananda best at all-island table tennis

Dharmasoka College and Devananda College emerged victorious in the Under-19 ‘A’ Division boys’ and girls’ categories respectively at the all island inter-school table tennis championship, held at the Indoor Stadium in Bandaragama.

HNB pockets top prize at inter-company hockey showpiece

Hatton National Bank triumphed over Sampath Bank in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out after a goal-less draw at full time in the A division final at the Mercantile Hockey 9-A-Side Tournament sponsored by Singer Sri Lanka on Saturday at the Astro Turf in Colombo.

Playdium launches Sri Lanka’s maiden Pin League bowling

Playdium, Sri Lanka’s premier bowling and entertainment arena, successfully hosted the inaugural Playdium Pin League (PPL) recently, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s sporting and leisure landscape.

Sri Lanka and India to co-host first T20 Blind Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka and India will jointly host the first-ever Women’s T20 Blind Cricket World Cup from November 11 to 23, 2025, following a formal schedule announced recently.

Rajeew Perera gets his well-earned reward

Former Sri Lanka rugby player and current assistant coach of the National Sevens team Rajeew Perera has received the nod to coach St. Peter’s College following the exit of Sanath Martis whose illustrious stint with the Peterites ended at the end of the 2025 inter school season.

Bangladesh cruise to win over Pakistan in Women’s World Cup

Bangladesh kicked off their Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign in style, cantering past Pakistan’s modest 129 with seven wickets and 18.5 overs to spare in Colombo on Thursday.

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Indika Wins Bronze at World Para Athletics Championship

International-level Sri Lankan para athlete Nuwan Indika secured a bronze medal yesterday (09) at the 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025, currently being held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, from September 25 to October 5.

World Rugby issues ultimate warning Sri Lanka to be banned

Sri Lanka Rugby has now entered a phase where it will definitely be banned come October 19 if no election of office bearers takes place and the sport’s affairs not governed under a new Constitution in keeping with World Rugby requirements.

Ravidu strikes gold in weightlifting

Sixteen-year-old K.D. Shenal Ravidu of Dudley Senanayaka College, Colombo powered his way to victory at the All Island School Games 2025, clinching first place in the Under-17 Boys’ 49kg weightlifting event.

Sri Lanka Champions League returns from limbo

After two years of silence, the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) officially announced that the long-awaited Champions League will commence on November 7.