44 teams, white balls and coloured kits for MCA knock-outs

As many as 44 teams face the knockout stage of the MCA T20 ‘G’ Division tournament which commenced with the pre-quarter finals yesterday and the final on May 24.

Verstappen claims rule changes ‘a trickle’

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen says the changes to Formula 1’s rules amount to “a tickle” in terms of addressing his and other drivers’ concerns about the new style of racing.

Versus New Zealand Under-85kgs Sri Lanka miss Jensen, Ekanayake as Gunaratne, Kavindu return

Sri Lanka will face the New Zealand Under-85kg rugby outfit in the second match at Nittawela on Sunday with kick-off at 4 pm in what promises to be a defining encounter in the race for the Sir Graham Henry Trophy and spectators will

Water cannon salute for marathon runner

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has returned home to joyous scenes after becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours in competitive race conditions.

Defending champs RCB brought down by Gujarat Titans

The Gujarat Titans (GT) executed a highly disciplined all-round performance to secure a comprehensive four-wicket victory over the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL match in Ahmadabad on

Cricket tarnished by more scandals

While Indian youngsters like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , Ayush Mhatre and Yashasvi Jaiswal continue to make headlines for their incredible performances, unprecedented talent and fearless approach to the game, two U-19 youngsters from the Sri Lankan squad have made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Eran and Team to Convert SLC

Eran Wickremaratne, the new head of Sri Lanka Cricket, said his top priority would be to transform the administration of the sport into a professional and accountable set-up following his entry into the hot seat replacing Shammi Silva.

Sri Lanka seal series, hit peak before World Cup

Sri Lanka head into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in strong form after sealing an unassailable 2–0 lead in their T20I series against Bangladesh women’s national cricket team.

Wonder girl Wasana wins Sri Lanka’s first gold

Sri Lanka’s rising young wrestler Nipuni Wasana clinched the gold medal in the Women’s 50kg final at the sixth Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China 2026 yesterday.

Exiled Afghanistan girls set to qualify for Olympics

Afghanistan women will become a “symbol of resilience” after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.

Sinner beats Norrie, equals historic winning run

World number one Jannik Sinner’s brilliant form continued as he reached the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open with a straight-set win over Britain’s Cameron Norrie.

Delhi Capitals make dubious IPL history

In their last match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Delhi Capitals suffered a heavy loss as they were bowled out for just 75 runs, marking the lowest score of this season’s IPL so far.

Padel House expands with new strategic investment

Padel House, the company that first brought padel to Sri Lanka and has since built the sport’s most established presence in Colombo, announced the entry of two new investors in Mahela Jayawardene, the former Sri Lanka cricket captain, and Trade Promoters Limited, a diversified business group with commercial interests across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

All out: End of an Empire?

Eventually and finally the Empire that was Sri Lanka Cricket came to its long-awaited end yesterday as incumbent president Shammi Silva and his executive committee decided to officially step down, making way for what many believe could be the beginning of a new era for the country’s best-known passion and most marketable brand name.

Eran Wickramaratne appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee

Former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee, following a sweeping administrative overhaul at Maitland Place.

Sports Minister takes over SLC administration after mass resignation

Sri Lanka’s Sports Ministry has taken over the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect after Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage accepted the resignation of President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee.

Sri Lanka women down Bangladesh in opener

Half tons by Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani paved the way for Sri Lanka to record a comfortable 25 runs win over Bangladesh in the first match of the women’s three T20 encounters played at Sylhet, Bangladesh

Kohli first to reach 9000 IPL runs

India’s Virat Kohli reached a milestone of 9000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and became the first batter to do so playing against the Delhi Capitals on Monday night.

SLC chief Shammi Silva resigns

Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva has officially resigned from his post with immediate effect, the board said in a statement.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan men win kabbadi bronze

Sri Lanka and Pakistan secured the bronze medal in the men’s kabaddi event at the sixth Asian Beach Games.

Racing cyclist dies six days after crash

Colombian Cristian Camilo Munoz has died from a knee infection following a crash six days ago.

Dominant Dharmaraja bags badminton title

Dharmaraja College emerged champions of the All-Island Inter-School Badminton Super ‘A’ Division Team Championship.

Babar–Mendis blitz powers Peshawar Zalmi into PSL final

Peshawar Zalmi stormed into the PSL final with a commanding 70-run win over Islamabad United, driven by a scintillating partnership between Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis.

Kusal Mendis - PSL Run-Machine

Kusal Mendis may have had his up and downs in his career, but the right handed wicketkeeper has been in prolific form in the last couple of years. Ever since he moved down the order in Test cricket, the former Prince of Wales College captain has had a decent run of form in all formats.

Shammi Silva, SLC Executive Committee decide to resign

Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, along with the SLC Executive Committee, has decided to step down following a special committee meeting held today.

Joes beat Petes at one-day encounter

R i s h m a A m a r a s i n g h e , the triumphant captain of St. Joseph’s College proudly receives the prestigious Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai Memorial Shield after his team beat traditional rivals St. Peter’s College in their 52nd 50- over cricket encounter at the SSC ground in Colombo last Saturday.

Another day, another emphatic win for England

The Red Roses jamboree roared into Bristol, attracting a record crowd for their third consecutive match at this Six Nations and bringing with it a sea of white shirts, red cowgirl hats and rose-petal headwear galore. And, most importantly, tries.

Defending champ Alcaraz to miss French Open

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says he will miss next month’s French Open because of an ongoing wrist injury.

Sri Lanka bag kabaddi silver at Asian Beach Games

Sri Lanka created history at the Asian Beach Games 2026 by winning the silver medal in women’s kabaddi yesterday, marking the nation’s first-ever silver at an international-level women’s kabaddi competition.

Kenyan runs London Marathon inside two hours

Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.