W, 0, W, 0, W: Mohammad Amir Turns Back The Clock With Devastating T10 League Spell

Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir produced a devastating spell of bowling during the ongoing T10 League.

Air Force, Navy eye first win in Rugby League

Air Force Sports Club will take on Navy Sports Club in the second-week opening fixture of the SLR Nippon Paint Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament at Ratmalana tomorrow. The kick-off is at 3.45 p.m.

Kushan bags triple at Katukurunda Speed 2023

Kushan Peiris blazed the track with a triple while Missaka Naveen came on top in the SL GT Cars up to 3,500cc – Race-2 event and was adjudged Best Driver at the Nippon Paint Katukurunda Speed 2023, concluded at the Katukurunda Racing Track.

Santos relegated for first time in 111-year history

Santos, Brazil legend Pele’s former club, have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history.

CICT and CMF donate US $41,600 to SLTA

The Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) and the China Merchants Foundation (CMF) donated US $41,600 (approximately Rs. 13.7m) to the Wheelchair Tennis Programme (WTP) of the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA), extending their support to the sport for the ninth year.

Vibrant new brand identity revealed for ICC T20 World Cups

The pinnacle of international cricket just got a vibrant makeover as the ICC T20 World Cup’s new brand identity was launched on Thursday, 7 December.

Who’s going to be the most expensive overseas buy at the WPL auction?

Chamari Athapaththu is a favourite in this race, but faces stiff competition from the likes of Annabel Sutherland and Danni Wyatt

22nd Col. Henry Steele Olcott Cricket from December 8 to 10

All arrangements have been finalized to conduct the annual Col. Henry Olcott Steele Olcott Memorial cricket tournament contested by eight of the leading Buddhists Schools in the island from December 8 to 10 at the Asgiriya Stadium.

SLC ground staff awarded with cash rewards

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) commenced the distribution of the US $50,000 award (RS. 16m) money promised during the Asia Cup to the ground staff of the RPICS, Colombo, and PICS, Kandy.

International Surf Association ’welcomes’ pause in Olympics works at Tahiti venue

The International Surf Association (ISA) said on Wednesday it welcomed the decision by authorities to suspend work on the venue in Tahiti for the Paris Olympics events.

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur given rare 'obstructing the field' out

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim became only the second batsman in Test history dismissed for obstructing the field in Wednesday’s second match against New Zealand in Dhaka.

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russians as neutrals for 2024 Olympics

Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees on Tuesday called for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be admitted under a neutral flag for the 2024 Games in Paris ’’as soon as possible’’.

Former South Africa skipper hints at return for T20 World Cup

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has revealed he is considering a comeback to international cricket in time for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

First Capital Holdings steps in to scrum for CR&FC

First Capital Holdings PLC a Janashakthi Group Company has come forward to partner the Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC) one of top most rugby playing clubs in Sri Lanka as the Platinum sponsor for the inter-club rugby tournament which kicked off last week.

Gamer.LK’s Play Expo set for Dec. 9-10

Gamer.LK, the premier digital entertainment agency in Sri Lanka has announced Play Expo and Colombo Comic Expo 2023, a landmark event set to revolutionise the Games, Esports, pop culture and digital entertainment landscape in the country.

International Taekwondo Meet in Colombo

The Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation (SLTF) will conduct an International Taekwondo Championship at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, commencing tomorrow (6).

Kumara shines at IWF GP in Qatar

Sri Lankan weightlifter Dilanka Kumara won two Bronze Medals at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix 2023 event held in Doha, Qatar.

Pakistan stars revel in historic series victory

Pakistan women created history on Tuesday by recording a win in the second T20I against New Zealand to seal a rare away series win.

FLYHISPORTS to support Havelock SC for second successive year

Havelock Sports Club one of the top rugby playing sides in Sri Lanka with a history spanning108 years will no doubt be a side to be reckoned with this season and to make them achieve their feat FLYHISPORTS has come forward to sponsor the club for the second successive year .

Dikkumbura key as Army eyes revival

Army Sports Club has had a campaign to forget in the previous Inter-Club season and they had a disastrous start to the ongoing League Tournament when they were hammered by CR and FC in the opening match 55-8.

Harin seeks further time for decision on cricket case

Newly appointed Sports Minister Harin Fernando today sought further time from the Court of Appeal to take a decision on the writ petition filed over the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim committee.

Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series

Limited-overs specialist Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of making a return to Test cricket and is eyeing off an away series on the sub-continent at the end of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle as his best opportunity to do so.

SLC files complaint with Bribery Commission against Roshan Ranasinghe

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in Sri Lanka against MP Roshan Ranasinghe over the alleged misuse of funds provided by SLC to the National Sports Fund for the development of various other sports in Sri Lanka.

Sports Minister Harin holds discussions to host SAG in Sri Lanka

The Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando, last week instructed the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) to look into the possibility of holding the 14th South Asian Games (SAG) 2024 in Sri Lanka.

Royal’s Sineth Jayawardena to lead Sri Lanka

The selectors of Sri Lanka Cricket have selected Sineth Jayawardena of Royal College Colombo to lead the 15-member Sri Lanka Under-19 team for the forthcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held from December 8–17 in three venues in Dubai.

Arjuna Ranatunga removed as Harin appoints new National Sports Council

Sports Minister Harin Fernando, in accordance with powers vested with him under the Sports Act, has appointed a new Sports Council headed by Dr. Maiya Gunasekera replacing its former chairman Arjuna Ranatunga.

ICC and Amazon Announce a Four-Year Deal for Prime Video to Be the Home of ICC Cricket in Australia

Prime Video announced as the home of ICC cricket in Australia until the end of 2027, with every World Cup, World Test Championship Final, and Champions Trophy match streamed exclusive and live

Plenty of new faces in South Africa’s squads for India series

South Africa have named their squads for the multi-format home series against India, beginning 10 December.

Hope guides West Indies past England in 1st ODI

Shai Hope’s 16th hundred and the rampaging support of all-rounder Romario Shepherd lifted the West Indies to a record-breaking four-wicket victory in a high-scoring opening duel of the three-match One-Day International series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday.

Defending champs Kandy face CH test at Nittawela

Defending League champions, Kandy Sports Club, under the newly appointed Skipper Lavanga Perera, will face the CH and FC in their opening game of the SLR Nippon Paint Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament encounter at the Nittawela Stadium in Kandy on Sunday. The kick-off is scheduled for 3.45 p.m.