‘I met Roshan to discuss removing cricket ban’: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said he invited former sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe to the Opposition Leader’s office to discuss removing Sri Lanka’s cricket ban and not for any political conspiracy.

President inquires Roshan’s visit to Sajith’s office

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during the Cabinet meeting, had reportedly questioned Minister Roshan Ranasinghe why the sports minister went to the office of the opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella and talked to the Indian High Commissioner to resolve the cricket crisis?

Thurstan, Lumbini MV battle for supremacy

Last year’s runner up Thurstan College and Lumbini MV will battle for supremacy to lay their hands on the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘B’ limited over title when they clash in the final scheduled to be played at the Surrey Village grounds in Maggona tomorrow (28).

NCC, Bloomfield record fourth outright wins

The completion of the Major Club three day cricket tournament saw five outright wins being recorded with NCC and Bloomfield with their wins against Air Force SC and Badureliya SC chalking up their fourth outright wins of the tournament.

Harin Fernando appointed Sports Minister; Pavithra gets Irrigation

Harin Fernando has been appointed as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Roshan Ranasinghe sacked by President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe from his portfolio.

President, Sagala will have to be responsible if I am killed: Sports Minister

While stating that he will be bumped off anytime, Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe said the Executive will have to be responsible for such an eventuality.

Hathurusingha excited to oversee Bangladesh’s change of guard

Bangladesh’s head coach Chandika Hathurusingha believes that the upcoming Test series against New Zealand is an exciting opportunity for the youngsters.

Resigned SLC Secretary to return to SL amid Minister’s remarks

In the wake of the remarks made by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe that the recently resigned Secretary of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board Mohan de Silva, had contacted him from Australia, exposing corruption within the SLC, Mohan de Silva is expected to return to Sri Lanka this week.

Suryakumar leads India level Pakistan’s world record after win in 2nd T20I

India outclassed Australia in a high-scoring affair at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. They have also equalled Pakistan’s world record in T20Is after the 44-run win.

MotoSurf Asia Continental Cup Championship a huge success

Top racers, including Marek Skamla, the fastest world champion of 2021, and Down Kim, the fastest world champion of 2022, competed in three categories, delivering thrilling races and adding prestige to the occasion.

St. Bridget’s emerge winners in inaugural Shepherdian Netball Encounter 2023

The inaugural Shepherdian Netball Encounter, organised by the Iris Dunuvile de Silva Memorial Fund affiliated with St. Bridget’s Convent, was held on November 18, 2023, at the Torrington Grounds Colombo 07.

Shakib Al Hasan to contest in Bangladesh’s Parliamentary elections

Bangladesh veteran cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will be contesting in his country’s 12th Parliamentary elections. After receiving confirmation of his nomination from the Awami League, Shakib will be fighting for the polls from his home district Magura-1 constituency.

IPL 2024: Sri Lankan stars Wanindu, Dasun Shanaka released by RCB & Gujarat Titans

Today, all ten IPL franchises have announced the players they will retain and release for the upcoming 2024 edition. Among them, several Sri Lankan players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka, have been released from Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans, respectively.

If Rohit has the desire, he will play T20 World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan, the leading wicket-taker among spinners in World Cup history, believes Rohit Sharma’s current form gives him more than a fair chance

Imad Wasim announces retirement from international cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that spanned eight years.

Moratuwa SC cruise to 149-run win

Samitha Dilshan and Anushka Perera slammed quick-fire knocks to help Moratuwa SC record a comfortable 149-run win over Malay CC in their SLC Premier Tier ‘B’ Limited Over Cricket Tournament encounter played at Thurstan Grounds.

S.Africa’s Pistorius granted parole over girlfriend’s murder

South Africa’s ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison in January after he was granted parole on Friday, a decade after he shot dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in a crime that gripped the world, prison authorities said.

Rashid Khan shared post his lower back surgery

The spinner shared that his surgery was successful with a picture of him resting on the hospital bed. He thanked all his fans for their well wishes, sharing that his recovery has begun and he cannot wait to get back on the field.

Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge cricketer Gunathilaka with stealthing: Sydney court

Police who prosecuted a Sri Lankan cricket star later cleared of sexually assaulting a woman at her Sydney home acted “unreasonably”, a court has been told.

Uchitha and Chalitha to vie at Malaysian Open

Two amateur golfers, Uchitha Ranasinghe and Chalitha Pushpika secured their qualifications to represent Sri Lanka Golf Union (SLG) in the Malaysian Amateur Open Championship 2023, which will take place from December 7 to 10 at the Tiara Melaka Golf and Country Club in Melaka, Malaysia.

Nippon Paint Rugby Tourney kicks-off on Dec. 1

The Nippon Paint Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) and sponsored by Nippon Paint Lanka will kick-off on December 1 in Colombo.

Suryakumar helps India to thrilling record win on captaincy debut

Suryakumar Yadav slammed an impressive half-century and Rinku Singh played a crucial cameo as India chased down 209 in a nail-biting finish against Australia in Vizag in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday.

Marcus Stoinis laughs in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s face after comedy run-out mix-up

Marcus Stoinis laughed in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s face after a comical mix-up saw Ruturaj Gaikwad run out in the first over of India’s chase in the first T20I of their series against Australia.

Army and Air Force dominate Clifford Cup Boxing Meet

Army BC and Air Force BC emerged champions in the Men’s and Women’s categories at the 93rd Clifford Cup Boxing Championships held at the Royal MAS Arena Boxing Ring in Colombo after a lapse of three years.

Marajudeen to box at World Junior Meet

Tuan Marajudeen of Zahira College, Colombo has been selected as the sole Sir Lankan representative for the World Junior Boxing Championships conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) and scheduled to commence in Yerevan, Armenia tomorrow.

England Test captain to skip 2024 Indian Premier League to manage fitness and workload

England Test captain Ben Stokes has made himself unavailable for the 2024 Indian Premier League in order to manage his workload and fitness.

Police SC lands Havies legend Hapugoda

Former Sri Lanka Skipper Mithun Hapugoda has parted ways with his boyhood club Havelock SC after 11 years, crossing over to the local rivals Police Sports Club in a staggering move ahead of the Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament.

Afghan spin king Khan out of Australia's BBL with back injury

The world’s top-ranked T20I bowler was due to play for the Adelaide Strikers for a seventh year at the tournament starting next month.

Jay Shah doesn’t run Sri Lankan cricket: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in an exclusive conversation with Firstpost‘s Palki Sharma said BCCI secretary Jay Shah does not run Sri Lankan cricket.