Trinity Retain trophy - Royal go down fighting

Old Trinitians beat Old Royalists 5.5 to 3.5 to win the coveted G. C. Wickramasinghe Trophy at the annual Bradby Golf 2021 event which took place at the picturesque Victoria Golf and Country Resort (VGCR) in Rajawella last week-end.

Rugby the winner as crowds return

Last Sunday crowds thronged the picturesque Nittawela Rugby Stadium, albeit at half the capacity as sanctioned by the health authorities, marking a return of spectators to rugby games in the country.

Nadal comes from two sets down to make history with 21st Slam

Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and claim a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title in the Australian Open final on Sunday (30).

Kandy outclasses CH

Defending champions Kandy Sports Club put down a marker when they trounced CH & FC 39 points (5 tries, 4 conversion and 2 penalties) to 3 (1 penalty) in their Inter-Club rugby league match played at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium on Sunday (30).

Three more Sri Lankan women’s cricketers invited for FairBreak T20 tournament

Three more Sri Lankan women’s cricketers, who recently participated in the Women’s Commonwealth Games Qualifiers in Malaysia, have been approached by the organizers to participate in the world’s first privately funded women’s T20 tournament in Dubai this year.

Havelocks build on strong first half to beat Army SC

Havelock Sports Club resisted a mini second-half onslaught from Army Sports Club to secure their second victory of the league rugby tournament, beating the soldiers 36 (five tries, four conversions, one penalty) to 14 (two tries, two conversions) at Havelock Park on Friday (28) courtesy of a hat-trick from hooker Azmir Fajudeen.

Bernardo Silva holidaying in Sri Lanka?

Portugese and Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is currently on holiday in Sri Lanka, social media posts suggest.

Farbrace turns down SL, to remain with Warwickshire

Sri Lanka’s search for a new head coach to replace Mickey Arthur hit a roadblock, after it was announced that Paul Farbrace would remain in the coaching staff at Warwickshire.

Gunathilaka back from suspension for Australia series

Danushka Gunathilaka was included in Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the tour of Australia next month - his first international assignment since having his one-year suspension lifted earlier this month.

Atapattu leads Sri Lanka to Commonwealth Games

Chamari Atapattu, the Sri Lankan Women’s skipper, led from the front to guide her team to a thrilling 22-run victory over Bangladesh in the Commonwealth Games Women’s Cricket qualifier tournament final played in Kuala Lumpur today.

Salinda shocker lets CR off the hook

Army Sports Club failed to complete a stunning comeback against CR and FC in the opening day of SLR League Tournament as they were held to a 16-all draw at Havelock Park today.

Madugalle and Mahanama to officiate as match-referees in PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has hired the services of Ranjan Madugalle and Roshan Mahanama as match-referees for the upcoming PSL (Pakistan Super League) matches to be played in Pakistan.

Bavuma, Van der Dussen tons help S Africa beat India in first ODI

Captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen scored centuries and shared a partnership of 204 as hosts South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the first one-day international today.

TV commentators ignite debate on DRS origin during second ODI

Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna, who has been running from pillar to post to be recognized for suggesting the Decision Review System used in cricket, was over the moon when a local commentator had said that there was a claimant from Sri Lanka (and named him) who has yet to get formal recognition from the ICC.

Zimbabwe level series

Zimbabwe levelled the three-match series against hosts Sri Lanka with a comfortable 22-run win in the 2nd ODI played at the Pallekele International Stadium yesterday.

Nissanka, Chandimal, Asalanka guide Sri Lanka to victory

Half-centuries from opener Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka paved the way for Sri Lanka to record an emphatic five-wicket win against Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI of the three-match series played at the Pallekele International Stadium on Sunday.

Third Gateway-S. Thomas’ football encounter on January 22

The stage is set for the third annual football encounter between S. Thomas’ College and Gateway College, with both teams vying for the prestigious Neville De Alwis – Ralph Alles Challenge Trophy. Named after two renowned educators, this trophy is a reminder of everything they stood for -- camaraderie, sportsmanship and equal opportunity.

RCGC hosts 118th Burdette Trophy on Saturday

The Royal Colombo Golf Club will host the 118th Burdett Trophy 2021 and the 33rd Puffin Cup 2021 at its picturesque and finely manicured and curated golf course on Saturday January 15.

Walk a mile for S. Thomas’ College

The Old Boys’ Association of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia created for the first time a custom made website, walkamile.stcmloba.com where each and every donation, contribution and sponsorship for the school is clearly updated and shown.

Dickwella called up for Zimbabwe series

Niroshan Dickwella has been called up for Sri Lanka’s ODI series against Zimbabwe, returning to international cricket days after his one-year suspension was lifted.

Kamil Mishara tests positive ahead of the Zimbabwe ODI series

Uncapped Kamil Mishara was the latest Sri Lanka cricketer to test positive for Covid-19, while a support staff member of the Zimbabwe camp was also confirmed to be infected.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa promises to ’’reconsider’’ his retirement

Sri Lanka’s top order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksha has promised ’’to reconsider’’ his international cricket retirement.

SLC lifts ban on Durham bio-bubble breachers

Niroshan Dickwella, Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis will be eligible to return to international cricket, after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) lifted the ban imposed on them for breaching bio-bubble protocols while on tour in England last year.

Angelo Perera keen to settle overseas

Not only Sri Lanka’s top order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa announced his retirement today, but Angelo Perera has also tendered his retirement letter to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Sri Lanka to hosts Test series against Australia, Pakistan in 2022

Sri Lanka will host Australia and Pakistan in home Tests as part of its international assignments this year, with away Test series in India and Bangladesh also scheduled.

Rajapaksa resigns

Sri Lankan top-order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa quit international cricket today just days before the start of a one-day international series against Zimbabwe at home.

SL Rugby 7s consultant director Ben Gollings appointed Fiji 7s Coach

Former England 7s international Ben Gollings, who was serving as the Consultant Director of Rugby Sevens at Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR), has been appointed as the next Fiji 7s coach for a period of three years.

LPL title stays with Jaffna

They may have come up against the only team they hadn’t beaten all tournament, but the Jaffna Kings made it count when it mattered most to win the second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) against the Galle Gladiators by in the final at the Sooriyawewa Stadium yesterday.

Kings, Giants battle with spot in LPL final on the line

The Jaffna Kings and the Dambulla Giants will battle it out in Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League Playoffs tomorrow from 7:30 p.m. at the Sooriyawewa Stadium in Hambantota, with a spot in Wednesday’s final on the line.

LIYANAGE STEERSDAMBULLA GIANTS

An unbeaten 56 in 47 balls, inclusive of five boundaries, by JanithLiyanage helped the Dambulla Giants record a comfortable six-wicket win over the Colombo Stars in the Eliminator encounter of the Lanka Premier League played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium yesterday.