Oshada misses out on ton but Sri Lanka stage comeback

Oshada Fernando was dismissed nine runs shy of a second Test century but his contribution helped Sri Lanka put in an improved batting effort and take a 153-run lead over the West Indies in the first Test in Antigua. At stumps on day three earlier this morning, Sri Lanka were 255 for 4, with Dhananjaya de Silva on 46 not out and debutant Pathum Nissanka unbeaten on 26. While ope

46th NSF marathon, race walking and cycling events in Kataragama from March 26-29

The Sports Ministry is making arrangements to conduct the marathon, race walking and cycling events of the 46th National Sports Festival from March 26 to 29 in Kataragama.

Sri Lanka bundled out for 169

Sri Lanka showed little fight on the first day of the opening Test against the West Indies folding for just 169 runs yesterday, with the home side’s former captain Jason Holder taking 5 for 27. There was little r

Sports Ministry to hand out Rs. 100,000 each per month to 60 athletes

Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has decided to give 60 national and international athletes a special monthly allowance of Rs 100,000.

Sri Lanka Legends fall at the last as India win Road Safety World Series

Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends defeated Tillakaratne Dilshan’s Sri Lanka Legends by 14 runs and emerged champions in the inaugural season of the Road Safety World Series T20 tournament in Raipur yesterday. India Legends sc

Mathivanan-camp doubles down

The group comprising of K. Mathivanan, Nishantha Ranatunga and BandulaWarnapura who are contesting the forthcoming Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) elections, reiterated that the incumbent office bearers of SLC were illegally remaining in office, adding that they have filed multiple objections against the Shammi Silva-led administration and their bid for re-election.

Namal proposes charity match between legends and current players

Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has proposed a charity cricket match be played between a team of former national players against the current players.

Dialog pulls out of 7’s, SLR to plan shortened tourney?

SLR was to organize the tournament under the title ‘Commander’s Cup’ in collaboration with Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). However, since SLAF opted to postpone the particular tournament on Monday (15), SLR had to send a revised budget for a new inter-club 7’s tournament.

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in third ODI against West Indies

Sri Lanka have been fined 40 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate against the West Indies in the third ODI in Antigua on Sunday, the ICC said.

Rugby revival on hold after SLR, SLAF tug of war

SLAF in an astonishing press release yesterday announced that the Commander’s Cup has been postponed due to the challenges connected to the Covid-19 pandemic.

CEB, Army spikers crowned champions

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Sri Lanka Army emerged men’s and women’s champions respectively at the Munchee National Super League Volleyball Championship held at the NYSC Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

The formidable Omalka Gunaratne

Blazing through the playing field like a fire brand, was none other than OmalkaGunaratne who won the admiration of many rugby aficionados since his glory days at Isipathana College.

CoA postpones hearing on petition to change SLC constitution

The Court of Appeal today postponed further hearing of the petition on changing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) constitution till June 08 and ordered the respondents to file objections on the same day.

Sahil Dias equals Sathasivam’s feat

Sri Lanka U19 player and Wesley College opener Sahil Dias cracked a knock of 142 to help his side end day one with a formidable score of 317 runs against S. Thomas’ College in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Mt Lavinia.

Mathews to return home from West Indies

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, who is currently with the national team in the West Indies will return to the island, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said today.

Watch: Hope’s century helps Windies to victory

Shai Hope’s tenth ODI century enabled the West Indies to record a clinical eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Antigua early this morning, and give the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Watch: Danushka Gunathilaka given out for obstructing the field

Sri Lanka batsman Danushka Gunathilaka was given out in the most unusual fashion during the 1st ODI vs West Indies today after Kieron Pollard appealed for his wicket after his foot — seemingly unintentionally — pushed the ball away from the bowler.

NCC record fourth successive win

NCC continued their winning spree when they outclassed Air Force SC by 80- runs to record their fourth successive win of the ongoing Major Club T20 cricket tournament.

NOCSL invites nominations for ‘2021 Women and Sport Award’

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) on the direction the IOC (International Olympic Committee) launched the Lankan leg of the ‘2021 Women and Sport Award’ programme in its goal to work on gender quality in the globe.

Watch: Fabian Allen stars as West Indies beat Sri Lanka by three wickets to bag series 2-1

Chasing a modest target of just 132, the two-time world champions struggled in the run chase as their star trio of Chris Gayle, skipper Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo all flopped.

Watch: Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 43 runs to level series

Sri Lanka’s spinners bamboozled world champions West Indies to claim a 43-run win in the second T20 International at the Coolidge Cricket Ground on Friday.

NCC, Ragama CC record second successive win

NCC and Ragama CC recorded their second successive wins of the Major Club T20 cricket tournament when both teams coasted to convincing eight-wicket wins over SLPA CC and Sebastianites CC in the matches played at the CCC ground and P. Sara Stadium respectively today (05).

Dasun Shanaka leaving for Windies on Sunday

Sri Lanka’s 29-year-old all rounder Dasun Shanaka is all set to leave for Antigua to join the rest of Sri Lanka squad on Sunday.

Sachithra questioned for 10 hours by SIU

The SIU, which has been set up in accordance with the Prevention of Offences Related to Sports Act No. 24 of 2019, had also questioned Senanayake for eight hours on Wednesday.

Ahan, Sadisha run riot at Reid Avenue

Wickramasinghe’s marathon knock which came off 223 balls comprised 17 boundaries and two sixes while Rajapakse’s 258-ball knock had ten boundaries as the pair associated in a massive unbroken stand of 362 runs for the third wicket.

Anyone can hold office under new Sports Act -- Namal

At present, apart from the Treasurer, only those who have played at the national level could hold key positions in the national sports bodies, according to the Sports Law.

Watch: Pollard hits six sixes off hat-trick man Dananjaya in T20 triumph

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday became only the third man to hit six sixes in an international over in his team’s four-wicket Twenty20 victory over Sri Lanka

Sports Minister gives green light for Big Matches

A majority of the big matches could not be held last year with the outbreak of COVID-19.

Fresh faces could put themselves in World Cup contention – Mickey Arthur

Among the players who did not travel to the West Indies are openers Kusal Janith Perera and Avishka Fernando, who failed fitness tests, and all-rounders Dhanajaya de Silva and Isuru Udana, who are out with injuries.

Colts challenge tenure of SLC office-bearers

In a letter addressed to Minister of Youth and Sports Namal Rajapaksa, the club voiced their concerns that SLC “may not be able to lawfully function as the term of the Office Bearers are ended and the next election would not take place until May 20, 2021.”