Bumrah sparks India win over NZ to sweep T20 series 5-0

Jasprit Bumrah produced a master-class in limited overs bowling to lead India to a seven-run victory over New Zealand in their fifth Twenty20 international in Mt. Maunganui yesterday (02) and a 5-0 sweep of the series.

Inspired Navy topple Police 44-24

Navy Sports Club produced an inspired performance to beat the fancied Police Sports Club by 44 points (six tries, four conversions and two penalties) to 24 points (four tries and two conversions) in their Dialog Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament encounter worked off at the Police Park yesterday (02).

Kandy outclass CH and FC 45-15

Kandy Sports Club pulled off a superb 45 points (six tries, six conversions and one penalty) to 15 points (two tries, one conversion and one penalty) win over CH and FC in their Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament encounter played at the Nittawela Stadium in Kandy yesterday (02).

Army gun down Airmen 28-13

Army Sports Club left it late to gun down Air Force Sports Club 28 (five tries, one penalty) – 13 (one try, one conversion, one penalty) with three late tries at Ratmalana today (31).

Mendis ton helps SL draw second Test

Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten century as Sri Lanka batted out the fifth day of the second and final Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club today (31) to claim a draw and a 1-0 series win.

CR set sights on second spot

Youthful CR & FC could climb up to second spot in the points table should they beat Havelock Sports Club in their Dialog League encounter set to be played at Longden Place tomorrow (01).

Super Over agony continues for NZ in fourth T20 v India

Virat Kohli inflicted more Super Overs misery on New Zealand as he helped India to a second successive victory in sudden death to win the fourth Twenty20 international in Wellington on Friday.

Zimbabwe victory push in second Test frustrated by rain

Heavy rain and bad light in the afternoon frustrated Zimbabwe’s push to build a match-winning position on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Harare on Thursday (30).

’’Don’t expect me to perform like I did before retirement”, jokes Sanga

Former national cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara yesterday quipped that fans would likely be left disappointed if they expected him to be in the same vein of form he enjoyed before his international retirement in 2015, when he leads the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in a first-class match against Essex at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in March.

Yoshitha set for Navy reunion

Former Sri Lanka rugby captain Yoshitha Rajapaksa is set for a dramatic return to Navy Sports Club as he is expected to make his first appearance of the ongoing season against Police Sports Club on Sunday.

Sharma’s sixes help India beat NZ in third T20 to clinch series

Rohit Sharma belted two sixes off the final two deliveries of a Super Over to give India victory in the third Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday and clinch the series with two games to spare.

Gateway retains Neville de Alwis – Ralph Alles Trophy

Gateway College, Rajagiriya retained the Neville de Alwis – Ralph Alles Challenge Trophy when they beat S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia 1-0 in their second annual football encounter worked off at the Racecourse Grounds on Saturday (25).

England thump South Africa in fourth Test to win series 3-1

Ben Stokes and Mark Wood made a double strike shortly before tea, breaking stubborn South African resistance and setting up a 191-run win for England on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday.

South Africa docked six points, 60 percent of fee for slow play

South Africa were docked six World Test Championship points and fined 60 percent of their match fee on Monday for a slow over rate during their 191-run fourth Test defeat by England.

Army BC regains Men’s National Boxing Title

Army BC and MAS Unichela BC emerged Men’s and Women’s champions respectively at the 94th National Boxing Championship which concluded at the Royal MAS Arena Boxing Ring.

Williams century gives Zimbabwe upper hand against Sri Lanka

A fine second Test century by Sean Williams enabled Zimbabwe to dominate the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Harare on Monday, as they reached 352 for six at the close.

CR target winning start in round-2

CR and FC will target a winning start to the second-round of the Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament when they take on Navy Sports Club at Welisara tomorrow (25). The kick-off is at 4.15 p.m.

Bandara returns to Ratmalana with Kandy

One of Kandy Sports Club’s major signings at the end of last season, second row Thilina Bandara will return to Ratmalana as the reigning champions kick-off the second round at the Air Force grounds tomorrow (25).

Australia U19 prevail in last-ball thriller

Australia U19 prevailed over traditional rivals England U19 with a thrilling last-ball two-wicket win in the ICC U19 World Cup encounter played at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley, South Africa today (23).

Lakmal sets up Sri Lanka win in first Test against Zimbabwe

Suranga Lakmal took four for 27 to set up Sri Lanka for a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first Test in Harare on Thursday.

NZ edge past Sri Lanka in last over thriller

Kristian Clarke stroked a six off the penultimate ball of the game to seal a three-wicket win for New Zealand Under-19 over Sri Lanka Under-19 in their ICC Under-19 World Cup Group ‘A’ match played at Bloemfontein today (22).

Paro FC held to a 3-3 draw by Defenders

Defenders FC of Sri Lanka held Paro FC of Bhutan to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their AFC Cup Continental Club Football Tournament preliminary round first-leg encounter worked off at the Racecourse Grounds in Reid Avenue today (22).

Mathews double ton gives SL chance to push for victory

Angelo Mathews struck his highest Test score with an unbeaten double century today (22), as Sri Lanka left Zimbabwe battling to save the series opener going into the final day at Harare.

SL U19 fast-bowler Matheesha unsure about speed of ’’fastest’’ delivery

Sri Lankan Under-19 pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana was ‘unsure’ about the speed at which he bowled during the opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup against India Under-19 played in Bloemfontein, South Africa on Sunday.

India U19, Bangladesh U19 record second wins

India U19 and Bangladesh U19 recorded their second successive wins in the U19 Cricket World Cup on Tuesday (21).

Wanidu, Minod steers CCC to title

A quick-fire knock by Minod Bhanuka, who made 58 in 38 balls, and an unbeaten 60 in 34 balls by Wanidu Hasaranga helped CCC to record a thrilling four-wicket win over Chilaw Marians CC in the final of the Premier T20 inter-club cricket tournament played at the SSC ground on Friday (21).

Innings win for Trinity

Trinity College made it two in a row when they beat Nalanda College by an innings and 2 runs in their 2nd Mahela-Sanga Challenge Trophy Under 19 cricket encounter which concluded at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday (21).

Mathews, Mendis hand Sri Lanka advantage

Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis both struck measured half centuries as Sri Lanka reached 295 for four at close of play on a stodgy third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday (21).

England thrash SA to take series lead

England won the third Test today (20) but made heavy weather of wrapping up South Africa’s tail on the last day at St. George’s Park to go 2-1 up in the series after a dominant innings and 53-run victory.

Windies make it two in two

West Indies Under-19 recorded their second win in as many games as they beat England Under-19 by 71 runs on the DLS method in their Under-19 Cricket World Cup Group ‘B’ matchup at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley, South Africa today (20).