Bhutan bowler takes 8 for 7 in T20 record

A bowler from Bhutan has become the first cricketer to take eight wickets in a T20 international.

Bhutan bowler sets T20 record with eight wickets

The left-arm spinner became the only bowler to pick up an eight-wicket haul in the shortest format.

ICC rates MCG pitch ’unsatisfactory’ after two-day Test

The Melbourne Cricket Ground’s seam-friendly pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated ’’unsatisfactory’’ Monday by the International Cricket Council after it ended inside two days.

CR & FC overcome Police fightback to secure 46-22 win

CR & FC endured a stern second-half challenge but held their nerve to record a 46-22 bonus-point victory over Sri Lanka Police Sports Club in their Inter-Club League rugby encounter played at Police Park last evening. CR scored through 7 tries, 4 conversions, and 1 penalty to Police’s 2 tries, 1 penalty try, 1 conversion, and 1 penalty.

All our home matches will be played only at Nittawela: Mahesh Weerasinghe

Kandy Sports Club has issued a firm and detailed response to the recent Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) press release concerning the controversial Kandy SC vs CH & FC Inter-Club League fixture, strongly rejecting allegations of misconduct by its supporters and reaffirming its commitment to player and official safety. The letter has been sent by President, Kandy SC, Mahesh Weerasinghe, as below.

IOC guidance awaited as NOCSL administration continues beyond term

The current administration of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) will continue to function until further instructions are received from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the ‘Daily Mirror’ yesterday.

FFSL Champions League 2025–26: Defending champions Matara City suffer second straight defeat

Defending champions Matara City Sports Club suffered their second consecutive defeat in the FFSL Champions League 2025–26 as St. Mary’s Sports Club of Jaffna recorded a comfortable 2–0 victory in a Group ‘B’ fourth-week encounter played at the Race Course Ground, Colombo.

Eagles’ Monsoon Cup 2025 set to tee off at China Bay

The Eagles’ Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament 2025 is set to return as a premier fixture on Sri Lanka’s golfing calendar, with the event to tee off on 11 January 2026 at the scenic Eagles’ Golf Links, China Bay, overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour.

Viren, Ranithma retain singles titles at Badminton Nationals

Sri Lankan Olympian Viren Nettasinghe and Ranithma Liyanage successfully defended their Open Men’s and Open Women’s Singles titles at the 73rd Sri Lanka National Badminton Championships, organised by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) and held at the S. Thomas’ Indoor Sports Complex, Mount Lavinia.

G.M.A. Cricket Club Moratuwa hosts 7th annual awards ceremony

Golden Memorable Athletic Cricket Club of Moratuwa is a registered cricket club under the Colombo District Cricket Association (CDCA) and has been active for the past 18 years. The ceremony was held to appreciate players who have excelled and displayed exceptional talent for the club.

Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss

Veteran England batsman Joe Root has said it would be ’’silly’’ to change England’s management team after losing the Ashes, with players ’’absolutely committed’’ to the current set-up.

CR overcome Police fightback to secure 46-22 win

CR & FC endured a stern second-half challenge but held their nerve to record a 46-22 bonus-point victory over Sri Lanka Police Sports Club in their Inter-Club League rugby encounter played at Police Park last evening. CR scored through 7 tries, 4 conversions, and 1 penalty to Police’s 2 tries, 1 penalty try, 1 conversion, and 1 penalty.

India reach new highs in build-up towards 2026 T20 World Cup

A power-packed batting display helped India go 4-0 up in the five match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Former England cricket boss Morris dies aged 62

Glamorgan announced the death of Hugh Morris, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), at the age of 62 on Sunday.

Shadab Khan returns as Pakistan name T20I squad for Sri Lanka series

All-rounder Shadab Khan has returned to the T20I side as the Men’s National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place later next month. Salman Ali Agha, who featured in a record 34 T20I matches — the most by a Pakistan player in this year will continue to lead the side in the forthcoming series.

MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test

Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page said he was in a ’’state of shock’’ during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.

England End 15-Year Australia Drought with Stunning Boxing Day Test Win

England produced a dramatic Boxing Day Test victory to defeat Australia for the first time on Australian soil in 15 years, successfully chasing down 175 to win by four wickets and avoid an Ashes whitewash.

India name squad for U19 World Cup 2026

The Ayush Mhatre led-side will face South Africa in a three-match ODI series prior to the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup scheduled to start on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Shafali’s unbeaten fifty helps India cruise past Sri Lanka

The Indian chase defined the concept of a walk in the park, with Shafali Verma’s scintillating unbeaten 69 off 34 balls anchoring a 129-run pursuit that did the job with 49 balls to spare.

Five wickets in an over: Indonesia all-rounder achieves world first in international cricket

Priandana’s achievement stands alone — he is the first bowler to take all five wickets himself in a single over at the international level.

Key to probe England’s 'stag-do' drinking on Ashes beach break

England managing director Rob Key pledged Tuesday to investigate whether players’ drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break went too far, after reports said it had been like a ’’stag-do.’’

Refereeing howlers: Smoking gun tells it all

Even technology and television replays that come along with the vast strides rugby has made, don’t seem to have created space for justice in Sri Lanka’s domestic first class inter club Premier League where players have become either semi-professional if not professional with some of them straight from leaving their school books.

Kiwis rout Windies, move to second in World Test ranking

New Zealand bowled West Indies out for 138 to win the third Test by 323 runs and complete a 2-0 series victory.

National Youth Games: Kandy win overall title dethroning Gampaha

Athletes from the Kandy district created history by winning the overall championship at the 35th National Youth Games for the first time, ending Gampaha district’s long-standing dominance at the prestigious national event.

Coe wants athletics calendar to be ‘policed’

World Athletics president Lord Coe has warned that “we have to police the calendar” of track and field after sprinting great Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track (GST) competition filed for bankruptcy.

Stokes wants to “absolutely” continue as captain

Ben Stokes said he “absolutely” wants to remain England captain despite losing the Ashes series in Australia in just three Tests.

Sri Lanka Fourth in Latest WTC Rankings on Road to Lord’s (2025–27)

Sri Lanka are currently placed fourth in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 standings following New Zealand’s 2–0 series victory over the West Indies.

Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes

Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a ’’depressingly one-sided story’’ in Australia following another painful Ashes defeat.

Sri Lanka Name T20 World Cup 2026 Preliminary Squad

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the preliminary squad selected for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Refereeing Howlers: Smoking Gun Tells it All

Even technology and television replays that come along with the vast strides rugby has made, don’t seem to have created space for justice in Sri Lanka’s domestic first class inter club Premier League where players have become either semi-professional if not professional with some of them straight from leaving their school books.