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Gimhani ruled out of Women’s T20 World Cup; Vimukthi called up

Sri Lanka have suffered an injury setback ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Shashini Gimhani ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a lower-back injury during training.

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38 Years. ’One unforgettable team’

02 Aug 2025

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Remembering Mr. M.T. Thambapillai – A Pillar of Royal Rugby

01 Aug 2025

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UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown

01 Aug 2025

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Yu, 12, becomes youngest medallist in Worlds history

01 Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka to host LPL in Nov–Dec

01 Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka to host LPL in Nov–Dec

01 Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will take place from November 27 to December 23, 2025.

Cricket’s Olympic places decided by continents and play-offs

01 Aug 2025

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Qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will be decided based on continents and play-off matches, rather than the top six-ranked sides, says England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson.

Rugby election set to pick up pace

01 Aug 2025

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Speculation is mounting over who will be the next head of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) after it was announced that the election of office bearers will be held on September 9.

Rugby swings back into caretaker hands

28 Jul 2025

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In yet another move the administration of rugby was passed back into the hands of the stop gap Working Task Force (WTF) this time following objections raised by the Attorney General’s Department over the granting of a court Stay Order sought by the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU).

Joe Root: England’s elegant Test record-breaker

25 Jul 2025

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With a single behind point Joe Root climbed above Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, underlining his status as a giant of the sport.

US wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

24 Jul 2025

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Hulk Hogan, one of America’s best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed.

Sri Lanka to tour England for white-ball series in September

24 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour England in September 2026 for a white-ball series, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Court holds back rugby’s caretaker

23 Jul 2025

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Western Province Rugby Union wins Enjoining Order against Sports Ministry’s Working Task Force.

Russell’s sparkling farewell in vain as Australia sprint to T20 win

23 Jul 2025

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Andre Russell struck a sparkling 36 off 15 balls in his final innings before retirement on Tuesday but could not save the West Indies from losing the second Twenty20 international against Australia in Kingston.

Sri Lanka name U-20 rugby Sevens squad

23 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka announced a 15-member squad to contest the Asian Under-20 rugby Sevens in India next month.

World Rugby on the blind side

23 Jul 2025

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World Rugby has been caught off guard and have admitted it has not been able to bring to book or identify the culprits who racially abused England’s players during their second Test victory over Argentina in San Juan, the BBC reported.

Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers Association (SLADA) Press - PHOTOS

21 Jul 2025

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Four premier racing meets on the 2025 calendar.

England to host next three World Test Championship finals

21 Jul 2025

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England will stage the next three World Test Championship finals after the successful hosting of the first three showpiece matches, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday.

Let the Whistle Blow Fair

20 Jul 2025

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As the Dialog Schools Rugby League reaches its decisive stages, a controversial issue is quietly simmering beneath the surface — one that threatens the very integrity of the game.

Sri Lanka – Bangladesh 3rd T20I - PHOTOS

17 Jul 2025

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Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I match against hosts Sri Lanka.

Hasan duo guides Bangladesh to first T20i series win

17 Jul 2025

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Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I matchagainst hosts Sri Lanka.

Joes thrash Sri Sumangala

11 Jul 2025

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Jaguars in Joes clothing turned up at the CR & FC for their final fixture of Round 1, injected with shots of “Arrogance”, whose shipment was delayed by a few weeks, possibly owing to the delays in the shipping lines, completely overpowered the opponents during the full seventy minutes of the game, without even giving themselves a break, or cutting the visitors any slack whatsoever, to totally annihilate a much-improved Sri Sumangala unit.

Joes thrash Sri Sumangala

09 Jul 2025

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Jaguars in Joes clothing turned up at the CR & FC for their final fixture of Round 1, injected with shots of “Arrogance”, whose shipment was delayed by a few weeks, possibly owing to the delays in the shipping lines, completely overpowered the opponents during the full seventy minutes of the game, without even giving themselves a break, or cutting the visitors any slack whatsoever, to totally annihilate a much-improved Sri Sumangala unit.

Politics and Egos plague Sri Lanka Rugby: Murcott

07 Jul 2025

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When Richard Murcott, 42, moved to Germany, he believed his days on the rugby sidelines were behind him. Having previously coached in Sri Lanka and Dubai, the veteran coach was ready to step away from the game and settle into a quieter life — tending to his dogs and leaving the whistle behind. But fate had other plans.

Dasun Shanaka, Karunaratne return for Bangladesh T20Is

07 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh, marking the return of former captain Dasun Shanaka and all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne to the national T20 setup.

Djokovic 'blessed' to record 100th Wimbledon win

06 Jul 2025

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Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic said he is ’’blessed’’ to have sealed his 100th victory at Wimbledon with a statement third-round win over compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic.

Bangladesh hold nerve to level ODI series with Sri Lanka

05 Jul 2025

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Bangladesh held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to clinch a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Colombo on Saturday, squaring the three-match series at 1-1.

Bangladesh ring in changes for Sri Lanka T20I series

05 Jul 2025

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Five changes have been named with the big one being the omission of Najmul Hossain Shanto.

SLC felicitates Ruchira Palliyaguruge for officiating in 100 ODIs

05 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka Cricket felicitated Ruchira Palliyaguruge, who is officiating in his 100th ODI as an on-field umpire during today’s game.

Joes get mauled by Trinity

03 Jul 2025

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Trinity College Kandy’s Mauls seemed to be a tad too much for the Saints to hold off, let alone handle, as it saw the visitors dominating the game and piling up points in the first half at Longdon Place.

The Slinger Who Sang

03 Jul 2025

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When the sun dipped low over the Indian Ocean and the air in Colombo carried the scent of nostalgia, Lasith Malinga, the lion-maned legend of yorkers, stood on unfamiliar turf:

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