England bowler Woakes retires from international cricket

Paceman Chris Woakes on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket after England indicated he was no longer in their plans.

India beat Pakistan by five wickets to clinch ninth Asia Cup title

Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten 69 as India defeated Pakistan by five wickets for a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title with no handshakes between the sides again on Sunday.

Former Delhi player Manhas elected new Indian cricket chief

Former domestic player and administrator Mithun Manhas was unanimously elected on Sunday as president of India’s cricket board, the sport’s most powerful national body.

Sri Lanka’s Fragile MiddleOrder Exposed Again

Sri Lanka’s T20 Asia Cup defence came to a premature ending as the island nation failed to even make the finals this time around. In fact, the team led by Charith Asalanka was beaten in all three games of the ‘Super 4’ stage. Having started off the tournament well, winning all three group stage games, Sri Lanka failed to live up to their expectations in the Super 4s.

A Weekend of Football and Cricket Thrills for Sri Lankans

Sports fans in Sri Lanka are set for a gripping weekend, with English Premier League action on Saturday followed by the grand finale of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 between India and Pakistan on Sunday night in Dubai.

Nissanka ton in vain as India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over

Defending champions India survived a scintillating century by Pathum Nissanka to edge out Sri Lanka in a Super Over after their Asia Cup match ended in a tie on Friday.

Captains exude confidence going into ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

The skippers of all teams participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 spoke at a special Captains’ Day event which was held simultaneously in Bengaluru and Colombo, expressing their eagerness and confidence with just four days to go before the tournament starts.

Curtains for Sri Lanka at India’s dress rehearsal

Wounded by their lacklustre showing in the second round that condemned them to an early exit, Sri Lanka will walk out in Dubai tonight with little but pride at stake as they face India in the last Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup.

Dharmaraja Under-16 boys on badminton throne

Dharmaraja College became champions of the All-Island Under-16 Schools Badminton Championship when they defeated St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa, in the final.

India and Bangladesh Qualify for SAFF U-17 Final

India and Bangladesh qualified for the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under 17 Boys’ Championship 2025 after recording victories in their respective semi-final encounters played yesterday (25) at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo.

Stubbs Shield boxing Century-old legacy devalued by guardians

The Stubbs Shield, once the blue riband of schoolboy boxing in Sri Lanka, has been reduced to a footnote in the very competition it gave birth to more than a century ago.

Indoor Cricket World Cup gets underway today

All arrangements have been finalized by the World Indoor Cricket Federation (WICF) and the Ceylon Indoor Cricket Association (CICA) to conduct the 12th Indoor Cricket World Cup scheduled to get underway from today at two venues in Sri Lanka, the Austasia Sports Complex and the newly built U Pro Arena in Thalawathugoda.

Chanaka and Sachin take away golf titles at oldest event

Sri Lanka’s Chanaka Perera and Sachin de Silva were victorious, clinching the prestigious Zia Ul Haq Trophy at the 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship at the Royal Colombo Golf Club beating both Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Kandamby backs Sri Lanka batters to tackle India’s spin threat

Sri Lanka batting coach Thilina Kandamby says his batters will need to play with a positive mindset to tackle the spin threat from India in their inconsequential Asia Cup match here on Friday.

Road to unleash: The path from amateur to Pro in MMA is set again!

Unleash Global, with its “UNLEASH” brand, South Asia’s emerging combat sports promotion, is set for another electrifying event: Road to Unleash 2 (The Reckoning) at Royal MAS Arena on September 27, 2025.

Coach urges Pakistan to ’focus on cricket’ for India Asia Cup final

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson called on his players to focus on cricket when they face India in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, after the previous two meetings between the sides caused tensions to run high.

Pakistan down Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India

Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup final for the first time after their bowlers made amends for poor batting to upstage Bangladesh in an 11-run victory on Thursday.

Sri Lanka reveals ‘big hole’ in team

Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup campaign ground to a halt in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night where a meek batting performance left them with just 133 to defend that gifted Pakistan a straightforward five-wicket victory.

Sri Lanka discard Dushan Hemantha grabs 8/29

Sri Lanka leg-spinning discard Dushan Hemantha grabbed eight wickets for just 29 runs as his team Maliban Biscuits booked a slot in the final of the 32nd MCA Super Premier League beating Fairfirst Insurance at the NCC ground yesterday.

Ignoring the noise will be England’s formula in final

England’s approach to being clear favourites for their home World Cup was summed up by the slumber party they held on the Wednesday before their semi-final.

Paolini strikes for Italy against US

Italy defended their Billie Jean King Cup title as Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula to wrap up a 2-0 victory over the United States.

US players to give money away after criticism

World number one Scottie Scheffler is among several US Ryder Cup players who say they will donate to charity the money they are being paid to play at this week’s event following criticism over the payments.

Tharindu and Rohith win at Ananda Business golf

The Ananda College Business Network Golf 2025 took place at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) last weekend, marking the sixth edition of the event with over 50 golfers teeing off in the annual event and in the Gross segment it was planter Tharindu Wickremasinghe who stole the spotlight with a commanding display of skill and consistency.

England pick most hostile bowling attack since 1970

If at any point in the past year England had been offered the Ashes squad they were able to name on Tuesday, they would have played an extra 18 holes to celebrate.

'I’m done being quiet' - Naz condemns racist abuse

Tottenham forward Jess Naz is ’’done being quiet’’ after receiving ’’racial abuse’’ on social media.

Pakistan’s Shaheen sends Asia Cup warning as third India clash looms

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has declared that his team will reach the Asia Cup final and can beat India if the arch-rivals clash again.

India beat Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup final

Defending champions India booked their spot in the Asia Cup final with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh.

Seylan governs the rest at inter-bank TT

Seylan Bank emerged champions in the Mixed Team category at the 75th Anniversary Central Bank of Sri Lanka Inter-Bank Governor’s Trophy table tennis championship at S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium, Mount Lavinia.

Ireland bowler to step away from international cricket

Freya Sargent has decided to take an indefinite break from international cricket for personal reasons.

ICC suspends USA Cricket’s membership

The International Cricket Council has suspended USA Cricket’s membership, as it builds safeguards to protect athletes and the sport’s Olympic aspirations.