Hasaranga, Mendis guide Sri Lanka to 1-0 lead

The first session of play belonged to Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka who cracked a century for his side to make a modest 244 and in the second sesion spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis combined to wreck Bangladesh in pursuit of 245 runs to bundle them out for 167 runs to guide Sri Lanka record a comfortable 77 runs win in the first of the three ODI’s played at the R. Premadasa Stadium today for the host side to take a 1-0 lead.

Head, Nissanka and Pretorius prosper in ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Travis Head, Pathum Nissanka and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have all made huge gains in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after their match-winnings efforts with the bat this past week.

Tourists on the ropes - PHOTO

Sri Lanka was poised for an early kill against Bangladesh at the end of day three in the second Test at the SSC ground. In their second essay, Bangladesh faced with the task of erasing a 211-run deficit, were in tatters struggling on 115 for six when bad light stopped play.

Sri Lanka announces squad for Bangladesh ODI series

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5, and 8, 2025.

Seales fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Fast bowler Jayden Seales of the West Indies has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the first match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Bridgetown on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka to tour Zimbabwe for white-ball series

Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed that Sri Lanka will tour the country to contest in ODIs and T20Is.

Joes restrain Royal’s Try Spree

The marching Saints put up a gallant performance to disrupt the free flowing Try spree of the Royal Tuskers on a dry Friday evening.

Athletes return home with 11 medals

The Sri Lanka athletics team, which concluded a successful tour by winning 11 medals at the Thailand Open Athletic Championship 2025, is scheduled to return to Sri Lanka today. The meet was held in Bangkok from June 21 to 25.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka throttle visitors on rain hit day

Sri Lanka had things under control on day one of the second Test against Bangladesh at the SSC ground.

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Vakshan bags 5,000m gold at Thai Open

Upcoming long-distance runner Vicknaraj Vakshan won the gold medal in the Men’s 5,000 metres event at the Thailand Open Athletic Championships in Bangkok (24). He finished the race in 15 minutes 56 seconds.

England produce record chase to win first Test against India

Ben Duckett’s astonishing 149 led England to a target of 371 - one of the all-time great run chases - to beat India on a nerve-shredding final day of the first Test at Headingley.

Sri Lanka win four medals at Thai Open Athletic Championship

Sri Lankan athletes won two gold medals and two silver medals on the first day of the Thai Open Athletic Championship in Bangkok (23). The meet, which will be held until June 25, will feature athletes from several countries in the Asian region.

Sri Lanka pacer ruled out of the second Bangladesh Test

The hosts will be eyeing to clinch their opening series in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle with all to play for in the series decider.

Big names return as Bangladesh reveal ODI squad for Sri Lanka

A host of key players have been named as Bangladesh announced a strong squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Angelo Mathews: Test Career

Former Sri Lankan skipper, Angelo Mathews made his final appearance in royal whites against Bangladesh at Galle, the same venue he made his debut in 2009.

Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play

The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax.

Schools Rugby Royal down St. Joseph’s to record third win

Royal recorded an easy 33 points to 14 win over St. Joseph’s in the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament played at the Royal Sports Complex ground yesterday to chalk up their third successive win of the tournament.

Real forward Mbappe in hospital

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is in hospital with gastroenteritis after missing their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal.

Nissanka leads bold reply in Galle

Opener Pathum Nissanka cracked his third ton of his career as Sri Lanka made a bold reply on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka wrapped up the last Bangladesh wicket in just under 15 minutes in the morning session of proceedings.

Joes kick-off in style, beating both Thurstan & Rain

St. Joseph’s College Maradana, marked their maiden victory at the 2025 edition of the Schools Rugby League against Thurstan College, at a weather-stricken semi paddy field-like CR & FC, at Longdon Place.

Rahim, Das grind hosts in Galle

Mushiqur Rahim and Litton guided Bangladesh after the early dismissal of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.

South Africans welcome home Test champions the Proteas

Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.

Centurions Shanto, Rahim run riot in Galle

Tons by skipper Najmil Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim saw Bangladesh recover after a shaky start on day one in the first Test match against Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium.

De Silva rues misses, confident about next WTC cycle

Taking inspiration from South Africa’s triumph at Lord’s, the Sri Lanka skipper is eyeing a similar victory for his side in the new World Test Championship cycle.

Wesley cruise through to second successive win with ease

Wesley cruised through to their second successive win of the ongoing Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament with an easy 29 points to 10 win over DSS in the match played at Longdon Place.

De Silva leads Sri Lanka Test squad against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka’s cricket board Sunday named an 18-member squad led by Dhananjaya de Silva for the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh.

WTC final 2025 - Aus vs SA

South Africa bag handsome 3,600,000 USD, Aussies take 2,160,000 USD.

South Africa seal historic ICC World Test Championship triumph - PHOTOS

History made at Lord's as South Africa triumph in WTC25 Final

Aiden Markram’s magnificent century guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday as the Proteas finally ended their decades-long wait for a major global cricket trophy.