De Kock stars as South Africa crush go-slow Australia in World Cup

Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa sent five-time champions Australia crashing to a 134-run defeat.

De Kock hits back-to-back hundreds at World Cup

South Africa opening batsman Quinton de Kock made his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday in the group game against five-time champions Australia.

Australia win toss, bowl against South Africa

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bowl first in their World Cup clash against South Africa at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

SL to play first International football match since FIFA ban

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has made arrangements for the first leg of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asia Cup 2027 Qualifying Round One match between Sri Lanka and Yemen at the Abha Stadium in Saudi Arabia, today.

Ayesh, Minaga steer Ananda to fourth win

A half ton by Ayesh Shashimal and a four wicket haul by Minaga Perera paved the way for Ananda College to record a convincing 131 run win over St. Sylvester’s College in the Under 19 inter-schools limited over tournament encounter played at Ananda Mawatha.

Australia seek to bounce back against familiar foes in Lucknow

This clash looms as a crucial battle for both teams, with the race for a semi-final berth at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup already looking like it will go right down to the wire.

Maintaining discipline key to progress - Theekshana

Sri Lanka play Australia in their next first-round match on October 16 in Lucknow and Theekshana said they need to work hard to get accustomed to these wickets where batsmen can easily score 350-360 runs.

Rohit’s record ton powers India to World Cup win over Afghanistan

Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.

Rohit beats Gayle in battle of the sixes

India’s Rohit Sharma hit his 554th career six during the World Cup match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, surpassing the mark of West Indies star Chris Gayle.

St. Peter’s Celebrate Centenary with International Schools Rugby 7’s

St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya one of the leading catholic schools in Sri Lanka in preparation of the centenary celebrations has finalized arrangements to conduct an International Under 20 Schools Rugby 7’s tournament on October 14 and 15 to be played at St. Peter’s Sports Complex in Bambalapitiya which will see 16 teams in the fray battling it out for the Cup, Plate and Bowl titles.

Shahidi, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to 272-8 against India

Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai hit half-centuries as Afghanistan reached 272-8 against hosts India in their World Cup clash on Wednesday.

Sydney Thunder signs Chamari Athapaththu for WBBL

WBBL side Sydney Thunder recently came forward to announce the signing of Sri Lanka women’s skipper Chamari Athapaththu ahead of the WBBL 2023–24 season. Notably, Athapaththu was recently snubbed from the overseas draft of the same tournament.

Talent Gymnastics emerge national champs

The Talent Gymnastics Club of Batuwandara, Madapatha emerged as the national champions beating 24 teams in the mixed category at the inaugural Gym for Life Challenge Contest organised by the National Gymnastics Association and held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.

Bangladesh fined for slow over rate against England in Dharamsala

Bangladesh have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against England during their clash in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Hasaranga says he is recovering

Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, has successfully undergone surgery to repair a defect in his hamstring.

Topley, Malan star as England hammer Bangladesh at Cricket World Cup

Dawid Malan bludgeoned 140 before Reece Topley destroyed the Bangladesh top order on Tuesday as England bounced back from their mauling by New Zealand in their World Cup opener.

Kusal Mendis suffers injury

Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock of 122 runs from 77 balls in the ongoing game vs. Pakistan.

Mendis, Samarawickrama hit tons as Sri Lanka make 344-9 against Pakistan

Swashbuckling Kusal Mendis smashed the fastest century for Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Tuesday, guiding his team to an imposing 344-9 against Pakistan in Hyderabad.

S.Africa files appeal to avoid Rugby World Cup flag ban

South Africa said on Tuesday it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the country’s rugby team barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France.

Kusal Mendis makes history with record-breaking century

Kusal Mendis hit the fastest century by a Sri Lanka batter in men’s ODI World Cup on Tuesday against Pakistan at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Chamari Athapaththu among ICC Women’s player of the month

Apair of stars from South Africa and an experienced Sri Lankan batter are in the running for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for September 2023.

Cricket proposed for inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Organisers

The organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Monday formally recommended that cricket be included in its programme.

England have ’fingers crossed’ over Dharamsala injury fears

England captain Jos Buttler has his “fingers crossed” that players avoid serious injury in their World Cup clash against Bangladesh on a Dharamsala surface he described as “poor”.

Sri Lanka beat Saudi in Central Asian Volleyball opener

Sri Lanka beat Saudi Arabia 3-0 in the Central Asian Mens Challenge Cup Volleyball 2023 tournament at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s Vichinthya makes it to the final, Dinara enters semis

Two Sri Lankan junior players Vichinthya Nilaweera and Dinara de Silva tasted success in the boys and girls categories of the ITF Junior Circuit Week 2 tennis tournament played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Dhananjaya’s role under microscope

Sri Lanka was handed an embarrassing defeat by South Africa in their World Cup opener in Delhi on Saturday.

Pakistan Coach Arthur has inside knowledge of Sri Lanka

Mickey Arthur was Sri Lanka’s Head Coach two years ago and Pakistan is looking to use his insight into Sri Lankan players to good effect when the 1992 and 1996 World Champions square off at the Hyderabad Cricket Stadium tomorrow.

Pakistani WC TV presenter asked to leave India

Pakistani female cricket commentator and sports presenter, Zainab Abbas who came here at the ICC’s World Cup competition has been asked to leave the country, it is learnt.

Battle-scarred Sri Lanka look to bounce back

Sri Lanka has problems aplenty. Among these are the unpredictability of their batters and depletion of their bowling unit, challenges they desperately have to overcome to get the better of Pakistan in their second ICC Men’s World Cup match to be played this afternoon at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

Australian media rues ’cruellest’ World Cup exit for the Wallabies

Australian media rued their side’s ’’cruellest’’ exit from the Rugby World Cup on Sunday after Fiji squeezed past the Wallabies to reach the quarter-finals, despite a shock defeat to Portugal.