Danushan wants to play Golf Professionally to represent Sri Lanka

Danushan Kumar, the 18-yearold golfer and a rising star, commencing his game of golf at the age of four, is an example for any youngster in the game.

Bangladesh star batter ruled out of Asia Cup 2023

Bangladesh dealt a significant blow on the opening day of the Asia Cup, as a star wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out for the entire duration of the tournament.

Sahan Arachchige & Nuwan Thusara summoned ’’to travel with the team’’

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which begins in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Wednesday. Two more players have been added as standbyes, it has been learned.

FSL Elections: Sumathipala-backed candidates rejected

The nominations of five individuals, including Dacshitha Sumathipala (President, Anuradhapura Football League), who was vying for the President position in the Football Sri Lanka (FSL) 2023-2027 election, faced rejection by a three-member election committee today (29).

All the squads for 2023 Asia Cup

The squads are starting to be revealed for the 2023 Asia Cup, which will take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka between August 30 and September 17.

Binura, Madushan included in injury-hampered squad for Asia Cup

Left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando and Pramod Madushan were included into Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup squad, following a litany of injuries that have depleted the defending champions’ bowling attack.

Defending champions St. Joseph’s, Visakha Vidyalaya, Lyceum is Wattala retain titles

The 48th Milo Schools Swimming and Aquatic Championships concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium swimming pool yesterday saw defending champions in the boys and girls categories St. Joseph’s College Colombo win the Milo trophy for the 19th successive year and Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo retaining the title for yet another year while in the Mixed Schools segment saw Lyceum International School Wattala too retained the title.

Six players primed to perform at Asia Cup 2023

We take a look at six players that are likely to perform well for their country at the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Dilshan Madushanka to miss Asia Cup

Avishka Fernando and Dushan Hemantha have been added to the 15-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, it is learned.

Zahira confront DSS in second quarter-final

The Dialog President’s Trophy schools rugby knockout tournament will get underway today with the clash between Zahira College and D.S. Senanayake College scheduled to be played from 4:15 p.m. at Havelock Park.

Defending champs St. Joseph’s, Visakha, Lyceum IS takes lead

The second day’s proceedings of the 48th Milo Schools Swimming Diving Championships held at the Sugathadasa Stadium swimming pool saw defending champions in the three categories of Boys, Girls and Mixed Schools taking the lead.

Sports Minister to push for new SLC constitution through parliament

Whilst claiming that he is under threat for trying to resolve issues pertaining to cricket in Sri Lanka, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today said a new constitution will be introduced for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) which will be given legal validity by Parliament.

Afghanistan youngster breaks records during scintillating ton against Pakistan

Afghanistan wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz was among multiple firsts during his run-a-ball 151 against Pakistan at Hambantota.

Three India cities to host official World Cup warm-up fixtures

The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different cities across India.

Lekamge 14th in World C’ships Javelin qualifier

Sri Lanka’s Dilhani Lekamge finished 14th in the Women’s Javelin Group A at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, missing out on a place in the final.

Billy Vunipola to miss Rugby World Cup opener after red card

Number eight Billy Vunipola will miss England’s opening game of the World Cup with Argentina following his red card against Ireland.

Ex-England cricketers Bell, Foster to help coach New Zealand

New Zealand Cricket said Wednesday that former English internationals Ian Bell and James Foster will help coach the Black Caps on their white-ball tour of England which starts next week.

Owen Farrell red card: England captain to miss first two World Cup pool games as ban reinstated

Owen Farrell will miss England’s first two World Cup pool games after World Rugby successfully appealed against the decision to overturn his red card.

Heath Streak not dead: Ex Zimbabwe teammate’s post sparks confusion

Heath Streak, a legendary Zimbabwe cricketer, is reportedly not dead. After confirmed the iconic all-rounder’s death, his former teammate Henry Olonga claimed that the cricketer was alive.

Kipyegon seals historic hat-trick of world 1500m titles, Hassan bags bronze

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon produced a devastating last lap to win an unprecedented third world women’s 1500m title in Budapest on Tuesday as arch-rival Sifan Hassan took bronze.

Pay parity for genders as South Africa announce equal match fees

South Africa have become the latest country to provide equal pay across genders, after they announced their male and female cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches.

Sri Lanka Kicked Out of Asia 7s

Sri Lanka was kicked out of Asia Games Rugby 7s as the official tournament draw was announced today with Nepal taking the Tuskers spot despite a failed attempt from National Olympic Committee (NOC) at the eleventh hour.

30th Milo Schools Netball from September 2 to 4 at Polonnaruwa

The All Island Schools Netball Championships a much looked forward and popular schools sports event conducted for girls aspiring to reach great heights in the future will be back in action and the Sri Lanka Schools Netball Association (SLSNA) the organizers with the blessings of the Ministry of Education and support by the sponsors Nestle Lanka PLC who are sponsoring the championship for the 30th successive year have finalized arrangements to con

Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka Tour of England 2023

The following 16-member national squad has been selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee for the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2023.

Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya bags best Test bowler award

Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya who had a successful stint in the Test match series against Pakistan was adjudged the CEAT Test bowler at the CEAT Cricket Awards ceremony held in Mumbai on Monday while Kane Williamson of New Zealand was named the best Test batsman of the year.

BCCI says no to HCA request, World Cup schedule remains unaltered

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday told the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) it would have to host back-to-back games in the upcoming ICC World Cup as there was no scope for further changes.

SFF President apologises for kissing Jenni Hormoso following Spain’s World Cup Win

With the Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales landing in hot waters after kissing star footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips on winning the FIFA World Cup, he has apologized for the same on Monday. While Rubiales apologized, he underlined that he did it with no wrong intentions in mind and that such things are not uncommon.

14-year old Dinara bags third national title

Fourteen-year old schoolgirl of St. Bridget’s Convent Dinara de Silva bagged her third title of the 108th National Tennis Championship when she emerged champion of the Women’s Open with a comfortable two sets to nil win against the experience Anjalika Kurura in the final played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Djokovic survives ’toughest match’ to beat Alcaraz in Cincy

Novak Djokovic needed five match points and nearly four hours to pull off a gritty victory over Carlos Alcaraz and claim a third ATP Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.

Confusion over Agarkar’s announcement over Gill’s inclusion in Asia Cup 2023 squad

The announcement was made by Ajit Agarkar, former cricketer, and the current chairman of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) selection committee. Star Sports, the host broadcaster, caused major confusion after announcing that the young batting sensation Shubman Gill is not part of the Asia Cup squad and later noting he is picked.