Sri Lanka spinners top wicket-takers at Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Wanindu Hasaranga claimed the most scalps at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Sri Lanka’s spin sensation matched his feats at the past two T20 World Cups.

St. Joseph's coach Nilfer Ibrahim assaulted after Kingswood match

Nilfer Ibrahim, the Head Coach of the St. Joseph’s College rugby team, was assaulted after their match against Kingswood College at Pallekele.

Lankan-born Aussie Gold Medalist wanted to withdraw from games

Sri Lankan-born Australian Gold Medalist Tania Van Heer revealed that she almost withdrew from the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, where she eventually won multiple medals, including Gold.

Verstappen reels off sixth straight win in British Grand Prix

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen reeled off his sixth straight win in Sunday’s British Grand Prix with Lando Norris for McLaren in second.

England beat Australia in thriller to keep Ashes hopes alive

England beat Australia by three wickets in a nail-biting third Test at Headingley on Sunday to keep the five-match Ashes series alive.

ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Teams from India, Oman, and Nepal will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (10 July) to take part in the Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023.

Theekshana stars again to bowl Sri Lanka to ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier title

It was yet another poor batting display masked by an impressive bowling performance as Sri Lanka won the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament, beating the Netherlands by 128 runs in Zimbabwe.

Inter-School Rugby: St. Joseph's in big win over Kingswood, St. Anthony's edge Wesley

St. Joseph’s romped to a comfortable 48 points to 15 win over Kingswood College in their Under 29 Inter-School Rugby League match.

Sri Lanka bowled out for 233

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 233 by the Netherlands, in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.

Pakistan Team arrives

The Pakistan National Team led by Babar Azam arrived in Sri Lanka this morning to take part in the two-match test series which will begin on July 16th, 2023, at the GICS, Galle. The second test match will commence at the SSC, Colombo, on July 24th. The test series is a part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 cycle.

Sri Lanka, Netherlands eye final success with World Cup spots secure

The undefeated Sri Lanka have been the standouts of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier but will come up against an orange surge in the final as the Netherlands ride a wave of stunning success.

Sri Lanka see off sorry West Indies in qualifier dead rubber

Sri Lanka maintained their unbeaten record at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Pathum Nissanka’s hundred helped secure an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Friday.

Tamim reverses retirement decision

Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal has reversed his decision to retire from playing international cricket after meeting the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, foreign media reported.

Inter-school rugby: Isipathana overpower DS Senanayake, claim bonus point win

Isipathana College maintained their perfect start to the season, claiming the maximum available points, after beating DS Senanayake College 22-06 at Havelock Park.

''Pakistan will benefit from Mickey Arthur's input for Sri Lanka Tests'', says Babar

Ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that Pakistan team will benefit from the input of Mickey Arthur [Director – Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team] as he was Sri Lanka’s head coach for a couple of years.

Sri Lanka to bowl first against West Indies, debut for Sahan Arachchige

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in their final Super Six match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament against the West Indies.

SLC name unchanged squad for T20I series against New Zealand Women

Sri Lanka Cricket has retained the same women’s squad that beat New Zealand Women in the ODI series earlier this week, for the three match T20I series.

Tamim Iqbal announces shock retirement ahead of CWC23

Tamim Iqbal is one of the best openers to have come out of Bangladesh, having scored 5083 runs in Tests and 8313 runs in ODIs.

Zaka Ashraf assumes charge as Chair of PCB Management Committee

Mr Zaka Ashraf on Thursday morning assumed charge as the Chair of the PCB Management Committee. Other members of the committee are:

Spend money on developing school cricket not on officials for overseas travels, Sports Minister tells SLC

Claiming that he would no longer approve overseas travel for Sri Lanka Cricket officials, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said that he has requested SLC to spend more on developing school cricket.

Maharoof steps down from Minister’s cricket Technical Consultative Committee

Former national cricketer Farveez Maharoof has stepped down from his role in the cricket Technical Consultative Committee to Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

FIFA, AFC to discuss lifting of international ban on July 10: Sports Minister

Officials from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are expected to meet Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe and top level officials from the ministry via zoom on July 10, in order to discuss the lifting of the international ban currently imposed on Football Sri Lanka (FSL).

Minister blames NOCSL for rugby ban

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe charged that it was the actions of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka that had resulted in a ban being imposed on Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR).

Wanindu among ICC Men’s Player of the Month nominees

Arising Australia star, a veteran Zimbabwe opener and a dynamic Sri Lanka all-rounder are the nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after enjoying successful performances across June.

Star Sports acquires television broadcast rights of LPL 2023

Star Sports, the country’s leading sports network, will have the exclusive television media rights for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21.

India appoint former fast bowler as Men’s Selection Committee Chairman

India have named former fast bowling all-rounder Ajit Agarkar as the Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee.

Babar Azam refuses to sport betting firm’s logo on jersey

Pakistan’s star cricketer Babar Azam has categorically refused to wear the logos of betting companies on his jersey.

Sri Lanka to play Lord’s Test next year

Sri Lanka will play a three Test series in England next year, including a Test at Lord’s.

SLC appoint new assistant coach for Women’s team

Sri Lanka Cricket today said it had appointed Tharindu Perera as the new Assistant Coach for the Women’s national team.

Chamari becomes only second Sri Lankan to top ICC ODI batting rankings

Chamari Athapaththu has moved up to top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, becoming only the second Sri Lankan, after Sanath Jayasuriya, to hold top spot since the rankings were introduced.