Inter-School Rugby: Isipathana lead St. Joseph's 10-08 at half-time

Isipathana College held a slender two-point lead at the short-whistle of their Inter-School Rugby League match against St. Joseph’s College, the scores reading 10-08 at half-time.

Sri Lanka bowled out for 213, Dhananjaya de Silva falls short of century

Dhananjaya de Silva fell short of a deserved century, fashioning a fightback before Sri Lanka were bowled out 213 in their ICC World Cup Qualifier match against the Netherlands in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka to bat first against Netherlands; Madushanka in for Rajitha

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first against the Netherlands in their first Super Six match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Bulawayo.

Suresh Raina is a hotelier now

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is a hotelier now. The 36-year-old World Cup winner and a former player of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL team has opened a restaurant (name : Raina) in Amsterdam, Holland.

BCCI to Appoint Former Fast Bowler as New Chief Selector

After failing to land a high-profile name for the chief selector’s post for the past two tenures, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to get its wishes. Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar is likely to become the new chairman of the BCCI Selection Committee.

Six standouts set to light up the critical stage of the CWC23 Qualifier

A Sri Lanka spinner, a West Indies white-ball wonder and an all-rounder dominating on home soil are set to be among the key players in the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

Indian cricket’s snakes & ladders

As players of the calibre of R. Ashwin and Cheteswar Pujara are being left out of matches or tours, the message is very clear — No player in Team India can take his place for granted anymore.

Malik Samarawickrema steps down as Kandy SC Trustee

Former Royal Scrum half, Royal Head coach, Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) President and present Trustee of Kandy Sports Club, Malik Samarawickrema stepped down from his position after a service of more than 3 decades.

Jonny Bairstow carries oil protester off pitch

Jonny Bairstow took it on himself to carry the protestor away from action after the latter invaded the field on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test.

Wushuites ‘held hostage’ at Navy, says Fed. President

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has once again jeopardized the country’s medal hopes in the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China later this year, recalling all seven wushuites from the national high performance camp, back to the Navy Base in Welisara.

Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka target World Cup with West Indies in danger

Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year’s Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time.

Sri Lanka trounce Scotland, Hasaranga misses out on World Record

Sri Lanka snuffed out a late charge to record a comprehensive 82-run win over Scotland in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka Women beat New Zealand Women for first time

Sri Lanka’s Women beat New Zealand Women for the first time in its history, as captain Chamari Athapaththu led the way with a brilliant century, for an emphatic nine-wicket win in Galle.

England make surprise selection for Lord’s Ashes Test

England have announced their team a day early for the second men’s Ashes Test against Australia at Lord’s.

Chamari Athapaththu becomes first Sri Lankan woman to score 3000 ODI runs

National Women’s Cricket team captain Chamari Athapaththu became the first Sri Lankan woman to score 3000 ODI runs.

Sri Lanka bowled out for 245

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 245 against Scotland in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Bulawayo.

Murali predicts India-England final at Cricket World Cup

Former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has predicted that hosts India will face England in the final of the Cricket World Cup, later this year.

India, Pakistan match-up confirmed for 2023 World Cup

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will witness yet another highly anticipated clash when India take on Pakistan in October.

England, New Zealand Clash in World Cup Opening Game in Ahmedabad

International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced official fixtures for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

Sri Lanka to bat first against Scotland

Scotland won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat first in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Racism ’entrenched’ in English cricket, report finds

England cricket chiefs have promised to ’’reset’’ the game after an independent report on Tuesday said not enough had been done to tackle institutional racism and sexism in the game.

Vunipola hopeful on World Cup prospects despite knee surgery

Billy Vunipola faces a race against time to be fit for the Rugby World Cup after undergoing a minor operation on his injured knee.

Pole vault star Duplantis relishing competing against ’myself’

Pole vault star Armand Duplantis said Monday he was competing with himself rather than the rest of the field as he relished his record start into the season.

Dutch stun West Indies in super over as Zimbabwe demolish USA

Two-time champions West Indies face an almighty task to qualify for the Cricket World Cup after losing to the Netherlands in a thrilling final group game decided by a super over Monday.

Australia beat England by 89 runs in women’s Ashes Test

Ashleigh Gardner took eight wickets in England’s second innings as Australia’s women secured victory in the one-off Ashes Test match by 89 runs on Monday.

Hollywood actors buy stake in F1’s Alpine Racing

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Michael B. Jordan are among a consortium that has bought a 24 percent stake in Formula One team Alpine Racing.

Ranatunga proposes one-million-rupee bond for athletes going overseas to prevent decamping

The National Sports Council (NSC) has urged the Sports Ministry to take drastic action against athletes who go missing while representing the country during International competitions.

'Week-to-week’, injured Williamson not giving up on World Cup

Kane Williamson has not given up on playing a part in New Zealand’s 50 overs World Cup campaign but said he was taking his recovery from a right knee injury on a week-to-week basis.

Wanindu Hasaranga on verge of World Record

Wanindu Hasaranga is on the verge of becoming the first bowler in the history of ODI cricket to take four consecutive five-wicket hauls as Sri Lanka look to secure the top spot of Group B against Scotland in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

Marquez woes continue as Honda star forced out of Dutch MotoGP

Honda star Marc Marquez was forced to pull out of the Dutch MotoGP hours before Sunday’s eighth round of the season due to injury.