Rugby revival on hold after SLR, SLAF tug of war

SLAF in an astonishing press release yesterday announced that the Commander’s Cup has been postponed due to the challenges connected to the Covid-19 pandemic.

CEB, Army spikers crowned champions

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Sri Lanka Army emerged men’s and women’s champions respectively at the Munchee National Super League Volleyball Championship held at the NYSC Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

The formidable Omalka Gunaratne

Blazing through the playing field like a fire brand, was none other than OmalkaGunaratne who won the admiration of many rugby aficionados since his glory days at Isipathana College.

CoA postpones hearing on petition to change SLC constitution

The Court of Appeal today postponed further hearing of the petition on changing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) constitution till June 08 and ordered the respondents to file objections on the same day.

Sahil Dias equals Sathasivam’s feat

Sri Lanka U19 player and Wesley College opener Sahil Dias cracked a knock of 142 to help his side end day one with a formidable score of 317 runs against S. Thomas’ College in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Mt Lavinia.

Mathews to return home from West Indies

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, who is currently with the national team in the West Indies will return to the island, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said today.

Watch: Hope’s century helps Windies to victory

Shai Hope’s tenth ODI century enabled the West Indies to record a clinical eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Antigua early this morning, and give the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Watch: Danushka Gunathilaka given out for obstructing the field

Sri Lanka batsman Danushka Gunathilaka was given out in the most unusual fashion during the 1st ODI vs West Indies today after Kieron Pollard appealed for his wicket after his foot — seemingly unintentionally — pushed the ball away from the bowler.

NCC record fourth successive win

NCC continued their winning spree when they outclassed Air Force SC by 80- runs to record their fourth successive win of the ongoing Major Club T20 cricket tournament.

NOCSL invites nominations for ‘2021 Women and Sport Award’

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) on the direction the IOC (International Olympic Committee) launched the Lankan leg of the ‘2021 Women and Sport Award’ programme in its goal to work on gender quality in the globe.

Watch: Fabian Allen stars as West Indies beat Sri Lanka by three wickets to bag series 2-1

Chasing a modest target of just 132, the two-time world champions struggled in the run chase as their star trio of Chris Gayle, skipper Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo all flopped.

Watch: Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 43 runs to level series

Sri Lanka’s spinners bamboozled world champions West Indies to claim a 43-run win in the second T20 International at the Coolidge Cricket Ground on Friday.

NCC, Ragama CC record second successive win

NCC and Ragama CC recorded their second successive wins of the Major Club T20 cricket tournament when both teams coasted to convincing eight-wicket wins over SLPA CC and Sebastianites CC in the matches played at the CCC ground and P. Sara Stadium respectively today (05).

Dasun Shanaka leaving for Windies on Sunday

Sri Lanka’s 29-year-old all rounder Dasun Shanaka is all set to leave for Antigua to join the rest of Sri Lanka squad on Sunday.

Sachithra questioned for 10 hours by SIU

The SIU, which has been set up in accordance with the Prevention of Offences Related to Sports Act No. 24 of 2019, had also questioned Senanayake for eight hours on Wednesday.

Ahan, Sadisha run riot at Reid Avenue

Wickramasinghe’s marathon knock which came off 223 balls comprised 17 boundaries and two sixes while Rajapakse’s 258-ball knock had ten boundaries as the pair associated in a massive unbroken stand of 362 runs for the third wicket.

Anyone can hold office under new Sports Act -- Namal

At present, apart from the Treasurer, only those who have played at the national level could hold key positions in the national sports bodies, according to the Sports Law.

Watch: Pollard hits six sixes off hat-trick man Dananjaya in T20 triumph

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday became only the third man to hit six sixes in an international over in his team’s four-wicket Twenty20 victory over Sri Lanka

Sports Minister gives green light for Big Matches

A majority of the big matches could not be held last year with the outbreak of COVID-19.

Fresh faces could put themselves in World Cup contention – Mickey Arthur

Among the players who did not travel to the West Indies are openers Kusal Janith Perera and Avishka Fernando, who failed fitness tests, and all-rounders Dhanajaya de Silva and Isuru Udana, who are out with injuries.

Colts challenge tenure of SLC office-bearers

In a letter addressed to Minister of Youth and Sports Namal Rajapaksa, the club voiced their concerns that SLC “may not be able to lawfully function as the term of the Office Bearers are ended and the next election would not take place until May 20, 2021.”

Court rejects Anticipatory Bail filed by Sachithra Senanayake

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former national cricketer Sachithra Senanayake preventing his arrest over allegations relating to match-fixing in the Lanka Premier League last year.

Shahid Afridi becomes ’’older’’

On the eve of his birthday, which falls on March 1, he tweeted the following message: ’’Thank you very much for all the lovely birthday wishes - 44 today! My family and my fans are my biggest assets. Really enjoying my stint with Multan and hope to produce match winning performances for all MS (Multan Sultan) fans.”

Simmons keen to start identifying ’make-up of the team’ for T20 WC

West Indies go into the three-match T20I series with the experience of Chris Gayle in tow. The 41-year-old has been drafted into the national side on the basis of returns in the second half of IPL 2020, as he scored 288 runs in 7 games at an average of 41.14 and a strike rate of 137.14. He also made a flying start to his CPL 2021 campaign, scoring 39 (24) and 68 (40) before being summoned for national duty. At the other end of the line-up, Fidel

Trinity win by three wickets

Trinity College under Abishek Anandakumar continued their good form this season when they beat Mahanama College by three wickets in their Inter School Under-19 limited over cricket encounter which concluded at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy on Sunday.

Tom Moody appointed Director of Cricket at SLC

Australian Tom Moody has been appointed as the Director of Cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), announced today.

Nipun guides SSC to U23 final

Badureliya CC takking first lease of the wicket succumbed to the bowling of Dilum Tilekeratne who ended with impressive figures of 5 for 27 and was bundled out for a meager 93 runs.

Trinity pile on the runs against St. Servatius’

Taking first lease of the wicket Trinity continuing from their over-night score of 334 for 3 and made a declaration at 406 for 7.

Bandula Warnapura to contest SLC elections

Mathivanan, who was elected as a Vice President at the 2019 SLC election before resigning last July, will hope to unseat the incumbent President Shammi Silva seeking re-election.

Upul Tharanga retires

Former Sri Lanka ODI captain Upul Tharanga announced his retirement from international cricket today.