T20I captain Dasun Shanaka misses team departure over visa issue

Sri Lanka’s T20I captain for the tour of West Indies did not travel with the team yesterday, due to an issue relating to his visa.

Three uncapped players in limited over squad; Dasun Shanaka to captain

Sri Lanka named a 20-member squad for the limited overs leg of the tour of the West Indies later this month.

Chathurya and Thehan end on winning note

Top seed and reigning national doubles champion pair Chathurya Nilaweera and Thehan Wijemanne ended the 105th Colombo Tennis Championship on a winning note when they clinched the boys’ Under 18 doubles title at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday (21).

Vaas pulls out of Windies tour

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has resigned from his post as Consultant bowling coach and will not be a part of the support staff for Sri Lanka’s tour of West Indies.

Niluka retires after winning 17th national singles shuttle title

Karunaratne outplayed Rasindu Hendahewa in straight sets 21-17, 21-16 in the men’s singles final while Ambalangodage overcame Hasara Wijayaratne in straight sets 21-14, 21-9.

Lahiru Kumara tests positive for COVID-19, dropped from the Windies tour squad

Sri Lanka’s 25-year-old Lahiru Kumara has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been dropped for the West Indies tour.

Lisal Goonetileke clinches U14 title

Fourth seed Lisal Goonetileke clinched the Under 14 boys’ title of the 105th Colombo Tennis Championship when he recorded a convincing two sets to nil win over top seed Sandaru Guruge in the final played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo on Friday.

Tour de Sri Lanka Air Force reduced to one-day race

The 22nd Tour de Sri Lanka Air Force cycling event will be restricted to just one day, the SLAF Cycling Union has decided. It will be held on March 7 from Colombo to Katunayake.

Shakib allowed to skip Sri Lanka tour for IPL

Shakib was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for 32 million rupees ($441,304 dollars) in an auction held in Chennai on Thursday for the next IPL beginning in April.

Sri Lanka Rugby players drive environmental cleanliness during the pandemic

The initiative kick started with the collection of over 770 kilograms (KG) of waste material from the Sarakkuwa beach (Negombo) which was handed over to the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha for its safe and sustainable disposal.

Prasad says he has no regrets, will focus on developing young players

“I started from 2006 and played till 2016 (Prasad travelled on the 2016 tour of England but had to return home after an injury in a pre-series tour match). Following my injury, I did not play for two years. I did three surgeries but came back very strong. I was about to give up but tried to make a comeback for my daughter.”

Vaas appointed fast bowling coach for Windies tour

Saker, who joined Sri Lanka’s coaching backroom in December 2019, tendered his resignation citing personal reasons, SLC announced on Thursday.

Former Antonian flanker Imran Bisthamin weds

He was one of the best rugby players to come out of St. Anthony’s College, later playing for the champion, Kandy Sports Club.

Lithium, Ruvi emerge champions

Fourth seed Jayabandu pulled off a thrilling two sets to one win over seventh seed Methika Wickramasinghe to clinch the title.

Renown SC coach and player test positive for COVID-19, Colombo FC win 2-0

As per instructions from MOH (Ministry of Health) Nugegoda and Institute of Sports Medicine, those from Renown SC who came in close contact with the coach and the player have been advised to undergo self-isolation with immediate effect for the next six days.

Dhammika Prasad announces retirement from international cricket

The 37 year-old quick made his debut against Bangladesh in 2006 and represented Sri Lanka in 25 Tests, 24 One-Day Internationals and a solitary T20I; collecting a total of 107 wickets across formats. His last appearance for the National side was at home versus the West Indies in 2015.

South Africa’s Morris smashes IPL auction record with $2.25 million fee

South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris today became the most expensive player bought for the Indian Premier League when Rajasthan Royals paid $2.25 million for him.

Vaas to replace Saker for Windies tour?

Chaminda Vaas may be the new fast bowling coach for the West Indies tour, it is learnt here.

Blue Star SC ease past Red Star SC in pre-season opener

Blue Star dominated the game, playing at pace and enjoying more possession, and were able to convert their 1-0 half-time lead into a comfortable victory.

A million rupees up for grabs at Air Force Commander’s Cup rugby sevens

Five ‘A’ division clubs will be participating in this tournament with Army SC, Police SC, Navy SC, Air Force SC and Havelock SC fielding two teams each.

Watch: Sangakkara’s Lord’s centuries to be celebrated on Father Time Wall

’’In terms of Sri Lankan achievements, Kumar Sangakkara scoring Test and One-Day International centuries at Lord’s within a fortnight (2014) is included’’, Adam Matthews, the Media and Communications Officer at the MCC informs in an email.

Dialog Axiata and Sri Lanka Rugby Team Visit Elders Home

The first project was a visit to the Kalukapuge Luwis Perera Elders Home in Battaramulla, with SLR being represented by President Rizly Illyas, Consultant Kevin Herft and members of the men’s team Omalka Gunaratne, Kevin Dixon and women’s team captain Anusha Aththanayake,

Red Star takes on Blue Star in Super League pre-season opener

Held under strict health protocols because of the COVID-19 pandemic and without spectators, the pre-season event will see a total of 20 matches taking place. The tournament will be worked from February 17 to March 24 at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

Oneli, Hasali advance to U18 semis

The pair coasted to easy two sets to nil wins with Perera defeating Dinethya Dharmaratne while Gajaba overcame third seed Sethmi Sumanaweera.

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies to go ahead with full series

Sri Lanka were to leave on February 18, but the tour was put in doubt when Mickey Arthur and Lahiru Thirimanne tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the entire training squad being asked to self-isolate.

Trinity pile on the runs against St. Sylvester’s

In reply to visitors score of 201, Trinity College made a strong reply by scoring over 500 runs.

Bhanuka, Danushka and Kusal Mendis pass fitness tests

Danushka Gunathilake was marginally ahead and ran the 2 kilometre distance within a time frame of 8 minutes and 23 seconds, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa did it in 8 minutes and 27 seconds.

Petition filed to change SLC constitution

The petitioners include former cricketers Muttiah Muralitharan, Sidath Wettimuny, Michael Tissera and former administrators Vijaya Malalasekera, Kushil Gunasekera, Somasundaram Skandakumar, Ana Punchihewa and Rienzie Wijetilleke. President’s Counsels Dinal Phillips and Justice (Retd) Saleem Marsoof, civil servant Dr. Palitha Kohona and Corporate Executive Thilan Wijesinghe were also named as petitioners.

Anika Seneviratne bags second championship title, Knese wins men’s title

Anika Seneviratne, who clinched the women’s singles title at the 105th Colombo Tennis Championship, bagged her second title of the championship when she partnered sister Alana Seneviratne and coasted to a convincing win over reigning national doubles champion pair Janali Manamperi and Savini Jayasuriya, at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Bhanuka, Danushka “marginally” fail running tests

The other two, Kusal Perera and Dilruwan Perera, took 9:50 and 11:45 seconds.