Champs CR host Navy SC in curtain raiser

The Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament will get underway today in Colombo with two important quarter-final encounters scheduled to be played simultaneously at 4 pm as the top eight clubs battle for a place in the semi-finals at one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious rugby competitions.

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals.

Hosannas for custodians, Jackal anthems for cricketers

One of Sri Lanka’s most famous and adored sons, Muttiah Muralidaran the world’s most iconic bowler of 800 Test scalps once told a journalist that he would be able to muster enough votes to enter Parliament, but none would vote him to enter the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the so-called custodian of the sport.

Shanaka calls for mental health support after Sri Lanka’s Early T20 Exit

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has blamed “external negativity,” injury setbacks, and spin-friendly pitches for the team’s early T20 World Cup exit, calling on the government to protect players’ mental health.

From Glory to Struggle: Sri Lanka’s T20 rollercoaster

Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup journey has been a whirlwind — champions in 2014 and finalists in 2009 and 2012, but recent campaigns tell a tale of struggle, with early exits in 2022 and 2026.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight Skipper Santner, McConchie, Ravindra guide New Zealand

Skipper Mitchell Santner, Cole McConchie and Rachin Ravindra were the heroes of New Zealand in their convincing 61 runs win over co-host Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight encounter played at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

Dharmasena and Dissanayake move into semis

Suresh Dharmasena and Gamini Dissanayake booked berths in the semifinal of the Wheelchair Tennis Tour Sri Lanka when they came out victorious in the quarter final encounters played at the SLTA tennis courts at Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

Changed appetite made Air Force savour the Plate

It was a drastically changed approach that made Ari Force Sports Club the undisputed inter club Plate rugby champions after they failed to qualify for the Cup.

IRONMAN Colombo in landmark return to Sri Lanka

Colombo came alive with energy, endurance and international sporting excellence as IRONMAN 70.3 successfully concluded on February 22 at the Port City Colombo.

Mahela wakes up to a night of cricket

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has realised his dream of a day-night cricket encounter between his school Nalanda College and traditional rival Ananda College who will play their limited overs game under lights at the SSC ground in Colombo on March 7.

96th Battle of the Maroons Ananda seek to break 22-year hoodoo

Big match fever for the year 2026 gets underway on February 27 with the clash between two of the leading schools in the island Ananda College and Nalanda College scheduled to be played at the SSC ground in Maitland Place over three days.

Sri Lanka face must-win clash against New Zealand in Super Eight showdown

Sri Lanka will be desperate to correct their course when they take on New Zealand in a crucial Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday.

Environmental groups vow not to allow project to proceed at same location

Concerns were raised after it was revealed that construction work on the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium had commenced without obtaining mandatory environmental clearance.

Sri Lankan probed at Italy cricket scandal

I talian cricket is in crisis days after the country’s T20 World Cup debut, as it emerged that a senior national governing body official has been investigated over a sexual assault allegation.

Spiritual godfather of cricketers passes away

Charismatic clergyman, Rev Fr. Stephan Abraham who was the rector of St. Anthony’s College at Katugastota, a school that produced many a cricketer, passed away last Saturday.

Aghanistan appoint new head coach after Trott’s departure

The Afghanistan Cricket Board have named Richard Pybus as Jonathan Trott’s successor.

Brook’s blazing 100 fires England into T20 World Cup Semis

Captain Harry Brook smashed a sensational maiden T20I century to steer the England cricket team into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling two-wicket win over the Pakistan national cricket team in Pallekele.

Full fixtures for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 unveiled

Twelve sides will compete in the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup starting June 12.

South Africa warn of things to come

South Africa underlined their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with an eye-catching 76-run victory against defending champions India in their opening match of the Super 8s phase.

USA wins ice hockey gold after 46 years

The United States won the men’s Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada 2-1 in a sensational conclusion to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Pelicans soar as Saunders crash to first defeat

By the end of the fourth week (February 21–22) of the Champions League football tournament Super Eight round Pelicans Sports Club Kurunegala and Java Lane Sports Club Colombo remained unbeaten while Saunders crashed to their first defeat.

West Indies marching towards victory against Zimbabwe

West Indies welcomed Zimbabwe to their first T20 World Cup Super Eight with a turbo-charged batting performance. They posted 254/6 in 20 overs, the highest team total at this World Cup and the second highest in T20 World Cup history.

Jack of all trades

Will Jacks has already had quite the winter. He made his Ashes debut in Australia, got engaged to his partner Ana in Sydney and now, at times single-handedly, is taking England towards the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Moratuwa’s Battle of the Golds gears up

Abans announced its title sponsorship of the 76th Battle of the Golds cricket encounter between Moratuwa’s two most esteemed educational institutions, St. Sebastian’s College and Prince of Wales’ College from March 7 to 8 followed by the one-day match on March 14.

Wales win and lose

It has been a while since Welsh rugby fans have woken up on a Sunday morning after a rugby international feeling agony and hope in equal measure.

Old Sebs beat Old Cambrians in annual UAE encounter

The Battle of the Golds, a highly anticipated cricket showdown between St. Sebastian’s College (Sebs) and Prince of Wales College (Cambrians), was played out between the old boys of both schools on February 7 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 10th time and Old Sebs won the match.

France march towards Six Nations Grand Slam

France recorded a bonus-point (33-8) win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.

UEFA suspend Benfica’s Prestianni after alleged racist abuse

UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica’s Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.

West Indies smash Zimbabwe with 254-6 to shake up Super Eights Points Table

The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope’s team opened their Super Eights campaign with a dominant victory.

Afghanistan to take on Sri Lanka in white-ball series

The white-ball series features three ODIs and three T20Is and gets underway from March 13.