Foreign ref lined up for Kandy-CR clash

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has opted to bring in a foreign referee for the mouthwatering clash between CR & FC and Kandy Sports Club at Longdon Place on Saturday (4).

Elite riders to begin national pool training in January

The Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka (CFSL) has decided to begin national pool training this month in preparation for international competitions.

Mendis unlikely to play in 1st T20I

Sri Lanka’s 25-year-old right-hand batsman Kusal Mendis is unlikely to find a place in the playing XI for the first Twenty20 International against India which is scheduled for January 5 in Guwahati.

England lose two wickets as they continue run chase

South Africa need seven more wickets to win while England moved to 205 runs from unlikely victory as a delicately poised first test headed for a potentially thrilling finish at Centurion Park today (29).

Australia rout New Zealand by 247 runs, seal series

Spinner Nathan Lyon grabbed four wickets as Australia completed a crushing 247-run victory on day four of the Boxing Day test against New Zealand on Sunday to claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Chamodya, Avishka shine in Nalanda’s victory

A superb matchbag of nine wickets from left-arm spinner Chamodya Rajapaksa and a fine half century by Sri Lanka youth player Avishka Perera helped Nalanda College record a comfortable 86-run win over Dharmasoka MV, Ambalangoda in their Under-19 Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament encounter which concluded at Campbell Place today (27).

Triple strike hurts England

Joe Denly hit a half-century for England before three wickets in 17 balls swung the balance towards South Africa on the second day of the first Test at Super Sport Park today (27).

New Zealand lose early wickets as Australia take charge of second Test

Australia snatched two early wickets to leave New Zealand facing an uphill battle to stay in the second Test today (27) as they chase the home team’s 467, built on the back of a gritty 114 from Travis Head. At the close on day two, the Black Caps were 44 for two with Tom Latham not out nine and Ross Taylor on two as a series defeat looms.

Wijesinghe faces definite ban

Sri Lanka’s place kicking sensation Thilina Wijesinghe faces a hefty ban having tested positive for a banned substance.

Kapugedara retires from all forms of cricket

Middle order batsman Chamara Kapugedara has retired from all forms of cricket having represented Sri Lanka in 102 ODIs and 43 T20I matches.

Keeper’s ability defines the game, says McDermott

Sri Lanka’s new Fielding Coach Shane McDermott, who played for the Tasmania Institute of Sports Team as a wicket-keeper believes that he would be able to play a major role in improving the standard of Sri Lankan fielding.

Twelve local and foreign Netball competitions next year

The Sri Lanka Netball Federation has decided that Junior and Senior players will take part in eight International competitions next year.

Pakistan sniff series victory despite Fernando fightback

Pakistan erected a run mountain and then hollowed out Sri Lanka’s top and middle order to inch closer to an emotional series victory on the penultimate day of the second and final test on Sunday.

Pakistan fightback after Shaheen’s five-fer in second Test

Lanky paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi took a maiden five-wicket haul to lead Pakistan’s fightback after Sri Lanka gained a crucial lead in the second Test in Karachi on Friday.

NCC, SSC maintain unbeaten record

NCC and SSC maintained their unbeaten record in the SLC Premier Limited Over Inter-Club Cricket Tournament by recording victories in their matches played today (19).

CH score last-gasp try to seal comeback win

A last minute try from number eight Chathura Dilshan helped CH and FC pull off a thrilling 23-21 victory over Navy Sports Club in their Dialog ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament fixture worked off at the Racecourse Grounds in Reid Avenue today (19).

Pakistan fight back after Sri Lankan bowlers shine in second Test

Pakistan fought back after being dismissed relatively cheaply today (19) as bowlers dominated the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Karachi.

CH, Navy target first win of the season

CH and FC and Navy Sports Club would look to register their first win for the current season when they clash in their Dialog Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament fixture at the Racecourse Grounds in Reid Avenue on Thursday.

HNB wins Mercantile knock-out Netball Tournament

Defending champions Hatton National Bank (HNB) won the Mercantile Knock-out ‘A’ Division Netball championship at St. Joseph’s College Indoor Stadium, Colombo. The tournament was conducted by the Mercantile Netball Association under five categories.

Pakistan, SL gear up for Karachi Test

After the truncated first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, expectations are high ahead of the second Test, with forecasts pointing to improved weather conditions in Karachi from tomorrow (19).

Pakistan excited to take on SL in second Test

After having played their first Test on Pakistan soil the National Team members cannot wait for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka starting at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday.

“Help our medal winners”

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) is hoping to find employment for medal winning athletes at the 13th South Asian Games, with the objective of preparing them to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and Asian Games in Hangzhou, both in 2022.

From ’ignored’ to adored: Abid turns hero in Pakistan’s homecoming Test

Abid Ali was once shunned by Pakistan selectors who thought he was overweight, but his persistence and patience paid off as he set a world first in the homecoming Test against Sri Lanka.

HNB win National Netball Championships

Hatton National Bank (HNB) SC beat Sri Lanka Navy SC 61-48 and won the Dialog National Netball Championship 2019, held at Digana indoor stadium Kandy yesterday.

Pakistan’s Abid Azam hit tons to brighten drawn test

Abid Ali and Babar Azam each hit a century to light up the final day of Pakistan’s first test at home in a decade against Sri Lanka as the weather-hit match at Rawalpindi ended in a drab draw yesterday.

Prince inspired Havies beat CH & FC

Havelock Sports Club Full-back Prince Chamara inspired his team to a 27-13 win over CH & FC yesterday in their Dialog Rugby League match played at Race Course grounds.

Red-hot Cops down Navy 26-18

Police Sports Club produced a fine team effort securing their second victory of the Dialog Rugby League tournament defeating Navy Sports Club 26 (4 tries, 3 conversions) – 18 (2 tries, 1 conversion, 2 penalties) at Welisara today (13).

Rain forces suspension of play in historic Pakistan Test

Pakistan’s first home Test in a decade was affected by bad weather Friday, with rain and an already sodden pitch forcing officials to suspend play on the third day of the contest against Sri Lanka.

Police Number 8 Udaya Sanjula out with hamstring

Police Sports Club who pulled off an unlikely win last week over Havelock Sports Club has been dealt a major blow with their influential number eight Udaya Sanjula looks set to miss the action for at least a couple of weeks ahead of Inter-Club League Rugby clash against Navy Sports Club at Welisara tomorrow (13).

Naseem leads fightback as Pakistan host first test in a decade

Pakistan’s teenage fast bowler Naseem Shah led the hosts’ recovery against Sri Lanka on a riveting opening day as test cricket returned to the country today (11) for the first time since a militant attack in 2009.