Williamson, Taylor tons as New Zealand draw Test, win England series

Centuries from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor ensured New Zealand drew the rain-hit second Test against England in Hamilton on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 series win.

Sri Lanka win 26 medals on opening day of SAG

The karatekas took the honour of giving the first set of medals for Sri Lanka – a silver and three bronze – on the second day of the 13th South Asian Games here in Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday (2), but much honour was brought by two youngsters – Ranuka Prabath and his team mate Isuri Mendis who won two gold medals in taekwondo.

Lyon spins Australia to victory

Nathan Lyon grabbed five wickets to spin Australia to an emphatic innings and 48-run victory in the second Test against Pakistan today (02) as the hosts swept the series 2-0.

Are athletes the pawn of a spoilsport?

The 13th South Asian Games (SAG) are already underway in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Janakpur in Nepal and finally the majority of teams representing Sri Lanka, who had to eat the bitter pills, have decided to ignore all that and focus on winning medals for the country.

SAG begins as Lankan spikers fail to impress

The 13th South Asian Games (SAG) 2019 edition was declared open at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday (01), amidst a colourful opening ceremony.

NZ hitback Despite Root, Burns Tons

Despite centuries to Joe Root and Rory Burns England expressed disappointment at stumps on day three of the second Test against New Zealand after losing late wickets in Hamilton today (01). England captain Root ended his run drought with an unbeaten 114 while Burns rode his luck to post 101.

Kaushan, Seneka crowned Best Athletes

Malith Kaushan of De Mazenod College, Kandana and Seneka Gunaratne of Colombo International School Kandy were selected as the Best Boys’ and Girls’ Athletes respectively, at the 50th Sir John Tarbat Junior Athletics Championships held at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Kandy outplay Air Force 26-8

Defending champions, Kandy Sports Club kicked-off the 2019/20 Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament in style when they outplayed Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club by 26 points (four tries and three conversions) to eight points (one try and one penalty) in their opening fixture worked off at the Nittawela Stadium today (01).

Three new records setup on day 2

Three new meet records were established on the second day of the 50th Sir John Tarbat Junior Track and Field Meet which continued at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo today (29).

Havies hammer hapless Navy 35-3

Havelock Sports Club Captain Mithun Hapugoda led by example as they hammered Navy Sports Club by 35 points (five tries and five conversions) to three points (one penalty) in the opening match of the Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament worked off in Welisara today (29).

Army holds CH to a thrilling draw

CH and FC clawed back a half time deficit but it was not good enough to overcome Army SC, as both teams settled for an 8-all draw in their opening match of the Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament worked off at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo today (29).

Latham ton puts New Zealand in solid position against England

Tom Latham’s unbeaten hundred and his century stand with Ross Taylor laid a solid foundation for New Zealand before rain brought an early end to day one of the second Test against England in Hamilton today (29).

Cornwall takes 10 as West Indies crush Afghanistan in just over two days

Giant spinner Rakheem Cornwall starred as the West Indies thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets early on day three of their one-off Test today (29).

Frightening pack key for CH

CH and FC are set to field arguably the heaviest pack in the division with some gigantic players set to be feature in the starting line-up.

Brooks ton gives West Indies 90-run lead in Afghanistan Test

Shamarh Brooks completed his maiden Test century to help the West Indies to a lead of 90 runs as they were 277 all out on day two of the one-off match against Afghanistan today (28).

Mobitel, EFL, Lanka Hospitals put faith in young Havies

Havelock Sports Club are set to field arguably one of the youngest top flight sides this season after a number of first team members left the club, but Mobitel as the main sponsor has put their faith in the inexperience Havelock side.

Navy hopeful of Rajapaksa reunion

From winning its only league title in 2014 Navy Sports Club have gone on to become the second worst team in the league table finishing seventh in the last season, but they are hopeful over a possible reunion with the former captain Yoshitha Rajapaksa who was reinstated in the Sri Lanka Navy last September.

Dialog Rugby League kicks-off Friday

Sri Lanka’s top eight rugby clubs, Kandy SC, CR and FC, CH and FC, Havelock SC, Police SC, Army SC, Navy SC and Air Force SC, will vie for the coveted Dialog Rugby League 2019/20 commencing on Friday (29).

Sri Lanka Football Teams leave for Kathmandu Friday

The Sri Lanka Football Men’s and Women’s teams will leave for Kathmandu, Friday to take part in the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) Football Tournament.

Sri Lanka meet Pakistan in SAG Women’s VB Tomorrow

The Sri Lanka Women’s Volleyball team will meet Pakistan in the South Asian Games (SAG) Women’s Volleyball Tournament in Kathmandu, Nepal, tomorrow (28). The tournament will go on until December 3.

Third Colombo Supercross to Speed off on December 1

The Navy Racing Club (NRC) has finalized arrangements to conduct the Colombo Supercross, scheduled to speed off on December 1 at the gravel racing track of NRC in Welisara.

Dialog Netball Nationals in Anuradhapura

The Dialog National Netball Tournament sponsored by Dialog Axiata PLC for the second successive year will be worked off from December 14 and 15 at the Anuradhapura Public Grounds and North Central Province Sports Complex.

Labuschagne and Watling move towards top 10

Marnus Labuschagne and Bradley-John Watling have achieved career-best positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings with epic knocks that also won them Player of the Match awards this week.

Wagner pilots New Zealand to stunning win

New Zealand wrapped up an impressive innings and 65-run victory over England shortly after tea on the final day of the first Test at the Bay Oval today (25) with Neil Wagner running through the tourists’ lower order.

Watling’s double ton, Santner’s triple burst have England reeling

England were battling for survival after Mitchell Santner took three cheap wickets following a match-turning double century by BJ Watling in the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday. After New Zealand declared at 615 for nine on day four in Mount Maunganui, England were 55 for three at stumps, needing a further 207 on the final day if they are to make the Black Caps bat again.

Sri Lanka to host 14th South Asian Games

Sri Lanka has been selected to host the 14th South Asian Games in 2022. The decision was made due to a request made by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), at the Committee Meeting of the South Asian Olympic Committee recently.

Olympic hopes dashed in sevens rugby

The Sri Lanka Sevens Rugby Team finished fifth at the Asia Rugby Qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympic Games, worked off in Inchon, South Korea today (24).

Vunivosa back to boost Police

Police Sports Club have been able to retain their Fijian hot-shot Emosi Vunivosa for the upcoming Inter-Club rugby season having starred for the Cops in the previous season.

Sri Lanka to face Philippines in quarters of Olympic qualifier

Sri Lanka will face Philippines on Sunday (24) in the quarter-final of the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier 2019 for the 2020 Olympics.

Australia dominate Pakistan with bat and ball

Australia look certain to take a 1-0 lead in their series against Pakistan after dominating with both bat and ball on day three of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.