England End 15-Year Australia Drought with Stunning Boxing Day Test Win

England produced a dramatic Boxing Day Test victory to defeat Australia for the first time on Australian soil in 15 years, successfully chasing down 175 to win by four wickets and avoid an Ashes whitewash.

India name squad for U19 World Cup 2026

The Ayush Mhatre led-side will face South Africa in a three-match ODI series prior to the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup scheduled to start on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Shafali’s unbeaten fifty helps India cruise past Sri Lanka

The Indian chase defined the concept of a walk in the park, with Shafali Verma’s scintillating unbeaten 69 off 34 balls anchoring a 129-run pursuit that did the job with 49 balls to spare.

Five wickets in an over: Indonesia all-rounder achieves world first in international cricket

Priandana’s achievement stands alone — he is the first bowler to take all five wickets himself in a single over at the international level.

Key to probe England’s 'stag-do' drinking on Ashes beach break

England managing director Rob Key pledged Tuesday to investigate whether players’ drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break went too far, after reports said it had been like a ’’stag-do.’’

Refereeing howlers: Smoking gun tells it all

Even technology and television replays that come along with the vast strides rugby has made, don’t seem to have created space for justice in Sri Lanka’s domestic first class inter club Premier League where players have become either semi-professional if not professional with some of them straight from leaving their school books.

Kiwis rout Windies, move to second in World Test ranking

New Zealand bowled West Indies out for 138 to win the third Test by 323 runs and complete a 2-0 series victory.

National Youth Games: Kandy win overall title dethroning Gampaha

Athletes from the Kandy district created history by winning the overall championship at the 35th National Youth Games for the first time, ending Gampaha district’s long-standing dominance at the prestigious national event.

Coe wants athletics calendar to be ‘policed’

World Athletics president Lord Coe has warned that “we have to police the calendar” of track and field after sprinting great Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track (GST) competition filed for bankruptcy.

Stokes wants to “absolutely” continue as captain

Ben Stokes said he “absolutely” wants to remain England captain despite losing the Ashes series in Australia in just three Tests.

Sri Lanka Fourth in Latest WTC Rankings on Road to Lord’s (2025–27)

Sri Lanka are currently placed fourth in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 standings following New Zealand’s 2–0 series victory over the West Indies.

Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes

Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a ’’depressingly one-sided story’’ in Australia following another painful Ashes defeat.

Sri Lanka Name T20 World Cup 2026 Preliminary Squad

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the preliminary squad selected for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Refereeing Howlers: Smoking Gun Tells it All

Even technology and television replays that come along with the vast strides rugby has made, don’t seem to have created space for justice in Sri Lanka’s domestic first class inter club Premier League where players have become either semi-professional if not professional with some of them straight from leaving their school books.

CH fight back to hold Kandy to a thrilling draw

Defending league champions, Kandy Sports Club were forced to settle for a share of the spoils as CH & FC produced a spirited second-half comeback to draw 24–all in a pulsating Inter-Club ‘A’ Division rugby encounter at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium yesterday. Kandy scored through 4 tries and 2 conversions, while CH replied with 3 tries, 1 conversion and a penalty try to level scores in the end.

Entries open for EVA All-Island Open Netball Tournament 2026

Entries have now been called for the EVA All-Island Open Netball Tournament, organised by the Western Province Netball Association (WPNA), which is scheduled to be held on January 31 and February 1, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Air Force Ground, Slave Island, Colombo 2.

Bangladesh to host 15th SAFF Cup

All South Asian nations have reached a preliminary agreement to award the hosting rights of the upcoming 15th edition of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup to Bangladesh, marking a significant development for the region’s premier football tournament.

Durant shines as Rockets avenge Nuggets loss

Kevin Durant scored 31 points as the Houston Rockets bounced back from a controversial overtime loss to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday.

Pelicans SC Cruise to First Win as Saunders-Negombo Youth Share Spoils in FFSL Champions Leagu

Pelicans Sports Club of Kurunegala recorded an emphatic 4–1 victory over Solid Sports Club of Anuradhapura in the FFSL Champions League Football Tournament 2025–2026, played yesterday at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo.

Lyon injury slows Australia’s bid for Ashes-clinching win

Nathan Lyon left the field on Sunday with a leg injury as the Aussies chased victory in the third Ashes Test.

India announce new squad for 2026 T20 WC following senior retirements

India have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7. The defending champions will head into the marquee event with a refreshed lineup, with several big names from the 2024 title-winning squad missing.

Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as England clung to a dying hope that they could chase a record 435 to save the series.

Paul goes to hospital with suspected broken jaw

Jake Paul has gone to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after he was stopped by Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight fight in Miami.

What Sri Lankans Can Watch This Weekend in Sport

Sri Lankan sports fans have a busy few days ahead, with Premier League football spread across the weekend and important cricket matches reaching key stages, including the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai and ongoing Test series in Australia and New Zealand.

India beats Sri Lanka by eight wickets, sets up final against Pakistan

Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George starred, smashing unbeaten fifties in the chase as India chased down a 139-run target in the semifinal.

Chelsea’s Maresca says Man City link '100 percent' speculation

Enzo Maresca said Friday that reports linking him to the Manchester City manager’s job were ’’100 percent’’ speculation, promising that he would still be at Chelsea next season.

Testing time for Havies

Unbeaten Havelock Sports Club will lock horns with unbeaten Air Force Sports Club when the two sides meet today at Havelock Park, in what promises to be one of the most compelling fixtures of the league phase so far.

World’s tallest teen sets basketball record

A 7ft 9in teenager has become the tallest player to score a basket in the history of college basketball.

New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league

The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations over the future of T20 cricket in the country.

Dasun Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka until 2026 T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket’s newly appointed Selection Committee Chairman, Pramodya Wickremesinghe said today (19) that Dasun Shanaka will continue as captain of the Sri Lankan national team until the 2026 ICC Twenty20 World Cup.