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World Cup 2026: Spain win the World Cup again

Spain have been crowned world champions for the second time after beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a gripping FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

20 Jul 2026

Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout

23 Jul 2023

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Antonians too hot for Kingswood to handle

23 Jul 2023

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SL netball team to depart for Netball World Cup after Botswana training

23 Jul 2023

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LPL Ticket Sales commenced

23 Jul 2023

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Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket

23 Jul 2023

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Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket

23 Jul 2023

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Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne has called an end to his long career by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Asitha Fernando in line for return in second Pakistan Test

23 Jul 2023

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With the series on the line, Sri Lanka is set to make changes for the second Test against Pakistan starting today at the SSC Grounds, Head Coach Chris Silverwood confirmed, with particular focus on Asitha Fernando, who was added to the home team’s squad.

Bradby Shield: Trinity College pull off stunning win over Royal College

22 Jul 2023

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Trinity College pulled off a stunning 13-10 win over Royal College in the first leg of the 77th Bradby Encounter in Pallekeke.

Sri Lanka add second fielding coach ahead of second Test against Pakistan

22 Jul 2023

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With Sri Lanka’s fielding proving a major concern following their four-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first Test that ended on Thursday, team management have drafted in an additional fielding coach to work with the team ahead of the second Test.

Virat Kohli ends five-year wait with Port of Spain Test ton

21 Jul 2023

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Virat Kohli made his 29th Test century at Port of Spain on Friday against West Indies in the second Test of the World Test Championship series.

Inter-School Rugby: D. S. Senanayake College beat S. Thomas’ College, qualify for Super Round

21 Jul 2023

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D. S. Senanayake continued their exceptional Under 19 Inter-School Rugby League season, qualifying for the Super Round from Group 1A along with defending champions Isipthana College, after beating S. Thomas’ College 13-10 at Havelock Park

Writ petition filed by SLR to be heard on July 25

21 Jul 2023

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The writ petition filed by Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) and its President Rizly Illyas challenging the legality of the Gazette notification issued by Sports Minister is to be taken up for hearing on July 25.

IND vs PAK: Fans book hospital beds after hotel room prices go sky high

21 Jul 2023

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The hotel room prices are ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh in Ahmedabad in the third week of October when India vs Pakistan encounter is set to be played. The fans are finding new ways to stay in the city to witness the marquee clash.

Dimuth reiterates desire to step down as Test captain

21 Jul 2023

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Dimuth Karunaratne has requested the national cricket selection committee to reconsider his request to step down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain.

Angelo Mathews becomes father again for the 4th time

21 Jul 2023

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Sri Lanka’s seasoned all-rounder and former national skipper Angelo Mathews became a father again when his wife Heshani gave birth to the couple’s fourth child on Thursday, it is learned.

29-member Indian team to compete at 101st Athletic Nationals

20 Jul 2023

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The Athletic Federation of India has taken steps to send 29 first-class athletes from India to participate in the 101st National Athletic Championship with the hope of qualifying for the World Athletic Championship 2023.

Old Thomians gear up for second annual Guru cricket bash

20 Jul 2023

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At the height of the Second World War, 700 students at the prestigious S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, were suddenly displaced when the state ordered the closure of schools in Colombo.

Nilfer’s second assaulter arrested

20 Jul 2023

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A second individual, identified as Insham Inoon, was taken into custody for assaulting St. Joseph’s College rugby coach Nilfer Ibrahim after their match against Kingswood College in Kandy.

Tears, cheers and hugs as New Zealand celebrate first World Cup win

20 Jul 2023

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New Zealand coach Jitka Klimkova described seeing her team claim the country’s historic first World Cup win - men or women - as “an incredible feeling” on Thursday.

SLC apologize for prize-money mistake at the end of first Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

20 Jul 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued an apology for an embarrassing mistake during the presentation ceremony at the conclusion of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle.

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan’s home series against Pakistan

20 Jul 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is all set to host Afghanistan’s one-day bilateral home series against Pakistan here next month, it is learned.

Bollywood star and cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign

20 Jul 2023

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) and The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) have joined forces to unveil a new campaign ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

New Zealand shooting rattles teams hours before World Cup kickoff

20 Jul 2023

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Just hours before Auckland was due to host the opening match of the Women’s World Cup, the city woke up to news of a deadly shooting which has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a day of celebration.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to take 1-0 lead in Test series

20 Jul 2023

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Imam-ul-Haq finished unbeaten on 50 as he marshalled Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, and a 1-0 series lead.

Honours even in fourth Ashes Test as Broad joins 600 club

20 Jul 2023

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England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets as Australia ended Wednesday’s opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on 299-8.

Old Trinitians clinch Bradby Golf trophy

19 Jul 2023

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The Old Trinitians won the G. C. Wickramasinghe Bradby Golf Trophy which concluded at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) in Digana last weekend in front of an appreciative crowd. This was a Board event at the VGR located in the Central Hills.

ACC confirms Asia Cup schedule, final on Sept. 17 at R. Premadasa

19 Jul 2023

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The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the schedule for the Asia Cup on Wednesday, with Sri Lanka hosting a majority of its games at the R Premadasa.

Seychelles men and women volleyball teams arrive in Sri Lanka

19 Jul 2023

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The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of Seychelles arrived in Sri Lanka today (19). This is the first time that two national volleyball teams from Seychelles, an East African country, will participate in a tour of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka take three wickets to stay alive in first Pakistan Test

19 Jul 2023

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Sri Lanka took three second innings wickets to keep their hopes alive in the first Test against Pakistan in Galle, though the hosts ended the fourth day needing just 83 more runs for victory.

IGP appointed to National Sports Council

19 Jul 2023

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Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has been appointed as a member of the National Sports Council by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

India set to face Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup: Report

19 Jul 2023

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The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India in the 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to take place on September 2 in Kandy. The tournament itself is set to commence on August 30, a day earlier than initially planned by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

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