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What Do Sri Lankan Fans Think? Ranking the Top Contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2026

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 fast approaching, Sri Lankan football fans remain divided over who will lift the trophy. A Daily Mirror poll found no clear favourite, with support spread across Spain, France, Argentina, Portugal, England and Brazil.

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Air Force outclass Havies to win SLR 7s

10 Oct 2022

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CCC, Moors SC record fourth outright win

10 Oct 2022

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Revamped Sri Lanka Rugby 7s on Saturday

06 Oct 2022

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Kellopotha’s journey to big BBL deal

05 Oct 2022

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Kandy SC’s participation at Club 7’s in the balance

05 Oct 2022

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Kandy SC’s participation at Club 7’s in the balance

05 Oct 2022

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The participation of Kandy SC at this weekend’s club 7’s tournament hangs in the balance with Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) making a u-turn on its written confirmation to provide accommodation to the champion club. Kandy SC, being the only outstation side amongst the top club rung had requested for accommodation and transport expenses from the sport’s governing body due to its inability to procure sponsorship monies for this event.

Vidyartha and DS joint champions

03 Oct 2022

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Both DS Senanayake College (‘B’ division champions) and giant killers of school rugby, Vidyartha College, settled to share the Cup after their final ended in a 10-all draw at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium in their Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) Under-20 seven-a-side final yesterday. The game was played in semi-darkness, with the ground looking similar to a paddy field.

The belief has grown – Silverwood

01 Oct 2022

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A turn of fortunes on the field has resulted in a renewed sense of belief among his players and trust in the methods put forward by the coaching staff, Sri Lanka’s cricket Head Coach Chris Silverwood believes.

Mankading Cricket’s Worst Virus

27 Sep 2022

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Justifying mankading in cricket has been a very difficult task for years, but since we now live in a world where people like Mahindananda Aluthgamage claim that those who chased away former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa would regret it on their deathbeds, perhaps anything can be said, done and justified.

Umar fears FIFA ban after Minister appoints Interim Committee

27 Sep 2022

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Football Sri Lanka (FSL) President Jaswar Umar today warned that there is a great danger of the world football governing body – the FIFA banning Sri Lanka in the coming days.

Don’t Count Asalanka Out

22 Sep 2022

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Charith Asalanka had a nightmare of an Asia Cup despite the Sri Lankan team eventually emerging as the champions following that sensational victory in the final against Pakistan a couple of weeks ago.

Asia rugby President Al-Dhalai masterminds Asia-Africa union

22 Sep 2022

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Asia Rugby’s (AR) sensational progress under the President Qais Al-Dhalai took another giant step forward as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rugby Africa (RA) further expanding the cooperation between two of the biggest regional governing bodies in World Rugby (WR).

Explosive Star Cast Confirmed as Abu Dhabi T10 Opens Doors for Kieron Pollard, David Miller, Chris Lynn and Co

21 Sep 2022

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Cricket’s fastest format will return with a bang this winter, with Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Chris Lynn and David Miller all among this year’s Abu Dhabi T10 Icon Player picks.

SLC ends contract with Tom Moody ahead of T20 World Cup 2022

20 Sep 2022

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Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee mutually agreed with Tom Moody, who was functioning as the ’’Director of Cricket,’’ to exist from his contract with immediate effect, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

St. Anthony’s joint champions of Under 15 Division 1 Cricket

16 Sep 2022

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St Anthony’s College Kandy became joint champions at the recently concluded Under-15 Division ‘1’ tournament by virtue of the final against Nalanda College ending in a no-decision.

Chameera and Kumara return for T20 World Cup

16 Sep 2022

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the 15-member squad who will represent Sri Lanka at this year’s T20 World Cup to be held in Australia from October 16 to November 13.

Do not like to place limits on players - Shanaka

15 Sep 2022

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Asia Cup winning captain Dasun Shanaka revealed that Sri Lanka was relaxed and confident in their abilities even after their eight-wicket hammering at the hands of Afghanistan in the tournament curtain raiser.

Roger Federer, from enfant terrible to saintly global icon

15 Sep 2022

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From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected role model and modern icon, Roger Federer has attained almost saintly status.

Sri Lions claim thrilling win over UAE IGM

15 Sep 2022

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Representing Sri Lanka in the most prestigious Bukhatir League 2022 for the first time in 14 years, Sri Lions claimed a thrilling victory of two wickets against Interglobe Marine at the historical Sharjah International Cricket Stadium yesterday (14).

Over 70 teams for SLR Sevens

14 Sep 2022

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Over 70 teams are set to participate in the Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) organised Men’s and Women’s Inter-Club Seven-A-Side Rugby Tournament 2022 scheduled for September 30, October 1 and 2 at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Chamika credits selectors for emergence of young players

13 Sep 2022

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The results of the decisions taken by the selection committee appointed one and half years ago to pick new, young players are visible in Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup win, all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne said.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa – Truly World Class

13 Sep 2022

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa may have had his fair share of fitness problems, but the left-handed middle order batsman proved that he is truly a world class batsman during the Asia Cup which Sri Lanka lifted in the heart of United Arab Emirates, Dubai, last Sunday (11).

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan in final to lift title

11 Sep 2022

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Sri Lanka have won the title of the Asia Cup Champions for the sixth time, beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.

Sri Lanka clinch Asian Netball crown for sixth time

11 Sep 2022

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Sri Lanka won the Asian Netball Championship for the sixth time when they defeated Singapore 63-53 in the final encounter played at the OCBC Arena in Singapore on Sunday.

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan, remain unbeaten in Asia Cup Super 4

10 Sep 2022

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Sri Lanka will carry a psychological edge into Sunday’s Asia Cup final after beating fellow finalists Pakistan by five wickets in the final Super 4 match at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.

Dialog and SLC Launch Wishing Portal to Cheer on Our Lions to Bring Home the Cup

09 Sep 2022

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Official sponsor of the National Cricket Team, Dialog Axiata PLC, and Sri Lanka Cricket have joined hands to launch a wishing campaign to cheer for Our Lions at the grand final of the Asia Cup T20 tourney, played on the 11th of September 2022, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

Final-over sixes take Pakistan, Sri Lanka into Asia Cup final

08 Sep 2022

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After another nail-biting thriller, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan with Naseem Shah hitting two big sixes in the first two balls of the last over of their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka stun India in Asia Cup Super 4

07 Sep 2022

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Dasun Shanaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa scampered home off the penultimate ball of the innings, to rescue Sri Lanka and put them within touching distance of the Asia Cup final, stunning India by six wickets in their Super 4 match in Dubai on Tuesday.

St. Joseph’s overcome Wesley in thriller in semi-darkness

05 Sep 2022

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St. Joseph’s College came out victorious against Wesley in an entertaining second semi-final thriller of the Dialog Schools Rugby knockout tournament 2022 after the regular time score read 13 points apiece at Havelock Park on Sunday.

Sri Lanka down Afghanistan in Asia Cup Super Four

04 Sep 2022

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Kusal Mendis’ fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday.

Sri Lanka battle their way into Asia Cup Super 4s

02 Sep 2022

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Sri Lanka edged Bangladesh in a final over thriller to qualify for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday, winning with two wickets and four balls to spare.

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