2013: The tale of three titans
As the most significant occurring in 2013 and its whereabouts, cricket-wise, I count the retirement of three of the greatest cricketers of all time from the men-in-white ‘Test’ segment.Its significance comes from the sheer impact that these three cricketers have made as three individuals from three separate continents to the game of cricket in the [...]
Mathews magic heralds Abu Dhabi as First Test ends in draw
Sri Lanka hinted of becoming a strong contender in the Test arena when they turned about the fortunes of Pakistan and made them fight for a draw in the first Test match concluded at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Completely twisting the game that had everything in Pakistan’s control until the [...]
Asia Cup to remain in Bangladesh
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are yet to finalise their stand on Sri Lanka’s upcoming bilateral cricket tour to Bangladesh, however the tour may not be a serious matter after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) decided to go ahead with the Asia Cup. ACC’s decision to move on with the Asia Cup without a venue [...]
Police buried under Kandy avalanche
For the opening ten minutes of the match the going looked good for Police. They had the lead and whispers of a close clash rippled across the crowd. Then, in the next ten, everything was lost under a mighty avalanche of offense, as Kandy set about bullying their way to a 62 (6 goals, 4 [...]
Australia opens 2014 tennis season
Australia and tennis are inseparable! Most of us grew up with the opinion that Tennis is an ‘Aussie-game.’ From the 50s through to the 70s, Australian Tennis domination was very strong. A generation lived with famous names like Don Budge, Frank Sedgeman, Ken Rosewall, Fred Stolle, Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Tony Roach and the man [...]
Sri Lanka cuckoos into 2014 to face the Asian Five Nations tournament
In cuckoo folk songs, Shirley Collins sings “cuckoo is a pretty bird that sings as she flies and brings good tidings”. Others sing “Well the cuckoo is a pretty bird and she warbles as she flies.” It folk songs have many versions while the cuckoo is the harbinger of spring in Tibet. Cuckoo is a [...]
Sunday Sports Guide
Local CRICKET: SLC Donovan Andre Tournament -Narammala SC vs Old Marians at Kegalle – Horana SC vs Old Anandians at Horana – Samagi SC vs Weera SC at Chilaw – Wennappuwa CC vs Olombi University at Katuneriya – Old Thomians vs Old Vidyalaya Kegalla at Matara – Seevali SC vs Uva SC at Mudduwa – [...]
47 Leagues not in favour to conduct FFSL elections
A total of 47 Leagues out of 49 have unanimously signed a letter in favour of not to conduct the elections of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) according to reports. According to the FFSL media unit the letter states that as at March 26, 2013 the new regulations introduced to the Sports Act [...]
Nizam Jamaldeen back in action
Former Isipathana, Police SC and Sri Lanka fly half and ace place kicker Nizam Jamaldeen will be back in action officiating the match between Havelocks SC and Upcountry Lions today at Havelock Park under lights at 6.30pm. Jamaldeen is making a comeback after a brief stay away from officiating in games due to his coaching [...]
FFSL receives over 400 applications for referees
The Referees’ Department of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka has received over 400 applications for its examination which will be conducted in three stages. The three stages have been scheduled to take place in Colombo, Vavuniya and Nawalapitiya. According to the FFSL applicants will have to pass a physical examination to qualify for the [...]
Artillery Regiment volleyball champs
The Artillery Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army beat Sri Lanka Light Infantry Unit in the final of the Inter-Regiment Volleyball Championship of the Sri Lanka Army which held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo last week. The Artillery Regiment spikers displayed a much superior pattern of play to outsmart their opponents. Prior to [...]
Eleven outright wins recorded during seven days of action
The Under 19 inter-schools cricket season 2013/14 got into full swing following the Christmas vacations with most of the schools coming into action. From the matches that were played around the island we saw eleven outright wins being recorded. The schedule is too hectic with some of the schools having to play two matches within [...]
Raveen, Osura guides DSS to first win
The left and right arm spin combination of Raveen de Silva and Osura Bulathsinhala guided D.S. Senanayake College to record their first outright win of the ongoing Under 19 inter-school cricket season helping the side to coast to convincing nine wicket win over Prince of Wales in the match concluded at Wijerama Mawatha yesterday. The [...]
Not fit for the occasion
Not fit for the occasion The occasion was a bodybuilding championships held at a leading hall in the heart of Colombo. The musclemen were all poised with rippling muscles. Some even flexed their muscles. Then the chief guest was called to appear on stage. The musclemen went a step further and put out their chests [...]
First ever Stag TT C’ship in Sri Lanka on Jan. 25 and 26
The first ever Stag Table Tennis ranking championship in Sri Lanka will be held for the Western Province on January 25 and 26 at S.Thomas’ indoor stadium in Mt.Lavinia. This tournament will have categories of Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-15, Under-18 Girls/Boys, and Open Men’s/Women’s Stag Table Tennis Academy President Sanjeewa Mendis said that there is [...]
Sri Lanka faces an excess of a Hong Kong hangover
Thank heavens I didn’t wake up with a tattoo etched on my face or a tiger in my bathroom. Yet, the hangover was a pretty sore one to handle as 2014 was ushered in the company of Mr. Johnnie Walker. While my more robust friends were up a couple of hours later and going to [...]
Memories of Premadasa Trophy rugby still lingers
A very interesting tournament that had its beginning in 1984 died a natural death when the man in whose name the trophy was honoured died under tragic circumstances. R. Premadasa was the Prime Minister at that time and I can remember vividly the meetings we had with him on this tournament. On his side was [...]
The dearth of tennis players in every age group, is a matter of concern
Thangarajah Dineshkanthan (Sri Lanka national tennis champion) In terms of talent we have very good players with a lot of potential. The thing is that the number of players is lacking. In every age group we have three or four players and not many other players competing at that level. There are very good players [...]
