Law is an ass, but cricket laws are jackass
In those early days of cricket, when the shepherds played a game which they called cricket, the basic rule for a batsman to get out was the ball hitting the wicket. The wicket was the gate to their meadow where they herded their sheep. Four hundred years hence we do accept that the game has [...]
The undisputed craftsman in domestic billiards
The race for the national billiards title for almost over two decades has been a one-sided affair with Khobala Hewamunage Sirisoma, popularly known as K.H. Sirisoma or ‘Sira’ who lifted the plum for a record 23rd time a few days ago, having little opposition since he first won it in 1985. Sirisoma who has been [...]
Tennis reaches Royal Albert Hall
Global Tennis left a blazing trail in 2014. From the well known sports arenas it went into the cultural bastian of Europe, the Royal Albert Hall. In the twelve months of this year, Tennis events left moments of ever-lasting memories. International Tennis this year literally rolled the carpet to match or at times surpass the [...]
A better game of rugby was witnessed
The Havelocks-Navy match was a better game of rugby seen over the last few years. The pace was fast and the intent to make a game of it was clear. In the first twenty minutes of the game Havelocks took an early 10 points to nil lead and looked like they were ready for the [...]
St. Sylvester’s BC, MAS Unichela steal the limelight
St. Sylvester’s BC and MAS Unichela BC stole the limelight when they came out on top at the ABA Men’s and Women’s Junior National Boxing Championship held at the held at the Royal College Boxing Ring in Reid Avenue. St. Sylvester’s BC clinched the championship in style when all their six boxers — K.B.N.J. Perera, [...]
Petes drown Joes Down Under
A combined team effort helped St. Peter’s College record a nerve-breaking 3-wicket win against St. Joseph’s College in their annual Old Boys’ Twenty20 Big Match played in Queensland, Australia last weekend. Joes electing to bat first piled up 157 for the loss of seven wickets and the Peterites held their nerves to reach the target [...]
No SLC coverage for wives
On the subject of Lankan cricketers being housed in New Zealand on Sri Lanka Cricket’s account for six days along with their spouses prior to the World Cup, the Lankan cricket authority has sent the following clarification. “During their stay on completion of the NZ series the players and support staff will remain and the [...]
Dockyard beat the rain and Softlogic
For the fifth continuous week, since the tournament commenced on November 22, rain has not stopped its relentless harassment on the 4th Prestige Automobile/BMW-Hyundai Trophy, MCA Division ‘C’ 50-Over League Tournament, continued last weekend. On Saturday, the match between Standard Chartered and JL Morison was abandoned without a ball being bowled, producing the sixth no-result [...]
Certificates for Jaffna TT coaches
At a ceremony held in Jaffna by the Asian German Sports Exchange Programme in collaboration with the Jaffna District Table Tennis Association and the Vavuniya Table Tennis Association and the Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka, certificates were distributed to coaches in the Jaffna District who have completed the Level I coaching certification of the [...]
HSC ‘Blues’ pick the plum in absolute thriller
HSC ‘Blues’ came from behind to snatch a heart-stopping 19-17 win over Colombo BC ‘Reds’ in the Men’s final of the Colombo District Basketball Association, Colombo Super 3×3 Championships, concluded under lights at St. Joseph’s Girls School in Nugegoda. In the Women’s final played prior to the Men’s final, Track Masters coasted to a comfortable [...]
Iceman Technologies wins
Iceman Technologies bagged the annual inter-department cricket championship of Eagle Logistics Colombo which was held for the sixth consecutive year at the Colts grounds. Altogether 44 teams vied for the title but it was Iceman Technologies who outdid 43 other contenders with a solid record throughout the competition beating Miami Exports convincingly in the final. [...]
Thusyanthan and Sinthuya of Jaffna Most Outstanding TT players
I. Thusyanthan of Anaicoddai RCTMS, Jaffna and S. Sinthuya of Union College, Jaffna won the coveted P.W. Pestonjee Trophies for being adjudged the Most Outstanding Players in the Men’s and Women’s categories at the Asian /German Sports Exchange Programme organised All Island (unranked) Table Tennis Championship 2014 concluded at the Central College, Jaffna tables last [...]
Dunlop to take Tennis to the outskirts
‘Dunlop’ represented by Ralhum Sports Agents for Dunlop tennis equipment in Sri Lanka, once again rose to help the game of tennis in Sri Lanka by linking up with Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) to conduct an All-Island Talent Search Programme under the tagline ‘Dunlop tennis Star of the future’. The programme was initiated with [...]
CSI Sports meet a great success
The annual Inter-House Sports Meet of Colombo South International School (CSI) took place at the Shalika grounds in Colombo with the participation of nearly 1000 students, who took a day off from their academic activities to showcase their athletic skills. The students competed under Jupiter, Venus and Pluto houses with great enthusiasm. The event was [...]
Nelson Mendis Cricket Final on Dec. 30
The finals of the 11th Under 14 International Invitational Cricket Tournament 2014 for the Nelson Mendis Challenge Trophy will be held on Tuesday (December 30) at the CCC Grounds. At the conclusion of the match the committee of management has lined up a glamorous night with the Awards Night at the helm with the presentation [...]
Karandeniya Central enters pre quarters
Karandeniya Central qualified to the pre-quarter finals of the Under 13 Division Two cricket tournament when they ended the first and second round matches with an unbeaten record. In the first round matches they overcame Kalutara MV ‘B’, Sri Sumangala Hikkaduwa, Madampa Central and Mahinda ‘B’. The completion of the first round saw Karandeniya Central [...]
Cetus comes above the rest
Cetus House outgunned their opponents Cygnus, Aquila and Ursa and became the overall champions with 281 points at the recently concluded Senior Athletic Meet of Lyceum International School Nugegoda. The meet was held at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sterling performances by athletes representing Cetus House contributed to their overall position. The first runner-up was Aquila [...]
Royal runners-up
The Under-8 tennis team of Royal College Colombo emerged runners-up in the Orange Ball category of the All-Island 10s Tennis Tournament conducted by the Carlton Sports Club. Ten highly talented tennis players represented Royal College in the Under-8 category which provides them of a hopeful future in the sport. The team was coached by Sooriyakumar [...]
Thevan an outstanding tennis player
Thevan Perera of Asian International School is an outstanding tennis player in Junior Boys Under 14 and under categories. Considering his performances the selectors had no hesitation in selecting him to represent Sri Lanka Under 14 tennis team at the ITF Development Championships to be held at the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in January [...]
