Dananjaya claims five wickets as Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh
DHAKA, Feb 10, 2018 (AFP) - Off-spinner Akila Dananjaya claimed five wickets in an innings on debut as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 215 runs in the second Test to win the two-Test series 1-0 in Dhaka on Saturday. Set a target of 339 runs, a collapse-prone Bangladesh were all out for 123 in 29.3 [...]
Malinga still in our game plans says chief selector Labrooy
As seamer Lasith Malinga mulls retirement from international cricket after being consistently snubbed for national selection to build a career in mentoring, but chief cricket selector Graeme Laboory did not rule out a possible Malinga return depending on his form and fitness. “He is very much in our game plan,” told the Sunday Times. “We [...]
No changes at the top — Dellon, Denuwan and Harshitha comfortable
Another week of the Dialog 4G-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy / Schoolgirl Cricketer of the Year 2018 competition comes to an end without any change in the top order of the three categories as Dellon Peiris, Denuwan Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama continue to take the centre stage. Without the inclusion of online votes this [...]
Lanka may score after ICC – Indian Govt. disagreement on tax exemptions
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to explore alternatives venues for the 2021 Champions Trophy to be held in India because of an ongoing tax issue with the Indian government. All major sporting events receives tax exemption but Indian government has refused to honour the request despite efforts by the ICC and the Board [...]
Richmond thrash Wesley for huge win
Bowlers spearhead an innings win, after skittling Wesley out for 26 Richmond’s spinners Avindu Theekshana and Dilum Sudeera shone with allround performances as the pair combined to guide them to a thrilling innings and 121 runs win over Wesley in their Under-19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Campbell Park yesterday. Though the outright win looks [...]
Bandarapola win at netball
Bandarapola Maha Vidyalaya Matale emerged champions at the Matale district schools U/19 Netball championship 2018 organised and conducted by Wasantha Aluvihare Sports Development Foundation Matale on February 4 at Edward Park ground in Matale to commemorate the 70th Independence day of Sri Lanka. Bandarapola MV beat Sri Sangamitta girls national school Matale by 38 – [...]
Sineth and Lahiru spin STC Matara to an innings and 106 run win
Sineth Sithara and Lahiru Dilshan captured nine wickets to demolish Bandaranayake College’s second innings for 30 runs in 9.1 overs to help St Thomas College Matara register an innings and 106 run win. The under 19 division I group ‘A’ encounter was played at the Uyanwatta stadium Matara. Sineth bowling left arm spin was rewarded [...]
High Altitude Training Centre to become a reality soon
Government will soon sign the financial agreement with the French government to construct the multi-billion rupee high altitude training center at the Nuwara Eliya Race Course, Sports Ministry sources confirmed. The finance agreement which has been approved by the Finance Ministry has been sent to the legal draftsman for their evaluation. The project needs Cabinet [...]
Thilanga’s billion rupee LPL revival plan
The commercial success of the forthcoming Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series in March will bolster Sri Lanka Cricket’s ambitious plan to revive the stalled Sri Lanka Premier League later this year. This was revealed by Sri Lanka Cricket President Thilanga Sumathipala at a press conference held in Colombo this week to announce their commercial partners for [...]
Did Freddie Mercury base his lines on these guys
Delving into the history of rugger at Kandy Sports Club prior to the Golden Era brought about by its present patron and chief Benefactor Malik Samarawickrema, it could be said that rugby was at a low ebb. In 1984-85, they had done well to reach the semi final of the Clifford Cup, but were easily [...]
Sachin dethrones Ranil to add to his RCGC titles (2016-’17)
Young, promising amateur Golfer Sachin de Silva is on a roll, bagging the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) Championship for the first time, 21 strokes clear of a solid field, while avenging his 2016 defeat to Ranil Peiris. Sachin now adds this prestigious title to his back-to-back Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) Championships in 2016 [...]
Lyceumers third battle on Feb 17
The 3rd annual Battle of the Lyceumers between Lyceum International Schools, Nugegoda and Panadura for the Nikitha Grero Challenge Trophy will be played on February 17 at the P. Saravanamuttu Cricket Stadium, Colombo. Last year the lads from Nugegoda became the proud owners of the glittering Trophy with a massive 149 run win. Lyceum Nugegoda [...]
Victory’s two goals leaves Cooray SC agape
Victory Football Club, led by Azeem Kamil, bagged the City League Division ‘A’ title beating the much fancied Cooray Sports Club by 2 goals to nil at the City Football League Complex. Both teams played attacking football from the start with Victory FC having a slight edge over their opponents. In the 10th minute of [...]
Sri Lanka Golf tees off on talent quest
The Sri Lanka Golf Union (SLGU), in its quest to find talent across the country, has launched 4 Golf Academies in strategic locations. The programme commenced in August 2017, in a partnership with HSBC “Future Lions”, when the inaugural HSBC International Sri Lanka Junior Golf Championship was held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC). [...]
SLC High Performance Manager Simon Willis to call it quits
Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) High Performance Manager (HPM) Simon Willis has decided to call it quits, of his association with the island nation, with effect from June 30 this year – exactly two years after he took over, replacing the then Head of Coaching of SLC, Jerome Jayaratne. Englishman Willis is from Kent where he [...]
Tale of two cities — Kandy vs Havelock Park
The outcome of the 2017/18 league championship was decided around three to four matches ago, with unassailable Kandy SC reeling in forties, fifties and even sixties. Their lowest total in the second round was 29, and that came despite a commendable performance by the soldiers who even led them at half time. In the light [...]
Alles-Gunasekera Basketball encounter next Saturday
Named after two outstanding personalities who served Royal College and D.S. Senanayake College with distinction The Alles-Gunasekera’ inaugural Basketball encounter between Royal College and Gateway College is scheduled to take place on February 17 at HSC Blues Basketball Court, at Pedris Park, Havelock Town, commencing at 3.30 p.m. R.I.T. Alles, the founder Principal of D.S. [...]
League is as good as gone and now it’s the Knockouts
What will happen at the knockout? Will there be ay surprises? Questions asked after the conclusion after the one-horse race for the Dialog League rugby crown. The surprise if any — can come from CH and FC who has played well despite the circumstances. CH probably has the best chance of springing surprise. They are [...]
Staffords 4th time lucky, drydock Dockyard by 198 runs
After 3 consecutive defeats, Stafford Motors (Staffords), tasted victory when they sank Colombo Dockyard Ltd (CDL) by a massive margin of 198 runs in the ongoing 7th Prestige Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., sponsored ‘BMW Hyundai’ Trophy, MCA ‘C’ Division 50-Over League Tournament 2018, continued last week. The architect of the win was opening batsman Kavindu Munasinghe [...]
Davis-Cup tie we should have won
A reduced format of Davis Cup was introduced into Group II by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) this year. It is a format we could capitalise on, as we do not have ATP Tour players. In the new format, matches are best of 3 Sets and the tie is played over 2 days. Unless Singles [...]
Subramanium spells out vision for Sri Lanka’s Olympic Committee
Have you ever seen a tree, physically growing – I mean, seen it actually happening or, a flower blooming? Yes, they are little secrets of nature. They may occur within a very short space of time, yet the process cannot be discerned through the naked eye. In reality, this is exactly what I thought of [...]
How to improve our cricket
As far as I know, every year, various cricketers spell out ideas to reform and build up our future Cricketers, from among the juniors. This vision came up when we won the World Cup in 1996. Arjuna Ranatunga had ideas of doing this, but due to the formation, at various times, of interim committees, this [...]