Green men hang on to force a draw
It was a narrow escape for Isipathana at the 55th Battle of the Brothers at the SSC grounds, yesterday. Being given the task of making 254 in 57 overs Isipathana were precariously placed at 153 for 7 when badlight stopped further proceedings. Thurstan was in full control of the proceedings since the first ball was [...]
Has Dellon shifted to gear five
The results of week 21 of the Dialog 4G-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy / Schoolgirl Cricketer of the Year 2018 come out with Dellon Peiris taking his lead against Sachin Silva by 10202 in All-Island Schools. The deficit, will assure Dellon, the left-spinner of S. Thomas’ College, his crown of popularity, in addition to [...]
Nidahas Trophy bound to be another learning curve
“The Messiah has come with his disciples” said Angelo Mathews, after Sri Lanka returned home from a successful tour to Bangladesh. The “Messiah” he referred to was Chandika Hathurusingha, the man who seems to have injected new life to a group of players long plagued by a defeatist mindset. The tri-nation series began with two [...]
Everyone is aware of my capabilities — Subramaniam
The road to Friday’s National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) election was rugged, with both parties trading various allegations. But on the day of the polls, the group backed by outgoing President Hemasiri Fernando recorded an overwhelming victory to take control of country’s Olympic movement. Suresh Subramaniam, a former Davis Cup tennis player, beat [...]
Malinga back in the fray – bags 2 for 30
In the Premier Club T-20 tournament matches that got underway saw NCC skipper Angelo Perera (46) and Farveez Maharoof (31) coming up with a heroic rescue act when they were struggling on 13 for 5. The pair added 50 runs for the 6th wicket and helped them arrive at a reasonable total of 120 for [...]
Taxila holds Piliyandala to a draw
Taxila Central Horana after being forced to follow on with a deficit of 176 runs put on stiff resistance to deny victory to their traditional rivals –Piliyandala Central in their 17th Battle of Salpiti-Raigam encounter concluded at De Soysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday. The opening day’s proceedings saw an unbeaten ton by Chamod Sandaru and [...]
St. Anne’s advance to the quarter finals
St. Anne’s Kurunegala having dominated proceedings against Holy Cross Kalutara in the Under 19 Division Two pre-quarter final encounter concluded at Kalutara yesterday saw them record a first innings win to advance to the quarter finals. The second day’s play saw Holy Cross in reply to the Annites score of 195 being bowled out for [...]
Lahirus and Udan guide Christ King
An unbeaten 115 by Lahiru Peiris and half tons from Lahiru Sandaruwan and Udan Ravindu paved the way for Christ King College Ja-Ela to record a massive 184 runs over Loyola College Bopitiya in their inaugural Battle of Friends limited over encounter played at P. Sara Stadium yesterday. The Lahiru doubles and Udan’s knocks saw [...]
Trinity’s Nethumal 10/45 but match ends in a draw
The 125th encounter between Trinity and Royal at Asgiriya ended in a draw. But it was a draw with a difference. Trinity’s hero was left armer Vimukthi Nethumal who ended with match figures of 10 for 45. The pitch seemed to be made to order for left armers, as Royal’s Manula Perera also ended up [...]
Odayar elected President of Travel Trade SC
Bonita Odayar from Amadeus Lanka was unanimously elected as the 21st President of the Travel Trade Sports Club (inaugurated in 1976), at the 42nd Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Liberty Ball Room, Ramada Colombo. Bonita Odayar took over the Presidency from Prabath Harshakumar from Walkers Tours (2016-2018). Dilshan Gnanapragasam from [...]
Sharmila Jan gives sterling performance on day 2 of ISAC
Sharmila Jan of Gateway College Colombo gave a sterling performance in the Under-20 girls’ 200 metres on the second day of the 18th International Schools Athletics Championships (ISAC) at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Stadium, Diyagama yesterday. Sharmila finished the race in 25.27secs which according to IAAF points, she will get 917 points. This is the [...]
Favourites sail into the semifinals
World Champion, Nishantha Fernando and reigning national champion Chamil Cooray along with Shaheed Hilmi and Suraj Maduwantha made their way to the semi-finals in the Men’s Singles event at the 50th Carrom Nationals continued for the 5th day at the Carrom Federation Headquarters, Kohuwala yesterday. In the other quarter-final matches took place yesterday in the [...]
18-member Hockey squad announced
An 18 member Sri Lanka men’s hockey team has been announced for the Asian Games Qualifying Round Hockey Tournament to be held in Oman from Match 8 to 17. This is the first time that a Sri Lanka team is taking part in an Asian Games Qualifying Round. Ten countries are taking part in Sri [...]
Kamal Deshapriya leaves SLC
Kamal Deshapriya who was appointed channel head of Sri Lanka Cricket has tendered his resignation just few months into his appointment. A popular TV personality Deshapriya has cited personal reasons for his resignation but SLC sources said that he was leaving due to a dispute with regard to match telecasting rights. Deshapriya was hired to [...]
Charge of the hill brigade — can the Sailors halt them
Unshaken, unbowed, immovable and invincible – these words best describe Kandy SC’s smooth progress over 16 matches to today’s final against the Navy of the Dialog Clifford Cup Knockout Championship at the Racecourse. It is a tad unthinkable that the League champions will fall at the final hurdle, given that they are on the threshold [...]
Packeer Ali’s unenviable task for Lanka’s Football
For almost an year, when the Sri Lanka cricket team was in the receiving end even against low-ranked opponents Sri Lanka Cricket administrators made a bold move by raking in world renowned coach Chandika Hathurusinghe as Head Coach. Fortunes did not change overnight, but by today results have beginning to show. In a somewhat similar [...]
Resurrect our Football before it’s too late
As the first nation to receive the World Cup from Russia, on its globe tour, is indeed a good move to further strengthen our friendly relationship with the other countries of the world. However, it is FFSL’s top officials, clad in black suits, who stand on the stage with the VIPs, to exhibit the Cup [...]
ICF president wants to see the game of Carrom grow
For the first time in history, Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka (CFSL) will officially host a President of the International Carrom Federation (ICF) in the Indian Ocean country, coinciding the 50th Sri Lanka Carrom National Championship, which concludes today in Colombo. Josef Meyer, the President of ICF becomes the first international chief to visit Sri [...]
Lankan-born Dharshana wins 2 Silvers at International Senior Badminton in USA
Former National Badminton player turned coach, Dharshana Fernando, recently participated in an International Senior Badminton Tournament in Los Angeles, USA, organised by the USA Badminton Association. It is one of the largest tournaments organised by the Association and the competition was of a very high standard. Fernando was able to win 2 Silver medals at [...]
Will history repeat itself with very little to choose from?
Against a background of a string of drawn encounters, the 89th Battle of the Maroons Cricket encounter between arch rivals Ananda and Nalanda will be played at the SSC Grounds on March 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday). Ananda started off this season on a promising note, but failed to carry on from where they started, [...]
Ananda’s third inning on March 2
The “Ananda Cricketer – the third inning” will be held on March 2 at the Winchester Hall, The Kingsbury at 7.30p.m. . The event organised by the Old Anandians Sports Club Cricket Wing are aiming to make this an opportunity to meet and greet our cricketing friends from the past and to bring together the [...]
Anura Ranasinghe Memorial Trophy for the Best Allrounder
The traditional Nalanda College Old Boys vs. Present Boys cricket match will be played at the Nalanda College Grounds on Tuesday (February 27), commencing at 10.00am. This clash takes place prior to the 89th Annual ‘Battle of the Maroons’ cricket encounter scheduled to take place next weekend (March 3 and 4) at the SSC Grounds. [...]
IOC suspends solidarity funding for Boxing related activity
According to a worldwide communiqué issued by the International Olympic Committee Olympic solidarity funding for boxing related activities have been suspended. The letter said “Further to the current situation within the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and, in accordance with the recent decision taken by the IOC Executive Board during its meeting in Pyeongchang, which have [...]
Joes go out favourites, Petes capable of upset
All roads for the young and old boys of St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’s Colleges on March 2 and 3, will lead to the P. Sara Stadium, as their two teams take the field for their 84th Annual “Battle of the Saints” encounter. The Josephians lead the series with 12 wins, with their last win [...]
Eshan Pieris in emphatic win for first ever success
The 2017-18 FIA Formula 4 South East Asia Championship (F4 SEA) – fuelled by Petron, witnessed Eshan Pieris’ first ever win for Sri Lanka at the Sepang International Circuit, as the contingent supported the Asian Le Man Endurance Series. After an intense battle in Race 2 of the penultimate event, the 20-year-old Colombo-native stood atop [...]
Standard Chartered end Kanrich Finance’s unbeaten run
A sparkling century by Standard Chartered Bank’s (SCB) Aruna Henrison, guided SCB to a convincing 5-wickets win, to end Kanrich Finance (Kanrich) ‘B’s unbeaten run in the ongoing 7th Prestige Automobile (Pvt) Ltd., sponsored – ‘BMW Hyundai’ Trophy – MCA ‘C’ Division 50-Over League Tournament 2018 continued last week. Kanrich ‘B’, thus completed their League [...]
MAS Bodyline’s 2 centurions weekend’s highlights
MAS Bodyline (MAS) produced 2 centurions within a space of 3 days, in the ongoing 15th Ceylon Cold Stores PLC – ‘Elephant House Lemonade’ Trophy – MCA ‘D’ Division 40-Over League Tournament 2018. On Valantine’s day, at the MCA Grounds, Vishma Niranja hit a hurricane 140 in 103 balls, with 7 sixes and 17 fours [...]
Are we serious about winning an Under-19 World Cup?
Looking ahead after the debacle National Chief Selector feels it’s high time we got serious with our junior cricket Lankan cricket, after almost two years of running in the wilderness, is now looking to break its shackles, and come out as the unit they are expected to be. But, to do so, they need people [...]
NIDHAS SPORTS
Objections have arisen over a popular sports tournament which is being held to commemorate Independence Day. The trophy for the tournament is named Nidahas (Freedom) but in front of the name Nidahas is the sponsor’s name! TAX HUNT On the same sport Tax Officials stormed the headquarters of a popular sports body recently. Officials on [...]
Federer’s miracle- No1 again, and at 36
Of all what Federer has achieved, which is a lot, this achievement of his of becoming World No.1 again, at age 36 at that, will be the one that is going to be difficult to match. He was World No.1 for the first time in 2004, and held it for over 300 weeks. His statistics [...]
According to Jones: Lesson of letting the game flow
The Clifford Cup knock out final will be played today between Kandy and Navy Sports Club. Kandy is poised to extend their hold on Sri Lanka Rugby while Navy has a chance to annex the cup that will support the game among the sailors. Despite trying hard to talk to keep the game alive it [...]