Low scoring game so far – evenly poised
The 139th Royal-Thomian match, which has produced a lot of uninspiring cricket, is heading for an uneventful draw by the end of the second day’s play at the SSC. Royal continuing from their overnight score of 33 for 3, were able to eke out a 12 run lead on the first innings thanks to the [...]
Gold’s battle peters out to a draw
Evidently there was not going to be a positive result at the 68th Battle of the Gold’s encounter between traditional rivals St Sebastian’s and Prince of Wales at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa. From the word go a draw was in the cards as positive cricket was not on in the two days play. The [...]
The contest has gathered a hectic pace as end nears
While S. Thomas’ College skipper and leg-spinner Dellon Peiris continues his stronghold in the All-Island Schools category of the Dialog 4G-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy / Schoolgirl Cricketer of the Year 2018, Vihan Gunasekara of D.S. Senanayake College is showing rapid progress as the contest completes the 23rd week. Vihan indicated that he is [...]
Mathushan heroics give Jaffna Central a thrilling win
An allround performance by Selvara Mathushan paved the way for Jaffna Central to record a thrilling one wicket win over traditional rivals St John’s Jaffna in their 112th Battle of the North encounter concluded at the Central ground in Jaffna yesterday. Mathushan cracked a match winning 53 runs in 75 balls which comprised eight boundaries [...]
Marauding Tigers devour the faltering Lion bowling
Bangladesh shocked hosts Sri Lanka with an enthralling and closely fought five-wicket win to keep their hopes alive in the Nidahas Trophy tri-nation cricket tournament at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday night. Bangladesh’s victory was orchestrated by openers Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das who raced to 74 for 1 at the end of the [...]
Shehan slams career best 161 — steals the show
Rain hampered proceedings of the Premier limited over cricket tournament with only three matches being completed while the others ending in no decisions. The three wins were secured by Chilaw Marians, NCC and Colts CC played at the FTZ ground in Katunayake, NCC and Panagoda. Chilaw Marians overcame Galle CC by 97 runs on the [...]
Sri Lanka all geared up for SAJA Championships in May
The Athletics Association of Sri Lanka has made all arrangements to stage the Third South Asian Junior Athletics Championships (SAJAC) on May 5 and 6 at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo. Five South Asian countries have confirmed participation. They are: India, Pakistan, Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Nepal and Afghanistan are expected to confirm their participation next [...]
NDB Inter-Bank champions
Peoples bank posted a four wicket win over National Development Bank in the final to emerge champions at the Matale interbank six-a-side cricket tournament 2018 which was concluded at St. Thomas’ college ground Matale. Made to bat first National Development Bank scored 45/4 wickets in their allotted overs. Peoples bank in their turn reached the [...]
Gurukula MV dominate proceedings at Welisara
Gurukula MV Kelaniya dominated proceedings against Bandaranayake MMV Gampaha as they took a first inning lead in the Under-19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Welisara. The second day’s play saw Bandaranayake MMV in reply to Gurukula MV’s 265 resuming from their overnight score of 80 for 3 was bowled out for 166 and Gurukula MV [...]
Power trio steer Postal Dept. to a 7-wicket win
A 124 run first wicket partnership between T Sathyan 72 off 39 balls with a dozen boundaries and three sixes and Tharanga Fernando unbeaten 66 off 78 balls with nine hits to the ropes and a 119 run third wicket partnership between Tharanga and Rohana Kumara 95 off 53 balls with seventeen boundaries and two [...]
Big matches end in tame draws
The two traditional big matches played at Surrey Village ground Maggona and Colts ground ended in tame draws yesterday. In the 41st Battle of Kotte played at Colts ground saw St Thomas Kotte in reply to their opponent’s score of 205 going on to make a score of 206 for 7 declared. The 60th Battle [...]
Petes have it easy against Zahira
Notwithstanding the threats of a heavy downpour St. Peter’s College enjoyed a memorable start to their Singer Schools Division I Rugby League Championship with a smashing 48-12 win against Zahira College at Havelock Park yesterday. The Peterites were on the onslaught from the word ‘go’ and their ace player, centre Ravin Fernando braced four tries [...]
Gurukula MV dominate drawn game
Gurukula MV Kelaniya dominated proceedings against Bandaranayake MMV Gampaha in the drawn Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Welisara yesterday. The second day’s play saw Bandaranayake MMV in reply to Gurukula MV’s 265 resuming from their overnight score of 80 for 3 was bowled out for 166. Mahinda was made to struggle for their [...]
Former national cricketer Rambukwella arrested on drunk driving charge
Controversial Sri Lanka national cricketer Ramith Rambukwella was arrested on charges of assault and drunk driving near Open University, Nawala, on Friday night. Rambukwella allegedly assaulted two university students following an argument, police said. He was to be produced before the Aluthkade Magistrate on Saturday. Rambukwella, who represents Tamil Union in first class cricket, has [...]
Tharindu (Bodyline), Eranda (NDB), Danushka (HNBG), Nalaka (NTB ‘B’) share the spotlight
Tharindu Thivanka (Bodyline), Eranda Seneviratne [NDB Bank (NDB)], Danushka Sandaruwan [HNB Grameen (HNBG)] and Nalaka Dhananjaya (NTB ‘B’) shared the limelight in the ongoing 15th Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, ‘Elephant House Lemonade’ Trophy, MCA ‘D’ Division 40-Over League Tournament 2018 continued last week. Tharindu Thivanka’s stylish 104 gave Bodyline a comfortable 7-wickets win over MAST [...]
Malaysian’s thrash MCA by 140 runs
A belligerent unbeaten century by middle order batsman Syahadat Ramli (138 in 92 balls, with 13 sixes and 5 fours) and a solid half-century by Skipper, Anwar Arudin (60 in 37 balls, with 6 sixes and 6 fours) propelled the visiting Malaysian National Cricket Team to a comprehensive 140-runs win over MCA President’s XI, in [...]
Manchester Soccer Academy 1st Anniversary Tourney
With a famous name to support their cause, Manchester Soccer Academy (MSA), headed by former Sri Lanka player Augustine George, is planning an upscale Football tournament, featuring 20 teams. The participants include academies from Maldives, India and Pakistan, in addition to local National and International schools for the Under-15 age category. The tournament will take [...]
No automatic entry to Olympic related sports in future
In future, there would be no automatic entry to Olympic related events. The NOCSL has been notified that affiliated sports bodies need to prove their participation criteria within the next two weeks for the forthcoming Asian Games. National Olympic Committee Secretary General Sri Lanka Maxwell de Silva told the Sunday Times, “Hereafter there would be [...]
Thoroughbreds in action on March 17
Ending a 11-month long drought of events, Royal Turf Club (RTC) will conduct its first race for 2018 with a raceday next Saturday. RTC President, Panduka Keerthinanda confirmed that all plans have been set afoot to conduct a raceday with six events after a successful round of meeting with the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association (TROA). [...]
Exciting cricket on the cards as Galle’s top teams enter the fray
An exciting two days of cricket is expected when Richmond College host Mahinda College at the Galle International Cricket Stadium for the 113th Lover’s Quarrel on 16th and 17th of March. Both teams boast of top players in the schools cricketing arena as well having performed creditably this season to be on par. Mahinda College [...]
HSC Blues dethrone defending champs Colombo BC for maiden title
The 16th edition of the Colombo Super League (CSL) conducted by the Colombo District Basketball Association, sponsored yet again by Leisure World Water Parks, was successfully concluded last Sunday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. The tournament conducted for 43 days, had 58 teams participating in 6 Divisions. It was a revelation to witness Basketball played [...]
CDB vs NTB ‘A’, Kanrich ‘B’ vs PABC semifinal lineup
The MCA ‘C’ Division 50-Over League Tournament sponsored by Prestige Automobile (Pvt) Ltd for the 7th year, entered its stage with Citizens Development Business (CDB), Nations Trust Bank (NTB) ‘A’, Kanrich Finance (Kanrich) ‘B’ and Pan Asia Bank (PABC) qualifying over the weekend. CDB scored a hard fought 3-wicket win over Softlogic Holdings (Softlogic). NTB [...]
Expect a balanced tussle
Bandarawela Central College and St. Joseph’s College will meet again for the 15th time when both teams go all out to claim the Uva Battle of the Gold annual Big Match Cricket encounter. The match will be played on March 16 and 17 at the Bandarawela Municipal Council ground, in a carnival atmosphere, as the [...]
Football House gearing for “paid honorary officials”?
In a surprising turn of events, the President and the General Secretary of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) have got its Executive Committee to unanimously agree to a proposal for thumping monthly allowances to the two honorary positions. If it is implemented as intended, it will be an historical first in the annals [...]
Schools Rugby season kicks off on an interesting note
The first two matches of the schools rugby season suggest some tight games ahead. Kingswood held Royal in a close game for one half, which was marked with much promise. In the next game, DSS who have generally been the bottom seeds, missed beating ‘Pathana by a whisker, as the conversion within range was fluffed, [...]
Juan Martin Del Potro regains top 10 slot
Its March, and it is the beginning of the European Clay Court (CC) season. A surface which denies speed to the players and makes hitting outright winners a very difficult task. CC rallies are won by working for an advantage progressively, shot by shot. This makes the rallies long and spectators love the suspense it [...]
Sri Lanka to host AVC men’s Challenge Cup
The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) has nominated the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) to conduct the Asian Volleyball Challenge Cup for Men for this year from September 15 to 22. The decision was taken at the Asian Volleyball Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. Three countries had bid to stage the championships other than Sri Lanka. [...]
Undercurrents behind the understrength India at Nidahas
May be, a half-a-century ago, the rest of the cricketing folk made it a fashion to indulge in light banter with regard to Indian cricket. They were of the view that the Indians had the knack of losing matches – managing to pull off a defeat from the jaws of victory, they used to smirk. [...]
Bringing Foreign Coaches was it wrong
When Sri Lanka wins, the chief selector gives credit to the coach. When Sri Lanka loses does the chief selector say due to poor coaching. As for me having played cricket for Sri Lanka, it is not the coach or selector who helps to perform on the day of the match. Did Arjuna give credit [...]
Olympic fun run at Anuradhapura
Over 350 school children from the Anuradhapura District participated in the Olympic fun run. It was held at the Salgado ground in Anuradhapura. All participants who were engaged in the fun run were awarded certificates signed by the President of Olympic Council of Asia and for the winners were presented with medals of the 18th [...]
Dehiwala Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council support junior Tennis
Commissioner of the Dehiwala Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council Dammika Muthugala was the Chief Guest at the recently concluded “Cool Tennis” Tournament at Frazer Avenue Tennis Courts. Cool Tennis is the Sri Lanka Tennis Association’s development programme for Under 10 age group. SLTA’s affiliated club century old Cosmopolitan Sports Club owns the franchise to the tournament. [...]
Royal Masters easily overcome Thomian Masters at inaugural Cricket match
The maiden Royal Masters vs Thomian Masters Cricket match organised by the Colombo Masters Cricket Association (CMCA) concluded at the P.Sara Oval recently, with a convincing win for the Royal Masters. The first edition of this annual feature to be, had all the signs of what to expect in 11 days time, with a ‘rocking’ [...]