Shakib escapes with fine and a demerit point; Kusal Mendis goes unscathed
Bangladesh takes on India in ‘Nidahas’ final Cricket often conjures up images of a good-natured sporting contests in contrast to football or rugby. But Friday’s altercation between players and officials seem to signal that those days of the gentleman’s game are over. It is usually match officials who are responsible for calming things down when [...]
Two to go and its all open in the big count
With just two more coupons weekends left before of the Dialog 4G-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Cricketer of the Year 2018 competition, the leaders of two segments of the boys’ categories are facing real test to see themselves through. With ONLINE votes uncounted due to restrictions imposed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri [...]
Another rain affected stalemate at Galle
Incessant rain that fell on the Galle International Cricket Stadium deprived Richmond College from forcing a decision in the 113th Lovers Quarrel last evening. Mahinda set a target of 203 runs to win in the final session of play were two wickets down for twenty runs when rain put an end to further play. After [...]
Fickle weather — Trinity-Antonian clash limps to a draw
A little bit of rain and bad light condemned the 101st Trinity-Anthonian to a dull draw at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy yesterday. The battle saw little play on Day Two. A sharp shower halted play at the lunch break. There was a delay of around two and a half hours, before the players made [...]
Skipper Dellon inspires Thomians to 131-run win
This time the Thomian allrounder and skipper Dellon Peiris proved that he also is an inspiring leader. At the SSC grounds yesterday, the Thomians ended up with a huge 131-run win over Royal in their 43rd Limited Overs encounter to prove their superiority and complete their fifth consecutive win the series. Getting full use of [...]
Pathum, Sonal shine in drawn game
Pathum Boteju was unfortunate to miss out on a ton but his knock of 93 with five boundaries helped Mahanama make a grand recovery. He along with Sonal Dinusha who chipped in with 44 put on a valuable 81 runs stand for the eighth wicket in their drawn 12th Battle of the Gold’s big match [...]
A narrow shave for the Rajans
For Kingswood it was a case of so near and yet so far, as they strove hard to break a barren run of sixty years at the Pallekelle Stadium. Their batting prospered in the second innings, with skipper Gananidu Kaushalya (57) and deputy Saumya Piyasena (60) adding 109 for the fourth wicket. This enabled a [...]
Travel Trade — slicers back on the board
The 5th Travel Trade Sports Club (TTSC) Carrom Championships 2018, revived after a year, is scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 24 at Galadari Hotel, ‘California Grill’ rooftop restaurant, commencing 8 am. Entries have been calledfrom the 160-strong TTSC Membership and will close on Monday, March 19, with the Asst. Treasurer Ravi Wisidagama- c/o [...]
Sri Lanka girls emerge JFC champs
The Sri Lanka girls comprising of Savini Jayasuriya, Anjalika Kurera emerged winners of the Junior Federation Cup (JFC) international tennis tournament when they defeated Singapore 2-0 in the final played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Sri Lanka yesterday. The tie was concluded after the Sri Lanka girls won the first two singles matches [...]
Even at times of despair faith kept Roshen on a high
In his first three international encounters, Roshen Silva has been almost Bradmanesque. Debuting against India during the final match of the recent bilateral series in Delhi, he fell for a five-ball duck in the first innings. Then he staked his claim in the global spotlight in the second innings with a match-saving half century. Since [...]
Heard in the Mustang Tent: Royal-Thomian Cricket Match
With the 139th Battle of the Blues the Mustangs Tent celebrated its centenary in grand style. Fabulous souvenirs and sumptuous food that would have satiated even Epicurus, was galore. The organising committee deserves a big ‘thank you’ for the fantabulous arrangements. The celebrations started off with a breakfast followed by a group photograph. Principal of [...]
Mahela emphasises the need to embrace significant changes
As Sri Lanka’s woes continue to grow in international cricket, former Sri Lanka cricket skipper Mahela Jayawardene urged local cricket authorities to embrace the significant changes taking place in world cricket to be a competitive force in international cricket. SLC has been under fire from most quarters with many past and present cricketers uniting in [...]
NEGC to host International Inter-Club Golf Tourney on March 31
In a bid to promote one of Asia’s oldest Golf courses and the most scenic in Sri Lanka, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) will conduct an Inter-Nation Tournament on March 31, with over 14 overseas Golf Clubs expected to participate. The NEGC aims to make this an annual tournament, with the objective of transforming [...]
Neil Rajapakse takes over NCC Cricket Academy
Director of Cricket and Head Coach of the NCC Cricket Academy, Dilip Somaratne, has decided to return to Melbourne, Australia, due to health and family reasons. The highly regarded and respected Somaratne has had a successful coaching career for over 30 years, as Head Coach of St. Peter’s College and as Director of Cricket and [...]
Hameed Al Hussainie and Zahira to meet at the final
Hameed Al Hussainie and Zahira College Colombo will clash in the grand final for the President Cup Schools Invitational Football final to be played at the Racecourse ground today. Kick off will be at 5.00pm. Hameed Al Hussainie will be led by M.F.M. Amaan and Zahira is skippered by M.F.M. Aakib. Both teams possess some [...]
North Korea makes maiden appearance pearance
The largest ever Winter Paralympic Games were officially opened at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium, South Korea, on March 9, in a colourful ceremony celebrating the themes of passion and peace, held at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. The 2018 Paralympics will host over 570 Athletes from 49 nations, and competitions held across 6 Winter Paralympic Sports [...]
NOCSL will keep close tabs on attempts at decamping
The NOCSL authorities will take all possible precautions to prevent any Sri Lankan athlete who is included in the Commonwealth Games competitor list or officials from decamping during the game. The newly elected NOCSL President Suresh Subramanium told the Sunday Times, “Sri Lanka’s Commonwealth Games athletes and officials will have to make their entry and [...]
Maxxis sign Ashan, Shafraz and Akhry
In a multi-prong approach to boost Sri Lanka’s Motorsports, announced that Circuit and Rally champions Ashan Silva, Shafraz Junaid and Akhry Ameer as its 2018 Brand Ambassadors, along with its support for SLARDAR championships and organising 4×4 Off-road Championship Series. Champion Rally driver Shafraz Junaid and co-driver Akhry Ameer have been sporting Maxxis Tyres and [...]
Men’s and Women’s teams leave tomorrow
Eight prominent players have been picked to represent Sri Lanka at the 19th Asian Senior Squash Team Championships scheduled to be held at South Korea from March 21 to 25 at the Cheongju International Squash Stadium in South Korea. The Sri Lankan Men’s and Women’s National teams are represented by teams of four players each [...]
National Beach VB tournaments in Negombo and Colombo
National Youth Volleyball Tournament 2018 will be held from March 31 to April 1 at the Kudapaduwa Beach, Negombo and the Sugathadasa Stadium New Beach Court. The Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and the Sri Lanka Beach Volleyball Association are the organisers of these competitions. The tournament will be conducted in two categories – Open Men [...]
Servatians more than a match for fancied Thomians
St. Servatius College will host St. Thomas’ College this year at their 118th annual encounter from March 23-25. St. Thomas’ lead the series with 32 wins to St. Servatius’ 27. The last Thomian victory was in 2007, while the Servatians have been winless since 1971. St. Thomas’ playing their first season in Division I, performed [...]
CREDIT CARDS THE SOLUTION
There are suggestions that officials of a popular sports body should be paid for their duties. There is also a suggestion that they should be provided with Credit Cards to tide over the situation like officials of the world body. What will be the outcome? WORLD CUP TICKETS The local football body is expecting about [...]
MCA ‘E’ division 25 over League Tournament on its way
The second longest running MCA sponsorship, the 16th David Pieris Group of Companies powered, MCA ‘E’ division 25 over League Tournament 2018 contested for the glittering ‘DPGC’ Challenge Trophy, will get underway this week-end. Earlier, this tournament was played as a 30-over-a-side tournament with two half day matches simultaneously taking place per day. The decision [...]
Susantha Rupasinghe is now a karate judge
Police Inspector M.G. Susantha Rupasinghe became the first officer from the Defence Services to pass the World Karate Judges examination held in Dubai from February 11 to 19. Conducted by the World Karate Federation this examination was held in parallel to the World Karate championship held in the desert country. Rupasinghe is a holder of [...]
Expolanka Group end Round 1 with a clean sheet
In the ongoing 15th Ceylon Cold Stores PLC sponsored, ‘Elephant House Lemonade’ Trophy, MCA ‘D’ Division 40-Over League Tournament 2018 continued last week, Expolanka Group (Expolanka) completed its first phase of the tournament unbeaten in Group B, when they recorded their 6th win on the trot by beating Nations Trust Bank (NTB) ‘B’ by 7 [...]
CDB, Kanrich Finance ‘B’ enter final with contrasting semifinal wins
Unbeaten Citizens Development Business (CDB) and unbeaten Kanrich Finance (Kanrich) ‘B’ reached the finals of the 7th Prestige Automobile (Pvt) Ltd. sponsored ‘BMW-Hyundai’ Trophy, MCA ‘C’ Division 50-Over League Tournament 2018. In the rain-interrupted semifinals played last Saturday, CDB had a close call, before gaining a 2-wickets win over Nations Trust Bank (NTB) ‘A’ whilst [...]
43rd Indiana Wells – WTA Premier and ATP Masters
‘Black Panther’ movie motivation! To play great Tennis, players need and search for motivation. The source of motivation to man has never been the same to all. In this year’s Indiana Wells, California, played from March 8, 22-year-old American girl Sachia Vickery, ranked 100 in the world, boosted her motivation with the current Hollywood blockbuster [...]
Taniya Minel wins unique double
Fifteen-year-old Taniya Minel Balasuriya completed a unique double of winning the Sri Lanka Ladies National Title and the Ladies Stroke play Championship played concurrently for the first time, with participation of the Pakistan National team. A delighted Taniya Minel said “I am so happy to win the National Title especially overcoming Thuhashini in the Final, [...]
Discovery of the workable Provincial Cricket system
For the past two decades or more, all cricket pundits have stated in unison that if Sri Lanka is to move to the next plane of the game, we must adopt a Provincial system, like the other major Test playing nations. From time to time they did try it using various methods, but the nearest [...]
Holy Trinity and the Saints Go Marching in
School Rugby, calling this a first week is more in a literal sense, as match dates changed to span over 2 weeks. It was an expanded first week when Dharmaraja and Wesley could not find the paddock. Testing time for a season that looks to be close, with teams matching each other and able to [...]
Red Bull Tuk war in April
After an adventurous, challenging and successful event in 2017, team Red Bull brings back the ‘Red Bull Tuk It 2018’ during the first week of April. Scheduled for April 7 and 8, starting from the busy city of Kaluaggala to the picturesque beach town of Negombo, the event is designed to push participants to overcome [...]
West Coast Trolling Competition on March 25
The Inaugural West Coast Trolling Competition, the flagship event of the Ceylon Sport Fishing Club will be held on March 25 at the Coast Guard Life Saving Premises in Wellawatte. Formed in September 2013 the Sri Lanka Sport Fishing group has attracted the best anglers in Sri Lanka from all parts of the Island. Fishing [...]
Sri Lanka Football – Fat Cheques for some but no hope for poor kids!
In our KornerKick feature in November 2018, we made a plea for resurgence in Youth Football without which we thought the future of Football in Sri Lanka will be destined to a bleak future. It is apparent from recent reports that Youth Football is the last thing on the minds of our FFSL big wigs [...]
Inaugural All-Island Malay Badminton Tourney on Mar.24
Mattegoda Malay Association together with the Sri Lanka Malay Confederation, the holding body for Malay Associations in Sri Lanka, will organise an All-Island Malay Badminton Tournament on March 24. This is the first time an All-Island Malay Badminton Tournament will be held in Sri Lanka. The tournament will be held at the St. Joseph’s College [...]