Lakmal to shoulder the responsibility during SA Test series
It now goes down as one of the most infamous episodes in Sri Lanka’s cricketing history: national team skipper Dinesh Chandimal getting caught on camera while appearing to alter the condition of the ball, a charge he challenged unsuccessfully. Chandimal now faces further reprimand for his role in holding up play for two hours during [...]
“Cricket gets what it’s destined” – Aravinda de Silva
In the situation where majority of top former stakeholders in Sri Lanka is pushing for cricket reforms which includes a proposal for a formulation of an interim committee, former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda De Silva who is held in high esteem world over says “Cricket gets what it’s destined”. De Silva who also did not [...]
High altitude training centre put on hold
The government has put the multi-billion rupee high altitude training centre at the Nuwara Eliya Racecourse on hold over the financial viability of the project, the Sunday Times learns. A source from the PM’s office said that, while a high altitude training centre can be useful, the government is finding it difficult to accommodate the [...]
Vandersay out till disciplinary inquiries are over
Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay is likely to miss the forthcoming tour of South Africa as he faces a ban for breaching discipline during the concluded West Indies tour. Vandersay was sent home ahead of the third Test after he had not returned to the hotel after a night out. The exact nature of the incident which [...]
Musthapha pads up and bats for the Lankan team
While regretting what occurred on the field after the incident on the third day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies at St. Lucia, Minister of Sports, Faiszer Musthapha affirmed that the Lankan cricketers would be given a second life, but strongly stated that the future would be tough on such issues. [...]
Musaeus prevail in a nail-biter
The inaugural Marie Musaeus-Rohini Alles netball encounter got off to an excellent start with an absorbing game of netball at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday between Gateway College and Musaeus College. In a game where fortunes swayed, the spectators were at the edge of their seats till the final whistle was blown. Finally Musaeus College [...]
Four cueists record second successive wins
The seventh day’s proceedings of the Six Red Ball Snooker Championship played at the AAC and The Club billiards table saw four cueists Zahil Rahman of MICH, John May of YMBA, S.M. Shaharwardi of MSC and W.M.P. Pushpakumara of ICSC winning their matches to record their second successive win of the tournament. The matches played [...]
India’s Manish emerge champion
Fifth seeded player Manish Sureshkumar of India emerged singles champion of the Sri Lanka F3 Futures Tennis Championship when he recorded a two set to one over sixth seeded Vladyslav Orlov of Ukraine in the three set encounter of the final played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday. Manish had to take [...]
Chamika shines as BMS emerge champions
Chamika Karunaratne shone with an allround performance for Business Management School (BMS) in their thrilling 6-run win against Saegis Campus in the final of Red Bull National Final which helped them emerge champions played at the Colts ground yesterday. Chamika slammed an unbeaten 29 ball knock of 64 which included four boundaries and half a [...]
Chrisantha’s wife passes away
Well known cricket personality Chrisantha de Silva’s wife Nalini passed away on Friday evening. Chrisantha have been 20 years President of Moratuwa Sports Club from 1982 to 2001 and also the President of the Lions Club of Moratuwa in 1988/ 89. Besides he was President of the Colombo District Cricket Association from 1988 to 2002 [...]
Petes dethrone Joes in second half rally
The Peterites laid their hands on the Milo Trophy with an outstanding display in the second half, at the Race Course last evening. It was a kind of turn up for the books, especially as the reigning champions had taken what was thought to be a decisive lead of 12 points at the break. The [...]
Glory for Swarnamali Girls School
Swarnamali Girls School Kandy crowned themselves with glory when they emerged girls champions at the Sri Lanka Schools Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Hockey Championship 2018 worked off at Rajaraja University ground in Mihintale. They beat fancied Holy Family Convent Wennappuwa by 2 goals to nil in the final to record their first ever major title [...]
Carrom’s ‘big five’ appointed
Ministry of Sports has appointed a five member Carrom Selection Committee headed by Dudley Goonawardhane. The other four members of the committee are: Shirley de Silva, Sunanda Kodagoda, J.N. Abeywardhane and Wasantha Wickremasinghe. Goonawardhane was a Junior National Champion for several years and is a well respected umpire. Shirley de Silva is a former Chief [...]
Bhashana stars for St. Aloysius in drawn game
An unbeaten 69 off 124 balls with 10 hits to the ropes by right hander batsman Bhashana de Silva (St. Aloysius) was the highlight of the Under-15 Division I encounter between Richmond College and St. Aloysius College which ended in a draw. The match played at the Richmond College ground was hampered by intermittent showers [...]
Postal strike scuttles Carrom tourney
Midyear Novices Carrom Championships which was scheduled to be commenced from July 1 has been postponed to July 7 due to the postal strike. Draw took place on June 27 at the Carrom Federation headquarters, Kohuwala and it could be obtained from Facebook ‘Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka’. The new date for the tournament will [...]
Passion for swimming in Sri Lanka is overwhelming – Liam Tancock
Since his retirement two years ago 50-metre Backstroke World Record holder Liam Tancock has been globetrotting doing what he loves most — preparing the next generation of swimmers for the challenge. Liam, 33, has travelled across the world conducting coaching camps and his latest destination was Sri Lanka, where the 6-foot Briton spent four days [...]
Hulangamuwa felicitated
Matale Old Thomians’ Hockey Association felicitated one of its distinguished former hockey players at a ceremony held at the College premises recently. Eric Hulangamuwa was felicitated for his services rendered to his Alma-mater in the field of hockey and taking the name of St. Thomas’ internationally and nationally. Being a former captain of the school [...]
Eligibility of officials: Playing with laws to court sports disaster
I was still enmeshed with the proposition of how to convince the local authority about the current cricket impasse and how it would impact the game’s future, when my friend Panduka Keerthinanda, a lawyer who has taken up the subject of Sports Law as his pet subject, kicked in an angle to my mind — [...]
Olympian Kim Vandenberg to host clinic
For the first time in Sri Lanka, Kim Vandenberg, a USA Olympic medallist will be hosting swim clinics with private and public groups. She will conduct her training clinics at the Royal Institute International School pool on July 17 from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. The clinic will be opened to boys and girls who are ten [...]
12-year-old Yannik shines in Scotland
Little Sri Lanka found a ‘small made’ star in the making. Already, he is bringing Sri Lanka pride and attention, finishing ‘8th’ in the European Junior Golf Championship 2018, played at “Glen Golf Club” in Edinburgh, Scotland, the home of the Headquarters of World Golf the R&A (Royal & Ancient). 12-year-old Yannik, stoutly built, boasts [...]
Can we bring back that magic to our unflattering Rugby
The fever of World Cup Football is griping the world with new names in battle, while old hands are being stretched to keep a place in the last 16. Qualifying from the Asian segment were Japan, Korea, Australia, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Japan has advanced most and taken some by surprise. It is not only [...]
SLCUA salutes its stalwarts
The Sri Lankan Cricket Umpires’ Association (SLCUA) held its Felicitation Night at the Global Towers under the patronage of some distinguished cricket personalities and local umpires. The SLCUA holds its felicitation ceremony with the intention of encouraging its current members and drawing in new recruits as cricket umpires. At the ceremony closer to its 100 [...]
Vinod Weerasinghe triple winner at RCGC
Young star Vinod Weerasinghe starting the traditional South West Monsoon Meet annual event at the RCGC, playing off a “one” handicap, carried away three Major Trophies played over two consecutive week-ends. Vinod won the Victoria Cup for the best aggregate net score of the 1st and 3rd rounds, the Squadron Cup for the best aggregate [...]
The Big Apple of Tennis
Of all the titles that exists in the Tennis world, the one every player would like to win in their career, is the All England Lawn Tennis Championships – the Wimbledon Title. It is the event which made Tennis to be what it is now. In the by gone era its winner was described as [...]
It was very easy for Fair First
Mahesh de Alwis led Fair First Insurance scored a cake-walk victory over strong HNB ‘A’ to regain the Elephant House Lemonade Trophy (Average age 42.) in the Final of the MCA Over-40 ‘Sixes’ 2018, concluded at the MCA Grounds last Sunday. A record number of twenty one teams (highest ever) pooled into seven groups simultaneously [...]
Esufally completes the ‘Big 5 Marathon’
Hassan Esufally, one of country’s leading marathoners kept Lion flag flying high by becoming the first Sri Lankan to complete the ‘Big 5 Marathon’, a 42km run across the wilds of South Africa. Esufally recently took part on the ambitious mission of earning the prestigious and highly coveted seven Continents Marathon Club membership. The challenging [...]
18 MCA Div. ‘F’ games washed out
The preliminary rounds of the 1st Fair First Insurance Trophy – MCA ‘F’ Division 25 Over League Cricket Tournament 2018 came to a close last weekend. Commenced on May 13 with a programme of 84 matches was constantly marred by bad weather, resulting in 18 matches being completely washed out. In the last set of [...]
Suranjith Fernando leads Mermaid to title
Mermaid Hotel and Club, Waskaduwa, led by K.N. Suranjith Fernando became worthy winners of the brand new Classic Travel Trophy, defeating the previous ‘Cup’ runners-up, Cinnamon Red on penalties at the Travel Trade Sports Club Seven-a-side Soccer Championships 2018, concluded at the KAD Janaka Ranawaka Stadium, Rajagiriya, under lights. Cinnamon Red drew first blood through [...]