Nissanka’s emergence forces Mendis on the sidelines
Batsman Kusal Mendis has been forced to wait longer to earn a recall to the national Test side after the new national selectors decided to give him an extended break from international cricket. The 26-year-old right-hander who missed the West Indies series has been dropped for the two-match home series against Bangladesh starting on Wednesday [...]
Battle for the plumb gets underway today
The battle for the plumb of the Under-19 Inter-Schools Limited Over Tournament title contested by 32 teams in four segments of the Division I and II categories will get underway today which will usher with the Division II Tier ‘B’ clash between Sri Jayawardenepura MV Kotte and President’s Kotte scheduled to be played at Campbell [...]
Summer Season Open Championship in Nuwara Eliya from April 20-27
This year’s edition of the Summer Season All-Island Open Badminton Championships, organised by Central Province Badminton Association together with Nuwara Eliya District Badminton Association under the patronage of Sri Lanka Badminton, will take place at the Municipal Council Indoor Stadium in Nuwara Eliya from April 20 to 27. The organisers have received 1159 entries for [...]
Banned Manilal’s son to contest post of FFSL president
Dr. Manil Fernando, the son of former football administrator Manilal Fernando has decided to contest the post of President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL). Fernando senior, a former heavyweight of FIFA Executive Committee received a life ban from FIFA in October 2013 after he had appealed to them over an original eight-year [...]
Century old cricket legacy transformed to a ‘Big Match’
In celebration of 125 years of cricket legacy between Wesley College and St. Benedict’s College, schools launched an annual Bens-Wesley cricket encounter, which becomes the latest addition to the local ‘Big Match’ fleet. At a launched held on Wednesday at the Hilton Colombo amidst a gathering of schools administrations, old boys of both the schools [...]
Reemus Fernando’s father passes away
Wilbert Fernando, the beloved father of The Island’s Deputy Sports Editor Reemus Fernando, has passed away. The remains lies at 56/22, Hena Road, Beruwela. Funeral will be on Sunday at 4.00pm.
Champion diver vaults from gymnastics to powerlifting
Powerlifting is a sport where athletes require a lot of mental strength and stamina. In the recent past this wonderful sport has given the Sri Lankan public a reason to be proud of their country. It is heartening to see that youngsters are being attracted to the sport and they have the luxury of growing [...]
Strong Western Wind blows away Alcazaba and Spirited Touch
The odds were on current holder of the Governor’s Cup, Spirited Touch to maintain its title and a strong comeback from Alcazaba, a two-time winner of the prestigious cup at the RTC Governor’s Cup 2021 powered by EFL last Thursday. However hopes of both these fillies were blown away by Western Wind, who managed to [...]
Royal-Thomian in Hambantota
The decision by the joint Organising Committee to continue playing the Royal-Thomian Cricket match 2021 on May 6,7,8 in Hambantota would baffle the old boys, parents and students of both schools. It is understandable that the Committee had to take this decision initially to abide by instructions from relevant authorities in view of the severity [...]
Golf, the ultimate winner
It was top class golf displayed during the season in Nuwara Eliya with the 132-year-old, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) hosting the inaugural Foursomes — Captain’s Cup, President’s Prize, Aitken Cup — at their picturesque golf course. Former Isipathana, national hockey player Mervin Preena accounted for the Captain’s Cup while former Kingswoodian and rugby promoter, [...]