Chandimal shines on bowlers’ day
A familiar Sri Lankan batting collapse could have handed advantage of the first Test to the tourists. But at the end of the first day’s play Pakistan are tottering at 24-2, even though they batted with extreme cautious to protect their wickets before stumps. Pakistan had only themselves to blame for their current predicament as [...]
3rd LPL to be postponed due to current economic crisis?
The third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) could be put off to December after the event rights holder raised concerns over financial constraints tied to the economic crisis. The five-team tournament is scheduled to be played from August 1 to 21, in Colombo and Hambantota but Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is now considering [...]
Yupun fails to fire, misses World Championships semis
South Asia’s fastest man, Yupun Abeykoon, failed to live up to his usual potential when he crashed down in the third heat of the Men’s 100m event, at the IAAF World Athletic Championship, currently taking place in Oregon, USA. Abeykoon, who became the first Sri Lankan sprinter to run a sub 10 second in the [...]
Royal prevail in scrappy game
A standout performance by scrumhalf and deputy skipper Kaveen Sasanga gave Royal College their third victory of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2022, as they overcame traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College by 20-8 at the Royal College Sports Complex yesterday. With the win, Royal retained the Michael Gunaratne Trophy for yet another year, as they [...]
Joes continue unbeaten run
Unbeaten St. Joseph’s College ended the unbeaten run of Trinity College with a 20 points (2 tries, 2 conversions, 2 penalties) to 15 Points (2 tries, 1 conversion, 1 penalty) win in schools rugby at Pallekelle yesterday. At the short breather winners led 17/8. Joes settled down well in the early half almost scoring in [...]
Wesley teach Science a lesson
Wesley College continued their winning march after having the dark horses, Science College, cornered and smashed by 38-10 in their Dialog Schools Rugby League match played at Longdon Place yesterday. Wesley were unstoppable, as always, and scored their points from six tries and four conversions, thus earning crucial bonus points. Science were able to score [...]
111th Shakspeare Golf Tournament tees off today
One of the most unique events in Sri Lanka’s golfing calendar which brings together two institutions with over two centuries of collective history – the Shakspeare Golf Tournament – will tee off at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) today. The tournament is sponsored by the 109-year-old Carson Cumberbatch Group and conducted by the 143-year-old [...]
With hardly no competitive matches; Roy-Tho is their competitive version
The Royal-Thomian in all aspects and angles, is reputed for its never-a-dull moment match. Locally, the longest running and the uninterrupted series, and globally, only the second oldest match epitomises hive of activity. When the 143rd installment unfolds come Thursday (21), at the SSC grounds, it would be a stark contrast. Except for the on-field [...]