I am back!!!
Since he was dumped from the captaincy and team in 2021–when selectors thought the limited over game was only for fitter, more aggressive players–Dimuth Karunaratne was a neglected player in that format. But two years later, the 35-year-old has made into the ODI team and that, too, for the all-important World Cup Qualifiers to be [...]
SLC denies NOCs to Shanaka and Hasaranga
Sri Lanka’s limited over skipper Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga have been denied No Objection Certificates (NOC) to play in the inaugural edition of the United States T20 League. Ashley de Silva, SLC’s Chief Executive, told the Sunday Times that the board turned down their request following the decision to allow only two foreign league [...]
NCC and Colts clash for supremacy
The curtains of the Major Club T20 Cricket Tournament comes down today with two teams — NCC and Colts — battling it out for supremacy in the final for the title scheduled to be played at the SSC ground from 10.00a.m. onwards. They qualified to the finals with over two other unbeaten teams as NCC [...]
Financial restrains force star player to withdraw from overseas commitments
Chanithma Sinaly, one of the top seeds and a rising star in squash, has been forced to withdraw from an international competition, which is currently taking place in Hong Kong, mainly due to financial restrains, the Sunday Times learns. This was revealed by Mahesh Chandana, Chanithma’s personal coach, who is also the father of the [...]
51st Mercantile 7s next weekend
The Master Card Mercantile Rugby 7s 2023, conducted by the Mercantile Rugby Football Association (MRFA), will be held on June 16 and 17 at Longdon Place, commencing 8.30a.m. on both days. A total of 20 Men’s teams and three Women’s teams will be participating in the 51st edition of the iconic tournament. Eight teams have [...]
Dear Sports Minister, we are suffering, Please pass the ball back to FIFA without further delay
How many moons must show its face before the Minister of Sports (MoS) wakes up and plays the ball back to FIFA. As long back as January 2023, FIFA wrote to the FFSL conveying its suspension and imposing conditions under which they would consider lifting the ban and allowing Sri Lanka football to get back [...]
Challenges faced by school rugby coaches
Rugby Culture and Infrastructure In the few schools where there is a strong rugby culture and well-established infrastructure, the coach’s responsibilities are significantly reduced from a logistical angle. These institutions often have the necessary facilities and resources, talent, strong junior structure, discipline and support systems in place, making the coaching process more streamlined. In schools [...]
Dialog Schools Rugby League 2023 kick off on June 14
The much-awaited season opener of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2023 will kick-off on June 14 with the season’s, Division 1 Segment ‘A’ contenders, St. Joseph’s College, who will take on St. Anthony’s College at the Bogambara grounds in Kandy, while the second match of the season will be played June 17 between S. Thomas’ [...]
Colts to host exciting 6s Tournament to celebrate 150th anniversary
The Colombo Colts Cricket Club hosts a thrilling 6-a-side cricket tournament this weekend, as part of the club’s grand 150th anniversary celebrations. The tournament takes place at the Colts grounds, which have witnessed countless memorable cricketing moments over the years. With the participation of premier cricket teams, the competition is expected to be fierce and [...]
‘Battle of the Golds – Uva’ set to ignite Sooriyawewa on June 23-24
The ‘Battle of the Golds – Uva’, an annual cricket encounter between St. Joseph’s College Bandarawela and Central College Bandarawela is set to ignite the pitch on June 23 and 24 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium (MRICS) in Sooriyawewa. Since its inception in 1967, the Battle of the Golds – Uva has become a [...]
Gateway wins sixth consecutive Esports title
Gateway College emerged victorious in the highly competitive Inter-School Esports Championship (ISEC), securing their sixth consecutive championship title. This remarkable achievement reinforces Gateway College’s position as a dominant force in the realm of competitive gaming. Since their initial triumph in 2016, Gateway has consistently defended their title and this year’s championship proved no different, as [...]
St. Sebastian’s and Triton Aquatics’ swimmers emerge victorious at Vidudaya-Ritzbury 2023
St. Sebastian’s College swimmers exhibited their immense talent, earning them the Boys’ overall championship with an astounding 415 points while Triton Aquatics swimmers clinched the Girls’ overall championship with an impressive tally of 329 points at the Vidudaya-Ritzbury Swimming Championship 2023 held at the Sri Jayawardenapura University Swimming Pool. St. Sebastian’s remarkable achievement was further [...]