Sri Lanka handicapped with Hasaranga’s injury blow
The 26-year-old has a grade III tear in his hamstring and medics are racing against time to see how best, and fast, they can get him back on the field. Prof. Arjuna de Silva, Head of the Sri Lanka Cricket Medical Panel, said, however, that “the chances are very remote”. While undergoing rehabilitation after he [...]
Govt. Audit report reveals SLC ticket blunder at T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) entourage at last year’s T20 World Cup in Australia had enjoyed free entrance tickets to matches that were allocated to its national players, a Special Audit regarding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 reveals. The final report which was handed over to the Speaker this week by the National Audit [...]
OCA rugby players opt out opening ceremony for crucial matches today
The Sri Lanka rugby squad, now playing under the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) banner, opted out of the Hangzhou Asian Games official opening, giving more weightage to their commitment on Sunday morning. Tarinda Ratwatte’s sevens lads are committed to make an impression in spite of all adversities and were only thinking of the task [...]
Portgual draw with Georgia
Raffaele Storti scored two tries to help Portugal to a 18-18 draw with Georgia on Saturday, but Nuno Sousa Guedes missed an injury-time penalty that would have handed them a first ever World Cup victory. The Georgians were unbeaten in their previous 18 Test matches against Portugal coming into the Pool ‘C’ match at Toulouse, [...]
Rain hampers restart of domestic cricket
Rain hampered much of the proceedings of the three-day restart of the Major Club domestic cricket tournament, which would have been the second day of play yesterday. On the first day, only five matches were able to be conducted and they too were forced to be called off due to heavy rain, while no play [...]
Dasun Shanaka: To be or not to be
Sri Lanka’s white-ball skipper Dasun Shanaka was in the firing line with questions asked why he remained in the team despite not delivering with the bat and ball. His performance was discussed during the World Cup Qualifiers between Shanaka, the Coach and Chief Selector Pramodya Wickremasinghe, and an agreement was reached for the 32-year-old to [...]
Sexual assault accused Danushka to know his fate on Thursday
Charged with sexual assault, Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will know his fate on September 28, when Judge Sarah Huggett announces her decision after four days of trial ended on Thursday at the Downing Center Courts in Sydney. Gunathilaka, 32, who was part of the Sri Lanka squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup [...]
Samoa coach frustrated by early yellow in Argentina loss
SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP): Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua admitted he was frustrated by an early yellow card that set the tone for their 19-10 Rugby World Cup defeat to Argentina in Saint Etienne on Friday. Full-back Duncan Paia’aua clattered into Pumas fly-half Santiago Carreras in the air inside 35 seconds and was sent [...]
Suspension on youth players withdrawn
A directive issued by the Department of Sports Development of the Ministry of Sports has instructed the General Secretary of Sri Lanka Netball Federation (SLNF) to withdraw the suspension imposed on a few players, who allegedly had consumed liquor during the Asian Youth Netball Championship held in South Korea. The Director General of the Department [...]
Entries called for Mercantile Championship
The 2023 edition of the Mercantile Swimming Championship for the President’s Trophy, organised by the Thurstan College Old Boy’s Aquatic Club, will be held on October 15 at the Thurstan College Swimming Pool Complex. The event, which is conducted under the strict guidance of Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union, has been a platform for swimmers [...]
We must stick to what we have now – Atapattu
As the cricketing fraternity remains to be in disbelief after the chaotic Asia Cup final against India last week, the focus now shifts on to the ICC World Cup. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Times former national captain and head coach Marvan Atapattu summed up his thoughts on the Asia Cup, the Sri [...]
A complete overhaul is a must – Robert Peiris
Football veteran Robert Peiris, one of the founders of Renown Sports Club and Academy, a leading club in existence for over four decades, outlined the importance of ‘looking with a broader vision to stabilize the game of football in Sri Lanka’. Peiris, a former Vice President of Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) and a [...]
54th Saints’ Quadrangular next weekend
A total of 21 games under three disciplines – cricket, rugby and basketball – will attract over 500 sportsmen from Sri Lanka’s four renowned catholic schools at the 54th Saints’ Quadrangular, which is set to take place on September 29 and 30 at four venues in Colombo. Represented by distinguished sportsmen who were at their [...]
Ambagasdowa President College triumphs at Uva Provincial Championship
President College, Ambagasdowa emerged winners at the CBL Samaposha Uva Provincial School Games held at the Vincent Dias Stadium in Badulla last week. Dharmapala College, Bandarawela finished as runners-up in the four-day event, which was part of the ongoing CBL Samaposha Provincial School Games 2023. The Provincial School Games 2023 were organised by the CBL [...]
Wesleyites domiciled in UK donate cricket equipment
Former Wesleyites domiciled in the United Kingdom donated cricket equipment to the Principal of Wesley College, Avanka Fernando during a simple ceremony held at the College Hall. Dr. Ananda Thevathasan, a past cricket captain of Wesley, now residing in the UK, made the donation on behalf of the rest of the donors. M.T. Swangsa, another [...]
21st DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship finals today
The much anticipated 21st DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship 2023 finals are all set to take place this weekend, on September 23 and 24, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo. This annual event, organised with the generous support of the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and the School Volleyball Association of the Ministry of Education, [...]
‘Fondre’ sponsors 30th Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy for Royal-Thomian Water Polo matches
‘Fondre’ Fat Spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd, announced its collaboration as the main sponsor of the esteemed Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy for Royal-Thomian Water Polo matches 2023 scheduled for September 30 and October 7 at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex. This partnership exemplifies Fondre’s dedication to promoting an active lifestyle while [...]