A new constitution on the way for SLC
With the objective of revamping cricket administration, Sports Minister Harin Fernando has appointed a five-member committee to draft a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The development follows a proposal from the Cabinet subcommittee appointed by President Ranil Wickremasinghe to look into the issues currently faced by SLC in changing the existing constitution and [...]
Cops tame Airmen
Police SC secured their third victory by defeating Air Force SC 34-22 in the concluding match of the first round of the SLR Nippon Paint Club Rugby League at Police Park yesterday. Despite losing the lead to their opponents in the first quarter, the Cops took the lead and ended the first half with a [...]
Sri Lanka meet Zimbabwe today
The Sri Lanka team is set to commence their ICC U-19 World Cup campaign against Zimbabwe in a Group ‘C’ encounter at the Diamond Hall ground in Kimberley today. Under the leadership of Sineth Jayawardena, the Sri Lankan team had mixed results in the two warm-up matches. They secured a victory against Bangladesh by 112 [...]
Saajida, Dinara, Apna, Kiran enter finals
Saajida Razick and Dinara de Silva, in the women’s category, and Apna Perera and Kiran Vairawanathan, in the men’s category, won their respective ties to enter the finals of the SSC Open Tennis Championships worked off at the SSC courts yesterday. Saajida coasted to an easy 2-0 win over Tuwini de Alwis while Dinara was [...]
HNB, Air Force, Ports, Navy reach semis
The defending champions, Hatton National Bank (HNB), Air Force, Port Authority and Navy secured spots in the semi-finals of the Dialog Netball Championships with comfortable victories in the quarter-final matches held at the Albert F. Peiris Stadium in Wennappuwa yesterday. HNB, the front-runner to clinch the title for the sixth consecutive year, cruised to a [...]
CH overcome Soldiers by a whisker
CH&FC scraped through to complete a close 18-17 win against Army SC, who looked threatening and dominant in their SLR Nippon Paint Club Rugby League game played at Panagoda yesterday. CH, a team slotted to play in the Cup segment, recorded their fifth win with a tally of two tries, a conversion and two penalties [...]
Kandy take lead over Galle
Kandy’s bowling trio–Chamika Gunasekera, Ashian Daniel, and Lasith Embuldeniya, collectively claimed nine wickets on day three of the four-day National Super League encounter against Galle at the Sooriyawewa Stadium. The day commenced late due to a wet outfield from overnight rain. Galle, starting at 38 for 3, saw notable performances from Dinesh Chandimal (69) and [...]
Mahith’s third ton helps S. Thomas’
Mahith Perera scored an unbeaten 115, including five boundaries and a six – his third of the season as he played a crucial role in S. Thomas’ securing a first-inning victory over St. Joseph’s in the Under-19 Inter-School cricket encounter concluded at Mt. Lavinia yesterday. Perera collaborated effectively with Nathan Caldera, contributing to a significant [...]
CR challenges Kandy’s dominance at crunch game today
Today, the crucial game in the SLR Nippon Paint Club Rugby League between Kandy Sports Club and Ceylonese Rugby and Foot. The kickoff will take place at 4.00p.m., with one team set to complete the first round unblemished, while the other will be compelled to taste their first defeat thus far, when the long whistle [...]
Alcaraz blitzes Chinese teen as Swiatek aims to extend hot streak
Melbourne, Australia, AFP: Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire as Iga Swiatek aims for her 19th straight win. A day after defending champion Novak Djokovic returned to top form, world number two Alcaraz laid down a marker [...]
The inaugural of Nippon Paint Mahameruwa Motorsports Arena by SLARDAR
Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, a new era dawns upon the island’s motorsport enthusiasts as the Nippon Paint Mahameruwa Motorsports Arena prepares for its grand unveiling. This visionary project, orchestrated by the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR), signifies a monumental leap towards transforming the country’s racing landscape. At [...]
‘It’s news for me’ – SLC clarifies Jonty’s claim
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) faced an unexpected embarrassment when former South African cricketer and current fielding coach refuted claims made by SLC about engaging him for training its national cricketers and coaches. A recent media release from SLC stated that the board had decided to seek the services of well-known international cricket talents to provide [...]
Kandambi part ways with Jaffna Kings
Thilina Kandambi, who led Jaffna Kings to three straights titles at the Lanka Premier League, has decided to step down from the head coach position. The former Sri Lanka cricketer was part of the side since the inception but has now decided to look for other opportunities. “As I pen down these words, a wave [...]
Sri Lanka set to host Li Ning International Challenge
Sri Lanka is pitching up to host the Li Ning Sri Lanka International Challenge 2024 from February 5 to 11 in Dadella, Galle, one of the leading tourist destinations of the country. The tournament boasts a substantial total prize money of $15,000 and is set to attract top-notch players from around the globe which currently [...]
Inaugural ‘Fondre’ Relay Olympiad on January 27
Fondre Fat Spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd., announced its collaboration as main sponsor of the inaugural Relay Olympiad organised by the past athletes of St. Bridget’s Convent and St. Joseph’s College together with Quadrangle, scheduled for January 27. The daylong event will commence from 9.00am onwards at the Torrington Grounds in [...]
SACK celebrates 50 years of Badminton
St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota will be celebrating 50 years of badminton this year. As the person who introduced competitive badminton in this cherished educational institution, it gives me great pleasure to go down the memory lane to reconnoiter the path and direction taken to be a force amongst the badminton playing schools in the island. [...]
Holy Cross Gampaha emerge shuttle champs
Holy Cross College, Gampaha emerged champions at the All-Island Girls Division ‘D’ Inter-School Under-11 Team Badminton Championship held at the Lumbini College Indoor Stadium. The tournament, conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Badminton Association, was held during the last week of December in 2023, where Holy Cross shuttlers beat Viharamaha Devi Girls School, Badulla. 3-2 in [...]