Blues Battle fizzles out to a boring draw
145th Battle of the Blues By M. Shamil Amit The 145th Battle of the Blues big match between traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College fizzled out to a tame draw at the SSC ground in Colombo yesterday. When play ended, the Thomians were 229 for the loss of four wickets, batting for the [...]
Tuskers Battle ends in draw
The 12th Battle of the Tuskers, a highly anticipated clash between perennial rivals Maliyadeva Model School, Kurunegala and Ibbagamuwa Central, concluded with a draw at the Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala yesterday. Ibbagamuwa Central, starting from their overnight position of 15 for 4, found resilience in Pasindu Palipana’s stellar knock of 91, enabling them to reach [...]
St. Sebastian’s seventh heaven after 13 years
St. Sebastian’s College emerged victorious against traditional rivals Prince of Wales College with a 4-wicket win in their 74th Battle of the Golds big match concluded at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday. A poor batting performance by the Cambrians in the second innings led to their downfall. Resuming from their overnight score of [...]
Petes, Lumbini win
St. Peter’s College and Lumbini MV emerged victorious in their respective Under-19 inter-school cricket matches against Zahira and Kingswood, which concluded yesterday. At Bambalapitiya, St. Peter’s defeated Zahira by an innings and 82 runs, while Lumbini secured a commanding innings and 107-run victory over Kingswood at Gampola. Meanwhile, St. Anthony’s skipper Thisara Ekanayake, made history [...]
Thushara hat-trick hands Sri Lanka series win
Sylhet, Bangladesh, AFP: Nuwan Thushara grabbed a maiden over hat-trick and finished 5-20 while Kusal Mendis hit a career-best 86 to help Sri Lanka pummel Bangladesh in Saturday’s Twenty20 series decider. Bangladesh were bowled out for 146 in the final over in Sylhet despite late efforts by Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed, who top-scored with [...]
St. John’s cruise to 10-wicket win
By M. Shamil Amit St. John’s College, Jaffna was home for lunch as they cruised to a convincing 10-wicket win over traditional rivals Jaffna Central College in the 117th Battle of the North big match concluded at the Central ground in Jaffna yesterday. The Johnians established a strong position by the end of the second [...]
Uncapped Nishan Peiris called up for Tests
Uncapped off-spinner Nishan Peiris has been called up to the Sri Lanka squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting March 22 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The 26-year-old replaces fast bowler Milan Ratnayake in the squad as the selectors aim to strengthen the spin department by adding an extra spinner. Sri Lanka had only two [...]
Defending champs Dambulla aim to retain Super League title
By M. Shamil Amit The climax of the National Super League Limited-Over Cricket Tournament is set to unfold tonight under floodlights at the R. Premadasa International Stadium, as defending champions Dambulla lock horns with Kandy. The tournament witnessed a fierce battle among five teams — Dambulla, Kandy, Jaffna, Colombo, and Galle. Dambulla, the reigning champions, [...]
Will another war loom within FFSL?
Local football chief Jaswar Umar, known for his financial mismanagement, has received FIFA’s approval for a sum of USD330,000, approximately Rs.110mn to host an international tournament without first getting the approval of his own committee. Ranked 204 out of 210 teams, Sri Lanka football remain at the lowest ebb with elected officials doing little to [...]
Galle Lovers battle for supremacy
119th Lovers’ Quarrel By M. Shamil Amit Two prominent cricket-playing schools in the south, Richmond College and Mahinda College, will face off in their annual 119th Lovers’ Quarrel, on March 15 and 16 at the Galle International Stadium. It will be a fascinating contest as the two teams will be captained by Malsha Tharupathi of [...]
Remembering the ‘Mighty Joe’ – Fairlie Dalpethado
By Supun Perera It is ‘March Madness’, the time for the big match where fans, well-wishers, and devotees eagerly await a rousing battle. On March 22 and 23, at the Sinhalese Sports Club grounds, the action unfolds as 22 young warriors take the field for another exciting edition of the 90th series, the ‘Battle of [...]
Renown FA U-16s impress at Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup
The Under-16 team of Renown Football Academy made a remarkable achievement at the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2024, becoming the overall third in the age group. The tournament, where a total of 166 teams participated representing 12 countries, was held at the iconic Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi on February 17 and 18. [...]
Abidh Jameel — from Sportsman of the Year to recipient of Trinity’s coveted Ryde Gold Medal
Trinity College, Kandy, one of the most respected schools in the country, proudly bestowed the prestigious Ryde Gold Medal upon Senior Prefect Abidh Jameel, a shining example of excellence in all endeavours. Abidh’s journey to this pinnacle of achievement was marked by a trail of accolades, each testament to his unwavering commitment and remarkable talent. [...]
Royal College Group of 2004 celebrates 20 years of excellence and service to alma mater
With immense pride and anticipation, the Royal College Group of 2004 (RCG04) announced its highly awaited 20th anniversary celebration. Two decades of unwavering camaraderie, remarkable achievements, and cherished memories culminate in this momentous occasion. As a beacon of excellence in the alumni community, RCG04 is not only dedicated to preserving the esteemed standards of Royal [...]
Second phase of Mullaitivu Milo Football Champs 2024 concludes
The second phase of the Northern Province Milo Football Champs 2024 for Under-10 and Under-12 age categories, was held in the Mullaitivu District last weekend. The games had a participation of 32 teams in total, comprising of 14 girls teams and 18 boys teams. Emerging victorious this weekend, the winning teams from the Mullaitivu district [...]