Karunaratne keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh
Sylhet, Bangladesh, AFP: Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings on Saturday, building a 211-run lead against Bangladesh at stumps on the second day of the first Test. Bangladesh finished the first innings 92 runs behind in Sylhet but made some early strikes to keep the [...]
Sri Lanka face off Bhutan in FIFA Series game today
After a strong beginning to the year, with Sri Lanka concluding their initial international friendly match against Papua New Guinea in a goalless draw, the hosts of the Sri Lanka segment of FIFA Series 2024 will face Bhutan tomorrow at the Racecourse ground in Colombo. The match in Colombo saw Central African Republic (CAR) face [...]
Kandy in line for early win
Kandy positioned strongly against Jaffna on day three of the National Super League tournament at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Resuming at 348-7, Kandy reached 369, with Ahan Wickramasinghe adding just two runs to his overnight 147. Jaffna, trailing by 108 runs, closed at 252-8, leading by 144 with two wickets left. Dambulla led against Colombo, [...]
Sri Lanka women leaves for South Africa
The Sri Lanka women’s team, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, departed for South Africa yesterday to participate in a six-match limited-over series. The series begins on March 27 with the T20 series, consisting of three T20 internationals and three ODI matches.
We do not condone such behavior – SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to address an apparent erosion of player discipline following Wanindu Hasaranga’s suspension for showing dissent towards an umpire during the third and final ODI against Bangladesh last week, marking his second offence within three weeks. Hasaranga displayed frustration by snatching his cap from the umpire in the 37th over [...]
Trinity secure comfortable 100-run victory
Trinity College secured a convincing 100-run victory over long-standing rivals St. Anthony’s College in their 42nd Battle of the Blues limited-overs match held at St. Anthony’s ground in Katugastota yesterday. The victory was set up by Dimantha Mahavithana and Supun Waduge who scored half-centuries. Mahavithana formed crucial partnerships, first a 51-run opening stand with Viduka [...]
Manukalpa scripts Dharmaraja’s thrilling win
Right-arm spinner Dakshitha Manukalpa spun Dharmaraja College to a thrilling innings and 69-run win over their traditional rivals Kingswood College in their 117th Battle of the Maroons big match concluded at the Pallekele Stadium yesterday. Manukalpa, who went wicketless in the first innings, spun a web around the Kingswood batters, claiming a magnificent of 8 [...]
Hirun, Abishek establish new record in drawn Saints battle
St. Joseph’s College batting pair Hirun Kapurubandara and Abishek Jayaweera was unfortunate to miss out on tons but the pair succeeded to establish a new series record for second wicket in batting when they put on 153 runs on day two of the 90th Battle of the Saints big match against traditional rivals St. Peter’s [...]
Pant’s ‘emotional’ IPL comeback clouded by Delhi loss to Punjab
Mullanpur, India, AFP: Rishabh Pant’s “emotional” return to elite cricket Saturday after a horror car crash was clouded by Delhi Capitals’ loss to Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. Chasing 175 for victory, Punjab rode on England all-rounder Sam Curran’s 47-ball 63 to achieve their target with four wickets and four balls to spare [...]
Viran, Kumesh shine on day two
Viran Chamuditha and Kumesh Nuwanjana shone for St. Servatius College and St. Thomas’ College on the second day of the three day 124th Battle of the Blues big match played at the Uyanwatta Stadium. Viran ended with a six wicket haul while Kumesh made an unbeaten 53. The second day’s play saw St. Thomas’ ending [...]
Chehan, Nikil. Yuri guide Richmond to victory
Half centuries by Chehan Subasinghe and Nikil Jayaweera and an impressive 5-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Yuri Koththigoda paved the way for Richmond College to secure a comfortable 57-run victory over traditional rivals Mahinda College in their 36th Lovers’ Quarrel limited-overs match played at the Galle Stadium. Subasinghe and Jayaweera combined for an opening partnership [...]
Brazil football bosses break silence on ‘shameful’ Robinho, Alves rape cases
London, United Kingdom, AFP: Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a “difficult time” coming to terms with the rape convictions of former internationals Robinho and Dani Alves. The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, [...]
Sri Lanka’s cricket, disciplinary issues, bans vs sportsmanship
The inclusion of Wanindu Hasaranga in the Test squad has raised eyebrows, as his return to the longer format of the game seems sudden and unexpected. Having previously announced his Test retirement in August 2023 to concentrate on white-ball cricket, Hasaranga’s selection begs the question of what criteria selectors have employed in bringing him back [...]
Nike’s long international struggle with Adidas
Paris, France, AFP: Nike scored one of the most surprising victories in their long battle to dominate international football business when they outbid Adidas to become Germany’s kit supplier. German newspapers reported that the American sports equipment giant overcame their rival’s home advantage with a bid of around 100 million euros ($108 million) a year. [...]
Sri Sumangala has edge over rivals Moratu MV
The cricket crazy Moratuwa town will come alive again as three days of entertainment is on store for two neighbouring schools in the area, Moratu Maha Vidyalaya and Sri Sumangala College, Panadura as they clash each in their annual big match scheduled to be played on March 29 and 30 at De Zoysa Stadium in [...]
Tennis development history and ATP’s Clifford Drysdale
South African players in the 1970s could not participate in many global sporting events. Sports visits to South Africa required permits had procedures. In this atmosphere, Clifford Drysdale, a tennis player evolved in South Africa. In the amateurism of the 1970s players were representatives of nations. ATP came to being in this backdrop and eliminated [...]
Saints’ rivalry forged strong bonds of friendship
A unique moment in history will be visited when players from the inaugural St. Joseph’s versus St. Peter’s One Day match reunite for the 50th year celebrations of this milestone event. The first-known schools’ 50-over match was played by the Saints at Darley Road on March 16, 1975, paving the way for a style of [...]
Lincoln Wijeyesinghe, the first Kodokan Judo black belt holder in Sri Lanka
In commemoration of his 15th year death anniversary, which fell on February 12, 2024, below is a concise summary of a great son of our motherland, the late Lincoln Wijeyesinghe, Sri Lanka’s first judoka to get training and achieve a black belt in Kodokan Judo Training Institute in Japan and who did tremendous service to [...]
Renown President’s Trophy Inter-Schools U-18 Football Tourney ends in success
The finals of the Renown President’s Trophy All-Island Schools Under-18 Football Championship where Hameed Al Husseinie College emerged victorious beating Zahira College 4-2 amidst a large crowd thronging the Sugathadasa Stadium. Hameed Al Husseinie, avenging their 0-6 loss against Zahira last season, recorded an emphatic win after leading 4-1 at half time. More than 5000 [...]
Kilinochchi phase of Milo Football Champs comes to end
The fourth installment of the Milo Football Champs 2024 of Northern Province, for the Under-10 and Under-12 categories, was held in the Kilinochchi District last weekend. This segment had a participation of 22 teams in total, comprising six girls’ teams and 16 boys’ teams. From the Under-10 segment Thiruvaiyaru Maha Vidyalaya and Iranaitheevu Roman Catholic [...]