SLC to enhance fees of women cricketers
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will look at a significant increase in match and contract fees for women cricketers as an incentive to the players who have made great strides in recent years. Although these payments will not match what men’s cricketers are earning, the Board recognised that the players deserved a fair increase. Led by [...]
SLC part ways with Nawaz; Kandamby to fill in
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has parted ways with Naveed Nawaz, the assistant coach of the national team, as his two-year contract came to an end this month. Nawaz, entrusted with the crucial role of team batting, departs amidst scrutiny of his performance. Having donned the Sri Lankan jersey in Tests and ODIs previously, Nawaz transitioned [...]
Dinesh and Chamindu lead HNB ‘B’ to victory
Half-centuries from Dinesh Panditharatne and Chamindu Wijesinghe guided HNB ‘B’ to a comfortable 7-wicket win over Dialog Axiata in the final of the MCA Division ‘F’ Cricket Tournament at the MCA ground yesterday. Dialog Axiata, batting first, were boosted by a solid knock of 55 from Sithum Silva, setting a total of 142 for 9. [...]
Favourites reach Cup quarters
Isipathana College, the defending champions, and St. Peter’s College, the runners-up, both advanced to the Cup quarter-finals of the Under-19 Elite Schools Dialog Rugby 7s, which began at the Royal College Sports Complex in Colombo yesterday. Other teams that have progressed to the quarter-finals include Royal Colombo, Dharmaraja, Science College, Vidyartha, Prince of Wales, and [...]
HSBC’s 3rd edition of Future Lions Golf launched
The third edition of the HSBC Future Lions Golf Grassroots Programme 2024 was launched with the blessings of Sri Lanka Golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on Thursday. The programme aims to introduce golf to children aged between 9 to 12 across Sri Lanka, providing them with the opportunity to develop skills and pursue [...]
Olympian ‘Ethir’ passes away
Dr. Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam, a revered figure in Sri Lankan athletics, passed away at the age of 89 on Friday in the USA. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Dr. Ethirveerasingam’s journey to greatness began at Jaffna Central College, where his athletic prowess first emerged. In addition to his achievements in athletics, he was also a [...]
Dream come true for shuttler Viren
Despite a dry spell in the sports realm, Sri Lankans from all walks of life received two groundbreaking pieces of news that brightened an otherwise lackluster week devoid of sports activities. The first piece of news revolved around the Sri Lanka women cricketers achieving a historic double. Initially trailing 1-0 in the Women’s ODI Series [...]
Patel’s legal team files motion to lift travel ban
The legal team representing the owner of Kandy Samp Army, Yogi Patel, who has been refrained from leaving Sri Lanka, pending investigations over charges of corrupt practices during the Legends Cricket League, has presented a motion at the Colombo Chief Magistrate. The motion is filed to revoke the travel ban imposed on Patel, who was [...]
Mahela-Sanga Challenge Trophy next weekend
Trinity College and Nalanda College – two of the leading cricket-playing schools in the country – will meet for the 44th occasion, as the two sides clash to lay their hands on the Mahela-Sanga Challenge Trophy on April 26 and 27 at Campbell Place in Colombo. The annual cricket encounter between Trinity and Nalanda has [...]
Cassian House wins the overall championship at St. Benedict’s Sports Meet
With an overall tally of 572 points, Cassian House emerged champions of the Inter-House Athletic Meet of St. Benedict’s College held at the Sugathadasa Stadium recently. With the win, Cassian House claimed the Rev. Bro. Cyrillus Alexander Memorial Challenge Shield presented to the overall champions. The Inter-House Athletic Meet of St. Benedict’s College was held [...]
SLB Shuttle Time programme enters second year
The Sri Lanka Badminton’s (SLB) Regional Development Committee, kicked off the second edition of the Shuttle Time programme, an island-wide initiative to promote the sport among school children. The Shuttle Time programme, overseen by Sri Lanka Badminton and the Ministry of Sports, successfully launched its first activities of the year at two underprivileged schools in [...]
Coach Fernando completes successful badminton training programme at STC Bandarawela
Canadian and international badminton coach, Dharshana Fernando, conducted a three-day coaching programme at his alma mater, St. Thomas’ College in Bandarawela recently. The programme was a huge success with over 120 students participating as Coach Fernando gave some of the most important finer points of the game to these youngsters. A training programme was also [...]
CCC School of Cricket take wings in 25th foreign tour
Sri Lanka’s premier cricket coaching school under veteran coach Nelson Mendis, will be making their 25th cricket tour abroad, when their Under-12 and Under-15 teams took wings to Bangalore, India on April 10. During the tour, they are scheduled to play eight matches during their eight days tour, against coaching academies and clubs in Bangalore. [...]