SLC boost Test match fees
In a bold move aimed at reinvigorating the spirit of Test cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a substantial increase in match fees for players participating in the longer format of the game. The decision, which sees match fees for winning matches soar from US$7,500 to US$15,000, represents a 100 percent increase of the [...]
Optimistic Sri Lanka eye world title after a decade
As Sri Lanka readies to clinch its first world cricket title in a decade, there is optimism that the 2014 champions could secure the World T20 title again when the tournament kicks off next month in the Caribbean and the USA. Despite participating in three World T20 Tournaments after their victory against India in 2014, [...]
Tenure of NA officials extended further by new regulation
The new National Association of Sports Regulations No. 01 of 2024 has introduced a term limit of eight years across the board for all presidents and secretaries of any registered national sports body, along with a 16-year term limit for all executive members. On Friday, Sports Minister Harin Fernando said he signed the new rules [...]
Two qualifiers to precede 69th billiard nationals
The cue players will be back in action as the Billiards and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka (BSASL) have finalised arrangements to conduct the National Billiards Championship scheduled to be played from May 17 in Colombo. The National Billiards Championship, which is the 69th edition, is being sponsored by the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) [...]
India unperturbed by Kohli strike rate before World Cup
India are confident Virat Kohli’s experience and consistency outweighs his recent unspectacular strike rate when it comes to their T20 World Cup hopes India insist they have no worries about allrounder Hardik Pandya’s form or batting great Virat Kohli’s strike rate heading into the T20 World Cup in June. Pandya, when fit and in form, [...]
Uncapped Shamar Joseph earns Windies’ T20 World Cup berth
Shamar Joseph, the hero of West Indies’ memorable Gabba Test victory earlier this year, has been picked for the T20 World Cup despite having never played an international match in the format. Joseph led the Windies to one of their most famous victories in January when he bowled through a foot injury to take 7-68 [...]
Tuskers win Division I title
Returning to the international field after a lapse of four years, Sri Lanka lived up to their expectations as a relatively young team completely overpowered Kazakhstan to a seven-try win of 45-7 and lift the Asia Rugby Championship Men’s Division I Championship at the Racecourse ground in Colombo yesterday. Led by flanker Suhiru Anthony, the [...]
Galle Zone 2 record fifth win
Half tons by Nikil Jayaweera, Vinod Dhanushka and Shehan Madusanka helped Galle Zone 2 to record a close 7-run win over Galle Zone 3 in the ongoing SLC Under-19 Provincial Youth League Limited Over Tournament match played at Galle. Nikil cracked 75, inclusive of seven boundaries and a six and shared a valuable 97-run opening [...]
Qatar brush off India
If not for their scrappy style of play India could have nailed a victory over higher ranked Qatar, who overcame their regional opponents by 34-25 in the third place playoff game of the Asia Rugby Championship Men’s Division I played at the Racecourse ground in Colombo yesterday. India had obviously had a few opportunities to [...]
Mangoosteen Battle ends in drab draw
The 64th Battle of the Mangoosteens big match between Tissa Central and Kalutara Vidyalaya played at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa ended in a drab draw. In reply to Tissa Central’s 350 for 8 declared, Kalutara Vidayala managed 192 for 8, batting for 105 overs. They were 30 for no loss overnight. Opener Kaushila [...]
Concerned drivers to boycott future motor racing events
Motor racing drivers of the country are contemplating pulling out from future competitions following the incident that claimed seven lives and injured many during the recent Fox Hill Super Cross, according to officials of Sri Lanka Racing Drivers’ Association (SLRDA). The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024, organised by the Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS), the [...]
Negombo and Clay Target shooters share honours at NSSF Trap Open
Shooters from Negombo Rifle Shooting Club (NRC) and Clay Target Shooting Club of Colombo (CTSCC) shared honours at the NSSF Trap Open Championship concluded at the CTSCC Shooting Range in Payagala. Coming on top was Kaushan Samaranayake of NRC emerged the Overall Champion ahead of CTSCC shooters Johann Fernando and Jeremy Fernando. Samaranayake, who was [...]
Birthday boy Thilanga launches ‘Wave Maker’
Former Sri Lanka Cricket president Thilanga Sumathipala says that due to continuous political interference in sports administration has kept people in the calibre of Aravinda de Silva out of sports administration in the country. He made these remarks at the launch of his book ‘Tharanaya’ and its English translation ‘Wave Maker’–which has documented Sumathipala’s contribution [...]
Patel ordered to appear in Matale High Court on May 14
Amit Patel, also known as Yogi Patel, has been ordered to appear at the Matale High Court on May 14 by Judge Ravindra Premaratne. Patel has been accused of forcing or influencing former Sri Lanka cricketer and present Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee to fix matches. Tharanga represented Kandy Swamp Army, owned [...]
66 sailors at the iconic Galle Face Sea at Navy Cup 2024
The Ladies College Sailing Team The Navy Cup 2024, held as a tribute to the late Admiral Clancy Fernando, was staged on April 26 and 27 on the seas across from the iconic Galle Face. A total of 54 boats from six boat classes – Single-Handed boats – the Optimist and ILCA (ILCA 4,6 and [...]
Shenuk and Vidara claim Summer Season Singles titles
Shenuk Samararatne and Vidara Suhasni Vidanage clinched the Men’s and Women’s Singles titles of the Summer Season All-Island Open Badminton Championship, which concluded at the Municipal Council Indoor Courts in Nuwara Eliya. Shenuk Samararatne overcame Thenuka Sathsara de Silva 2-1 in a closely contested Men’s Singles final, as both competitors eagerly battled to claim the [...]
Ranindu and Devindya clinch National Chess titles
The chess arena witnessed moments of brilliance and strategic prowess as International Master Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage and Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana emerged victorious in the Sri Lanka National Chess Championships 2024. The annual prestigious event, organised by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, reached its culmination last week, at the elegant Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, [...]
Holy Cross Gampaha emerge badminton champs
Holy Cross College, Gampaha emerged runners-up at the All-Island Girls Division ‘D’ Inter-School Under-17 Team Badminton Championship, held at the St. Thomas’ College Badminton Indoor Stadium in Bandarawela. The tournament, conducted by Sri Lanka School Badminton Association, was held during the April holiday season, where Holy Cross shuttlers beat Bandarawela Central College 3-0 in the [...]
Sozo partners Royal College Rowing Crew
Sozo Beverages, a renowned purveyor of premium beverages, announced its collaboration with the Royal College Colombo Rowing Team. This strategic partnership sees Sozo Beverages providing specially developed hydration drinks to reinforce the team’s competitive edge. As the Royal College Rowing Crew readies itself for the upcoming season, this alliance couldn’t come at a more opportune [...]
Sri Lanka emerge Asian Cities Chess Team second runners-up
The Sri Lankan chess team achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the second runners-up position in the prestigious Asian Cities Chess Team Championship 2024, held in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. The tournament, held through April 21 to 29, witnessed intense competition among teams from across the continent. Organised by the Chess Federation of Russia on behalf of [...]
Rahula Boys and Dharmapala Girls win Ritzbury-Olcott Schools Relay Carnival
Ritzbury-Sir Henry Steele Olcott Schools Relay Carnival 2024 concluded on a high note at the Kotawila Sports Stadium in Matara, showcasing the athletic talents of leading schools from across the island. The event, jointly organised by the Old Boys Association of Rahula College, Matara, the Sports Club of Rahula College Old Boys’ Association, and the [...]