The outcome of revolving instead of evolving
Sri Lanka embarked on their ongoing T20 World Cup journey with buoyant confidence, fueled by triumphant outings against Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in their preceding series. These victories not only uplifted the spirits of selectors, team management, and players but also ignited a fervent belief that a second T20 title was well within reach for [...]
Brunei down Sri Lanka 1-0
Brunei defeated Sri Lanka 1-0 in the first of the double-header friendly international football match played at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday. Despite making their fullest efforts, Sri Lanka were held back by Brunei Darussalam defenders, thwarting them from going forward. The halftime ended scoreless with both teams failing to [...]
South Africa beat Netherlands by 4 wickets
New York, United States, AFP: South Africa overcame an early batting collapse before sealing a four-wicket victory over bogey team the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup Group D clash in New York on Saturday. The Proteas, chasing a modest victory target of 104 after opting to bowl first and restricting the Dutch to 103, [...]
Sri Lanka grounded; Bangladesh hold nerve in thriller
Dallas, United States, AFP: Bangladesh emerged victorious from a gripping encounter with Sri Lanka in Texas with the two-wicket victory getting them off to a winning start in Group D of the T20 World Cup. Rishad Hossain produced a brilliant spell of leg-spin as Bangladesh fought back to restrict Sri Lanka to 124-9. Then Liton [...]
Major Club L/O begins tomorrow
The Major Club Limited Over Cricket Tournament, organised by Sri Lanka Cricket, is set to begin tomorrow with 18 teams participating. The teams are split into two groups of nine each. The defending champions SSC are in Group ‘A’ alongside Negombo CC, Bloomfield, NCC, Chilaw Marians, Ragama CC, Tamil Union, Panadura SC, and Ace Capital. [...]
Dambulla Thunders owner released on bail
The owner of Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise team Dambulla Thunders, Tamim Rahman, was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage on Friday. Rahman was arrested under the 2019 Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports Act, which relates to corruption. When the case was heard, Senior State Counsel Udara Karunaratne, representing the Police [...]
New York prepares for ‘high-voltage’ India-Pakistan cricket match
Queens, United States, AFP: At the cultural crossroads of the world, New Yorkers will experience a thrilling first on Sunday — a World Cup cricket match hosted in a US city between Asian powerhouses: rivals India and Pakistan. “India-Pakistan is the game everyone would like to watch, and… it’s happening in our backyard,” said Ajith [...]
Was it really ‘blown out of proportion?’
Sri Lanka has been grappling with logistical challenges that have adversely affected the team’s performance in the ongoing World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Players have highlighted that they are one of only two teams among the 20 competing to endure a gruelling schedule in their quest to qualify for the Super [...]
Sahan steers Colombo South 1
Skipper Sahan Kaushalya, who slammed a 48-ball 83, inclusive of 10 boundaries, along with Heshan Udara and Malith Perera, who also made half tons, helped Colombo South Zone 1 to record a 63-run win over Kalutara Zone 1 on the Parabola method in the ongoing SLC Provincial Youth League Limited Over encounter played at Bandaragama. [...]
‘Fondre’ comes aboard as main sponsor of S. Thomas’ rugby team
Fondre Fat Spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd., announced its partnership as the main sponsor of the rugby teams of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia for the upcoming schools rugby season. S. Thomas’, with its rich sporting heritage, has a long-standing tradition of excellence in rugby. As the main sponsor of Thomian [...]
Afghanistan pull off upset win over New Zealand
Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with an upset win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat [...]
Shenuk and Bhagya emerge winners at PDBA Open 2024
Shenuk Samararatne and Rashmi Bhagya claimed top honours of the PDBA All-Island Open Badminton Championship, which concluded at the Alfred F. Peiris Indoor Stadium in Wennappuwa last Thursday. Organised and conducted by the Puttalam District Badminton Association (PDBA), an active affiliate of Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the week-long tournament drew top shuttlers from across the [...]
Prof. Siri Kannangara – a colossus, a legend
His high-profile patients are a ‘Who’s Who’ of world champions in different sports around the globe. The patients adored him, not just as a competent and caring doctor, but as a friend, a mate who could be relied upon when one was confronted with an overwhelming feeling of despair. Observing bodily movements of a patient, [...]
Anura Tennekoon notches another half century partnership
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Anura Tennakoon and wife, Nelun celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Thursday (June 6) with a quiet religious service attended by family members depicting the classy batsman’s dignified demeanor on and off the field. Tennakoon, the former Thomian captain who went on to lead the national team in the immediate [...]
Royal College to kick off 2024 rugby season in style
Royal College, Colombo, is set to launch the Inter-Schools Rugby Tournament with a thrilling start next Saturday, on June 15, against Kingswood College, Kandy at the Royal Sports Complext in Colombo. The much-anticipated Under-19 rugby tournament is just days away, with schools ready to deliver an exhilarating spectacle for school rugby fans. Royal College will [...]
Rugby Madness
The school’s rugby season is almost upon us. The fans of the game our eagerly waiting to support their teams but behind each 80 minutes there are months of preparation consisting of grueling training. There’s much talk about the rules being changed in the format of the tournament but no one is addressing the issues [...]
Oshini becomes Sri Lanka’s youngest Woman FIDE Master
Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, a student at Wycherley International School, has been officially awarded the title of Woman FIDE Master (WFM) by the World Chess Federation (FIDE). This prestigious title comes as a result of her outstanding victory in the Under-12 category at the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship 2023, held in Egypt. Initially, Oshini was [...]
Joes aiming high as schools rugby season set off
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo, will eagerly anticipate a win in their season opener game of the Dialog Inter-School Rugby League 2024 against Vidyartha College on Friday, June 14, at Havelock Park. The ‘Saints’ or ‘Joes’, as they are preferred to be referred by their ardent followers, will play a total of nine games during and [...]
Remembering educationalist and sports enthusiast J.B.C. Rodrigo
J.B.C. Rodrigo was the Principal of Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa from 1934 to 1959. He had his preliminary education at Royal College and ended up at Trinity College. He entered Training to become an English teacher. Later took up a post at his alma mater, Royal, as an English teacher. Later he joined S. [...]
Kosala and Devindya claim Sri Lanka National Premier Division Chess titles
The stage was set for a display of chess brilliance at the Sri Lanka Open and Women’s National Premier Division Chess Championships 2024, held at the Sanhinda Leisure Centre in Nugegoda. Organised by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, this prestigious event boasted a generous cash prize, along with certificates, medals, and trophies awaiting the [...]
Nadev and Sandithi clinch Junior Chess titles
Nadev Insara and Sandithi Kusalya Alwis were clinical in clinching the titles of their respective categories at the Sri Lanka Junior Nationals Open and Girls’ Chess Championships 2024 held in Polgolla. The four-day competition, hosted at the main hall of the National Institute of Co-operative Development (NICD) in Polgolla and organised by the Kandy District [...]