Black Caps staring down the barrel; Sri Lanka sniff whitewash
New Zealand is staring at a massive innings defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka, having been reduced to 199 for 5 in the follow on, still needing 315 runs to avoid an innings loss on a rain curtailed third day at the Galle International Stadium yesterday. The match was called off with 10 [...]
Sunset for Dickwella after three-year ban?
In a stunning blow to the integrity of Sri Lankan cricket, wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella has become the first national cricketer to be slapped with a three-year ban from all forms of the game after failing a doping test. The 31-year-old tested positive for cocaine, a prohibited narcotic, during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024. [...]
Recent successes elevate Jayasuriya from Interim to Head Coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to appoint former cricket star Sanath Jayasuriya as the full time head coach for a period of one year, starting after the current Test series against New Zealand. This decision by SLC is crucial for Sri Lankan cricket, especially given the team’s recent performances and the need for stability. [...]
Jaffna claims narrow win
Jaffna pulled off a narrow 4-run win on Duckworth/Lewis Method against Galle in their National Super League Limited Over Tournament match played at the R. Premadsasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday. Electing to bat first, Galle put up a challenging total of 295 runs before they were bowled out by Jaffna with five deliveries remaining. The [...]
Sri Lanka secure Al Mutairi as Head Coach
Football Sri Lanka (FSL) has elevated Abdullah Al Mutairi’s position from Interim Coach to Head Coach as Sri Lanka is set to complete its international window during October and November with at least five matches. Al Mutairi, who replaced former Manchester City’s centre defender turned coach Andy Morrison after the Scot was forced to stay [...]
Ramiru guides Royal to winning start
An all-around performance by Ramiru Perera helped Royal College achieve a convincing 134-run victory over D.S. Senanayake College in the Under-19 Inter-School cricket encounter concluded at Reid Avenue yesterday. On the second day, DSS resumed their innings at 144 for 9 but were bowled out for 173, with Ramiru claiming five wickets. In their second [...]
Sri Lanka Rugby: Unresolved passport fraud and financial mismanagement demand investigation
Several issues pertaining from financial mismanagement and the violation of the country’s Immigration and Emigration Act committed during the tenure of former Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Presidents Asanga Seneviratne and Lasitha Gunaratne even though officially reported to the Ministry of Sports appointed Ombudsman continue to remain cold. This was the first case brought up after [...]
Royal gain early 13-9 lead in R.L. Hayman Trophy duel
Royal College secured a comfortable 13-9 win against traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College in the first leg of the 31st Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy, played at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex yesterday. Royal led slightly at halftime, 6-5. The match began with S. Thomas’ skipper Thalib Mansoor scoring the first goal. Anuga Handunpathirana equalised [...]
Thomians gain upperhand with 16-12 win in U-15 encounter
S. Thomas’ College defeated traditional rivals Royal College 16-12 in the first leg of their annual water polo encounter played for the Junior Under-15 Mahinda Liyanage Trophy, at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool Complex yesterday. The match was played prior to the 31st Hayman Trophy annual water polo encounter. S. Thomas’ led 8-5 at halftime [...]
John Keells emerge Merc 7s kings
Unstoppable John Keells ‘A’ triumphed in the Cup final of the Mercantile Rugby 7s Tournament, defeating CDB 27-0 in a one-sided game at the CR&FC ground in Longden Place yesterday. In the Cup semi-finals, John Keells ‘A’ displayed their dominance by beating Sampath Bank 29-0, while CDB secured their spot in the final with a [...]
Patel pressured me to engage in fixing activities — Tharanga testifies
In a testimony at the Matale High Court this week, Upul Tharanga, the chairman of the cricket selectors, revealed that Akash Patel attempted to offer him an additional Rs. 1 million per match during the Legend Cricket League 2024. Patel has been charged with match-fixing allegations following a complaint from Tharanga, who represented the Kandy [...]
Laver Cup’s exhibition: Is it Player Pension scheme?
From the 1950s men’s names that dominated were, Don Budge, Lew Hoad, Jack Kramer, Bob Hewitt, Frew McMillian, Donald Dell, Dennis Ralston, Roy Emerson, Ken Rosewall, Cliff Drysdale and good many others. These players had to struggle to make their ends meet, even in their prime. As amateurs, there was no money in the tennis [...]
Unbeaten Nawaloka Hospitals favourites against LOLC in MCA ‘C’ final
Nawaloka Hospitals, led by the seasoned Samith Rubery, is set to take on LOLC Holdings in a thrilling battle for the coveted NDB Trophy in the final of the 4th National Development Bank (NDB) MCA ‘C’ Division 50 Over League Tournament 2024 at the Bloomfield ground today. Nawaloka Hospitals dominated the League Round, finishing at [...]
Sri Lanka represented by 15 shuttlers at Yonex BWF World Junior Championships in China
A contingent 21, which includes 15 players and 6 officials, will leave for China to represent Sri Lanka at the upcoming Yonex BWF World Junior Championships 2024 to be held at the Nanchang International Sports Centre in Jiangxi, China. The Sri Lankan shuttlers, which includes eight girts and seven boys, will be featured in a [...]
Royal Tuskers ready to make their mark at Dubai Rugby 7s 2024
The Emirates Dubai Rugby 7s, one of the most prestigious events in the global rugby calendar, is set to welcome back a unique team to its ranks. The Royal Tuskers, representing the Old Royalists rugby team in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will once again compete in the Gulf Men’s Social League of the tournament, [...]
Royal cruise to victory to claim Ranil Dias Memorial Trophy
Royal College beat S. Thomas’ College in an exciting two-day event to emerge winners at the ninth Royal-Thomian Sailing Regatta held on September 19 and 20 at the Bolgoda Lake. Taking the Ranil Dias Memorial Trophy home for the third time in a sport dominated by S. Thomas’, the Royalists swept to their biggest victory, [...]
Sri Lanka claim gold and bronze at Chess Olympiad
Both the Sri Lankan Open and Women’s teams performed exceptionally at the FIDE Chess Olympiad with to secure podium finishes in their respective categories following notable performances in the final round. The Open team finished first in the ‘D’ category while the Women’s team finished third in the ‘C’ category at the FIDE Chess Olympiad, [...]