Consistency key as Sri Lanka and West Indies battle for ODI redemption
As per the latest ODI rankings, Sri Lanka is currently in seventh place, while the West Indies are in tenth. Both teams have struggled with consistency in the ODI format over the past couple of years, which has contributed to their low rankings. Consequently, they both failed to qualify for the Champions Trophy scheduled for [...]
Stakeholders alarmed as delays threaten Sri Lanka Rugby’s future
A considerable number of stakeholders from the local rugby community have expressed concern over the blatant delays in establishing a duly elected administration for Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR), with the deadline set by World Rugby (WR) approaching in a few weeks. SLR is currently under the authority of Dr. Shemal Fernando, the Director General (DG) [...]
New Zealand need 107 to win after Sarfaraz, Pant heroics
Bengaluru, India, AFP: New Zealand hit back after smashing knocks from India’s Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant on a rain-curtailed day four of the first Test on Saturday, with the tourists needing 107 for victory. Fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O’Rourke took three wickets each to bowl out India for 462 in the final [...]
Asian champs Sri Lanka thrash debutants Saudi Arabia 118-5
Defending Asian Netball champions Sri Lanka, produced a commanding performance on the second day of the competition, thrashing debutants Saudi Arabia 118-5. The game, held at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, saw Sri Lanka lead 59-2 at halftime, and they continued their dominance throughout all four quarters. Sri Lanka, eyeing their third consecutive title, [...]
Tharushi shatters four-decade old record
Tharushi Abhisheka of Wickramabahu National College, Gampola made history, shattering a four-decade long Under-18 1500m record on the second day of the All-Island School Games at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday. Abhisheka clocked 4:29.97 in the Girls’ Under-18 1500m event. Her impressive performance shattered a 39-year-old Sri Lanka Youth (U-18) record of 4:35.7, set [...]
Yehan David on fire in Monza
Young Yehan David recorded a stunning debut win in the 2024 Euroformula Open Championship at Autodromo Nazionale de Monza in Italy yesterday. Starting fourth in the grid, David, 17, romped to victory, stunning other competitors including Brazilian Fernando Barichello, the son of legendary Formula 1 driver Rubens Barichello, firm favourites Francesco Simonazzi of Italy and [...]
St. Joseph Vaz crush St. John’s
St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa recorded a convincing win of an innings and 47 runs over St. John’s College, Panadura in the Under-19 Inter-School cricket encounter ended at Katuneriya yesterday. Right-arm spin and pace bowling pair Mathisan Fernando and Himal Ravihansa, assisted by half tons from Dominic Fernando, Mathisan Fernando and Hansa Mihiranga, helped the [...]
Home advantage – a bane or a boon?
West Indies coach Darren Sammy ignited a fresh and fierce debate on maximizing home advantage on pitch preparation and its implication on player development, following West Indies first T20 series loss to Sri Lanka on Friday. Sammy’s frustration is rooted in the drastic transformation of the pitch conditions during the series. He described the initial [...]
Court of Appeal suspends arrest order against Upul Tharanga
The Court of Appeal bench comprising of Justice M.T. Mohammed Laffar and Justice P. Kumararatnam, by an interim order, suspended the Order of Arrest made against Upul Tharanga, the Chairman of Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. On October 8, Tharanga was warranted by the High Court of Matale on the basis that he did [...]
Nishan Pieris, Sri Lanka’s next spin sensation
Sri Lanka is having a remarkable year in Test cricket with six wins out of eight matches played so far in 2024. Their recent series victory against New Zealand rewarded the consistency displayed throughout the third edition of the ICC World Test Championship. Amidst this success, off-spinner Nishan Pieris has emerged as a key figure, [...]
‘Secretary General misled the public’ alleges NOCSL chief
The President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Suresh Subramanium says his Secretary General Maxwell de Silva has misled the public by criticising the decision of it Ethics Committee (EC) who called for de Silva’s immediate suspension. The Ethics Committee’s recommendation follows an inquiry conducted by a three-member committee appointed by former [...]
Kaushan creates national trap record, as Negombo RC reign on top
Kaushan Samaranayake of Negombo Rifle Shooting Club (NRC) created a national record, while his team mate Rishan Dias bagged the overall title at the NSSF Trap National Championship 2024 which concluded last weekend at the Clay Target Shooting Club of Colombo Range in Payagala. Samaranayake accumulated a record breaking tally of 103 points from the [...]
New Zealand and South Africa face off in Women’s T20 World Cup final
Dubai, UAE, AFP: Whatever the result in Dubai today, there will be a new name on the trophy when New Zealand line up against South Africa in the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia’s dominance over the years, winning six of the eight previous tournaments has restricted the opportunities for anyone else. Only [...]
Club season to kick off from November 22
Sri Lanka’s elite domestic club rugby season for 2024-2025 has been slated to kick off on November 22, according to official sources. The upcoming season will feature nine clubs, including newcomers Sri Lions Sports Club. However, their addition has sparked protests from several established clubs, it is learnt. Sri Lions SC, the Division ‘B’ champions [...]
Musaeus regain Higgins Trophy after six years
The Musaeus College rowing team, captained by Yenushka Premaratne, emerged victorious to regain the coveted Marie Musaeus Higgins Trophy, at the 19th Annual LC/MC Regatta, defeating traditional rivals, Ladies’ College, after six years, by a convincing margin of 37-15. The regatta, held at Beira Lake in Colombo, saw Sanindhie Mendis of Musaeus being crowned Oarswoman [...]
CIS’s Mikhail, only male diver to qualify World Juniors
Colombo International School’s (CIS) Mikhail Jayaweera, Sri Lanka’s only male diver to qualify for the World Aquatic Junior Diving Championship, has once again grabbed attention by winning the Junior National title at the 48th National Diving Championship, organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU), concluded at the Air Force Swimming Pool Complex in [...]
Joes lift NSG football title after 28 years
St. Joseph’s College defeated Hameed Al Husseinie College 2-1 the Under-18 Football Championship of the National Schools Games 2024, after a thrilling final held at Anuradhapura. The victorious Josephians laid their hands on the title after a lapse of 28 years, since their previous triumph in 1996. Roisan Bright was adjudged the Best Player of [...]
HFC emerge NSG cager title
Holy Family Convent, Colombo clinched the Basketball Championship of the National Schools Games, after comprehensively defeating St. Joseph’s Girls’ School, Nugegoda 60-34 in the final played at the Nalanda College courts. On their way to the finals, HFC cagers overcame Holy Family Convent, Jaffna by 38-9 in the quarter-final, before outplaying Mahamaya Girls’ Schoo, Kandy [...]