Is SLC on the right path or merely a stronghold for power-hungry administrators?
On Monday (March 31), with no one daring to contest his authority, Shammi Silva will reassume the presidency of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for an unprecedented fourth consecutive term. This so-called “election” is nothing more than a ceremonial process, a rubber-stamping of Silva’s dominance over the cash-rich institution. His uncontested rise speaks volumes—not about his [...]
Colombo and Dambulla evenly matched
Colombo holds a lead of 121 with three wickets in hand, but Dambulla remains in the driver’s seat following their dominant first-innings batting display at the end of day three in the National Super League 4-day cricket match played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday. Resuming from their overnight total of 342-4, centuries from Pavan [...]
Rahula make Dharmapala struggle at 14th Battle of the Golden Lions
Rahula College, Matara made traditional rivals Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya struggle for survival when play ended on the second day in the 14th Battle of the Golden Lions big match played at P. Sara Oval yesterday. After declaring at 345-7, Rahula, Matara bowled out Dharmapala for 157 runs with Uchitha Kevin picking six scalps. Forced [...]
Sri Jayewardenepura MV dominate 46th Battle of Kotte
Sri Jayewardenepura Maha Vidyalaya, Kotte was on top against traditional rivals St. Thomas’ College, Kotte when play ended on day two of the 46th Battle of Kotte played at the Colts ground yesterday. The second day’s play saw Sri Jayewardenepura MV, resuming from their overnight score of 218-8, going on to make 245 runs, and [...]
41st Battle of the Rocks ends in a stalemate
Maliyadeva College captain Chandupa Abeysinghe’s patient century and bowler Thaveesha Balasooriya’s five-wicket haul were the defining performances in the drawn 41st Battle of the Rocks two-day big match encounter against St. Anne’s College, which concluded at the Welagedara Stadium yesterday. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Maliyadeva posted a commanding first-innings total of [...]
73rd Battle of the Golds evenly poised at Moratuwa
The 73rd Battle of the Golds big match between traditional rivals Moratu Maha Vidyalaya and Sri Sumangala College, Panadura was evenly poised when play ended on day two at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday. Sri Sumangala, in reply to Moratu MV’s paltry first innings score of 87 runs, resumed from their overnight score [...]
Skipper Sharujan guides Bens to fourth Luke Shield win
Skipper Sharujan Shanmuganathan cracked a quick-fire 53-ball knock of 50 and shared a valuable stand of 94 runs for the fourth wicket with Samindu Peiris, to help St. Benedict’s College to record a comfortable 6-wicket win over traditional rivals Wesley College in their annual limited over encounter played for the Luke Shield at the SSC [...]
CoA orders Director General of Sports to appear in person for Contempt of Court
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has ordered Shemal Fernando, the Director General of Department of Sports Development of the Ministry of Sports, to physically appear in court on April 3, 2025 as the respondent of contempt of court, with regard to the now stagnated election of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR). As Competent Authority of SLR, [...]
Sachithra Senanayake to be indicted in High Court?
The Attorney General’s Department is considering to indict former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake in the Colombo High Court following the receipt of his voice test report. Senanayake, who is currently out on bail, was previously remanded for allegedly attempting to lure two Colombo Kings franchise players into corrupt activities during the inaugural Lanka Premier [...]
Clinical Havies outclass Soldiers to reach KO semis
Havelock Sports Club flexed their muscles and outclassed Army Sports Club by a commanding 40-18 in the final quarter-final of the SLR-MasterCard Clifford Cup at Havelock Park yesterday. The Park Club, who led 26-11 at halftime, booked their place in the semi-finals where they will face arch-rivals CR&FC on Wednesday (2) at the same venue. [...]
We are not a paper club, says modern pentathlon president
The Modern Pentathlon Federation of Sri Lanka (MPFSL) cited its displeasure for identifying the sport body as a ‘paper club’ that has been drawn into the ongoing conflict within the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC). With the mounting administrative issues within the NOC, where its global partners, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and [...]
Former England bowler Lever dies aged 84
Former England fast bowler Peter Lever, who helped his country win the 1970-71 Ashes series in Australia, has died aged 84. Lever took 41 wickets in 17 Tests and also featured in 10 one-day internationals, including the historic inaugural match in the format against Australia in 1971. Lever, who also starred for English county Lancashire, [...]
WTA/ATP 2025 calendar show — teenage parade continues
Tennis label and image of being a late maturity sport been dismantled one more time this year. True, teenage players have dominated and excelled in tennis in the past, but their numbers and frequency in the past five to 10 years has made it expected than exception. Last week Alexandra Eala, a 19-year-old Philippine girl [...]
Her Journey, Her Victory—tale of sportswomen’s path to glory
Five of Sri Lanka’s top female athletes were celebrated at ‘Her Journey, Her Victory,’ recognising the resilience and achievements of women in sports. Organised by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), the event served as both a celebration and a call to action for gender equity in sports. In his speech, NOCSL President [...]
Court orders authorities to extradite accused Patel back to Sri Lanka
After imposing a hefty fine and a four-year imprisonment sentence on Akash Patel, also known as Yogi Patel, the Manager of Kandy Samp Army, in absentia for attempted match-fixing, Matale High Court Judge Ravindra Premaratne ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report to the court on how the accused managed to leave the country [...]
Entries called for Summer Season Championship
The Central Province Badminton Association (CPBA) is now accepting entries for one of Sri Lanka’s most anticipated badminton competitions, the Summer Season All-Island Open Championships 2025, which will be staged at the Municipal Council Indoor Stadium in Nuwara Eliya from April 21 to 27. The highly followed seven-day annual badminton tournament, held during the Nuwara [...]
Dialog-powered Para athletes shine in New Delhi and Dubai
Sri Lanka’s para athletes produced outstanding performances at two major international meets, securing multiple medals at the New Delhi 2025 WPA Grand Prix and Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025. Their impressive achievements highlight Sri Lanka’s growing dominance in para athletics. Powered by Dialog Axiata, the Sri Lankan contingent made a strong impact at [...]
Tamil Union celebrates 125 years of excellence
The Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club marked its 125th anniversary on Thursday (March 27), celebrating a rich legacy in Sri Lankan cricket. The event, held at the iconic P. Saravanamuttu Stadium, brought together past and present players, committee members, and supporters to honour the club’s contributions to the sport over the past century. President [...]
Dharmaraja seeking repeat, Kingswood looking to break 67-year hoodoo
The oldest big match in the Hill Capital gets into action when traditional rivals Dharmaraja College and Kingswood College clash for the T.B. Tennekoon Challenge Trophy on April 4, 5 and 6 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, slotted to get underway from 9:45a.m. each day. This will be the 118th in the series and [...]
Gateway College shines at SLS Junior Open Squash Championship
Gateway College delivered a commanding performance at the Sri Lanka Squash (SLS) Junior Open Squash Tournament held at the Air Force Sports Complex in Ratmalana, securing top positions across multiple age categories and further cementing its reputation as a powerhouse in junior squash. Leading the charge was Vishan Ranatunga, who claimed the Boys Under-19 Championship, [...]
12 sides vie for RHL 2025
A total of 12 teams, including former Old Royalist national players, will compete in the fifth edition of Royal Hockey League (RHL) scheduled to be held on April 6 at Astro Turf in Torrington. This is the highest number of teams playing in the unique tournament, outnumbering the 10 teams in the last event held [...]
Wonderful win for Wycherley
Wycherley International School retained the Lalith Athulathmudali Trophy after securing a resounding 5-wicket win over Colombo International School (CIS), in their 28th Big Match encounter, Battle of the Lions, played on March 15 at the Thurstan College grounds. CIS, captained by Nikhil Pieris, experienced all-rounder, won the toss and decided to bat first. Wycherley, led [...]
SLB attracts South Korean support for RDC youth development vision
Sri Lanka Badminton’s (SLB) Vice President Roshan Gunawardana embarked on a fruitful mission to South Korea, as he managed to link a successful development programme along with the Badminton Association of South Korea (BAC). Gunawardana, also the Chairman of SLB’s Regional Development Committee (RDC), met with Kim Jong Soo, the incumbent President of South Korea, [...]