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Vaas’ vision to make Lankan bowlers shine again
“A fast bowler is like a soldier. He is the very first person who feels the pulse of the opposition. At the same time he is the very first gauge that the opposition gets the feel of your side. So a fast bowler is like the mirror of your side and he plays a pivotal [...]
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Stage set for secret-ballot SLC polls
Elections Dept to monitor proceedings, venue moved to neutral grounds By S.R. Pathiravithana Come Tuesday, in spite of the two main positions being already decided – uncontested — there will be 38 others from the Thilanga Sumathipala and Jayantha Dharmadasa camps vying for twenty five posts at Sri Lanka Cricket elections, which will take place [...]
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A stitch in time, but a knock for the future
SSC’s man of the moment – Kaushal By Naushad Amit If the word ‘resurgence’ stands for what it is, last weekend Kaushal Silva definitely gave this word a new definition. Kaushal at the age of 26 has represented the country in of three Tests, but, fell out of favour thereafter. Yet this young lad played [...]
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It was all awe at the Diyawanna waters
By Sonja Candappa The 28th Sri Lanka National Rowing Championships, which was on show at the waters of the Diyawanna Oya last weekend brilliantly depicted Sri Lanka’s talent in the rowing arena, with participants of all ages doing battle in categories ranging from the main Open Category to the Over 18 and Under 18 categories. [...]
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Turning professional the route forward for Lankan rugby, du Plessis
By Vimal Perera In January South African Ravin du Plessis came to Sri Lanka boasting of over fifteen years of experience and success in senior roles within professional rugby environments in New Zealand and South Africa. Now his accolades will include the ‘Successful Sri Lanka National Coach’ tag to go with other career titles such [...]
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Palitha Weerasinghe re-elected squash president
Commodore Palitha Weerasinghe of the Sri Lankan Navy was re-elected as President of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, at the 33rd AGM held at the Light House Galley Colombo on March 31. He along with the following team were elected uncontested at an extremely friendly forum where many withdrew their nominations in support of others [...]
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Sumith re-elected for Hockey
By L.D. Chandrasiri (Matale Corr) Sumith Edirisinghe, DIG of Colombo South was unanimously re-elected the President of Sri Lanka Hockey Federation for the sixth consecutive year with Tony Karunanayake representing Gampaha Hockey Association as the Secretary at its annual general meeting held recently at the Solis Reception Hall in Pitakotte. The office bearers for the [...]
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Whither Sri Lanka cricket?
By Rev. Bro. Nimal Gurusinghe F.S.C Our series with Bangladesh was somewhat successful. Sri Lanka managed to win the Test series and the T20 Match. Then the One Day series ended in a tie. It is good for our two new captains, Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal, to start on a winning note. I am [...]
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Who woke this pachyderm in slumber?
By Alvin Sallay Rugby writer, South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) A “Sleeping Giant” has been awoken. This is how Trevor Gregory, vice-president of the Asian Rugby Football Union, described Sri Lanka’s momentous 49-18 win over Kazakhstan which also sealed the host-country victory at the HSBC Asian Five Nations Division One competition last Saturday. Following [...]
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Corporate Kings win Agri Business Trophy
Corporate Kings outclassed Technology Riders by nine wickets to emerge as Champions in the inaugural Cricket Tournament of CIC Agri Businesses played at the Daranbar Grounds in Hatton recently. The Limited over tournament which was played among the Business Units of CIC Agri Businesses witnessed the participation of four teams Corporate Kings, Technology Riders, Food [...]
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Jaffna undergrads win Netball title
By Sam Hensman, Jaffna Jaffna University maintained their supremacy in netball in the North of Sri Lanka by beating Ramanathan Sports Club 49-31 in the final of the Vanitha Vasana 18 Netball Tourney, sponsored by the People’s Bank and organized by the Jaffna District Netball Association, and played on the Vembadi Girls’ High School netball [...]
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Women batters felicitated
Sri Lanka Cricket felicitated the national women’s cricket team for their excellent performance and number five ranking at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, held in India earlier this year. The 15-member squad was given cheques of Rs. 100,000 each at a ceremony held at the Taj Samudra. Speaking to the Sunday Times, Nishantha Ranatunga, [...]
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Naveed takes major honours
Mahaweli Reach tennis championship By Aubrey Kuruppu The Mahaweli Reach Junior Tennis Championship has seen an upsurge of interest in the sport. Last year was the inaugural event and 65 young boys and girls paraded their talent. This time around, the level of participation is much higher with the number increasing to 105. Tennis players [...]
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Colombo South emerge champions
Women’s Under 23 Inter-Provincial T20 The Colombo South women’s team emerged champions at the inaugural Women’s Under 23 Inter-Provincial cricket tournament, when they defeated Colombo North Outer by five wickets in the finals played at the Thurstan grounds in Reid Avenue on Friday. Colombo North Outer, batting first, posted a modest score of 93 for [...]
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Gamini MV clinches Jayaweera Trophy
By Bandula Molligoda Unfancied Gamini MV put up a stunning performance to clinch the overall title at the 47th L. V. Jayaweera Memorial boxing championships conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Boxing Association and worked off in Ingiriya last week. The boxers from Gamini MV collected a total of 26 points to finish ahead of [...]
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Sorry Most Popular Cricket results next week
The results of the 34th Bata-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2013 competition will be published in next Sunday’s issue due to the Sinhala Tamil New Year Holidays. Next Sunday (April 21) cumulative results of the 13th and 14th weeks will be published as coupons will be open for readers to [...]
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‘Ten Sports’ to get Lankan TV rights till 2020
It all points to a Ten Sports – Sri Lanka Cricket TV deal that will take the country’s international screening rights from April 2013 to 2020. On Thursday a high powered Sri Lanka Cricket official team met and decided that Ten Sports is the only safe TV provider for their International rights. Along with Ten [...]
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Mahagastota, Foxhill, Nuwara Eliya races from this week
By Bandula Molligoda The cream of Sri Lanka’s racing drivers and riders will be vying for honours, during a busy festival season, in three major sporting events which will be held during the coming weeks. The motor racing season will commence with the 79th Mahagastota Races, conducted by the Ceylon Motor Sports Club, which are [...]
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Davis Cup ‘Team making’
Sri Lanka beat Lebanon in the relegation playoff of the Asia-Oceania Group Two last weekend in Lebanon. With 105 points, Sri Lanka is placed 63rd in the worldwide Davis Cup team ranking. In the main competition, Pakistan stopped us in the opening round. This win against Lebanon will keep us in Group Two next year; [...]
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A cue for Rugby —Take your guard and get ready for the next inning
Dreaming of getting to the 2019 World Cup is what rugby Sri Lanka has to. When the dream is in place it is easier than when you have no hope. The momentum gained by the empathetic win of Sri Lanka in the Asian 5 Nations Division 1 Tournament should be fuel the rugby here. The [...]
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Schools rugby red carded
The red card issue connected with school rugby is now gathering momentum in other areas as well. Once again a red card has been issued to a St. Anthony’s College First XV player in their Schools Under-20 Division I A match played against Isipathana College at the Bogambara Stadium last weekend. Sources reveal that three [...]
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DS Smashes badminton tourney begins on May 15
The DS Smashes All Island Age Group Badminton tournament, organised by the D.S Senanayake College Old Boys’ Association in collaboration with the Badminton Development Foundation, will be held from May 15 at the D.S Senanayake College Indoor Sports Complex. The tournament, which will run for five days, will feature badminton players from across the country [...]
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Did the selectors err with their championship choices
Sri Lanka’s 30-member pool for the forthcoming Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in England this June, has seen the preference of old stages who have not performed consistently at the international level over talented young guns. Was this a wise decision? Pix by Amila Gamage
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Malshan, Malinda guide Negombo CC to victory
Sara Trophy A match bag of nine wickets by right arm spinner Malshan Gunasinghe and twin half tons by Malinda Samarasekera helped Negombo CC to record a thrilling six wicket win over Old Anandians in their Sara Trophy encounter played at Ananda Mawatha. Malshan’ figures of 7 for 20 laid the foundation for Negombo CC’ [...]
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Chemila heroics give St. Peter’s title
By M. Shamil Amit Right arm pacie Chemila Obeysekera’s impressive figures of 5 for 26 for helped St. Peter’s to clinch the Schools Under 19 Limited Overs title in the final played at Braybrooke Place on Friday. Obeysekera was supported by right arm left arm pace-spin combination of Janith Liyanage and spinner Sahan Nanayakkara who [...]
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Silver spurs and super stallions – book your corner now
142nd Governor’s Cup at Nuwara Eliya By Naushad Amit The Jayaratne Stables will be definitely eyeing for a hat-trick at the prestigious Governor’s Cup with their lucky horse, Café Coffee as the meet will be held for the 142nd occasion at the Race Course in Nuwara Eliya tomorrow. The proceedings of the day are expected [...]
