Sri Lanka should use all-round armoury
The recent matches played by the Sri Lankan cricket team signify a return to their traditional style of play, believes former batting great Sanath Jayasuriya. Both the solitary Test against Afghanistan at the SSC ground and the inaugural ODI at Pallekele showcased the classic Sri Lankan cricketing approach that has been revered for ages. Sri [...]
Kandy SC in close win over Havies
After a lacklustre yet strenuous first half, where only a penalty was put over by the host team, defending champions Kandy Sports Club took a different approach and record a close 19-15 win against Havelocks in a Cup Segment match of the SLR Nippon Paint Club Rugby League played at Havelock Park yesterday. Despite trailing [...]
Royal beat Petes after 38 years
Skipper Sineth Jayawardena and Yenula Bandara combined to claim 14 wickets, propelling Royal to a commanding victory by an innings and 61 runs over St. Peter’s in the Under-19 Inter-School cricket match held at Reid Avenue yesterday. Royal beat St. Peter’s after 38 years since winning under Roshan Juranpathy in 1986. On the second day [...]
Airmen gundown Sailors
Air Force SC recorded a runaway 41-14 win against Navy SC in a Plate Segment match of the SLR Nippon Paint Club Rugby League played at Welisara yesterday. Leading 26-7 at halftime, the Airmen scored at will and ended up with a tally of six tries, four conversions and a penalty, earning a bonus point, [...]
Kamindu and Sangeeth shine with centuries
The third day of the four-day National Super League matches at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium and Sooriyawewa Stadium witnessed remarkable centuries by Kamindu Mendis for Dambulla and Sangeeth Cooray for Galle. Kamindu displayed an outstanding unbeaten innings of 167 runs, adorned with 23 boundaries. He formed a formidable partnership of 149 runs for the fifth [...]
Nethmi leads Colombo Women to victory
An impressive knock of 87 runs by Nethmi Poorna paved the way for Colombo to secure a comfortable 6-wicket win over the unbeaten Dambulla in the Women’s National Super League Limited-Overs tournament, played at the P. Sara Stadium. Batting first, Dambulla Women posted a total of 214 for 9, and in their chase, Colombo, led [...]
SSC Press Box ‘must’ go on par with rest of the world
Similar to Lord’s cricket ground in England, the Sinhalese Sports Clubs (SSC) holds a prestigious status as the ‘Home of Cricket’ in Sri Lanka. However, despite its esteemed reputation, the facilities at its media enclosure are woefully inadequate, particularly in terms of accessibility and infrastructure. A key issue is the lack of accessibility for individuals [...]
Pathum: Welcome to the epic club of 200
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Pathum Nissanka playing in his first ODI in three months–his last one was at the World Cup on November 9 last year, against New Zealand–etched his name into cricketing history. The 25-year-old painted a masterpiece of resilience and dominance with each stroke against Afghan bowlers who toiled under [...]
SIU investigation on Asian Games badminton selection further delayed
The investigation by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for Preventing Sports Related Offences of Sri Lanka Police, located at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in connection to a complaint made by Mrs. Preethi Disna Ranjani Illeperuma, the mother of the national badminton champion Buwaneka Goonathilake, has faced further delays, as reported by the Sunday [...]
LiNing Finalists found
The semi-finals stage of the LiNing Sri Lanka International Badminton Challenge 2024 came to end at the Dadella Indoor Complex in Galle with favourites and top ranked shutters making their way to the finals. The finals will be played today. However a few upsets occurred during yesterday’s qualifiers, which setoff from 10.00a.m. at the only [...]
SLC to probe reasons for failure, after juniors follow seniors’ WC plight
In response to the underwhelming performance of the national Under-19 cricket team during Asia Cup and the World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has summoned the team management for a review meeting on Monday. The decision to convene the meeting comes after Sri Lanka’s junior cricket team struggled to make an impact during the World [...]
Sri Lanka to host LiNing International Badminton Series from Tuesday
Sri Lanka Badminton is set to host its second international tournament of the month, the LiNing Sri Lanka International Series, from February 13 to 18 at the Dadella Sports Complex in Galle. Endorsed by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the event is anticipated to be a highlight of badminton talent and competition, featuring 303 athletes [...]
Player development and global tennis
Over 200 countries have made tennis to be one of their national sports. Their hope is for international sports participation. Apart from ATP, WTA, Davis Cup and women’s Kings Cup, tennis is an Olympic and regional games sport. In our world of today symbolises modernity of a nation. This has made tennis standard of country [...]
MCC recommends minimum 3-match Test series
The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) said it recommends playing a minimum of three Test matches from the next ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP) from 2028 onwards. The Marylebone Cricket Club’s WCC had its meeting at Cape Town last week, which was hosted by former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, who’s also the commissioner of [...]
Ireland bid to build on sublime French win against Italy
Dublin, Ireland, AFP: Ireland hope to edge closer to a historic successive Six Nations Grand Slam when they host Italy at Lansdowne Road today after laying down a marker in their thumping of France last week. Andy Farrell’s Irish side will be heavily favoured to make it two wins from two after their 38-17 humbling [...]
SLIC General joins MCA as strategic partnership for 2024
Embarking on a new beginning, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd (SLICGL) and the Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) have forged a strategic partnership leveraging the strengths of both entities, offering distinctive collaborative benefits to MCA members. At a press conference held recently to announce the partnership, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Mahesh [...]
Double crown for Ranithma Liyanage, as Alden Mainaky emerges Men’s Singles winner
Alden Lefilson Mainaky of Indonesia and Sri Lankan star Ranithma Liyanage clinched the Singles titles at the inaugural Southern Province Open Badminton Championship 2024 held at the Indoor Badminton Courts in Dadella, Galle. Mainaky, currently ranked 805 in the world, easily overcame Sri Lankan top shuttler Thilina Rajakaruna in the Men’s Open Singles in straight [...]
Mayooran, Seneshi, Mayank and Christine emerge winners at Carlton Club Ranking Tennis
Mayooran Kubherane, Seneshi Jayatinga, Mayank Vithanaarachchi and Christina Fernando emerged winners at the Carlton Club Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament 2024 held at the Carlton Tennis Club courts in Moratuwa from January 26 to 29. Mayooran initially had a close fight against Bhishman Balaratnarajah in the Under-18 Boy’s Singles final, as the first set came to [...]
Asian International School swimmers represent Sri Lanka at BIMSTEC 2024
Four outstanding students, who are renowned as top swimmers of Asian International School, namely Nikhileshwaran Kumaraguru, Christina Perumal, Sithuki Yonara and Vishalinie John, were selected to represent Sri Lanka at the BIMSTEC Youth Water Sports Meet 2024 held in India. Christina Perumal secured the bronze medal in the 200m Breaststroke event overcoming fierce competition while [...]
Lyceum Gampaha emerge Under-18 TISSL Badminton Team runners-up
Lyceum International School, Gampaha, emerged runners-up at the Under-18 TISSL Badminton Team Championship 2023, held at the Gateway College indoor facility in Colombo. This was the first time in the history of Lyceum Gampaha that a badminton team was able to record this achievement. Lyceum Gampaha made steady progress in the group stage matches, beating [...]
Sport Unleash Schools Sports Awards recognise future stars of Sri Lanka
The cream of Sri Lanka schools sports were duly recognised at the Sports Unleash Schools Sports Awards, which took place recently at the BMICH in Colombo. Identified as Sri Lanka’s first of its kind to recognise and reward the outstanding performances among the best athletes in all sports disciplines on a single stage, the awards [...]
Sri Lanka Inter Club Blitz Chess Championship 2023: A Lightning Display of Chess Excellence
Sri Lanka Inter Club Blitz Chess Championship brought the chess community to life at St. John’s College in Nugegoda. Proudly orchestrated by the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, this electrifying event featured a total cash fund of Rs 123,000.00, complemented by certificates, medals, and the glittering trophies that awaited the champions. Once again, the championship [...]