‘‘Settle all dues before LPL 6” — SLC issues ultimatum to IPG Group
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has issued an ultimatum to the IPG Group—its long-standing Event Right Holder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL)—to settle the outstanding payments before the start of the sixth edition in July. The IPG Group, headed by Indian businessman Anil Mohan, holds the events rights of LPL for 10 years for an [...]
ICC to implement new playing conditions from this month
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will start implementing the new playing conditions from next month, including the return to a single ball in the ODIs. In a communique to the members, the ICC said the revised Playing Conditions (PCs) will take effect immediately, from June, in Test matches, and from July in international white ball [...]
Cricketers’ tax case to resume on June 3
The writ application filed by three Sri Lankan cricket captains seeking relief regarding tax obligations and contractual agreements with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be taken up at the Court of Appeal on June 3, with the Attorney General’s opinion. When the case was heard this week at the Court of Appeal before Acting Chairman [...]
Bharat Arun to conduct coaching programme
Bharat Arun, who served as India’s fast bowling coach from 2014 to 2021, will conduct a comprehensive two-week coaching programme at the High Performance Centre located at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium premises in Colombo. This initiative represents the latest collaboration between high-profile Indian coaching personnel and Sri Lankan cricket development. The programme, which [...]
AG’s Dept. to appeal after Kandy HC impose reduced fine against Galle Marvels owner
The Attorney General’s (AG) Department will appeal against the sentence given to Prem Thakkar, the Indian owner of the Galle Marvels after he pleaded guilty to a match-fixing charge under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Offences Related to Sports Act No.24 of 2019. On Thurday, Thakkar was given a two-year imprisonment, suspended for 10 years and [...]
Sumedha, Rumesh fail to make podium finish
Paris Olympics 2024 champion, Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan claimed the gold medal of Men’s Javelin Throw at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea yesterday, as the two Sri Lankans in contention – Sumedha Jayasinghe and Rumesh Pathirage – failed to impress in the finals. Pathirage completed the Men’s Javelin Throw final [...]
Dutiful Usaith did his part, now it’s up to the ones at the helms
Sri Lanka’s sports officials speak endlessly about nurturing talent and discovering champions. Yet when greatness emerges from the ground up, their attention turns elsewhere. The gap between what is promised and what’s delivered has never been starker. Yazmin Usaith has shattered expectations. The 20-year-old middleweight boxer from St. Sylvester’s Boxing Club in Kandy recently claimed [...]
Appeal Court dismisses legal challenge by ‘fugitive from justice’
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge brought by an American citizen who fled the country while facing sports corruption charges, ruling that he failed to meet bail conditions for judicial review. Amil Patel, also known as Yogi Patel, residing in Pennsylvania, had sought to quash criminal proceedings against him under the Prevention [...]
Nearly 350 shuttlers in action at Ceylon Masters International
Nearly 350 shuttlers will be in action at the Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship 2025, which is set to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka from June 6 to 10 at two prominent locations. The flagship international competition hosted annually by Ceylon Masters Badminton, has attracted players of the age category of 35 and above [...]
Just another day in paradise?
As Sri Lanka prepares to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series later this month—followed by a white-ball leg—memories switch back to 2017 when Bangladesh recorded surprising win against Sri Lanka to level the two-match series. At the P. Sara Oval in Colombo, Bangladesh, in their 100th Test match, stunned the hosts with a 4-wicket [...]
Unions challenge appointment of Sinhawansa as Executive Director
Rugby stakeholders have expressed their concern over the intended appointment of an employee of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) to the newly formed Working Task Force, which was formed by the Minister of Sports recently to replace the duties of the Competent Authority. Sources confirm that at least six of the Provincial Unions affiliated to SLR, [...]
Roshan Gunawardena officially takes over SLB
Roshan Gunawardena was elected uncontested as the new President of Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) after he was unanimously chosen by the membership to lead the association for the period of 2025-27 at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo. His takeover of the leading position of SLB was made official [...]
Gwen Herat – a woman apart
In an era when women were ridiculed for playing cricket, Gwen Herat took the bold decision to champion women’s cricket in Sri Lanka. Against all odds, she dedicated herself to popularising cricket amongst women and pioneered the establishment of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association in 1996, the same year the Islanders won the ICC [...]
Dialog Schools Rugby League set to kick off on Friday
After weeks of action – from international games to the concluded Schools Knockout Championship – the focus will now shift to the Dialog Schools Rugby League Championship 2025, which is set to kick off from next Friday. The upcoming weeks, beginning from next Friday to its culmination in the second week of August, could be [...]
Sri Lankan fighters shine with 10 medals at International Thai Martial Arts Festival
The Sri Lankan national team returned home triumph after a spectacular performance at the 7th International and Thai Martial Arts Games and Festival, held in Bangkok, Thailand last week. Sri Lanka brought home a remarkable tally of 10 medals, including three gold, four silver, and three bronze in Muaythai and boxing events. The gold medals [...]
Wesley unveils rugby jersey and partners for 2025
Wesley College, celebrating their 151st year this year, launched their 69th rugby season with an official press conference and sponsors’ felicitation at their historic pavilion at Campbell Park. Wesley will be led by fourth-year coloursman Sandul Gammanpila, with third-year coloursman Abdul Haadhi coming in as the vice captain and fourth-year coloursman Hashim Thabeeth as deputy [...]
Royal College to kick off rugby season aiming title
Royal College is gearing up to kick off the Inter-Schools Rugby League Tournament from the first week of June with an opening match against Thurstan College. The highly anticipated rugby league promises to deliver a thrilling spectacle for school rugby fans as teams prepare to showcase their skills. Royal will host five games during the [...]
Dons and Eagles inaugurate ‘Alles Cup’
This year marks the beginning of a new rugby tradition for D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo, and St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota, as they face off in the inaugural ‘Alles Cup’ encounter, scheduled for June 6 at Nittawela. The fixture, named in honour of the late R.I.T. Alles—founding principal of D.S. Senanayake and a distinguished old boy [...]