Thora feel the grit in one-point thriller
Amidst high drama and a nerve-racking finish, S. Thomas’ College pulled off a heart-stopping one-point victory over Kingswood College in their Dialog Schools League Rugby 2025 match played at Mount Lavinia yesterday. The Thomians narrowly won 29-28 after both teams were locked at 14-all at half-time. The home side scored from four tries, a conversion, [...]
Malays stun Ragama to enter final
In a thrilling finish at the SSC ground, Malay CC secured their place in the Premier Tier ‘B’ T20 tournament final with a dramatic 3-wicket victory over fancied Ragama CC in the evening’s second semi-final. Chasing a formidable target of 171, Malay CC found themselves in deep trouble at 97-6 in the 13th over. However, [...]
Shocked by Ananda, St. Peter’s overhaul themselves to record clinical win
Title holders St. Peter’s College walked out with a resounding 38-22 win against newcomers Ananda College in their opening match of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 at Bambalapitiya yesterday, but the unit may have to rethink its strategies moving forward. Coming out for the first time with the intention of defending their title, the [...]
Chamindu sets up SSC’s comfortable win
Chamindu Wickramasinghe delivered a match-winning all-round display as SSC secured their place in the SLC Tier ‘B’ T20 2025 tournament final with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Army SC at the SSC ground yesterday. SSC captain’s decision to bowl first proved decisive as the home side immediately put pressure on Army SC’s batting lineup. Wickramasinghe [...]
Tigers crawl back to hold Joes and earn draw
St. Joseph’s College narrowly escaped defeat and had to settle for a nerve-wracking 24-all draw against a spirited Vidyartha College outfit in their Dialog Schools League Rugby 2025 encounter at Nittawela yesterday. The visitors from Darley Road held a slim 7-5 lead at the breather, but the match turned into a tug-of-war in the second [...]
Double Blues thump Science in grand fashion
Wesley College delivered commanding performance in their Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 season opener, crushing Science College 63-15 in a nine-try spectacle at Havelock Park yesterday. The comprehensive victory not only secured critical bonus points but also demonstrated the ‘Double Blues’ attacking prowess and championship aspirations for the upcoming campaign. The match began with Wesley [...]
Infamous ‘Mankader’ Sachithra first cricketer indicted under sports corruption law; ‘Shahidi’ identified
In a landmark move, the country’s Attorney General’s (AG’s) Department this week indicted former international cricketer Sachithra Senanayake for his role in a match-fixing scandal during the inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2020, while investigations continue on a second complaint against the same accused. Senanayake, who was part of the 2014 T20 World Cup [...]
Supreme Court grants interim relief to cricketers in IRD case
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to the country’s national cricket cricketers in their ongoing dispute with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) over tax deductions, while setting an expeditious hearing schedule for November this year. The landmark case, brought by men’s captains Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva alongside women’s captains Chamari Athapaththu and [...]
Four uncapped come in; Akila Dananjaya returns
As Angelo Mathews prepares for his emotional farewell at Galle, cricket selectors have included four uncapped players while recalling experienced spinner Akila Dananjaya after a six-year absence for the first Test against Bangladesh beginning June 17. Middle-order batsmen Pawan Rathnayake (22) and Pasindu Sooriyabandara (25), opener Lahiru Udara (31), and the promising ambidextrous spinner Tharindu [...]
Team owners identified, players drafted for inaugural SLPL
The inaugural Spa Ceylon Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) reached a thrilling milestone with its first-ever player draft and auction held last weekend at The Vault, Colombo City Centre, where team owners and players were drafted into the franchises. In front of an energised crowd of team owners, players, and partners, 48 players were officially [...]
Former SLR President seeks justice
The former President of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR), Rizly Illyas has made an official complaint to the Minister of Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, regarding the conduct of SLR officials during the past year, while highlighting grave concerns in connection to criminal conduct, financial mismanagement and lack of accountability occurred during the past regimes. The damning [...]
Sum up of performances by Sri Lankan players at IPL 2025
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed the participation of 10 Sri Lankan cricketers across various franchises, marking a significant representation for the island nation. However, despite the encouraging numbers, the overall performance of Sri Lankan players presented a mixed bag of results, with only a select few making meaningful contributions to their respective teams. [...]
New Sports Regulations; what will it serve?
Clearly, it is about time that the Sports Act is revised and updated, given the plethora of issues that confront sportsmen and sportswomen, as well as the sports loving public. On top of that, all sports are tainted with never ending issues that last longer than the Ministers of Sport (MOS). So much so, that [...]
Unforgiving European sand and French Open
An astute observer would have notice the European clay season did not produce the tennis expected in appeal. Lack of established players is certainly one reason for it. In men’s, the comfort zone of Jannick Sinner is noticeable. He has time to spare even against very good players. He does exhibit lethal shot selection while [...]
Ride join SLC as energy drink partner
Ride, Sri Lanka’s leading locally made energy drink, announced its partnership as the official energy drink partner of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The partnership with SLC represents a significant step forward in Ride’s growth, reinforcing its position as the leading, locally produced energy drink brand in the country under the renewed brand promise of ‘Real [...]
Servo to power Colts this season
Colts Cricket Club (Colts) announced a strategic partnership with Lanka IOC, marking a significant investment in Sri Lankan cricket development. The sponsorship deal, powered by Lanka IOC’s flagship Servo Lubricants brand, aims to enhance the club’s capacity to nurture emerging talent. Colts boasts an impressive pedigree, having produced current stars including Angelo Mathews, Dunith Wellalage, [...]
South Africa seek end to trophy misery in WTC final against Australia
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma believes his team can put their shocking record in knockout games behind them when they face defending champions Australia in next week’s World Test Championship final. The Proteas have won just one International Cricket Council trophy –- the ICC Knockout — a forerunner of the Champions Trophy, back in 1998, [...]
Lyon wary of South Africa’s batters ahead of WTC25 final
The Australian spinner Nathan Lyon knows how capable South Africa’s top six is and the threat they pose to his side. The reigning World Test Championship winners head into the Ultimate Test that commences on June 11 as the favourites to defend the mace they won against India in 2013, but Lyon is well aware [...]
Unleash: New Sri Lankan MMA promotion set co catapult local talent onto global stage
A dynamic new force is set to revolutionise the Sri Lankan sports landscape with the launch of ‘Unleash’, a premier sports promotion brand dedicated to grappling, muaythai and mixed martial arts (MMA). Founded by a team of passionate experts, Unleash Global (Pvt) Ltd aims to provide a significant platform for young Sri Lankan athletes to [...]
Thilina and Panchali regain form to emerge PDBA Open Badminton champions
Thilina Rajakaruna and Panchali Adhikari shuttled their way to emerge as Men’s and Women’s Open Singles champs at the Puttalam District All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025, concluded at the Sir Albert F. Peiris Indoor Sports Complex in Wennappuwa yesterday. Thilina shocked top seed and firm favourite Aashinsa Herath to clinch the Men’s Singles title, while [...]
IAME Series ignites Sri Lanka together with SpeedBay Bandaragama
The internationally recognised IAME Karting Series got underway at the SpeedBay Circuit, Bandaragama, with the inaugural round of the Sri Lankan Championship. With a total of four rounds scheduled to take place in 2025, the prestigious global karting league promises world-class racing back to local soil after the X30 Asia Cup in 2018. IAME’s presence [...]
Chenaya earns Most Popular School Chess Player award
Chenaya Ekaratne, a rising chess talent, at just 14-years-old, has already made significant strides in the national and international arenas. As a result of her consistent performances and growing list of accolades, positioning her as a promising figure in Sri Lankan chess, Chenaya was honoured with the Most Popular School Chess Player – Girl title [...]
ESU-ESoft strategic partner of Dharmaraja Rugby for 2025
In a landmark moment for school sports partnerships in Sri Lanka, Dharmaraja College officially announced its strategic partnership with ESU-ESoft Uni as the main sponsor of its first XV rugby team for the 2025 season. The announcement took place during the grand opening ceremony of ESU’s new campus in Kandy, signaling a new era of [...]