Bangladesh ‘Tigers’ whipped by Lankan ‘Lions’
The deteriorating pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club became Prabath Jayasuriya’s playground as Sri Lanka delivered a superb performance to secure a comprehensive innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh in the second and final Test on Saturday. The triumph sealed a 1-0 series win for the hosts, cementing their dominance in what proved to be [...]
Twin centurion Pathum Nissanka ‘ready to take over role of a senior’
Pathum Nissanka’s twin centuries – 187 in Galle and 158 in Colombo – not only anchored Sri Lanka’s dominance against Bangladesh but also marked a personal milestone that had eluded one of the island’s most promising talents. Speaking after the series victory, the 26-year-old opener revealed the significance of finally converting his overseas success to [...]
DDS calls for more Tests
After ending Sri Lanka’s Test assignments for the year with a crushing innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh, skipper Dhananjaya de Silva calls for more Test matches to build on the recent improvements and mount a serious challenge in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. “Unfortunately, there are no international Tests,” the captain explained with [...]
Najmul Shanto steps down as Bangladesh Test captain
Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down as Bangladesh Test captain. Najmul Shanto announced his decision after Bangladesh’s defeat by an innings and 78 runs to Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday. “I have an announcement to make,” he said at the post-match press conference. “I am stepping down from the Bangladesh Test captaincy. I don’t want [...]
Wesley stun defending champs St. Peter’s
High riding Wesley College hit the daylights out of defending champions St. Peter’s College as they completely outclassed them to pull off a comfortable 23-5 win in the Dialog Schools League Rugby 2025 match played at Havelock Park yesterday. With this, Wesley recorded their fourth successive win and maintain their unbeaten record. Wesley, having taken [...]
Isipathana edge past brave Zahira 38-27 despite red card
Potential title contenders Isipathana College were made to fight until the last drop by a spirited Zahira College outfit, who went down fighting 38-27 in an eventful and textbook game of Dialog Schools League Rugby 2025 played at Maradana yesterday. In a game where the Green Machine held the upper hand, despite losing their star [...]
Tuskers tame Tigers to remain unbeaten
Royal College, missing several regular players from their starting line-up, still proved too strong as they powered to a hard-fought 29-7 victory over Vidyartha College in their Dialog Schools League Rugby 2025 week four clash at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday. It was a gritty contest where both teams flexed muscles in a see-saw first [...]
Trinity thrash Joes
Trinity College indicated their true intentions for the ongoing Dialog Schools League Rugby 2025 season after their 29-7 thrashing of St. Joseph’s College at Longden Place yesterday. The travelling Trinitians, who scored five tries and made two conversions, led 22-0 at half-time, completely dominating the Josephians, who earned their points through a solitary converted try. [...]
Ananda stage second giant-killing act
Newcomers Ananda College pulled off their second giant-killing act of the season when they stunned St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota by 30-27 in a nail-biting Dialog Schools League Rugby 2025 match played at the Nittawela yesterday. After trailing 13-20 at halftime, the spirited Anandians mounted a brave second-half comeback to seal a famous victory, driven by [...]
Madushanka returns for ODIs
Sri Lanka has recalled left-arm seamster Dilshan Madushanka back in to the One Day International (ODI) squad for the three-match series against Bangladesh, which is set to begin on July 2 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Madushanka was unavailable for the series against Australia in February due to injury, but will return to [...]
Supreme Court grants SLC two months to file limited objections in Mathi’s FR application
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a two-month period for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and its office bearers to file limited objections in response to a Fundamental Rights (FR) application filed by veteran cricket administrator K. Mathivanan. The matter was taken up before Supreme Court Judges Priyantha Fernando and Sobhitha Rajakaruna. During the proceedings, counsel [...]
Teenager Rosemarie Weerakoon’s one-off cricketing adventure in 1958
Long before women’s cricket in Sri Lanka found its place in the spotlight, before national contracts, televised matches, or the roar of packed stadiums, young Rosemarie Weerakoon stepped onto the Colombo Oval on April 5, 1958, for what would be her first and last official game of cricket. A teenager at the time, Rosemarie took [...]
Colombo Aces crowned champions as SLPL 2025 wraps up a thrilling inaugural season
After three action-packed days of high-stakes rallies, roaring crowds, and unforgettable match moments, the curtain closed on the first-ever Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) with Colombo Aces emerging as the inaugural champions. In a dramatic finale held at the Padel House, CR&FC, Colombo Aces defeated Galle Fort Mariners in a high-intensity tie that went the [...]
Four world class cueists in action today
A snooker exhibition series featuring four international stars will take place today at Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo as Kingsman Snooker hosts the ‘Cues and Brews’ snooker exhibition. Organised by Kingsman Sports Group, the event will feature exhibition matches and fan interactions with four top snooker players — current World No.3 and four-time World Champion Mark [...]
Home Lands Classic on July 4 and 5 at RCGC
One of Sri Lanka’s premier estate brands, announced the Home Lands Golf Classic 2025, which is scheduled to take place on July 4 and 5 at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC). This premier golfing event is expected to bring together over 280 golfers, business leaders, and corporate partners for two days of spirited [...]
St. Joseph’s, Ladies’ and Lyceum Wattala win Milo Swimming Championship
St. Joseph’s College proved once again that old habits die hard, storming to their 20th consecutive Boys’ Overall Swimming Championship title in a thrilling six-day battle at the 50th Milo All-Island Schools Age Group Aquatic Championship, held at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo. Not to be outdone, Ladies’ College, Colombo stole the limelight [...]
Sri Lanka celebrates Olympic Day 2025 at Galle Fort with spirit of unity and inclusion
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka conducted the celebration of Olympic Day 2025 on June 25 at the historic Galle Fort. The event aligned with the global Olympic Day theme – ‘Let’s Move’. Olympic Day is commemorated annually on June 23 to mark the founding of the modern Olympic Movement in 1894. The day [...]
The Invincibles: S. Thomas’ College 1989, a season of rugby dominance
In the storied history of Sri Lankan school rugby, few chapters shine as brightly as the 1989 season of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. Led by the iconic Rizwi Suhayb, this extraordinary squad achieved the rarest of feats — an undefeated season, conquering both the fiercely competitive Schools League Championship and the prestigious President’s Trophy [...]