Sri Lanka eye early series win; Bangladesh keen to equalise
Sri Lanka will look to seal the three-match T20 International series with a game to spare when they take on Bangladesh in the second encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium this evening. After an emphatic 7-wicket win in the series opener at Pallekele, the hosts will be riding high on confidence and eager to [...]
Team is heading in the right path – Upul Chandana
Sri Lanka fielding coach Upul Chandana expects the wicket in Dambulla would provide another high-scoring thriller as in Pallekele, where the hosts completely nailed Bangladesh to earn a comfortable 7-wicket win on Thursday. Speaking to the press yesterday at Dambulla ahead of today’s second T20 International against Bangladesh, the current sixth ranked side intends to [...]
Swiatek destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title
London, United Kingdom, AFP: Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the most one-sided women’s Wimbledon final for 114 years to seal her sixth Grand Slam. The Polish eighth seed, who has now won all six major finals in which she has competed, was in charge from the first point and wrapped up victory [...]
Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch
London, United Kingdom, AFP: Jannik Sinner played down the impact of his painful defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final as he prepares for a rematch at Wimbledon on Sunday. The world number one crushed seven-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in under two hours on Friday to set up a title [...]
Bumrah proud of ‘really special’ five-wicket haul at Lord’s
London, United Kingdom, AFP: Jasprit Bumrah said taking five wickets in a Test innings at Lord’s was among the highlights of his career as the India fast bowler marked his return to international cricket in style. Bumrah, the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, was rested from India’s series-levelling win at Edgbaston last week, with the 31-year-old [...]
Appeal Court extends SLAS election ban
The Court of Appeal this week has prolonged its temporary injunction halting the Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS) election, pending further proceedings. Appeal Court judges Rohantha Abeysuriya and K. Priyantha Fernando presided over the case and scheduled the next hearing for September 11. Counsel Akheel Deen, representing the complainant, argued that the Ceylon Motor Sports [...]
One Island, Many excuses: Sri Lanka’s rugby dream stumbles again
If Sri Lanka Rugby is to pursue glory like Japan, a structured plan backed by a comprehensive national policy under one umbrella must be adopted, according to Shen Woei Chang—former Trinity College and Havelocks forward, and later a respected referee and commentator. Chang’s observations follow the setback suffered by the Sri Lanka Men’s 15s team [...]
Junian Wood to conduct Power Hitting Programme
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has secured the expertise of renowned power-hitting coach Julian Wood to deliver an intensive training programme designed to elevate the striking capabilities of the country’s premier cricketers. The comprehensive seven-day programme, scheduled from July 30 to August 5, will focus on developing explosive batting techniques among both male and female national [...]
Italy and Netherlands qualify for Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Jersey’s shock last-ball win over Scotland came in vain as they missed out on reaching the T20 World Cup for the first time with Italy advancing instead on net run-rate. Jersey’s No.11 Jake Dunford and skipper Charles Perchard scampered through for the match-winning single against Scotland in the Europe Qualifier, ending their opponents’ hopes of [...]
Sachithra Senanayake ordered to appear in courts to receive indictment
Accused of match-fixing, former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been ordered to appear before the Hambantota High Court on September 5, 2025 after he failed to appear before courts to receive the indictment. The case was called on July 9 for the service of the indictment to the accused cricketer at the High Court. [...]
Dialog Schools Rugby League enters thrilling second round
The Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 is set to intensify this weekend as the competition moves into its highly anticipated second round, beginning on July 14. Following an exhilarating first round that showcased exceptional talent across Sri Lanka’s premier rugby schools, teams have now been strategically divided into Cup, Plate, and Bowl championships based on [...]
Hayleys crowned Mercantile T10 champs
In a commanding display of power-hitting and disciplined bowling, Hayleys Group clinched the Mercantile T10 Championship 2025, defeating CDB by 24 runs in a high-intensity final held at the CCC ground. Batting first, Hayleys piled up an imposing 149-2 in their 10 overs, led by a sensational unbeaten 61 off 26 balls from Minod Bhanuka, [...]
St. Joseph’s star Aaron dunking Sri Lanka’s future hopes
Basketball isn’t just a game for me — it’s my world,” says 16-year-old Aaron Gerald, moments after leading Sri Lanka’s Under-16 team to the finals at the FIBA Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers in the Maldives recently. At just 16, while most boys his age are chasing schoolyard victories, Aaron is already battling giants in Sri [...]
Brion clinches gold at 9th South Asian Karate Championship
Edward Brion, a product of St. Benedict’s College, brought honour to Sri Lanka by securing the gold medal in the Senior Individual Kata event at the 9th South Asian Karate Championship, held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo. Displaying precision, power, and masterful technique, Brion triumphed over Bangladesh in the semi-finals and went on to [...]
SLB conducts successful World Badminton Day Walk
Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) successfully conducted the annual World Badminton Day Walk with a large presence of players, coaches and officials, graced by dignitaries on July 5, Saturday around the vicinity of its Headquarters at Maitland Place, Colombo 7. Former decorated sprinter, Olympian and current Deputy Minister of Sports, Sugath Thilakaratne led the World Badminton [...]
Sri Lanka’s top female gamers shine at Pond’s Women’s Cyber Games
The Pond’s Women’s Cyber Games 2025, powered by Anchor Newdale, organised by Gamer.LK, concluded successfully at One Galle Face Mall in Colombo, bringing together Sri Lanka’s top female gamers and celebrating their talents across multiple game titles in a high-energy LAN setting. The competition featured intense matchups across various titles, with standout performances from some [...]
Peterite Thisen, a national prospect in athletics
Thisen Ranvidu Wasanthapali of St. Peter’s College, Colombo made a mark as a national prospect in track events with his recent achievements. An Advance Level student, who pursues his higher education in mathematics, Thisen excelled at the National Junior Athletic Championship and the Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletic Meet, both held recently. A leading contender [...]