Amidst frailty, SLC accounts show notable recovery in 2024
The revenues from the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup, Asia Cup, and a surprise windfall from cricket’s global governing body, have helped Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) post a far brighter set of accounts for the year ending December 31, 2024. On paper, the numbers suggest a remarkable turnaround from the deep losses of 2023. Yet [...]
Modern Pentathlon request for full NOC membership mired
The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Sri Lanka has deferred granting full membership to the Modern Pentathlon Federation of Sri Lanka (MPFSL), citing the federation’s failure to meet the required criteria to develop the sport in line with international and Olympic standards. In a letter dated August 14, 2025 and addressed to the President and [...]
Moratuwa SC end first day on top
Moratuwa SC gained top honours against Navy SC at the end of first day’s play in the SLC Under-23 Emerging Club 2-day Cricket Tournament encounter played at Welisara yesterday. Moratuwa SC, in reply to Navy’s score of 158 ended opening day in a strong position of 170-4. Their response was helped by an unbeaten half [...]
Draining millions on legal battles overshadow SLC’s financial gains
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) may have recorded its highest-ever revenue in 2024, but the governing body continues to bleed millions in legal expenses, with figures from its latest financial statements raising eyebrows over the organisation’s priorities. According to the disclosures, SLC has been embroiled in a staggering 44 cases across various courts in the country. [...]
Madushanka’s magic
Sri Lanka’s newest bowling hero, Dilshan Madushanka, became the country’s eighth bowler to record a hat-trick in a One Day International, a sensational comeback performance that sealed an otherwise unlikely victory in the first of the two-match ODI series at Harare on Friday night. Madushanka claimed a last-over hat-trick to snatch Sri Lanka a thrilling [...]
Hasaranga return for Asia Cup
Leg-spinning allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been named in Sri Lanka’s 16-member squad for the Asia Cup in the UAE, returning from a hamstring injury sustained against Bangladesh. He replaces Dushan Hemantha, who was named as Hasaranga’s replacement for the ongoing series in Zimbabwe. The squad sees four changes from the one that lost to Bangladesh, [...]
Sri Lanka eye better FIFA ranking gains with Maldives friendlies
Following the recent impressive rise in FIFA global rankings, Sri Lanka has shown keen interest in upholding their growth at the international level, with more international games to follow. Next week, Sri Lanka is set to host Maldives at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo for two international friendlies, just a month before they resume their [...]
Ex-Co linked clubs among biggest beneficiaries of SLC grants
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the governing body of the country’s most followed sport, has once again drawn attention for the manner in which its finances are managed. A review of SLC’s latest financial statements shows extensive related-party transactions, raising questions about governance, transparency, and possible conflicts of interest within the organisation. Payments categorised as ‘Transactions [...]
Ranithma’s BWF World Championship journey ends
Sri Lanka’s badminton prodigy, Ranithma Liyanage, continued to make her mark on the international stage with an impressive showing at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, where she advanced to the Round of 32 in the Women’s Singles category. The prestigious World Championships, held from August 25 to 31 at the state-of-the-art Adidas [...]
Sri Lanka Rugby elections scrapped again: Fresh AGM to be called
Proving speculations right, the Working Task Force (WTF) appointed to oversee the administration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) officially nullified the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was scheduled for September 9. According to the latest development, the entire election process will be restarted, which is expected to take approximately 45 days from the publication of [...]
Vaas questions standard of SLC’s Level 3 Course
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to conduct its next Level 3 Coaching Course in October, with 21 candidates shortlisted from over 50 applications. But even as the Board prepares to roll out the programme, the country’s coaching system is facing stinging criticism from former fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, who has warned that Sri Lanka’s [...]
Hayleys crowned Standard Chartered Cup champs
Hayleys PLC emerged victorious at the Standard Chartered Cup 2025, a premier corporate 5-a-side Futsal tournament, organised by Standard Chartered Sri Lanka at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo. Hayleys clinched the prestigious Standard Chartered Cup with a thrilling victory over LOLC Finance in an exhilarating final match captivating the packed stadium. The champions also walked away [...]
Boots of glory: Football legends of St. Benedict’s College
A historic reunion on the Benedictine turf On the hallowed grounds of St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena, where generations of young men once chased dreams and footballs with equal fervor, a remarkable event is set to unfold. On September 5, the college will host a one-of-a-kind football tournament—bringing together Benedictine footballers aged over 60 for a [...]
Champion racer Sangeeth Suriyage bolstered by McLarens
Leading motorsport athlete, Sangeeth Suriyage was bolstered by the continuous sponsorship by McLarens Lubricants, as the authorised distributor of Mobil engine oils in Sri Lanka extended their commitment to sponsorship for the third consecutive year. This partnership marks another exciting chapter in Mobil’s ongoing commitment in supporting performance and excellence in Sri Lanka’s motorsports landscape. [...]
Finals of 53rd AVI Junior National Championship from September 5
The finals of the 53rd AVI Junior National Badminton Championship 2025 will commence on September 5 at four venues across Colombo and its suburbs. Organised and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Badminton Association (SLSBA), the event set off during May with the preliminary rounds from the Zonal levels throughout the island. The top teams [...]
Royal’s Matheesha and Ladies’ Nethmi bag top titles at Junior Squash Nationals
Royal College’s Matheesha Wijesekara and Ladies’ College’s Nethmi Wickramasinghe stamped their authority as the country’s top junior players when they captured the Under-19 Boys’ and Girls’ titles at the 36th Sri Lanka Junior National Squash Championship 2025. The PSA Satellite Event which was organised by Sri Lanka Squash and was sponsored by Ritzbury, and concluded [...]
Panchali claims her first double crown at NCPBA Open Badminton Championships 2025
Panchali Adhikari claimed a double crown as major upsets occurred at the North Central Province Badminton Association (NCPBA) All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025, which concluded at the Sports Department Indoor Stadium in Anuradhapura. Panchali claimed the Women’s Open Singles as well as the Mixed Open Doubles while favourites collapsed at the seven-day NCPBA Open giving [...]
Royal’s Thesath shines in squash
Royal College’s rising star, Thesath Kemitha Hapuarachchi, emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s most promising young squash players, capping his career so far with the prestigious Most Promising Junior Squash Player 2025 award. Currently a 11th-year student at Royal, Thesath first picked up a racket at the age of nine under the guidance of his [...]
Sprinter Kalhara felicitated
Sprinter Kalhara Indupa Silva, who was part of the gold medal winning 4x400m team that represented Sri Lanka at the Indian Open World Athletic Meet, was felicitated by his school officials at Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte. Here Kalhara is welcomed by his coach Sumith Jayantha (right), Ven. Medagama Dhammananda Thero, a benefactor who supported the young [...]
HFC’s Jessie shines with U-20 Pentathlon Swimming title
National pool swimmer Jessie Seneviratne of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya dived into success and surfaced as the Girls Under-20 Pentathlon Champion at the annual Pentathlon Swimming Championship, which concluded last weekend at the Air Force Swimming Pool Complex in Ratmalana. The 18-year-old swimmer, who has been making an impact in the national pool for the [...]