Sri Lanka recalls four seniors and a newbie for Pakistan T20s
Former captain Charith Asalanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de Silva are set to be recalled for the three-match home T20 International series against Pakistan next month. The squad is also expected to include young off-spinner Traveen Mathews, whose recent exploits have caught the selectors’ eye. Asalanka’s return is the most closely watched. The [...]
NOC assures AGM at earliest opportunity amid ongoing Forensic Audit
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC) has shared a communiqué with its membership assuring its steadfast commitment to conduct the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the election of the Executive Board at the earliest possible opportunity. The letter, dated November 22, 2025, and issued under the signature of NOC President Suresh Subramaniam, explains [...]
SSC benches Kusal and Shanaka for choosing franchise over club
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) have left out Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka from their playing XI for the SLC Major Club Tier ‘B’ 3-day match, against Negombo CC despite both players requesting to be considered for selection. The decision follows their move to leave the domestic tournament earlier in the season to take part in [...]
Havelocks overpower Army
Despite being heavily challenged by Army Sports Club, Havelocks Sports Club maintained their composure to complete a 41-12 victory in their SLR–Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26 match at Havelock Park yesterday. Havies had already signalled their intentions by half time, leading 34-0 after scoring six of their seven tries and adding three conversions. Fullback Yehan [...]
Kandy run riot against Sri Lions to stay unbeaten
Kandy Sports Club made a mockery of Sri Lions Sports Club as the defending champions recorded a crushing 91–3 victory in a 15 try demolition to remain unbeaten in the SLR–Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26 at Longdon Place yesterday. After being held to their first draw of the season against CH&FC last weekend, Kandy clearly [...]
Lasith, Kamindu slam tons as CCC amass 382-3
Lasith Croospulle and Kamindu Mendis struck commanding centuries as CCC posted a formidable 382 for 3 after electing to bat against Colts on the opening day of their SLC Major Club 3-day Cricket Tournament encounter at the P. Sara Oval yesterday. Lasith was in sublime form, scoring 155 off 174 balls with 21 boundaries and [...]
Adeesha cracks swashbuckling unbeaten 227
Adeesha Nanayakkara produced a magnificent unbeaten 227 to put United Southern SC firmly in control on the opening day of their SLC Major Club Tier ‘B’ 3-day Cricket encounter against Kandy Customs at Galle. Batting with authority and composure, Adeesha faced 238 deliveries and struck 20 fours and nine towering sixes as United Southern closed [...]
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
Melbourne, Australia, AFP: A fighting England won their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years on Saturday, restoring their battered pride with a gutsy 4-wicket victory to clinch a chaotic fourth Ashes clash that was all over inside two days. The pumped-up tourists dismissed Australia for 132 soon after lunch in front of a [...]
Crystal Palace FC, a premier club shattered by Cyclone Ditwah
Crystal Palace Football Club was one of the 12 sides that entered the FSL Champions League 2025/26 when domestic football competitions resumed after a long lapse. Their hopes, obviously as other 11 teams, were high but the opening week’s fixture against Saunders SC ended with an unexpected, heartbreak of 1-0 loss. But as the Director [...]
TM Sampath defies time to become Sri Lanka’s oldest First Class centurion
Last Sunday, at 43 years and 181 days, TM Sampath became Sri Lanka’s oldest batsman to score a first class century. When he struck an unbeaten 129 off 269 deliveries against Panadura Sports Club in a drawn SLC Major League match at Welagedara, Sampath signalled that he still has more to offer and that his [...]
Viren, Ranithma retain Open titles at 73rd Nationals
Title holders Viren Nettasinghe and Ranithma Liyanage made a fitting end to their campaigns of the 2025 season, by defending the Men’s and Women’s Open Singles titles, joined by Varangana Jayawardana and Rashmi Mudalige, who defended the Women’s Open Doubles title at the 73rd National Badminton Championship 2025, which concluded at the S. Thomas’ College [...]