Kamindu back in WC frame; DDS, Madushan laid off
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup preparations took another late twist on Friday night as selectors made last-minute changes to the squad before the deadline, leaving Dhananjaya de Silva and Pramod Madushan out in two decisions that underlines the uncertainty surrounding the side on the eve of the tournament. Madushan’s omission, while officially confirmed only at [...]
A mission without vision?
Harry Brook is 26. When asked whether Joe Root, England’s most complete batter across all formats and conditions, was even considered for a late entry into the T20 World Cup squad, the England captain barely paused. “Probably not, no,” Brook told The Telegraph. Root, despite being “phenomenal” during the ODI series against Sri Lanka and [...]
Is ODI a dying format? Barmy Army: Not really…
This was not the Ashes. There was no Lord’s pavilion looming in the background, no Edgbaston roar rolling in waves. This was Colombo. Slow pitches. Heavy air. And an England team still carrying the emotional weight of a bruising Australian winter. And yet, they came. Not because England’s ODI form demanded attention. Not because the [...]
Havies outfox Red Shirts after early scare
Title contenders CR & FC made an early rampage, hinting at a bigger fireworks display, but Havelocks Sports Club defused and dismantled them to completely outfox the visitors with a 28–14 victory in the opening Cup Championship game of the SLR–Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26 at Havelock Park yesterday. Coming in with high confidence after [...]
LPL match-fixing verdict prove Sri Lanka’s tough anti-corruption framework and approach in sports
Sri Lanka’s robust anti-corruption framework has once again proven its effectiveness after a UK national was convicted and fined heavily over an illegal match-fixing approach during the 2024 Lanka Premier League (LPL), sending a strong message that the country remains uncompromising in its stance against corruption in sport. The case, which revolved around an attempted [...]
Kurunegala Youth dominate Nugegoda S&WC at Galle
Kurunegala Youth CC was on top against Nugegoda S&WC when play ended on day two in the SLC Major Club Plate Segment encounter played at Galle yesterday. Kurunegala Youth, resuming from their overnight score of 231-6, and was helped by an unbeaten knock of 92 by Chamod Sandaru to reach 365 runs. Nugegoda S&WC was [...]
Vengeful SSC record eighth outright win
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) fought back with vengeance after being bundled out for 101 runs to record a convincing 9-wicket win over Leo CC in the SLC Major Club Tier ‘B’ 3-day Cricket tournament encounter concluded at Katunayake yesterday. This was their eighth win out of nine games this season. Resuming from their overnight score [...]
Airmen sink Sailors
Air Force Sports Club ran riot to begin their quest to claim the Plate Championship of the SLR-Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26 with a smashing 61-24 win against Navy Sports Club at Welisara yesterday. The Sailors shocked the Airmen on the outset with an opening minute try from centre Senura Perera, but the visitors made [...]
Ice-cool Rybakina beats Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final
Melbourne, Australia, AFP: Elena Rybakina took revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win a nail-biting Australian Open final on Saturday and clinch her second Grand Slam title. The big-serving Kazakh fifth seed held her nerve to pull through 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne in 2hrs 18mins. It was payback [...]
AO – Simple can be Effective; Tennis-Tien a brand
Most of us would not know Learner Tien. I did not know of him until he made it into the 2026 Australian Open (AO). It is the first Grand Slam of the year. Tien reached the quarter-finals, having entered the event ranked 26. This he achieved from last year to this year – short run [...]
Sri Lanka Women’s ‘A’ selection sparks conflict concerns
A matter of principle and potential conflict of interest has arisen following the announcement of the 15-member Sri Lanka Women’s ‘A’ squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, revealed on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) official Facebook page on Thursday. According to the ACC post, which asked, “Will this group seize their [...]
Road Race 26 on Valentines Day
With the purpose providing a preparation ground for intended long distance runners who are eager to take part in the upcoming IronMan 70.3, Eco Fitness Solutions has made arrangements to hold the Road Race 26 on February 14, with category of races to select. The Road Race 26 will flag off near the Nondescript Cricket [...]
Nestomalt Run for Sri Lanka 2026 today
Nestomalt Run for Sri Lanka Marathon 2026, organised by SingleTree Events, will kick off its first phase in Galle today from 6:00am, bringing together runners, families, and communities for a morning fuelled by purpose and energy. Designed to be inclusive and high-spirited, the Nestomalt Run for Sri Lanka Marathon 2026 features four running categories, catering [...]
LSR brings famed Copa Simha to Sri Lanka
Lanka Sportreizen (LSR), the country’s leading organisation sporting and sports tourism promoter, will partner with SingaCup, a Singapore-based youth football advocate, to launch Copa Simha in Sri Lanka. LSR’s newest or rather first youth sporting initiative is scheduled to take place in Colombo on April 25 and 26, featuring competition in the Under-12 Boys Category, [...]
Pyramid Wilmar Group sponsors Dharmasoka First XI team
Pyramid Wilmar Group has stepped up as sponsors in the ongoing Under-19 School Cricket Season for 2025/26, further strengthening its commitment to the development of young cricketing talent. The sponsorship was officially marked with the presentation of the sponsorship cheque and the unveiling of branded players’ kits of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda. The event was held [...]
Royal ‘B’ emerge U-13 Div. II cricket champs
Royal College ‘B’ were crowned the champions of the Inter-School Under-13 Division II Cricket Tournament after gaining first innings points against St. Thomas’ College, Matale in the final played at Wijerama Mawatha earlier this week, in a game dominated by the eventual winners. Royal ‘B’ became the top side out of 85 school teams that [...]
BSC swimmers impress at Thailand Meet
The British School in Colombo (BSC) put up a pleasing performance as they returned with personal best timings at the annual FOBISIA Swimming Invitational held at the Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort in Phuket, Thailand. The eight-member contingent, making their maiden appearance at this three-day meet, battled for honours together with over 600 students from [...]
UCMAS Sri Lanka claim first-ever Grand Title in Georgia; secures hosting rights for 2026
In a stunning display of mental acuity and lightning-fast calculation, UCMAS Sri Lanka has etched its name into the annals of academic history. For the first time since the inception of the tournament, a Sri Lankan student clinched the coveted title of Grand Champion at the prestigious UCMAS International Level Competition (ILC). The historic victory [...]