Lights, camera, action…, the blockbuster is here!!!
After massive uncertainty surrounding, Colombo is all set to play host to the box-office clash today, starting at 7:00pm at the R. Premadasa Stadium with the India vs Pakistan World Cup fixture, where the two neighbours deeply divided politically, yet create a blockbuster when they meet on the cricket field. Pakistan, who had threatened to [...]
Banton powers England to victory over Scotland
Kolkata, India, AFP: Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 led England to a five-wicket T20 World Cup victory over Scotland in Kolkata on Saturday that kept Harry Brook’s side on course for the Super Eights. Victory in their final Group C match against Italy on Monday at the same Eden Gardens stadium will see England safely into [...]
Pakistan ready for ‘massive’ India clash — skipper Salman Ali Agha
On the eve of their Group ‘A’ fixture against arch-rivals India, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha spoke with measured confidence, insisting his side was fully prepared for the ‘massive’ contest. “This is a game whose magnitude has always been massive and will continue to be massive,” he said, eyes calm and voice steady, at the [...]
Tucker stars as Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs at T20 World Cup
Ireland’s stand-in-captain Lorcan Tucker scored a superb unbeaten 94 as they hammered Oman by 96 runs to register their first Group ‘B’ win at the T20 World Cup. It propelled Ireland to the tournament’s highest score of 235-5, the second biggest total in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup. Oman were never remotely [...]
Rain ‘might’ play spoilsport in Indo-Pak clash
There is a significant risk of rain disrupting Sunday’s marquee India vs Pakistan encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with weather models forecasting thundershowers close to the scheduled start time. The Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology has warned that a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal [...]
Suryakumar says India-Pakistan ‘not just another game’
India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted on Saturday that no matter how much his team tried to prepare for Sunday’s T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan as “just another game”, it would be much more than that. “It’s a big platform, obviously,” Suryakumar told reporters in Colombo, venue for Sunday’s massive Group ‘A’ showdown. “No matter [...]
CR&FC edge Kandy and bring Cup final to Longdon Place
In the run down to decide the venue for next weekend’s SLR-Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26 Cup Championship grand final, CR&FC edge out Kandy by 17-15 SC in a low scoring, yet high-octane final week game played at Longdon Place yesterday. With defending champions Kandy SC already having booked their berth in the final, yesterday’s [...]
Army SC deliver emphatic statement with crushing win
Army Sports Club produced their most impressive performance of the season in the SLR–Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26, recording a commanding 57–24 victory over Navy Sports Club in the final-week Plate Segment encounter played at Welisara yesterday. The Soldiers ran in nine tries in a dominant display that was set in motion by an early [...]
Leo CC defeat Kandy Customs with a day to spare
Leo CC recorded a comfortable six wicket win over Kandy Customs SC with a day to spare in the SLC Major Club Tier ‘B’ encounter concluded at Katunayake yesterday. Brief Scores At Katunayake: Leo CC beat Kandy Customs by 6 wickets Kandy Customs 172 all out and 161 all out (42.2) (Lakshan Gamage 43, Ashan Randika [...]
No room for comfort as Sri Lanka’s real test begins
If Sri Lanka are sitting pretty, relaxed and convinced that their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is firmly on track, they are mistaken. It is time for the 2014 champions to gear up, brush their boots and get serious. A single mistake or momentary brain fade could yet prove costly, despite Sri Lanka [...]
Sri Lanka yet to decide combination against Aussies
Will Sri Lanka stick with the 6-5 combination that has delivered positive results so far in the T20 World Cup, or revert to the 7-4 setup against a wounded Australian side eager to resurrect their campaign following Friday’s shock defeat to Zimbabwe? The two sides meet at Pallekele tomorrow in what is shaping up to [...]
Cricket, lovely cricket — the mother of all rivalries in Asia
After weeks of uncertainty, the first-round match between India and Pakistan of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be played today at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The match is among the most-watched sporting events in the world, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers globally. Past high-profile matches have also drawn over [...]
South Africa sniff Super 8s entry
Ahmedabad, India, AFP: Captain Aiden Markam’s unbeaten 86 and 4-40 by Marco Jansen led South Africa to a seven-wicket thrashing of New Zealand on Saturday to all but book their Super Eights berth at the T20 World Cup. Left-arm quick Jansen helped limit New Zealand to 175-7 in the top of the table clash in [...]
Mahinda, Dharmaraja and Taxila record first innings wins
Mahinda College Galle, Dharmaraja College Kandy and Taxila Central Horana recorded first innings wins over Ananda, St. Thomas’ Matara and St. Sylvester’s in the Under-19 Inter-School Cricket matches concluded yesterday. Royal ended the first day on 70 for no loss in reply to Wesley’s 214 in the match began at Campbell Park. Brief Scores At [...]
Dinara and Junya ITF J30 champions
Sri Lanka’s Dinara de Silva and Japan’s Junya Kawamura emerged Girl’s and Boy’s Singles champions of the ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 3 Tennis Tournament when they came out victorious in the two finals played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday. The two champions won their matches with identical winning margins of [...]
Nestomalt Wellness Run today
The TASS Wellness Run powered by Nestomalt, will flag off in Colombo today at 5:30am at Viharamahadevi Park, bringing together individuals from every corner of the community to celebrate fitness, movement, and the power of leading an active, wholesome lifestyle. Designed to be inclusive and high‑spirited, the run features 5km and 10km race categories, giving [...]
SLTA reveal Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League
The Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) announced the official establishment of the Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League (SLTPL), marking a significant new chapter in the growth and future of tennis in Sri Lanka. The inaugural edition of SLTPL will take place from April 22 to 25, bringing together Sri Lankan tennis players from across the [...]
For survival ATP, WTA 240 prerequisite, AO 26 and Djokovic show
Novak Djokovic did not win the 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open (AO) 2026. He certainly made unforgettable history and got the sympathy of the crowd, which he did not have. The world appreciates him now. For a match to be good, winner has to play flawless and challenger place their best to [...]
Meadowlea partners Royal College as First XI sponsor
Meadowlea, one of Pyramid Wilmar’s flagship brands, will partner with Royal College as the official team sponsor for the 2025/26 school cricket season. This collaboration is part of Meadowlea’s ongoing support towards promoting youth development and sportsmanship. The cricket season, which kicked off in December last year, is scheduled to culminate in March with the [...]
Mobil recognised at SLADA Awards
Mobil lubricants, an ardent partner and sponsor of motorsports in Sri Lanka, was recognised at the SLADA Championship Awards 2025, conducted by Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers’ Association (SLADA), for their continued commitment to the development and popularity of motorsports in the country. Under the Mobil brand, three racing categories were presented at the event – [...]
Slinger Malinga appointed DMT brand ambassador
Former Sri Lanka T20 captain and fast bowler, Lasith Malinga, has entered an official partnership with Dimath Sports Ltd, to promote the DMT brand in Sri Lanka. Popular among the softball cricket fraternity as the country’s premier equipment manufacturers, Dimath Sports is also the authorised distributor in Sri Lanka for well-known global brands, such as [...]
Young shooters pocket two medals at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Sri Lanka claimed two medals, a silver and bronze, at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, held from February 2 to 14 in New Delhi, India. Sri Lanka claimed the silver medal in an Individual Event, while the bronze medal came from a Team Event. Umaya Kumarasiri, a senior student of Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya, won the [...]
Proud moment for Lyceum Nugegoda as Hansadie wins U-14 chess title
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda proudly celebrated a notable national achievement when Hansadie Akuratiya, an Arena Candidate Master, emerged the Under-14 Girls’ champion at the Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Super League 2026. Displaying exceptional strategic thinking, focus, and consistency, Hansadie delivered a commanding performance to secure the championship title in her category. Following the achievement, [...]
Hosts Ananda College win 24th Col. Henry Steel Otcott Memorial Trophy
Ananda College won the 24th Col. Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Cricket Tournament, after defeating Maliyadeva College by 19 runs in the final played at Ananda Mawatha last weekend. Batting first, Ananda posted 60 runs for the loss of three wickets with Nethila Edirimanne smacking an unbeaten 21 runs in the 6-a-side competition. National cap Kithma [...]
Nalanda Old Boys claim 24th Olcott 6s
Nalanda College won the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Old Boys Cricket 6s Tournament, beating Mahinda College by 7 runs in the final played at Ananda Mawatha. Hosted by Ananda College Old Boys’ Association and conducted by the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Sports Foundation for the 24th occasion, eight teams competed in the annual event. [...]
RO Badminton Academy’s inaugural Feather Championship, a resounding success
RO Badminton Academy’s first-ever Feather Badminton Championship 2026 was held at the Royal College Sports Complex on January 24 and 25. The two-day tournament attracted enthusiastic badminton players from across the island, with the participation of former national champions adding a unique energy to the event. The occasion was graced by the presence of distinguished [...]
Unbeaten Diyathilake Central, Hanguranketha top Div III group
Diyathilake Central College, Hanguranketha recorded a 218-run win against Gamini Dissanayaka National School, Kotmale to register their third successive win in the ongoing SLSCA Inter-School Under-19 Division III Limited Overs Cricket Tournament fixture played at the Central College ground in Poramadulla. With this win Diyathilake Central remained unbeaten with three victories against Cambridge College, Hatton, [...]