New Zealand through to semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss
New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on Saturday in Kandy. Pakistan, who needed to win by 65 runs in their final Super Eights match to pip New Zealand on net run rate, won by only five after scoring 212-8 with Sri Lanka just [...]
SLC to hire foreign coach after Sanath Jayasuriya
With Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya expected to step down from his position, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has begun discussions with several foreign candidates to fill the impending vacancy. SLC confirmed that formal negotiations are currently underway and that an official announcement will be made once the process is completed. “We have been negotiating with a [...]
Sammy draws on 2016 for Windies showdown with India
Kolkata, India, AFP: West Indies coach Daren Sammy believes history can repeat itself as he aims to mastermind a T20 World Cup victory to end India’s hopes, just as he did when captain 10 years ago. Sammy led his side to a T20 World Cup semi-final win against India in Mumbai in 2016 and went [...]
Bennett and Muzarabani impress Zimbabwe coach Walsh
Zimbabwe’s impressive campaign in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been shaped not merely by collective effort but by the emergence and consistency of two standout performers: Brian Bennett with the bat and Blessing Muzarabani with the ball. Head coach Courtney Walsh, a legendary fast bowler himself, has spoken glowingly about both players [...]
34th Royal-Thomian past coloursmen’s annual dinner
The much-looked-forward-to gathering of Past Cricket Coloursmen of Royal College and S. Thomas’ College will take place on March 11 at The Club House, Pavilion Hall, Havelock City from 7:30pm onwards. Tickets are priced at Rs. 4,000 per person. The dress code will be shirt, dark pants and college tie. Further clarifications and inquiries can [...]
‘Cricket does not reward impatience’
Sri Lankan cricket is in disarray. We are facing a serious decline in the sport that we all love, and the slide appears to be continuing. I say this with responsibility and concern, certainly not with anger. I have seen Sri Lankan cricket at its strongest and at its most vulnerable, and what worries me [...]
Nemindu’s century leads Nalanda’s strong reply
Nemindu Akmeemana struck an unbeaten 112 as Nalanda College made a strong reply, reaching 278-4 on the second day of the 96th Battle of the Maroons played at the SSC Grounds. The left-hander’s brilliant knock came off 194 balls with 13 boundaries and a six. During his impressive knock, Nemindu shared two valuable partnerships — [...]
Matheesha, Mihin save Piliyandala Central
Matheesha Anurudda and Mihin Lakdinu produced match-saving knocks to rescue Piliyandala Central and secure a draw against traditional rivals Taxila Central, Horana, in the 24th Battle of Salpiti-Raigam Korala big match which concluded at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday. Matheesha played a dogged 209-ball innings of 88, striking eight boundaries, and was involved [...]
Maliyadeva, Prince of Wales, St. John’s record outright wins
Maliyadeva College, Prince of Wales College and St. John’s College, Jaffna recorded outright wins in the Under-19 Inter-School cricket matches concluded yesterday. Maliyadeva coasted to convincing 10-wicket win over Isipathana at BRC ground, while Prince of Wales crushed Lumbini MV by an innings and 63 runs at the neighbouring Colts ground. St. John’s pulled off [...]
Havies beat Police to reach semis
Havelocks Sports Club advanced to the semi-final of the SLR-Maliban Clifford Cup Knockout Rugby Championship 2025/26 with an imposing 29-10 win against a gritty Police Sports Club outfit in the quarter-final clash played at Havelock Park yesterday. Despite conceding control of the game for long periods, Havies raked out their inspiring win after posting four [...]
Kandy SC survive Army challenge to secure semi-final berth
After two gruelling weekend clashes in the recently concluded league, which had yielded successive narrow defeats, an unsettled Kandy Sports Club managed to overcome a spirited Army Sports Club outfit, claiming a hard-fought 27-15 victory in the quarter-final of the SLR-Maliban Clifford Cup Knockout Championship 2025/26 at Nittawela yesterday. The hosts, who had concluded their [...]
Ireland’s McCarthy and Singapore’s Er Choo triumph IronMan 70.3 Colombo
Niall McCarthy from Ireland and Ling Er Choo from Singapore endured as top athletes in Male and Female categories of the IronMan 70.3 Colombo, concluded last Sunday at Colombo Port City. Competing among 653 starters, where 412 were individual competitors with 241 representing 89 teams, McCarthy and Er Choo were the star performers of the [...]
Minight Club unveils regional expansion model
Minight Club successfully hosted the Minight February Negombo Escape and Pool Day on February 1, marking a significant milestone in the club’s journey with the official unveiling of its regional expansion model. The drive commenced from the extended area of Marine Drive, Colombo, a location normally restricted for public vehicle access. From Colombo, the convoy [...]