‘There will be nerves’: India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory
India face New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad looking to become the first side to lift the T20 World Cup for a third time but under huge pressure with the weight of a nation on their shoulders. Standing in the way of Suryakumar Yadav’s side are a team who have already upset the odds with [...]
Sports Ministry trainers to conduct physical fitness plan for cricketers
Sri Lanka’s disappointing exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marked by a string of underwhelming performances, and has laid bare several weaknesses within the national side. While shortcomings in batting, bowling and fielding were evident throughout the campaign, another worrying factor that surfaced was the team’s lack of optimal fitness. The issue became [...]
Double delight for Red Shirts
CR&FC completed a double crown to end the 2025/26 season after pulling off yet another last-minute thriller against Havelocks SC by 12-10 to lift the SLR-Maliban Clifford Cup Knockout Rugby Championship under lights at Longdon Place yesterday. In a game where both the Red Shirts and Havies played safe and defensive, a rather anti-climax of [...]
Ashen’s 158 lead Police SC to formidable 412
Skipper Ashen Bandara cracked 158, inclusive of 18 boundaries and two sixes, as Police SC sat on the box seat at stumps on the second day against BRC in their SLC Major Club Super Eight cricket encounter played at the CCC ground yesterday. Ashen, in the process, shared three valuable partnerships – 65 runs for [...]
Cambrian Suwahas top scores as Battle of Golds head to a draw
The 76th Battle of the Golds between St. Sebastian College and Prince of Wales College was evenly poised at the end of day two and is likely headed towards a draw at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa. Responding to Sebatianites’ first innings total of 214, the Cambrians posted 263 runs–a lead of 49 runs from [...]
Murali magic steers Jaffna Central to victory
Following his match-bag of 12 wickets earlier, a spirited and match-winning knock by all-rounder Murali Thison helped Jaffna Central College make a fine comeback to record a 3-wicket win over traditional rivals St. John’s College, Jaffna in the 119th Battle of North big match concluded at the Jaffna Central ground yesterday. Murali, who claimed 5 [...]
147th Battle of the Blues to come alive this week at SSC
S. Thomas’ College will once again take on their arch-rivals Royal College in the 147th Battle of the Blues, scheduled to be held on March 12, 13 and 14 at the country’s premier Test cricket venue, the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo. Etched with rich traditions, passion and unparalleled history, this legendary encounter stands as [...]
Govt. involvement to transmute SLC administration: A divine chicken curry or a costly hara-kiri?
If the government’s statements are to be believed, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) may soon see a change in its administration. How exactly this will happen, however, remains unclear. At a recent Cabinet media briefing, government spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa hinted that there could soon be a change in leadership at the SLC headquarters at Maitland Place, [...]
Concerns grow over plans to hold Fox Hill Supercross amid unresolved tragedy
Plans to resume the Fox Hill Supercross in April 2026 have sparked intense public criticism, particularly from families of victims and safety advocates who argue that holding the event before the conclusion of ongoing investigations undermines accountability and public trust. The 2024 edition of the race ended in disaster when several officials and spectators lost [...]
Sunil Jayaweera throws support behind reformist athletics group
Former two-time President of Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA), Sunil Jayaweera, has aligned his weight and support on a new faction that pledges to follow an athlete-centered policy, with a clear national policy and accountability. The Jayaweera-backed faction is led by Bimal Wijayasinghe, a seasoned veteran in the corporate sector and a former triple jump and [...]
NOC to hold Special General Meeting, but sans three officials
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has banned three sports officials who are currently under investigation to refrain from attending its upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM), scheduled for March 14, 2026. The directive is issued by NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam as part of its ongoing governance reforms and disciplinary processes. The letters dated [...]
Bumrah only ‘human’ says Phillips ahead of WC final
New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India’s bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said all-rounder Glenn Phillips. Defending champions India and New Zealand clash in Ahmedabad on a blockbuster today after the co-hosts edged out a spirited England team in the second semi-final. A brilliant 105 from Jacob [...]
SLPL returns bigger, bolder and unstoppable for second edition
Colombo will enter the arena once again from June 19 to 21 as the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) returns to Padel House for a second season that signals the rapid rise of franchise padel in the region. Following a breakthrough inaugural year, SLPL 2026 arrives sharper, stronger and more ambitious — with expanded media [...]
Jaffna International Stadium project hits environmental hurdle
The news that construction of the intended Jaffna International Cricket Stadium, in Mandaitivu came to a complete halt following a directive issued by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) was brushed off by the baffled Sujeewa Godaliyadda, the Treasurer of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Environmental groups have raised concerns over the construction of the multi-sport complex [...]
Tennis player code and surviving to maturity
This is player responsibility, most critical. No one else can be orchestrating this process on behalf of the player. Players’ sports intelligence, sporting interest and value of sports achievement are the factors creates player’s commitment and sustaining it. Our behaviour is our commitment. In sports, it is true to say everything will fall into place [...]
Gateway Kandy’s Saad Faleel crowned Best Athlete at ISAC 2026
Gateway College did not merely participate at ISAC 2026, it delivered excellence on every front. Hosting the International Schools Athletics Championship (ISAC) for the fourteenth time since its inception in 2001, Gateway once again demonstrated its capacity to organise a championship of national significance while simultaneously dominating on the track and field. The standout performer [...]
Lyceum Wattala makes history with 16th consecutive ISAC triumph
Lyceum International School, Wattala once again etched its name in the sporting history by securing the Overall Championship at the International Schools Athletic Championship (ISAC) for an extraordinary 16th consecutive year. This remarkable achievement stands as a powerful reflection of excellence, discipline, and the unwavering spirit that defines the Lyceum Wattala community. Competing against leading [...]
Minasro College wins Peoples Excellency Award and hosts grand sports meet
Minasro College was recently honoured with the prestigious Peoples Excellency Award for its outstanding contribution to pre-school and primary education, successfully held its fourth annual Sports Meet on February 8 at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. This national-level recognition, together with the successful organisation of the sports meet, reaffirmed the school’s strong commitment to its [...]
Game Wars 2026: an innovation of St. Peter’s for a basketball era
The asphalt of the court crackled with high-octane energy last weekend as the St. Peter’s College Basketball Foundation, in a landmark collaboration with Red Bull, hosted the inaugural ‘Red Bull 3×3 Game Wars 2026’. From the fast-paced collegiate matches to the high-stakes corporate showdowns, the ‘Game Wars’ lived up to its name. The tournament, which [...]