A mighty big yawn at lacklustre Battle of the Blues draw
A half-century in the first innings followed by a fine century in the second by S. Thomas’ College opener Jaden Amaraweera was the lone bright spark in an otherwise lacklustre and drawn 147th Battle of the Blues encounter against Royal College at the SSC ground yesterday. The right-hander, who made a composed 52 in the [...]
Trinity awarded victory in controversy marred 107th Hill Country Blues Battle
The 107th Hill Country Battle of the Blues between traditional rivals Trinity College and St. Anthony’s College played at the Asgiriya Stadium, came to an end in controversial fashion when the match was called off with Trinity in pursuit of 64 runs for victory and needing just one more run. According to sources, a slight [...]
Udara’s 261 and Dhananjaya’s 204 power Super Eight action
Lahiru Udara (261) of NCC and Dhananjaya de Silva (204) of CCC hit double centuries on day two of the SLC Major League Super Eight Tournament against Police SC and BRC respectively. Udara’s majestic knock, his 17th first-class century, included 25 boundaries and four sixes and, more importantly, featured a 268-run third-wicket stand with Kamil [...]
Pathana sends warning with commanding 41-8 win over Science
Defending champions Isipathana College sent out a strong warning to the rest of the contenders with a commanding 41-8 victory against Science College in a pre-quarter-final clash of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby Championship 2026 at Royal Sports Complex yesterday. Despite a scrappy start against a dominant Science unit in the opening phase, the Green [...]
Lasith Malinga kicks off ‘Pace Hunt’ to uncover Sri Lanka’s next generation of fast bowlers
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga, in collaboration with Singer Sri Lanka, kicked off the ‘Singer Pace Hunt with Lasith Malinga’, a national fast-bowling talent search and development programme aimed at identifying and nurturing Sri Lanka’s next generation of pace bowlers. The inaugural selection session of the programme was held at the Sugathadasa Stadium, [...]
Ali Agha reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct
Pakistan player Salman Ali Agha has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Pakistan’s second ODI against Bangladeshin Dhaka on Friday. Agha was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment [...]
St. Sebastian’s cruise to easy win
St. Sebastian’s College coasted to a convincing 8-wicket win over traditional rivals Prince of Wales College in their 41st Battle of the Golds Limited-Overs encounter played at De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday. It turned out to be a one-sided game after the Cambrians, taking first lease of the wicket, were bundled out for 116 [...]
Murfin, Uthayanan guide St. John’s to victory
Murfin Randyo and Uthayanan Abijoyshanth shone for St. John’s College, Jaffna in their comfortable 65-run victory over traditional rivals Jaffna Central College in the 23rd Battle of the North limited-overs encounter, played at St. John’s ground in Jaffna. Murfin scored a brilliant 101, including nine boundaries and a six, coming to his side’s rescue when [...]
Joes snatches thrilling win over Kingswood
Kingswood College blew their chances after a gallant effort as St. Joseph’s College came back from the jaws of defeat to snatch a thrilling 20-17 win, following an absorbing pre-quarter-final clash of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby Championship 2026 at Havelock Park yesterday. A rejuvenated Kingswood unit after many seasons, dished out their trademark style [...]
NOCSL elections scheduled for April 25
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC) officially announced that the election of its office bearers will be held on April 25, following the Special General Meeting (SGM) held yesterday at the Olympic House in Colombo. “Further arrangements and details relating to the election will be finalised in due course and communicated accordingly,” the [...]
Will Gary Kirsten’s proficiency reverse Sri Lanka’s jinx?
There is renewed expectation as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appoints Gary Kirsten as Head Coach of the national men’s team, just days after Sanath Jayasuriya stepped down, following yet another premature exit from the T20 World Cup that concluded last Sunday. Kirsten, the former South Africa opener who famously guided India to the 2011 World [...]
Life after post professional stardom and Indian Wells
The Indian Wells is the curtain raiser of 2026 USA spring season, in somewhat warmer Californian desert. After a short spell of events in American spring, events will go into Europe with deep concerns. In the present situation, Europe will have to make the most of their sports to prevail. This year’s Indian Wells went [...]
Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina
Indian Wells, United States, AFP: Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka beat 14th-ranked Czech Noskova 6-3, 6-4 and Rybakina downed Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-4 to set up a mouth-watering rematch of their Melbourne final. Rybakina also beat Sabalenka [...]
Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan’s Ahmed for Hundred
London, United Kingdom, AFP: Sunrisers Leeds are facing a fierce social media backlash after the Indian-owned Hundred franchise signed Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed this week. A longstanding political stand-off between India and Pakistan means the two nations only play each other in major global cricket tournaments. Cricketers from Pakistan have not featured in the Indian [...]
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi ‘cancelled or postponed’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AFP: Formula 1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be cancelled or rescheduled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP on Friday. “The F1 in Saudi and Bahrain won’t happen at their scheduled time,” the source said, requesting anonymity to discuss [...]
Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup?
US-Israel war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving FIFA leaving the team’s status unclear Iran’s participation in this summer’s World Cup appears to change on an almost hourly basis. Donald Trump caused more confusion on Thursday by saying he did not believe it “is appropriate that they [...]
‘Every lap is survival’ laments Verstappen on Red Bull woes
Shanghai, China, AFP: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen cut a disconsolate figure yesterday after qualifying only eighth for the Chinese Grand Prix, saying every lap in his underperforming Red Bull was about “survival”. The once dominant Red Bulls have suffered more than most from Formula One’s sweeping new regulations in 2026. Verstappen failed to finish [...]
Six Georgian rugby internationals suspended for doping violations
Dublin, Ireland, AFP: Six Georgian men’s rugby international players have been suspended for doping violations following a joint investigation by World Rugby and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), it was announced on Friday. Five of the six players have been found guilty of substituting urine samples while the sixth has been charged and suspended until [...]
Both sides evenly balanced at 92nd Battle of the Saints
All roads for the past and present boys of St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College will lead to the SSC ground on March 19, 20 and 21 when the two traditional rivals clash in their annual Battle of the Saints big match. The clash, which is the 92nd in the series is fought out [...]
Lyceum Wattala unveils upgraded synthetic track
Lyceum International School, Wattala marked the grand opening of its newly redeveloped synthetic athletics track, reinforcing the school’s long-standing commitment to nurturing young athletes alongside a world-class educational experience. This milestone also reflects a proud legacy. In 2005, Mohan Lal Grero, the Founder of Lyceum International Schools, introduced the first synthetic athletics track in a [...]
Dialog strengthens legacy of iconic Battle of the Saints for decade
Dialog Axiata PLC will power the 92nd Battle of the Saints, continuing the company’s unwavering support in powering the champions of tomorrow. This eagerly awaited cricket encounter between two esteemed Catholic educational institutions in Colombo — St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College – will unfold in all its splendor at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground on March 19, 20 [...]
Dialog Axiata continues commitment to ‘Play for a Cause’ with 147th Battle of the Blues
Dialog Axiata PLC is set to further expand its ‘Play for a Cause’ initiative in 2026, extending support to four additional schools as part of its continued commitment to powering the next generation of talent. Aligned with its vision of powering the champions of tomorrow, the company’s sustainability-driven programme — delivered in partnership with the [...]
Prime Group steps in to partner Battles of the Blues and Maroons
As Prime Group marks 30 years of real estate excellence in Sri Lanka, the commitment to community and youth development has taken shape outside the built environment. This year, in a wider mission to invest in the institutions, traditions, and communities that form Sri Lanka’s future, Prime Group is the Official Real Estate Partner of [...]