SLC shuffle deck in a major HPC overhaul
In a significant restructuring of the country’s cricket development setup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has carried out a sweeping overhaul of its coaching infrastructure at the High Performance Centre (HPC), with a massive reshuffling across roles. The recommendations, which came not from the HPC’s own leadership but directly from the Executive Committee, have seen the [...]
Hasaranga, Pathirana and Malinga yet to get clearance by SLC for IPL
The IPL participation of Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana and Eshan Malinga and in the balance as they are yet to complete their rehabilitation programmes due to injuries. Malinga dislocated his left shoulder during the England series played prior to the T20 World Cup in February and his expected date of return to play is on [...]
Thareen blitz and Sebastian fifty help St. Peter’s force draw
It was near yet far for St. Joseph’s, as St. Peter’s, in pursuit, held on to force a draw in the 92nd Battle of the Saints big match, which concluded at the SSC ground yesterday. The Josephians were cruising while the Peterites were in dire straits at 75 for 5 in their run chase. However, [...]
121st Lovers’ Quarrel ends in high-scoring draw
The 121st Lovers’ Quarrel between traditional rivals Richmond College, Galle and Mahinda College, Galle, played at the Galle International Stadium, ended in a high-scoring draw. Both sides produced commendable batting performances over the three days, ensuring that bowlers had little margin for dominance on a placid surface. On the final day, Mahinda, in reply to [...]
Jaffna College defeat St. Patrick’s by 37 runs
Jaffna College defeated St. Patrick’s College by 37 runs in their annual Limited Overs big match played at the college ground in Vaddukoddai yesterday. Electing to bat first, Jaffna College posted 205 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in a slow-paced game where Sasikaran Ashmin emerged as the top scorer. He faced 60 deliveries [...]
Gamage’s all-round brilliance puts Kingswood in command at Asgiriya
A brilliant all-round performance from Kavija Gamage put Kingswood College on top at stumps on the second day against Dharmaraja College, who were completely outdone at the 119th Battle of the Maroons at Asgiriya ground yesterday. Despite losing the toss, Kingswood managed to post 226 runs while losing wickets regularly following Gamage’s grand recovery role. [...]
Udawatte’s ton puts St. Mary’s in command
Kegalu Vidyalaya still trail by 45 runs with six wickets in hand, as St. Mary’s College stare at a possible win in the 44th Battle of the Golds, which will reach its closing day at the Public ground in Kegalle. By stumps on the second day of the three-day annual encounter yesterday, St. Mary’s held [...]
Match evenly poised
The 126th Battle of the Blues between St. Thomas’ Matara and St. Servatius’ Matara remained evenly poised when play ended on the second day at Uyanwatta Stadium yesterday. With an outright win still possible, the contest could go either way. The Servatians require 106 runs, while the Thomians have six wickets remaining to take when [...]
Rajith lifts Maliyadeva
A brilliant 157 by Rajith Navodya put Maliyadeva Kurunegala on top against traditional rivals St. Anne’s Kurunegala in the 42nd Battle of the Rocks at Welagedara Stadium. The Annites remain under pressure, needing 219 more runs to avoid an innings defeat. Play will continue today. Result At Kurunegala – St. Anne’s trail by 219 runs [...]
Match ends in a draw
The 6th Ben’s Wesley Cartman Cup at P. Sara Stadium ended in a tame draw. Wesley, resuming from 84/3 overnight, were aided by half-centuries from Shamma Fernando and captain Rashmika Amararatne to post 257/8. Brief Scores St. Benedict’s 222 all out (63.2) (Mario Fernando 88, Tehan Bitar 55, Mihil Jayaweera 30; Dinuja Samararatne 6/63, Methnula [...]
Four centuries light up 74th Battle of the Golds
Four centuries were recorded between the two sides in contention at the 74th Battle of the Golds between Sri Sumangala College, Panadura and Moratu Vidyalaya at the end of the second day at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday. When stumps were drawn on the second day, Moratu Vidyalaya made a strong reply of [...]
SLA’s new committee prioritises athletes and competitions amid administrative transition
The newly elected Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) is in the process of completing its administrative transition from the Ministry of Sports, but has already set its sights on more pressing priorities, including athlete welfare, upcoming local and international competitions, and the completion of outstanding documentation, according to Secretary Madhawa Bandara Senarath. Senarath [...]
Fawaz fires Wesley to semis
In a match that had everything to offer, Wesley College fullback Mohamed Fawaz possibly celebrated Ramadan the most ideal way with his golden boots and canny moves, to see off St. Peter’s College by 33-29 in a thriller quarter-final of the Dialog Schools Knockout President’s Trophy Championship 2026 at Havelock Park yesterday. Fawaz struck 13 [...]
Priyamal Perera hits career-best 212
Priyamal Perera struck a career-best 212 for Police SC to leave them in a strong position against Moors SC on day two in their Major League Super Eight match at Pallekele yesterday. Resuming from their overnight score of 320-7, Perera and rest of their batting line up punished Moors bowlers as they put on a [...]
UUDS Tuskers come out as favourites at SLR Sevens Series
Not so strangers and visitors UUDS Tuskers stole the limelight of the inaugural SLR Sevens Series 2026, which kicked off yesterday with the first leg at Longdon Place. UUDS Tuskers, formed by former star Sri Lankan players based in the United Arab Emirates and skillful Fijians, impressed in with two commanding wins – against CH&FC [...]
Kavisha puts Dharmasoka on top
Opener Chandupa Kavisha remained unbeaten on 63 as he put Dharmasoka College in a strong position at stumps on the opening day of the 57th Battle of the Blues against Sri Devananda College, which began at the Public ground in Ambalangoda yesterday. Kavisha faced 99 deliveries and struck seven boundaries to see Dharmasoka take stumps [...]
Revata cruise to easy win
Revata College cruised a 9-wicket victory against their traditional and hometown rivals Siddhartha Central College in their 37th annual Battle of the Heroes concluded at the Teacher Training College ground in Balapitiya yesterday. Often known to produce exciting and low-scoring thrillers, Revata pulled off a rare and totally different win in the 37th edition of [...]
Chamika Heenatigala – a capable allrounder
Chamika Heenatigala, an 18-year-old allrounder from Mahanama College, with a decent wealth of first class experience and an impressive National Youth player, has indicated his potential of becoming a future star for Sri Lanka. With 109 runs including a half century, at an average of 109, and with three wickets with his leg-spins, Heenatigala showed [...]
BSC-CIS clash for Sohail Memorial Trophy today
The British School in Colombo (BSC) will look to retain the Hasan Sohail Memorial Trophy when they take on the traditional rivals Colombo International School (CIS) in their annual limited overs cricket encounter at the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation ground in Nawala today. The BSC are the current holders of the Hasan Sohail Memorial [...]
Mahuchikh soars to world indoor high jump gold, three silvers shared
Torun, Poland, AFP: Ukraine’s world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh dominated the women’s high jump to win the first gold on offer at the world indoor championships in Torun, Poland. Mahuchikh, the Olympic champion who won a first world indoor title in Belgrade in 2022, cleared a best of 2.01 metres. Australia’s reigning world indoor and [...]
Snooker great O’Sullivan makes history with highest-ever break
Beijing, China, AFP: Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan made professional snooker history on Friday by crafting the highest break ever of 153 at the World Open in China. The 50-year-old Englishman pulled off the feat against Ryan Day of Wales on his way to sealing his place in the semi-finals in Yushan with a dominant [...]
US newcomer Anthony crowned world indoor sprint king
Torun, Poland, AFP: US newcomer Jordan Anthony announced himself on the global stage by scorching to gold in the men’s 60m at the world indoor championships in Torun, Poland. The 21-year-old American champion clocked a season’s best of 6.41 seconds for a stunning win. “Winning the gold feels great but, to be honest, I feel [...]
Toronto mayor seeks to block US immigration agents at FIFA World Cup matches
Toronto, Canada, AFP: Toronto’s mayor moved to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from the Canadian city during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, saying their recent conduct proves they bring “fear and disorder.” The motion presented by Mayor Olivia Chow is entitled “No ICE in Toronto” and says the presence of agents “is [...]
Taiwan’s Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row
Taipei, Taiwan, AFP: Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, Taiwan’s boxing association said Saturday, hailing the news as a “tremendous relief”. Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a gender row at the 2024 Paris Games, where they won Olympic [...]