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Angelo Mathews gets an ODI opportunity again

The Sri Lankan team has suffered a bit in recent times, and in order to strengthen the middle line, there are preparations to bring Angelo Mathews back to the team.
Accordingly, there are preparations to invite Mathews for the unofficial one-day tournament to be held in Colombo against the England Lions, which is scheduled to start on the 15th.
The main purpose of Mathews’ participation in this tournament is to give an opportunity to the Sri Lanka-New Zealand one-day series which starts on March 25.
It is uncertain whether the Sri Lankan team will participate in the ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to start in India in 2023. Sri Lanka is in the 9th position in the World Cup Super League points table, and the Sri Lankan team needs 15 more points to reach the 8th position.
For that, it is mandatory to win at least one match in the one-day series against the New Zealand team, or participate in the qualification selection tournament held in Zimbabwe before the 2023 World Cup.
ඇංජලෝ මැතිව්ස් හට යළිත් එක්දින වරම් හිමිවන ලකුණු
ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම මෑත කාලයේදී තරමක පසු බෑ,මකට ලක්ව ඇති අතර, මැද පෙළ ශක්තිමත් කිරීමේ අරමුණින් ඇන්ජලෝ මැතිව්ස් නැවත කණ්ඩායමට ගෙන ඒමේ සූදානමක් පවතී.
ඒ අනුව ලබන 15 වෙනිදා ආරම්භ වීමට නියමිත එංගලන්ත ලයන්ස් පිලට එරෙහිව, කොළඹ පැවැත්වෙන නිල නොවන එක්දින තරගාවලිය සදහා මැතිව්ස් කැදවීමට සූදානමක් පවතී.
මෙම තරගාවලිය සදහා මැතිව්ස් සහභාගී කර වීමේ ප්රධානතම අරමුණ වන්නේ ලබන මාර්තු 25 වෙනිදා ආරම්භ වන ශ්රී ලංකා – නවසීලන්ත එක්දින තරගාවලියට අවස්ථාවක් ලබා දීමේ අරමුණ සහිතවය.
2023 වසරේ ඉන්දියාවේදී ආරම්භ වීමට නියමිත එක්දින ලෝක කුසලානයට ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම එක එල්ලේම සහභාගී වීම අවිනිශ්චිත තාවයක පවතී. ලෝක කුසලාන සුපිරි ලීග ප්රසාද ලකුණු පුවරුවේ ශ්රී ලංකාව 9 වන ස්ථානයේ රැදී සිටින අතර, 8 වන ස්ථානයට පැමිණීමට ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායමට තවත් ලකුණු 15ක් අවශ්යව තිබේ.
ඒ සදහා නවසීලන්ත කණ්ඩායම හා පවත්වෙන එක්දින තරගාවලියේ එක් තරගයක් හෝ ජයග්රහණය කිරීම අනිවාර්ය් වන අතර, නැතහොත් 2023 ලෝක කුසලානයට පෙරතුව, සිම්බාබ්වේහිදී පැවත්වෙන සුදුසුකම් තේරීමේ තරගාවලියට සහභාගී විය යුතුය.
ஏஞ்சலோ மேத்யூஸ் மீண்டும் ஒருநாள் போட்டிகளில் விளையாடும் வாய்ப்பு
சமீபகாலமாக இலங்கை அணி சற்று நலிவடைந்து வருவதால், நடுவரிசையை பலப்படுத்தும் வகையில், ஏஞ்சலோ மேத்யூஸை மீண்டும் அணிக்கு கொண்டு வருவதற்கான ஏற்பாடுகள் நடந்து வருகின்றன.
இதன்படி எதிர்வரும் 15ஆம் திகதி ஆரம்பமாகவுள்ள இங்கிலாந்து லயன்ஸ் அணிக்கெதிராக கொழும்பில் நடைபெறவுள்ள உத்தியோகபூர்வமற்ற ஒரு நாள் போட்டிக்கு மெத்தியூஸை அழைப்பதற்கான ஏற்பாடுகள் இடம்பெற்றுள்ளன.
இந்த போட்டியில் மேத்யூஸ் பங்கேற்பதன் முக்கிய நோக்கம் மார்ச் 25ம் தேதி தொடங்கும் இலங்கை-நியூசிலாந்து ஒரு நாள் தொடருக்கு வாய்ப்பளிப்பதாகும்.
2023ஆம் ஆண்டு இந்தியாவில் தொடங்கவுள்ள ஒருநாள் உலகக் கிண்ணப் போட்டியில் இலங்கை அணி பங்கேற்பதா என்பது உறுதியாகத் தெரியவில்லை. உலகக் கோப்பை சூப்பர் லீக் புள்ளிகள் பட்டியலில் இலங்கை 9வது இடத்தில் உள்ளது, மேலும் 8வது இடத்தை அடைய இலங்கை அணிக்கு இன்னும் 15 புள்ளிகள் தேவை.
அதற்கு நியூசிலாந்து அணிக்கு எதிரான ஒருநாள் தொடரில் குறைந்தபட்சம் ஒரு போட்டியில் வெற்றி பெறுவது அல்லது 2023 உலகக் கோப்பைக்கு முன் ஜிம்பாப்வேயில் நடைபெறும் தகுதித் தேர்வுப் போட்டியில் பங்கேற்க வேண்டியது கட்டாயம்.
Football
SAFF Championship Postponement Exposes Deeper Issues Within FFSL
The much-anticipated SAFF Championship, originally scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in July 2025, has now been officially postponed to 2026—a move that has raised serious concerns over the competence and credibility of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL).
According to the SAFF Executive Committee, the decision to delay the tournament stemmed largely from pressure exerted by its marketing partner, Sportfive, which advocated for a home-and-away format to increase commercial value. Furthermore, it is reported that Sportfive preferred the event be hosted in Bangladesh or India, citing better sponsor access and commercial feasibility in those countries if the tournament were to follow a centralized model.
However, beyond external pressure, this development highlights a troubling reality: the FFSL’s inability to effectively organize and defend Sri Lanka’s hosting rights on the international stage. This isn’t merely a scheduling issue—it reflects a deeper pattern of administrative shortcomings, lack of vision, and prioritization of media narratives over tangible development.
As previously reported by Sri Lankan Sports TV, the FFSL continues to focus more on optics and media stunts rather than on the foundational work required to uplift football in the country. The failure to safeguard Sri Lanka’s opportunity to host a major regional tournament not only affects the sport’s growth domestically but also damages the nation’s reputation within South Asian football.
For a federation that has long promised reform and transparency, this latest setback exposes how little progress has actually been made. When commercial partners have more sway than the national football body itself, it’s a clear indication that local football governance is being undermined by weak leadership and poor planning.
This should be a wake-up call—not just for the FFSL, but for every stakeholder invested in the future of Sri Lankan football. The time for slogans and staged announcements is over. Sri Lanka needs action, accountability, and genuine commitment to building a sustainable footballing culture. Until then, headlines like this will only continue to reflect a sport lost in mismanagement.
Cricket
Sri Lanka Unveils Balanced Squad for Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025, Chamari Athapaththu to Lead the Charge
Sri Lanka Cricket has officially announced a strong and balanced 17-member squad for the Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025, with star batter Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the team. The series, scheduled for next month, will serve as a key preparatory tournament ahead of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Athapaththu, a globally respected all-rounder known for her fearless batting and bold leadership, remains the cornerstone of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket. As captain, she brings not only experience but also explosive firepower at the top of the order.
The Sri Lanka Women’s ODI squad for the tri-nation series blends youth with experience, showcasing the selectors’ vision of developing depth across all departments. Emerging talent Vishmi Gunaratne retains her spot following a solid domestic season, while consistent performers like Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshi Silva will provide stability in the middle order.
All-round strength is a key feature of the squad, with the likes of Kavisha Dilhari and Anushka Sanjeewani (who will also don the gloves as the primary wicketkeeper) offering both batting and bowling options. Batters Hasini Perera and Piumi Wathsala strengthen the order, while promising youngsters Manudi Nanayakkara and Dewmi Vihanga are expected to gain valuable international exposure.
On the bowling front, spin remains Sri Lanka’s biggest weapon, spearheaded by veteran Inoka Ranaweera, with support from Inoshi Fernando and Sugandika Kumari. Their ability to control the game in the middle overs will be vital on slower pitches.
The pace unit will be led by Achini Kulasuriya and Rashmika Sewwandi, both known for their early breakthroughs and death-over effectiveness. All-rounders Malki Madara and Hansima Karunaratne round out the squad, providing versatility and tactical flexibility.
This ODI series is more than just preparation—it’s a chance for Sri Lanka to test its combinations, refine strategies, and build momentum ahead of a major global tournament. With Chamari Athapaththu at the helm and a team full of potential, fans can expect a spirited and competitive campaign.
Sri Lanka Women’s Squad for Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025
Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Manudi Nanayakkara, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Fernando, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya
News
Sri Lanka Storm Into Asia Rugby Men’s Championship with Dominant Win Over Malaysia
Sri Lanka has officially qualified for the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 after a commanding 59-19 victory over Malaysia, marking a major step forward in their journey toward the Rugby World Cup 2027.
The Tuskers came out charging in this crucial qualifying clash, showcasing a blend of power, pace, and precision as they dismantled the Malaysian defense to book their place among Asia’s top rugby nations. With this win, Sri Lanka joins the elite group set to compete for the continent’s sole direct qualification spot for the Rugby World Cup 2027, to be held in Australia.
What’s Next? The Road to Australia 2027
The Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 will be held between June and July 2025, featuring top sides including Hong Kong China, Korea, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. The winner of the tournament will directly qualify for the Rugby World Cup 2027, while the runner-up will get a second chance through the Asia/Africa Play-Off.
Sri Lanka will now look to prepare for this pivotal tournament, with the goal of becoming the first-ever Sri Lankan team to qualify for a Rugby World Cup.
Global Qualification Overview:
- Europe (4 teams): Semi-finalists from Rugby Europe Men’s Championship 2025.
- Africa (1 team): Winner of Rugby Africa Men’s Cup 2025.
- South America (1 team): Winner of Sudamérica Rugby Championship 2025.
- Pacific (3 teams): Top 3 from the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (excluding already-qualified Fiji and Japan).
- Asia (1 team): Winner of the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 (which now includes Sri Lanka).
- Final Qualification Tournament (1 team): A round-robin between four remaining contenders from intercontinental play-offs.
As the race to Australia 2027 heats up, Sri Lanka’s emphatic entry into the Asian Championship is a huge statement of intent. The nation’s rugby faithful will be eagerly following the Elephants as they charge toward a historic World Cup debut.
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