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‘My life is normal again’: Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka cleared of rape
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka says he is eager to return to the game and rebuild his reputation after he was acquitted of sexual assault by a Sydney judge who said the evidence established there was “no opportunity” for him to have removed a condom during sex. The 32-year-old batsman was accused of “stealthing” […]
Vinuka Vismin Dias bags two Golds at the all Island Swimming Championship 2023
M.H.Yakeem Vinuka Vismin Dias of Sivali Central College, Ratnapura bagged 2 Gold medals at the all-Island Schools games swimming championship 2023, held at the Sugathadasa swimming pool complex, last week. Competing in the under-14 category, Vinuka Vismin Dias won the Gold medals in the 50-meter and 100-meter breaststroke events. This young lad is the first […]
Naina urges Football Leagues to Think of Futute before electing people who play at the gallery
Former Sri Lanka football star Naina Mohammed urged all affiliated leagues in Football Sri Lanka (FSL) to think of their children and the future development of the sport in the country before handing over power to officials at the forthcoming elections. “You know about each and every one. Think carefully before you vote (on September […]
පාපන්දු නිළවරණය ලං වෙද්දි හිටපු සභාපතිවරුන් ගේ චෝදනාත් උණුසුම් වෙයි
හිටපු සභාපතිවරයාගේ අක්‍රමිකතා ගැන මාධ්‍ය හමුවකදී එළියට. පාපන්දු වේ ගැටළු සහ ඉදිරි නිලවරණය පිළිබඳව මාධ්‍ය හමුවක් පැවැත් වුණා. පාපන්දු සම්මේලනයේ සිදු වූ මූල්‍ය අක්‍රමිකතා පිළිබඳව මෙම මාධ්‍ය හමුවේ දී කරුණු පැහැදිලි කළා. පාපන්දු සම්මේලනයේ හිටපු සභාපති අනුර ද සිල්වා මහතා මෙම මාධ්‍ය හමුවේ දී කරුණු පැහැදිලි කළා. හිටපු සභාපති මහිල් ප්‍රනාන්දු සහ හිටපු සභාපති ජස්වර් […]
Wanindu still has a chance to compete in the World Cup
The Sri Lanka Cricket Institute has officially released the Sri Lankan squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup Tournament. At the last moment, Dushan Hemantha has been called to the World Cup squad instead of Wanindu Hasaranga and that is because Wanindu Hasaranga has not fully recovered from his injury. However, Wanindu has a slim […]
Nepal Cricket team creates history
Nepal scored a massive 314/3 in T20I against Mongolia in 19th Asian Games. Kushal Malla smashed a Century in 34 balls and Dipendra Singh Airee smashed 50 in 9 balls! T20I WORLD RECORD. RECORDS TUMBLED ‼️ ◾Highest Team’s Total in T20Is.◾Fastest T20I Fifty off just 9 Balls by Dipendra Singh Airee.◾First Nepali Player to score […]
Darussalam College, Colombo through to under 20 all Island Football Semi-Final
M.H.Yakeem ” THE BALL BLASTER 2023 “ Darussalam College, Colombo qualified for the semi-final, with a 2-nil win against Maris Stella College, Negombo in their under 20 all Island, division 1 quarter-final game of “THE BALL BLASTER 2023”, 1st eleven School Football Challenge Trophy 2023, sponsored by Sri Lankan Sports TV, organized and conducted by […]
Sachithra Senanayake Granted Bail Over Match-Fixing Allegations
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was given bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court in Colombo on Monday. He was arrested by the Sports Corruption Investigation Unit and later remanded by the court early this month over match-fixing allegations, besides being banned from travelling overseas by the court. He played a solitary Test, 49 […]
Women’s T20 silver medal to Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team managed to win the silver medal in the women’s T20 cricket tournament of the 19th Asian Games after losing to the Indian women’s team by 19 runs in the final match. The Indian women’s team batted first in this match and at the end of 20 overs scored 116 […]
Dharmasena and Menon to take charge of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Opener
Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will be the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 between England and New Zealand. The group stage clash, a repeat of the unforgettable final four years ago, will see Dharmasena and Menon joined by TV umpire Paul Wilson, fourth umpire Shahid Saikat […]
Ireland edged an enthralling tussle with defending champions South Africa
Ireland cemented their status as the number one-ranked side in world rugby as they edged an enthralling tussle with defending champions South Africa at the Stade de France. Manie Libbok’s early penalty put South Africa ahead as Ireland’s lineout malfunctioned, losing four of their own throws, but Bundee Aki’s sensational break sparked them into life. […]
Is India-Pakistan rivalry the biggest in white-ball cricket?
A heady cocktail of colourful costumes, ear-splitting noise and immense passion can mean only one thing at an ICC Cricket World Cup – India against Pakistan.Since their first meeting in 1952, the two teams have shared some of the most dramatic matches and jaw-dropping moments in cricket history.Ahead of their latest meeting on 14 October, we examine just […]
Team India complete a superb 99-run win (via DLS) in Indore
An assailable lead as we go into the third & final ODI of the series India 399 for 5 (Iyer 105, Gill 104, Suryakumar 72*, Rahul 52) beat Australia 217 all out (Abbott 54, Warner 53, Ashwin 3-41, Jadeja 3-42) by 99 runs (DLS method) A statement century from Shreyas Iyer, a fifth ODI ton in the calendar year […]
Sri Lankan Women’s team into the final
The 2nd semifinal match of the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition between Sri Lanka women’s team and Pakistan women’s team took place at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field which decided who would be playing India in the women’s final for the gold medal. Pakistan women scored a modest total of 75 runs for […]
Prize money announced for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
The 13th edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will see the winners of the 10-team tournament earn US$4 million, along with the trophy that they will lift at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November. The runners-up will receive US$2 million, while the losing semi-finalists will get $800,000 each from the […]
Seven Countries in the Caribbean confirmed as hosts of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the seven venues in the Caribbean that will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from 4 to 30 June. Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago, will host games along with three venues in the USA […]
Revisiting the 2019 World Cup and the league format
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will follow the same format as the previous edition four years ago, meaning that all 10 teams will face one another. With a new format set to be introduced in 2027, this will be the final go-around for the 10-team Group Stage which provides 45 entertaining encounters to […]
Allianz stickers pockets runner title at the Mercantile Hockey League Tournament 2023
M.H.Yakeem Allianz stickers pocketed the runner-up title in the Mercantile “A” division Hockey league tournament 2023, which was concluded recently. In the league matches played, they beat Commercial Bank by 3 goals to 2, MAS by 1 goal to nil, drew with Sampath Bank 1 all, and Hatton National Bank nil all. Allianz being an […]
Colombo Masters Crowned Champs at Lanka Cavaliers Cricket 6’s tournament.
M.H.Yakeem Colombo Masters was crowned as the Champions at the 8th annual Lanka Cavaliers 6’s Cricket tournament, beating Royal Masters by 15 runs in the final, organized and conducted by Lanka Cavaliers, played at the SLLDC, ground, Kirimandela Mawatha, Narahenpita recently. Colombo Masters led by the dynamic all-rounder, ex-Peterite, Moors Sports Club, and BRC Captain, […]
Maheesh Theekshana’s Injury Update
Maheesh Theekshana, who strained his right hamstring during the game against Pakistan, will not be available for the finals. A scan was done and confirmed the muscle injury. Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors have brought in Sahan Arachchige into the squad in place of Theekshana. Theekshana will return to the High Performance Center to commence rehabilitation […]
Forged certificates to run for football election- Complaint to Sports Investigation Police Unit
Mr. Anura de Silva, a former president of the Football Federation, lodged a complaint today with the Special Police Unit for the Prevention of Sports Offenses at the Sugathadasa Indoor Sports Ground. He alleges that counterfeit certificates have been submitted to the electoral committee by individuals running for the FFSL 2023 election and calls for […]
Sri Lanka Schools Football Association’s Under 16 All Island Inter-School
M.H.Yakeem IDM CAMPUS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 IDM Campus has come forward to give a big hand by sponsoring the under-all Island Boys/ Girls soccer tournament for the year 2023, with the collaboration of the Sri-Lanka Schools Football Association and the Ministry of Education. A large gathering of teachers in charge of their respective Schools, Coaches, […]
Kingswood/ Royal Hockey encounter for the Lennie De Silva Memorial Trophy on 22 September 2023
M.H.Yakeem The annual Hockey encounter between Kingswood College Kandy stickers and Royal College Colombo stickers, for the Lennie De Silva Memorial Trophy, will be played on the 22nd of September 2023 at the University of Peradeniya ground, Peradeniya, Kandy. The trophy was inaugurated in 2004 to honor and commemorate the services of Kingswoodian, Lennie De […]
Autokitz Cricket Club in an easy 5-wicket win against Mahawatta Lions
M.H.Yakeem Autokitz Cricket Club in an easy 5-wicket win against Mahawatta Lions Autokitz Cricket Club registered an easy 5 wicket win against Mahawatta Lions in a 40 overs league Cricket encounter, played at the Gateway Complex ground, Seeduwa, recently. Mahawata Lions taking first lease of the wicket, lost an early wicket at the score at […]
Road to Football Glory: Team Dacshitha Unveils Unwavering Commitment to FFSL
In a significant announcement at the “Road to Football Glory” Media Conference, Team Dacshitha has reaffirmed its steadfast resolve to proceed as planned in the upcoming Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) elections. Team Dacshitha will proudly field 13 candidates, presenting a united front to the football stakeholders. Presidential Candidate Dacshitha Sumathipala: “I am confident […]
Biked up for Ride4Ceylon 2024
M.H.Yakeem A frenzy of activity is gripping the Ride4Ceylon organizers, as they make preparations for their charity bike ride in 2024. Scheduled for 28 Feb – 2 Mar, the ride is once again expected to attract global interest. Cyclists from around the world descend upon our charming land, to embark on this 500km trek. An […]
Sri Lankan Athletes won two Silver Medals at the 55th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Championships
Sri Lanka won two silver medals and 5th place in the 55th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Championships, which started on September 1st in Kathmandu, Nepal. A large number of players representing 25 countries participated in this tournament, six players and four players representing Sri Lanka participated. 55 වන ආසියානු කායවර්ධන සහ Physique තරඟාවලියේදී, ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට […]
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachitra Senanayake is arrested
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachitra Senanayake has been arrested for trying to incite two players to cheat in the first Sri Lankan Premier League T20 tournament. It was by the Special Police Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Crimes Related to Sports that carried out investigations in this regard. The court had also taken steps […]
Muthukumar Nirosh of Hindu National School, Matale pockets second place in the Boxing
M.H.Yakeem Muthukumar Nirosh of Hindu National School, Matale created a unique feat in boxing by pocketing the 2nd place in the boys, weight 63 – 66 kg category, conducted by the Schools Boxing Association of Sri-Lanka, held at Sivali Central College, Boxing arena, Ratnapura recently. This is the first time in the history of boxing […]
Autokitz Cricket Club in a comfortable 93-run win against Upcount Cricket Club
M.H.Yakeem Autokitz Cricket Club registered a comfortable 93-run win against Upcount Cricket Club in a 25 overs league Cricket encounter, played at the Gateway Complex ground, Seeduwa, recently. Upcount Cricket Club winning the toss, invited Autokitz Cricket Club to take first lease of the wicket, Openers Ravindu Samarasinghe and Janith Jayasinghe, the pair together added […]
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