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The way we lost the series is a worry, says dejected Naveed Nawaz
After facing a thumping loss at the hands of New Zealand in the third ODI at Hamilton, Sri Lanka assistant coach Naveed Nawaz stressed that than losing the series, the way Sri Lanka lost is a worry. “To be honest, losing the series the way we lost is a huge disappointment. We are a team […]
Dinesh, and Samitha bag Gold and Silver medals
Dinesh Priyantha and Samantha Dhulan bagged gold and silver medals respectively in the javelin throw at the Australian National Para Athletics Open Championship. Dinesh Priyantha competing in the F46 category won the gold medal with a performance of 63.18 meters, while Samantha Dhulan competing in the F44 category won the silver medal by recording a […]
Sachitha steers Colombo to 71 run win over Galle
SLC National Super League 50 over tournament Sachitha Jayathilake’s half-century scripted Team Colombo’s comprehensive 71-run win over team Galle in the 15th match of the SLC National Super League 50 over tourney worked off at SSC ground, Colombo yesterday. Put into bat first, Colombo posted 225 runs on the back of cameos from Sachitha Jayathilake, […]
Impact Player is a challenging rule – KKR Head Coach Chandrakantha Pandit
The organizing committee is planning to implement the IPL’s Impact Player rule from the 2023 edition. Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit feels that the new influencer rule will be a challenge for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL). However, he also said his team is ready for a tricky substitution rule. The […]
Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament in United Arab Emirates
Shevon’s valiant effort was in vain as Afghan edged Sri Lanka by 4 runs Shevon Daniel’s valiant effort was in vain as Afghanistan Under-19 edged Sri Lanka Under-19 by a thrilling 4 runs in the 6th match of the U-19 Tri-Series at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. Opting to bat first, the Afghans posted a […]
BCCI to ban Sri Lanka and Bangladesh players from IPL
The 16th edition of the IPL begins on Friday, March 31, with defending champions Gujarat Titans taking on four-time winners Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Before the start of the season, several players have been sidelined due to injuries, and several have been denied NOCs by their countries to compete […]
SLC National Super League 50 over
Priyanjan, Pavan shine in Dambulla’s win over Colombo Ashan Priyanjan (6-20) followed by Pavan Rathnayaka’s half-ton, helped Team Dambulla outplay team Colombo by 6 wickets and continue their brilliant form in the ongoing SLC National Super League 50 over tournament at SSC on Sunday. Put into bat first, Colombo was bundled out for 140 runs […]
46th Mustangs Trophy One-Day Encounter
Rehan, Uvindu shine in Royals’ comfortable 7-wicket win Half-centuries from Rehan Peris and Uvindu Weerasekara helped Royal College outplay arch-rivals S. Thomas’ College by 7 wickets and bag the 46th Mustangs Trophy one Day Encounter worked off at SSC Grounds, Colombo on Friday (24). Batting first, the boys from Mt Lavinia were bundled out for […]
Dhananjaya denies media report claiming he refused to play in First ODI
All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva has refuted claims that he refused to bat in the No. 07 position in the first ODI match against New Zealand. Taking to Twitter, he said: “The story circulating in social media saying that I have refused to bat at No. 07 during tomorrow’s game is false, and I wish to […]
Afghanistan register commanding 62-run win over Sri Lanka
Afghanistan registered a comfortable 62-run win over Sri Lanka in the 3rd match of the U-19 Tri-Series worked off on Wednesday (22) at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. The Afghan skipper won the toss and elected to bat. They were off to a shaky start and were reduced to 93 for 4. A 135-run partnership […]
Royal regain the Rt. Hon D.S. Senanayake Memorial Shield
Royal College, Colombo registered a memorable 180-run win over S. Thomas’ College in the 144th ‘Battle of the Blues’ annual cricket encounter played for the Rt. Hon. D.S Senanayake Memorial Shield, which concluded on Saturday at the SSC Grounds, Colombo. On day three the Royalists declared their overnight score setting a target of 342 runs, […]
Sri Lanka name Strong 16-member squad for Netball World Cup
Asian Champions Sri Lanka has named a strong 16-member squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup 2023 scheduled to begin in July in Cape Town, South Africa. The squad includes some top names in netball circles, including Tharjini Sivalingam, Chathurangi Jayasooriya, Dulangi Wannithilake, Gayanjali Amarawansha and Semini Alwis to name a few. A couple of […]
Sri Lanka brings Kusal Janith Perera, and Mathews into the White ball series Vs NZ
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named a strong two 18-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand. The Islanders will be heading into the white ball format with ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League points in mind. The Dasun Shanaka-led team are currently in the 10th spot in the Super League […]
Royal has an edge over S. Thomas’
Skipper Dasis Manchanayake and Ramiru Perera put on a similar performance in the second innings to help Royal gain a healthy 341-run lead against arch-rivals S. Thomas’ at the end of day two in the 144th ‘Battle of the Blues’ being played at SSC ground. Royal declared their inning at the overnight score of 326 […]
Royal dominate day one thanks to Manchanayake, Ramiru centuries
Centuries from skipper Dasis Manchanayake and Ramiru Perera helped Royal College, Colombo dominate the opening day against arch-rivals S. Thomas’ College at stumps on day one of the 144th ‘Battle of the Blues’ which commenced at SSC Cricket Grounds, Colombo today. Put into bat first on a green deck on an overcast morning, Royal was […]
Sri Lanka aims to bounce back and level series
The touring Sri Lankan side will need nothing less than a monumental effort to bounce back in the second Test and level the series when they meet high-riding New Zealand on Friday (17) at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the finals of the World Test Championship have already been done and dusted […]
We are well prepared for this tournament – skipper Shevon Daniel
Sri Lanka under-19 skipper Shevon Daniel believes his team will put up a good show in the under-19 Tri-Nation Tournament and the bilateral series against Afghanistan starting on 20 March. The tri-nation tournament (One Day Limited Over) will consist of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. “We are well prepared for this tournament. We were preparing […]
Sri Lanka named a 15-member squad led by Shevon Daniel
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 15-member squad led by Shevon Daniel to take part in the upcoming under-19 Tri-Nation Tournament and the bilateral series against Afghanistan. The tri-nation tournament (One Day Limited Over) will consist of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. “We got a well-balanced team. We got day-night matches as […]
Ireland national team to tour Sri Lanka for two-match Test series
The Ireland Men’s National Team will tour Sri Lanka in April for a two-match Test series, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (14 March). Issuing a statement, SLC noted that both games would be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The decision to play two Tests instead of one and two ODIs as planned […]
Matheesha Pathirana to replace Chameera in white ball squad
Sri Lanka rookie Dushmantha Chameera will be replaced by young Matheesha Pathirana for the dayers and T20Is against New Zealand starting on 25 March in Eden Park. The reason is yet to be officially announced, but it is learnt his rehabilitation programme was pushed back after he complained of back pains which have made him […]
Mathews unhappy for lack of test matches for SL
Former skipper Angelo Mathews is unhappy with the amount of Test cricket Sri Lanka are scheduled to play in 2023. Sri Lanka is only due to play five Test matches this year, with two Tests in New Zealand, one Test at home against Ireland – a side not involved in the World Test Championship – […]
Sri Lanka New Zealand Test Cricket History !!
The Test series consisting of 2 matches between the touring Sri Lankan team and the New Zealand team is going to start tomorrow. These 2 matches will become very important matches for the Sri Lankan team because these 2 matches must be won to qualify for the finals of the World Test Championship. Before the […]
Women’s Premier League standings
The Women’s Premier League table saw a change after Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriors on Tuesday. The Women’s Premier League points table changed after Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriors on Tuesday, March 7. The match between DC and UP Warriorz was the fifth match of the inaugural WPL season, in which Delhi defeated UP by […]
Tim Southee who is going to destroy the plans of the Sri Lankan team
Days ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand captain Southee hopes his team will spoil Sri Lanka’s plans to play the WTC final. After enjoying a thrilling win over England at Basin Reserve last month, New Zealand captain Tim Southee is looking to end the two-Test series against Sri Lanka on […]
Dimuth believes spinners will play a role in the first Test
Sri Lanka likely to go with three pacers and one spinner Sri Lanka Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne believes the New Zealand pitches are helpful for pacers, and considering the humidity, spinners will also play a role in Christchurch. “We usually toured New Zealand in December, and now we are here in March and now the […]
Shakib Al Hasan sets an unbelievable record
Shakib Al Hasan excelled with batting and bowling in Chittogram as Bangladesh beat England in the third and final ODI of the Bangladesh-England ODI series. England, who had already won the series 2-1, entered the field on Monday expecting a complete series victory, but this time it was the Bangla Tigers who came forward strongly. […]
Indian audiences are set to break records.
The Indian media has reported that the MCG record will be broken in the India-Australia fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The record of the largest number of spectators in one day of a Test cricket match has been written in front of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Indian fans are […]
Navy to battle for Clifford Cup final
The second semi-final of the 112th Clifford Cup Knockout Rugby Tournament was held today. For this match, the Navy Sports Club and the Army Sports Club met face-to-face at the Colombo Horse Racing Stadium this afternoon. In the first half, the Army Sports Club managed to take the lead in the game with 7 to […]
2 gold medals for Sri Lanka in the World Para Grand Prix Championship
Sri Lankan athletes were able to win 2 gold medals and one silver medal in the events held yesterday at the World Para Grand Prix Indoor Sports Championship. Anil Prasanna Jayalath and Saman Subasinghe won gold medals while Nuvan Indika managed to win a silver medal. Anil Prasanna Jayalath became the gold medalist in the […]
CR & FC in Clifford Cup final
The first semi-final of this season’s Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament, the oldest rugby tournament in the Asian region, was held today. The CR & FC team and the Police team competed at the Colombo Racecourse Stadium this afternoon for the first semi-final match of this year’s tournament under the sponsorship of Nippon Paint. Police […]
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