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Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza climbs on the rankings!!!

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In the recent performance of Sikandra Raza, he climbed the ranking from 7th place to 4th place fourth in the ODI all-rounder rankings. Raza has played 116 ODIs for Zimbabwe and scored 3483 runs. He has managed to take 67 wickets and 48 catches.

Bangladeshi player Shakib Al Hasan has managed to remain at the top of this all-rounder ranking. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan have managed to stay in second and third place.

සිම්බාබ්වේ සිකන්ඩ රාසා ශ්‍රේණිගත කිරීම්හි ඉදිරියට!!!

පසුගිය තරග සංචාර වලදී සිකන්ඩ රාසා දැක්වූ දක්ෂතා හේතුවෙන් ඔහු එක්දින තරග තුන් ඉරියව් ක්‍රීඩක ශ්‍රේණිගත කිරීම්හි හතරවන ස්ථානයට පත්ව ඇත. ඒ ස්ථාන 7ක් එදිරියට පැමිණීමත් සමගය. රාසා සිම්බාබ්වේ කණ්ඩායම වෙනුවෙන් එක්දින තරග 116කට ක්‍රීඩා කර ඇති අතර එහිදී ලකුණු 3483 ලබාගෙන ඇත.

පන්දු යැවීම තුලින් කඩුලු 67ක් හා උඩපන්දු 48ක් ද රැකගැනීමට සමත්ව ඇත.

තවමත් මෙම තුන් ඉරියව් ශ්‍රේණිගත කිරීම්හි පෙරමුණේ පසු වීමට බංගලදේශ ක්‍රීඩක ශකිබ් අල් හසන් සමත්ව ඇත. දෙවන හා තෙවන ස්ථානයේ රැදී සිටීමට ඇෆ්ගනිස්තානයේ මොහොමඩ් නාබි හා රශීඩ් කාන් සමත්ව ඇත.

ஜிம்பாப்வே வீரர் சிக்கந்தர் ராசா தரவரிசையில் உயர்வு!!!

சிகந்திர ராசாவின் சமீபத்திய செயல்திறனில், அவர் ஒருநாள் ஆல்ரவுண்டர் தரவரிசையில் 7வது இடத்தில் இருந்து 4வது இடத்திற்கு முன்னேறினார். ஜிம்பாப்வே அணிக்காக 116 ஒருநாள் போட்டிகளில் விளையாடி 3483 ரன்கள் குவித்துள்ளார் ராசா. அவர் 67 விக்கெட்டுகளையும், 48 கேட்சுகளையும் கைப்பற்றியுள்ளார்.

இந்த ஆல்ரவுண்டர் தரவரிசையில் வங்கதேச வீரர் ஷகிப் அல் ஹசன் தொடர்ந்து முதலிடத்தை தக்கவைத்துள்ளார். ஆப்கானிஸ்தானின் முகமது நபி மற்றும் ரஷீத் கான் இரண்டாவது மற்றும் மூன்றாவது இடங்களை தக்கவைத்துள்ளனர்.

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FFSL’s Suspension of Six Leagues Sparks Outrage Amid Governance Failures

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Colombo – The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has suspended six regional football leagues, citing administrative and financial irregularities. However, this decision has triggered widespread criticism and raised serious questions about the federation’s own accountability and governance standards.

The suspended leagues are Embilipitiya, Hambantota, Jaffna, Kalkuda, Madhu Manthai West, and Point Pedro, with the FFSL alleging that they failed to submit annual reports, maintain financial accounts, or conduct football activities for over three years.

While FFSL claims these actions were taken to uphold its constitution, critics argue that FFSL itself has consistently failed to meet national governance standards, particularly those outlined in Sri Lanka’s Sports Act.

FFSL’s Own Compliance Under Fire

According to Section 32 of the Sports Act, national sports bodies like FFSL are legally required to submit their audited financial reports for the previous year on or before May 31st each year. However, the FFSL has reportedly failed to comply with this for multiple consecutive years — from 2022 to 2024 — placing it in clear violation of national law.

This failure gives the Ministry of Sports the legal authority to suspend FFSL’s registration, raising the possibility of a broader administrative intervention if reforms are not undertaken.

Lack of Support for Grassroots Development

Furthermore, FFSL’s lack of consistent funding and tournament organization for regional leagues has hampered football development:

  • 2021: LKR 250,000 per league
  • 2022: LKR 100,000
  • 2023 & 2024: No funding
  • 2025: Limited support to select leagues for a yet-to-be-played Y19 Youth League

Despite this, FFSL is now penalizing regional leagues for being inactive — an inactivity that many argue is the direct result of the federation’s own inaction and neglect.

Legal and Ethical Concerns

The suspension of Jaffna Football League, which is currently under judicial review, has also raised eyebrows. With a court case pending, legal experts question how FFSL can justify suspending a league under such circumstances without violating due process.

Hypocrisy in Action?

Despite citing “no financial reports” as a reason for suspension, FFSL has not published its own audited reports for three straight years. Observers call this an act of institutional hypocrisy, and many stakeholders are calling for the federation to hold itself to the same standards it demands of others.

If Sri Lanka is to progress in regional and international football, governance reform must begin at the top — starting with FFSL’s transparency, accountability, and genuine grassroots development efforts.

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Strengthening Ties Through Sport: China Donates Five Dragon Boats to Sri Lanka

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The People’s Republic of China has donated five dragon boats worth LKR 5 million to Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in promoting water sports across the island.

The donation was made during the China-Sri Lanka Friendship Dragon Boat Championship, organized by NACKSL – the National Association of Canoeing and Kayaking Sri Lanka, held on May 31 at the Diyawanna Rowing Center. The championship saw the participation of 25 teams from various regions of the country.

The event was graced by:

  • Minister of Youth and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamagedara
  • Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Eranga Gunasekara
  • Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong

Trophies and certificates were awarded to the winning athletes, and the official handover of the dragon boats was completed at the same event.

A Symbol of Friendship and Cultural Exchange

Minister Gamagedara emphasized that the China-Sri Lanka Dragon Boat Championship, and the donation of dragon boats, symbolize the strong cultural, sporting, and diplomatic ties between the two nations. He extended his gratitude to the Chinese Embassy and stated that this generous gift would be instrumental in expanding and developing water sports across Sri Lanka.

“From North to South and East to West, we are committed to promoting water sports across the country,” said the Minister.

He further noted that this donation would help create pathways for Sri Lankan youth in canoeing, kayaking, and dragon boat racing, while also boosting sports tourism.

Celebrating Unity and National Inclusion

Special appreciation was extended to student participants from schools in Jaffna, highlighting the championship’s role in fostering national unity and showcasing the talent and commitment of young athletes from all regions.

The Deputy Minister also expressed hope that more youth with exceptional talent in water sports would be provided with sports scholarships in the future.

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Kusal Mendis Falls Short in High-Stakes IPL Eliminator Clash

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Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis failed to rise to the occasion during a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator as Gujarat Titans fell short in their chase against Mumbai Indians at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in New Chandigarh.

Chasing a steep target of 229, Gujarat Titans needed early momentum. While opener Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a composed 80 off 49 deliveries, Kusal Mendis—expected to play a key supporting role—could not live up to expectations on this competitive stage.

Mendis, who had the platform to make an impact, started aggressively with two sixes in his 10-ball 20 but threw away his wicket in an uncharacteristic manner—getting out hit wicket to Mitchell Santner. In a high-pressure match where composure was vital, Mendis’s dismissal was a major setback for GT, stalling their momentum during a promising phase of the innings.

This was an opportunity for Mendis to demonstrate consistency and reliability at the highest level of franchise cricket, especially with the eyes of selectors and fans fixed on performances under pressure. However, the lack of game awareness and a reckless approach led to a soft exit at a crucial moment.

GT eventually managed 208/6, falling short by 20 runs. With Mendis’s early exit, the middle order was left exposed to the mounting run rate, and despite brief resistance from Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia, the chase fizzled out.

While Mendis has shown flashes of brilliance in previous matches, this performance serves as a reminder of the demands of knockout-stage cricket. With playoffs being the toughest test of mental and technical strength, Sri Lanka’s white-ball star must tighten his game to deliver when it matters most.

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