Colombo, Feb, 7.30PM – Sri Lanka’s Sports and Tourism Minister, Harin Fernando, announced the initiation of comprehensive plans aimed at promoting sports tourism in the country. Speaking on a TV show, Minister Fernando highlighted the positive impact of these measures on both tourism and sports. “We have initiated a lot of plans to promote sports tourism….
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Colombo, Feb 4, 4.30PM – In a big step forward, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to reveal some awesome new features at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) on February 5, with the President of Sri Lanka, Honorable Ranil Wickremesinghe, as the Chief Guest. The President, along with Honorable Harin Fernando, the Minister of…
Colombo, Jan 31, 8.50PM – In preparations for the upcoming one-off Test match against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has introduced two new and promising bowlers into their 16-man Test squad. The match is set to kick off on Friday at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC). The debutants in the squad are Milan Rathanayake and Chamika…
Colombo, Jan 21, 1PM – In a stellar display of spin bowling mastery, right-arm off-spinner Aritha Fernando orchestrated a cricketing spectacle, claiming 10 wickets and propelling the British School in Colombo to a resounding innings victory over Science College, Mount Lavinia ‘B’ Team. The clash unfolded in the Inter-Schools Under-13 Division Three Cricket Tournament first-round battle…
Colombo, Jan 17, 7.15AM – Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka in their second Twenty20 match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday night. Despite facing a challenging situation, all-rounder Luke Jongwe and wicketkeeper-batsman Clive Madande guided Zimbabwe to a memorable win with 178/6, securing the victory with just one ball…
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Jan 16, 9.10PM – Sri Lanka bounced back from a shaky start to post a solid total of 173/6 in their second Twenty20 match against Zimbabwe at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After losing four wickets for just 27 runs in the first five overs, Angelo Mathews and Charith Asalanka played crucial…
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Jan 16, 7PM – In a strategic move, Sri Lanka introduced star left-arm bowler Dilshan Madushanka into their bowling attack, replacing the slinger Nuwan Thushara from the last game. Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza invited Sri Lanka to bat first in the second Twenty20 match of the three-game series at the R Premadasa…
COLOMBO, Jan 15, 5.45PM – In a nail-biting encounter at R Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka emerged victorious against Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 match, clinching a three-wicket win on the last ball of the match on Sunday. Angelo Mathews played a pivotal role, top-scoring with 46 runs off 38 balls, showcasing a great finishing role…
Colombo, Jan 14, 7.15PM – Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka’s experienced allrounder and former captain, made a comeback to the Sri Lanka Twenty20 side after a two-year hiatus. The decision to field first against Zimbabwe was taken in the first Twenty20 match at R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Mathews, 36 years old, last played a T20 game…
Colombo, Jan 14, 12.10PM – In a bid to reach a milestone, Sri Lanka’s new Twenty20 captain and star leg-spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, is eyeing his 100th Twenty20 wicket during the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe. The series is set to kick off on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Hasaranga, 26, recently delivered a…