The Prima Under 15 Super League Cricket Tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket, reaches its pinnacle as Royal College’s Thevindu Wewelwala leads the unbeaten Colombo South outfit against Colombo North, captained by Wesley College’s Lithum Senuja at the Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) ground on Wednesday. Colombo South, spearheaded by Wewelwala, is in a commanding position…
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Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Sports Minister, Harin Fernando, is determined to overturn the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) by the International Cricket Council (ICC). In a meeting with senior officials from the Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry at the Hotel School in Kollupitiya, Minister Fernando discussed his vision for the development of all…
In a historic move, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has handed a letter of removal from office to Minister Roshan Ranasinghe. This action was taken as Minister Ranasinghe did not provide satisfactory answers to two crucial questions posed by the President during the Cabinet Ministers’ meeting. The President chaired the meeting in Committee Hall 3 of the…
Royal College’s cricket sensation, Rehan Peiris, once again stole the show with a dazzling century, leading his team Colombo South to 166-run victory against Galle in the PRIMA U15 Sri Lanka Youth League match at DS Senanayake College grounds on Tuesday. At just 14 years old, Peiris, known for his remarkable performances, displayed his talent…
SYDNEY: Saturday: Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Atapaththu led her team, Sydney Thunder Women, to a convincing nine-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers in the 44th match of the Women’s Big Bash League at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Atapaththu showcased her all-round brilliance by blasting a remarkable 77 runs off just 53 balls, including three…
COLOMBO, Friday: In a moment of reflection and admiration, Sri Lanka Athletics Secretary Saman Gunawardene shared glimpses of Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva’s illustrious athletic journey at the 2023 Asian Games medal winners’ special felicitation ceremony held at the SLC Headquarters in Colombo on Friday. The event saw SLC generously offering Rs 28 million…
Colombo, Friday: In a historic celebration at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Headquarters in Colombo on Friday, the spotlight was on more than just cricket as SLC Treasurer Sujeewa Godaliyadda highlighted the transformative vision of SLC President Shammi Silva during the special felicitation ceremony for the 2023 Asian Games athletic medal winners. Speaking passionately about…
In a Women’s Big Bash League showdown on Wednesday, Sydney Thunders faced defeat as Adelaide Strikers clinched victory by six wickets at Adelaide. Despite a stellar performance from Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Atapattu, Adelaide Strikers emerged victorious in the T20 clash. Opening the innings for Sydney Thunders, Atapattu played a valiant lone hand amid…
In a historic ICC World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand at Wankhede, Virat Kohli, India’s cricket maestro, achieved a monumental milestone by scoring his 50th hundred in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Kohli’s remarkable innings of 117 runs off 113 balls, featuring two sixes and nine fours, played a pivotal role in propelling India to…
In a promising start to the Under-13 Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament, The British School in Colombo clinched a victory against S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia in their rain-affected opening match at Mount Lavinia. Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, The British School faced challenging playing conditions but successfully posted a total of 114 runs…