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…
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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…
In a series of unfortunate events, poor selections have been identified as the root cause of Sri Lanka’s recent dismal performances in the ICC World Cup. The team ended up at the bottom of the 10-team tournament, and their subpar showing in the Asia Cup final added to the disappointment. The lack of a consistent…
Sri Lanka faces a potential crisis in its cricketing future with the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Despite preparations to host the Under-19 World Cup in January, the ban puts the team’s participation at risk, threatening not only their chance at the Youth World Cup but also impacting various aspects. The Under-19 team, in…
In an unexpected move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a “suspension” to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), labeling it a serious breach of its obligations as a member. The ICC aims to curb government interference in SLC’s operations, ranging from administration to finance and matters concerning the national team. Although termed a “suspension,” it…