COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – In a match overshadowed by off-field scandal and a deepening crisis in form, Sri Lanka secured a gritty 19-run victory over England in the opening One-Day International at the R. Premadasa Stadium. While the scorecards will show a competitive battle, the headlines remain firmly fixed on England captain Harry Brook, who […]
COLOMBO – As the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) heads into its high-stakes election this morning, all eyes are on the Duncan White Auditorium. While the Nethicumara “mother-daughter” dynamic has dominated headlines, the real battle for the soul of the sport lies in the contest for the Secretary position, featuring one of the most
DHAKA/DUBAI – The cricketing world is teetering on the edge of a diplomatic meltdown as the International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly issued a brutal “play or perish” ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). In a move that has sent shockwaves through the sport, Dhaka has been given until today (January 21) to agree to
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With their reputations in tatters and a trail of empty bottles left across the Southern Hemisphere, Harry Brook’s England squad has touched down in Colombo for Thursday’s opening ODI. They aren’t just facing a resurgent Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium; they are facing a reckoning for a culture of “indiscipline” that critics say has
In an unprecedented escalation of sporting and diplomatic tensions, the Bangladesh government has slapped an indefinite ban on the Indian Premier League (IPL) and pulled its national team out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India. The drastic “public interest” order, issued on January 5, follows the controversial removal of star pacer
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, Sri Lanka’s head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has announced his decision to walk away from the national team immediately following the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Despite holding a valid contract that extends well beyond the tournament, the legendary “Master Blaster” confirmed he has
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The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has plunged into a governance dispute following the expiration of its Executive Committee’s (Ex-Co) four-year mandate on December 27, 2025. Led by Football Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswer Umar, a majority of national sports federations have officially petitioned the International Olympic Committee (IOC), arguing that the local
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In a significant gesture of sporting solidarity, India has agreed to play extra T20 International matches during their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka this August. The move is designed to support recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Chairman Shammi Silva confirmed. The additional fixtures will be integrated into
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Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts included in England squad for fifth Test vs Australia With Gus Atkinson joining Jofra Archer and Mark Wood on sidelines for England due to injury, spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts brought in; England 3-1 down ahead of final Test in Sydney from January 4; Australia retained Ashes following wins
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed on Monday (29) that construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium (JICS) in Mandaitivu, Jaffna, is progressing steadily and in line with planned timelines, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to developing world-class sports infrastructure in the Northern Province. In a media release, SLC stated that construction work at the venue had
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