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The Silent Struggle Ends: Usman Khawaja Walks Away From the Game He Changed Forever

The elegant flick of the pads, the serene composure at the crease, and the trademark smirk under the baggy green—soon, these will be memories. Usman Khawaja, the veteran pillar of the Australian top order, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. His final act will take place where so many legends have said their […]

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“Karuppiah Ramakrishnan Extends New Year Greetings to Sports Journalists and Athletes: A Year of Inspiration, Achievement, and Global Sporting Unity”

As we step into 2026, I, Karuppiah Ramakrishnan, General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Sports Journalists Association, extend my warmest New Year greetings to all sports journalists, athletes, and sports enthusiasts across Sri Lanka and around the world. May this year be guided by hope, strengthened by unity, and driven by the determination to achieve

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“Sri Lanka Rugby to Bring in Foreign Referees Amid Domestic Officiating Controversy”

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) announced yesterday that it will introduce foreign referees for the Super Round and implement major officiating reforms, a move aimed at ensuring neutrality, match integrity, and player safety during the decisive stages of the domestic season. The announcement has sparked debate among local clubs and fans, raising questions about the readiness

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“2026 to Be a Year of Resilience and Sporting Excellence for Sri Lanka – Namal Rajapaksa”

As Sri Lanka steps into 2026, former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa extended his heartfelt New Year wishes to all Sri Lankans, calling for unity, resilience, and renewed determination in the year ahead. “As we step into 2026, may hope guide us, unity strengthen us, and determination drive us forward. To all Sri Lankans, let this

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From Zero Wickets to World Cup Tickets: Kuhnemann Sneaks Into Australia’s T20 Party

Matthew Kuhnemann is on the brink of a surprise T20 World Cup debut, emerging as the most eyebrow-raising selection in Australia’s squad for the global showpiece to be played in India and Sri Lanka in February. As widely anticipated, Australia have backed their proven stars, naming pace aces Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, along with

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Air Force Maintain Unbeaten Run as Kandy, CH, and Army Secure Crucial Wins

The Maliban Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/26 resumed over the weekend following a two-week break, delivering several compelling fixtures, highlighted by Air Force Sports Club continuing their winning streak and the Sri Lanka Army Rugby team securing their first victory of the season. Air Force Soar Past Sailors In a week 5 fixture on December 13th,

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Pakistan Shaheens Edge Sri Lanka A in Thriller to Reach ACC Rising Stars Final

Karuppiah Ramakrishnan from Doha Qatar Pakistan Shaheens booked their place in the final of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars Championship with a nerve-wracking five-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the second semi-final at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Friday. The tense win earns them a showdown against Bangladesh A in

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Indian cricket team suffers Super Over heartbreak against Bangladesh A in semi-final

India A bowed out of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament in the semi-finals after a loss against Bangladesh A in a Super Over at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. Bangladesh, sent in to bat first, put up a formidable total of 194/6 on the board in their 20

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