Sports Ministry Director General (DG) of Sports Shemal Fernando, who also functions as the Competent Authority (CA) for Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR), says that the ball is currently in the court of the provincial unions in reference to a much-sought-after resolution to the escalating local rugby crisis. He was firmly of the opinion that it […]
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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament (MP) Dayasiri Jayasekara says the Ministry of Sports should tread subtly when dealing with any allegations into acts of irregularities connected to incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) office bearers. If not, he said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) could consider such interferences as politically motivated, with the
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England fast bowling great James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list. Anderson, who retired from international cricket with a record 704 Test wickets, remains active in domestic cricket with Lancashire. He is the only sportsperson featured on the list and was praised for his remarkable contributions
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St. Benedict’s College and Wesley College will take to the field tomorrow (29) in the annual Luke Shield limited-over game at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) whilst their 129-year cricketing rivalry will come to life in the traditional two-day encounter for the Cartman Cup that will be battled out on 31 March and 1 April
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The highly anticipated 41st Battle of the Rocks between traditional rivals Maliyadeva College and St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala, concluded in a tame draw at the Welagedara Stadium on Saturday (29). Despite Maliyadeva’s commanding first-innings performance, the game failed to produce an outright winner. Maliyadeva resumed their overnight score of 221 for 6 and went on
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He made his debut as a teenager in a T20 World Cup (2012) encounter against New Zealand. After being overlooked by the Under-19 selectors, the off-spinner made an instant impact, picking up two wickets in what eventually turned out to be a memorable game, with Sri Lanka winning in the Super Over. However, one shouldn’t
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President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva retained his influential post for an unprecedented fourth successive term, after being reelected uncontested during its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo yesterday (31). As expected it was simply a case of reasserting Silva’s clout over the country’s wealthiest sporting institution, with two other contestants namely
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The Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team secured a 1-1 series draw against New Zealand after the third and final T20I in Dunedin was abandoned due to rain today (18). New Zealand were 101/3 in 14.1 overs when rain ended the game, preventing a result. Chamari Athapaththu was named Player of the Series for her all-round
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