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
ஸ்ரீலங்கா கிரிக்கெட் நிறுவனத்தினால் நடத்தப்பட்டு வரும் பிரதான கழகங்களுக்கு இடையிலான மேஜர் லீக் கிரிக்கெட் சுற்றுப் போட்டியின் முதல் சுற்று நிறைவில் தமிழ் யூனியன் கிரிக்கெட் அண்ட் அத்லெட்டிக் கிளப் வீரர் சண்முகநாதன் ஷாருஜன் அதிக ஓட்டங்களைக் குவித்து முன்னிலையில் உள்ளார். மேஜர் லீக் கிரிக்கெட்டின் முதல் சுற்றில் 500 ஓட்டங்களை மொத்தமாக குவித்த ஒரே ஒரு வீரர் என்ற பெருமையையும் ஷாருஜன் பெற்றுக்கொண்டுள்ளார். தமிழ் யூனியன் கழகம் இக்கட்டான நிலையை எதிர்கொண்ட போதெல்லாம் அனுபவசாலி போன்று
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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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As we welcome the year 2026, I extend my heartfelt New Year greetings to all Sri Lankans. May hope guide us, unity strengthen us, and determination drive us forward. Let this year be one of resilience, achievement, and shared prosperity for every citizen across our beloved nation. In this new year, let us also celebrate
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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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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Opener Hasini Perera (65) and Imesha Dulani (50) struck impressive maiden T20I half-centuries, but their efforts were not enough as India defeated Sri Lanka Women by 15 runs to complete a 5–0 whitewash in the fifth and final Women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. India dominated the series in emphatic fashion, registering their first-ever 5–0 T20I series
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Karuppiha Ramakrishnan in Doha FIFA, Saudi Fund for Development join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billion in
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Karuppiah Ramakrishnan in Doha Pakistan Shaheens clinched the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 in Doha on Sunday, surviving a chaotic final that had everything—collapses, comebacks, yorker carnage, and a Super Over that could shorten anyone’s lifespan. After choosing to bowl first, Bangladesh A kept Pakistan to 125 all out, thanks largely to Ripon Mondol’s fiery
