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Sports Ministry must tackle SLC allegations subtly: Dayasiri

ATHLETIC, BLOG, OTHER / April 14, 2025

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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James Anderson knighted for services to cricket

CRICKET / April 14, 2025

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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British School edge CIS in thriller

BLOG, CRICKET, OTHER, SCHOOL CRICKET / April 1, 2025

The British School in Colombo edged out their rivals Colombo International School (CIS) by one run in their annual cricket encounter played at the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation Grounds in Colombo. The British School in Colombo scored 183 for three from their allotted 25 overs and restricted their opponents to 182 for four

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Ransilu shines at Asia Pacific C’ships

ENTERTAINMENT, OTHER / April 1, 2025

Sri Lankan powerlifter Ransilu Jayathilake secured the gold medal in the 120 kg weight class at the 2025 Asia Pacific Powerlifting Championships held in Australia on Saturday (29). Athletes from countries including Australia, Tonga, and Samoa also participated in the competition. With this victory, Ransilu Jayathilake has now won three gold medals at the World

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Thailand records close 1-0 win over Sri Lanka

FOOTBALL / April 1, 2025

Sri Lanka produced a stirring performance but came up short as they lost 1-0 to Thailand in their hard-fought but controversy-laden first leg AFC Asian Cup Qualifier (Saudi Arabia 2027) final round Group ‘D’ match, at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Thailand on Tuesday (25). Despite coming into the game with momentum, following their recent

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Sri Lanka falls short against Thailand in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier

BLOG, FOOTBALL / April 1, 2025

Sri Lanka delivered a determined performance but narrowly lost 1-0 to Thailand in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier final round Group D match at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Thailand yesterday (25). Despite gaining momentum from their recent 2-1 win over Laos in a FIFA international friendly, Sri Lanka struggled to break their losing

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Court instructs Lasitha’s nomination to be reinstated

OTHER, RUGBY / April 1, 2025

The Colombo District Court on Tuesday (25) instructed the Election Committee (EC) formed to oversee the 2025 election of office bearers or the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) to accept the nomination SLR ex-Present Lasitha Gunarathna for the post of President. The former Sri Lanka cap and backrow forward had petitioned

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Bens-Wesley Luke Shield and Cartman Cup

CRICKET, SCHOOL CRICKET / April 1, 2025

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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41st Battle of the Rocks: Ends in a stalemate as Maliyadeva dominates

SCHOOL CRICKET / April 1, 2025

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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Akila Dananjaya forcing national call-up

BLOG, CRICKET / April 1, 2025

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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Sports Ministry must tackle SLC allegations subtly: Dayasiri

James Anderson knighted for services to cricket

British School edge CIS in thriller

Ransilu shines at Asia Pacific C’ships

Thailand records close 1-0 win over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka falls short against Thailand in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier

Court instructs Lasitha’s nomination to be reinstated

Bens-Wesley Luke Shield and Cartman Cup

41st Battle of the Rocks: Ends in a stalemate as Maliyadeva dominates

Akila Dananjaya forcing national call-up

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