Ban on saliva to shine cricket balls made permanent by ICC
DUBAI: A temporary ban on using saliva to shine cricket balls has been made permanent by the International Cricket Council. The ban, initially adopted as…
World reacts to Sri Lanka’s stunning Asia Cup triumph
DUBAI: Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka showed tremendous character to stun Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 on September 11, defeating their star-studded…
Sri Lanka crowned Asian netball champions for 6th time, qualify for Netball World Cup in South Africa
SINGAPORE: Sri Lanka defeated host nation Singapore 63-53 on Sunday, 11 September to win the Asian Netball Championships 2022, the sixth time that Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka announce squad for Asia Cup 2022
DUBAI: Sri Lanka have named a strong squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, commencing 27 August in the UAE, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said…
Sri Lankan spin ace Prabath Jayasuriya takes home ICC Player of the Month award
DUBAI: Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya’s sensational start to international cricket has been capped off by winning the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award…
Asia Cup shifted out of Sri Lanka to United Arab Emirates
MUMBAI: United Arab Emirates will replace Sri Lanka as the venue for the Asia Cup, starting next month, due to the ongoing political and economic…
FIFA President assures support to promote football in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: The President of the international football governing body, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), Gianni Infantino, called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister…
We are hungry for success in Sri Lanka – says West Indies captain Blackwood
GALLE: Over the last couple of days, the West Indies players have had to intersperse net sessions with time around the domino table as heavy…
T20 WORLD CUP: Sri Lanka might not be winning, but aren’t you excited by this talented, young bunch?
COLOMBO: Led by the impressive Wanindu Hasaranga, they’ve sparked joy at this tournament. The question now is: will the board do right by them? There…
Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lanka’s first test captain, dies
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s first-ever Test cricket captain Bandula Warnapura has died at the age of 68 at a city hospital on Monday, 18 October. Not…