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Female coaches on the rise at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
At the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, it is not just on the field of play that future stars will be born. As well as a platform for the next generation to shine […]
Month: January 2025
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Olympic Gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi rallies behind cricket as official event ambassador of ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025
The ICC is pleased to announce Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, as the official event ambassador for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025 where an array of future stars are set […]
FOREIGN
IPC digital channels enjoyed a record year in 2024
The International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) digital channels enjoyed a record year in 2024 with an unprecedented number of video views, engagements and followers. Helped by the success of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, content on […]
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Under 19 Cricket Christ King’s Shan Nonis slams first triple century
Shan Nonis of Christ King College, Ja-Ela achieved the unique honour of scoring the first triple century of the Under 19 inter-school cricket season. The 16-year-old right hand batter slammed a swashbuckling unbeaten 300 in […]
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U19T2020WC-Limansa bowled Sri Lanka to Victory
Limansa Thilakaratne’s excellent bowling pereformance helped , the Sri Lanka youth team defeated Samoa by 76 runs in the training matches of the Under-19 Twenty20 World Cup cricket tournament yesterday. Batting first in the match […]
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Following directive from SLC: Big matches turned to three-days
All traditional inter-school ‘big matches’, which were being played annually as two- day fixtures hitherto, are to be turned into three-day affairs commencing this year, SriLankaSports learns. This is following a directive issued to the […]
INTERNATIONAL
Pakistani, Asif wins SAARC Snooker C’ship beating Sri Lanka’s Irahath Thaha
Three times World Snooker Champion Muhammad Asif of Pakistan clinched the SAARC Snooker Championship title when he beat Sri Lanka’s Irahath Thaha in the final played at the Moors SC billiard table on Friday (10). […]
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Australia’s 2025 Sri Lanka tour expanded to include two ODIs
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the upcoming Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will now feature two ODIs, instead of the previously planned single match. Accordingly, the updated schedule, finalised in consultation with […]
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Maheesh Theekshana rises to career best in ICC ODI bowling rankings
Sri Lankan spin sensation Maheesh Theekshana has moved into the top 3 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s One Day International (ODI) rankings for the first time. Accordingly, Theekshana claimed 7 wickets in Sri […]
GOLF
Commander’s Cup Tourney on 17-18 January
The Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament 2025, the premier event in the golfing calendar, will be held at the spectacular Eagles’ Golf Links in China Bay, Trincomalee, on 17-18 January. The tournament is hosted by the […]