NATIONAL
Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has resigned from the National Sports Council with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
Month: September 2025
CRICKET
Shreya Ghoshal to perform at Opening Ceremony of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled ticketing details and headline entertainment plans for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be played across four Indian cities and Colombo, Sri Lanka. In a […]
ASIA CUP 2025
Muhammad Waseem To Lead UAE’s 17-Member Squad For Asia Cup 2025
Fast bowler Matiullah Khan and spinner Simranjeet Singh were on Thursday included in a 17-member squad announced by hosts United Arab Emirates for the Asia Cup which begins on September 9. The addition of Matiullah […]
CRICKET
Kamindu Mendis’ late fireworks seal dramatic win for Sri Lanka over Zimbabwe
In a contest that swung wildly in the final stages, Kamindu Mendis emerged as the unlikely hero, lifting Sri Lanka to a stunning victory against Zimbabwe in a high-scoring clash. His unbeaten 41 off just […]
CRICKET
Wasim Akram comes to Babar Azam’s defence after ex-captain left out of Asia Cup squad: ‘Pakistan needs him…’
Pace legend Wasim Akram feels former Pakistan captain Babar Azam deserves to remain part of the T20I setup even if the selection committee thinks otherwise, having left him out of the Asia Cup squad recently […]
CRICKET
Legendary Australian pacer retires from T20Is to focus on Tests, 2027 World Cup: ‘Test cricket has always been my highest priority’
Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from T20Is on Tuesday as Australia announced the squad for the three-match series against New Zealand in early October. The 2021 T20 World Cup-winner Starc said he “loved” playing the […]
ASIA CUP 2025
Indian cricket team may get new jersey sponsor before Asia Cup 2025 final
The Indian cricket team is set to start the Asia Cup 2025 without a shirt sponsor as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doesn’t expect a new jersey sponsor to be in […]
CRICKET
resident to open new projects in Jaffna, including International Cricket Stadium
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to open several major development projects in Jaffna today, including the commencement of construction on the long-awaited Jaffna International Cricket Stadium. According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the […]
INTERNATIONAL
Asian Rugby Sevens in China and SL: Kavindu leads SL Sevens team
Kandy SC winger Kavindu Perera has been named the skipper of the preliminary 23-member Sri Lanka Sevens squad, to contest the two legs of the Asian Rugby Sevens slated to be staged in China and […]
BADMINTON
AVI Badminton C’ship from Friday
The finals of the 53rd AVI Junior National Badminton Championship 2025 will commence on Friday (5), at four venues across Colombo and its suburbs. Organised and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools’ Badminton Association (SLSBA), […]