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Delhi Capitals sign Pathum Nissanka
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has been signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 40 million at the 2026 Indian Premier League auction held in Abu Dhabi on 16 December.
Articles by Hishan Welmilla
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Wanindu Hasaranga joins Lucknow Super Giants
Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been signed by Lucknow Super Giants for INR. 20 million at the 2026 Indian Premier League auction held in Abu Dhabi on 16 December. The franchise secured Hasaranga at […]
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KKR sign Matheesha Pathirana for INR 180 mn
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 180 million at the 2026 Indian Premier League auction in Abu Dhabi on 16 December. Released by Chennai Super Kings(CSK) ahead […]
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Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain D. S. de Silva passes away at 83
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a key member of the country’s inaugural Test team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83, his family confirmed. He died in London. De […]
NATIONAL
NOC Sri Lanka Strengthens Preparations for 6 th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 at Chefs de Mission Seminar
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) further advanced its preparations for the 6 th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 by participating in the 1st Chefs de Mission Seminar organised by the […]
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Pakistan to tour SL in January
The Pakistan national team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in January next year to play a three-match T20I bilateral series. All matches of the series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket […]
INTERNATIONAL
Siri Lions SC wins Dubai Sevens Cup twice
This year, the Siri Lions Sports Club once again made history at the Emirates Dubai 7s, proudly maintaining its mark as the first-ever Asian country to win this prestigious cup twice in its 53-year history. […]
GOLF
Colombo Aces unveils Golf team in major franchise expansion
Colombo Aces introduced its Golf Team for the inaugural Ceylon Golf League 2025, Sri Lanka’s first franchise-based golf tournament, at an official unveiling event held in Colombo. Colombo Aces, known as one of the country’s […]
NATIONAL
Rebuilding Through Resilience: How Sri Lanka Can Regain Its Status in Sports After a Devastating Natural Disaster
Sri Lanka, a nation known for its breathtaking landscapes and indomitable spirit, has once again been tested by nature. The recent devastating natural disaster brought widespread destruction, affecting homes, infrastructure, livelihoods, and the very fabric […]
FOREIGN
Governments should increase their investment into Para sport as a tool to drive social inclusion.
Speaking at the UNESCO organised Future in Play: International Forum on Inclusive Sport and Physical Education in Santiago, Chile, last week, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kristina Molloy urged governments to increase their […]
