Sri Lanka women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu is not retiring anytime soon, according to new head coach Jamie Siddons. And that’s a massive boost for the team ahead of a crucial T20 cycle. Siddons revealed that the 36-year-old skipper is keen to continue for “a lot longer,” provided she maintains her fitness — and recent performances […]
Hasaranga ruled out of IPL
Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the IPL, with Lucknow Super Giants set to announce a replacement within the next 24–48 hours. According to ESPNcricinfo, South Africa’s George Linde is the likely candidate to step in — a move that would mark his first appearance in the IPL. Director of cricket Tom Moody confirmed […]
Limansa half ton in Sri Lanka’s 52-run win over England in Women’s U19 Tri Nation
Sri Lanka hit the winning groove bleeding their England counterparts by 52 runs anchored by Limansa Tillekaratne who struck 51 off 85 balls with 2 fours and a six in a score of 170 in 42.4 overs despite a telling 4 for 9 grab by Trudy Johnson in a Women’s U19 Tri Nation fixture at […]
Shirantha enters race for NOC presidency
National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Vice President Shirantha Peries, a respected businessman and sports administrator, officially announced his candidacy for president of the NOCSL on Tuesday (31 March). Furthermore, he presented a clear and practical mandate to strengthen governance, unify federations, and elevate Sri Lanka’s sporting performance on the global stage. With over […]
“Player Rankings to boost domestic Cricket,” Chairman Tournament Commit Nalin Aponso
Sri Lanka Cricket has evolved a player ranking system in future to enhancing domestic cricket to be on par with international cricket standards which the Chairman of the Tournament Committee, Nalin Aponso emphasised was vital to having the two going hand in hand towards optimising player standards in the international arena. This key decision had […]
Women’s U19 National Team for the Tour of Australia
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Tri- Series tour of Australia, which will also feature England. During the tour, the team will play a total of six matches, comprising two One Day and four T20 games, scheduled for the 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 17th, and 18th of […]
Appointment of National Coaches For Bowling, Fielding and Spin Bowling
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce the following appointments to the National High Performance Center: Ryan van Niekerk – National Bowling Coach Ryan van Niekerk, who served as the bowling coach and interim head coach of the Netherlands national team from 2023 to 2026, was appointed as the national bowling coach of Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka to Host New Zealand National U85kg Rugby Team in – April & May 2026
Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) proudly announces the upcoming tour of the New Zealand National Under 85kg Rugby Team, scheduled from 20th April to 4th May 2026. This landmark tour represents a major step forward for Sri Lankan rugby, bringing international competition, commercial engagement, and community development together in a single platform. A Tour Beyond the […]
Colombo Kickerz Announces Lady J (Airtrack) as Main Sponsor
Colombo Kickerz Football Academy is proud to announce Lady J, through its sportswear brand Airtrack, as the Main Sponsor and ThePapare as Digital Media Partner for the upcoming 2026/27 season. These partnerships mark an important milestone for the academy as it continues its mission of developing the next generation of football talent in Sri Lanka. […]
Dialog Axiata strengthens the legacy of the iconic Joe–Pete Battle of the Saints for 10 Years.
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, is proud to Power the 92nd “Battle of the Saints”, continuing the company’s unwavering support in Powering the Champions of Tomorrow.This eagerly awaited cricket encounter between two esteemed Catholic educational institutions in Colombo: St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College– will unfold in all its splendor at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground on 19th, […]
Dialog Axiata PLC Continues Its Commitment to ‘Play for a Cause’ in Partnership with the 147th Battle of the Blues
Dialog Axiata PLC is set to further expand its ‘Play for a Cause’ initiative in 2026, extending support to four additional schools as part of its continued commitment to Powering the next generation of talent. Aligned with its vision of powering the champions of tomorrow, the Company’s sustainability-driven programme — delivered in partnership with the […]
Kandy Sports Club has not confirmed its participation for both legs of the SLR Sevens Series 2026
Sri Lanka Rugby – Official Statement on SLR Sevens Series 2026 Kandy Sports Club has not confirmed its participation for both legs of the SLR Sevens Series 2026 prior to the stipulated deadline. Accordingly, the tournament will proceed as scheduled without the participation of Kandy SC. In light of this development, Sri Lanka Rugby has […]