Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Mr. Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund.This decision reflects SLC’s deep sense of responsibility as an iconic national sporting body representing a game cherished by millions of Sri Lankans. SLC is confident […]
Sixth Edition of Lanka Premier League Set for July-August 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League will be held from 8th July to 8th August 2026.The new dates for the sixth edition were finalized following the postponement of the tournament, which was originally scheduled to be held in December 2025. The postponement was made considering the […]
Sikandar Raza is No.1 T20I all-rounder for the first time
Zimbabwe’s star all-rounder and captain, Sikandar Raza becomes the number one all-rounder in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after a 13-year long international career. This comes off the back of some good individual performances during the tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in this week’s latest ICC Men’s Player Rankings update. Although the results […]
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup schedule announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026. Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches, culminating in the final at the Harare Sports Club on 6 February. The opening […]
MAS bags Division-D title of the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball
MAS Holdings defeated Hayleys 58-34 in the Division-D women’s finals of the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball Association League tournament held at the Royal College (indoor) stadium. At half time MAS led 38-17. Hasini Rajapakshe led the winning outfit as Captain along with Vishmi Dias as Vice Captain. Mihiri Alwis (MAS) won the Ranil Ganewatte Memorial […]
Youngest Sri Lankan at Everest base camp sets sights on europe’s Tallest
Jaith Adithya Nathavitharana climbed to Everest Base Camp at 15 years, 4 months Summitted Stella Point, Mount Kilimanjaro at 13 year, 8 months Sets sights on Europe’s tallest mountain – Mount Elbrus in Russia and Mount Vinson, tallest mountain in Antarctica The youngest Sri Lankan to reach Everest Base Camp, Jaith Adithya Nathavitharana, achieved this […]
Shanaka’s fight not enough as Sri Lanka fall to Bangladesh in Super Four opener
Sri Lanka’s Super Four campaign in the Asia Cup took a stumble in Dubai on Saturday night when they fell to a four-wicket defeat against Bangladesh. The result has left the defending champions under pressure, with matches against Pakistan and India looming large. Former captain Dasun Shanaka, however, provided a reminder of his enduring value […]
Sri Lanka U19 Women stun Australia in opener
Sri Lanka Women U19 began their five-match T20 series against Australia Women U19 with a 15-run victory in the opening encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday. Opener Sanjana Kavindi stole the show with a fluent 62 off 46 deliveries, hitting six boundaries and a six. Her 88-run opening stand with Vimoksha Balasuriya (21) set […]
Bereaved Wellalage rejoin Sri Lanka team
Sri Lanka allrounder Dunith Wellalage has rejoined the national squad in the UAE following the death of his father, Suranga Wellalage, last Thursday. The 22-year-old returned home immediately after Sri Lanka’s Group B victory over Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, where he only learned of his father’s passing once the game concluded. Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed […]
No Handshake Saga
The Asia Cup was thrown into uncertainty last night after Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament in protest against ICC match referee Andy Pycroft’s handling of their clash with India on September 14. Their must-win game against the UAE eventually went ahead, but only after a delay, once Pycroft apologised to Pakistan’s team […]
SpeedBay Brings World-Class SODIKART Karts to Sri Lanka!
SpeedBay, a part of the David Pieris Group of Companies, marked the arrival of the world-class SODIKART brand in Sri Lanka for the very first time with an exclusivelaunch at Waters Edge on Thursday, 11 September 2025. This marks the beginning of a new era in motorsports entertainment in Sri Lanka. SODIKART,a French manufacturer established […]
Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong China scare
Sri Lanka overcame a spirited challenge from Hong Kong China to secure a tense four-wicket victory in their Asia Cup clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, chasing down a modest target of 150 that proved far trickier than expected. Although 150 looked achievable on paper, Hong Kong bowled with discipline and heart, keeping Sri […]