[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tokyo Summer Olympics is almost here and Sri Lanka is sending her largest ever delegation to the games. LOVI is proud to dress our Olympic athletes and the delegates for the opening ceremony on July 23rd—the crown jewel event, when all countries will march together in Olympic solidarity. “Like many kids, I loved watching […]
Jayasundara banned for seven years under icc anti-corruption code
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sanath Jayasundara, a former performance analyst at Sri Lanka Cricket, has been banned from all cricket for seven years after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The ban is backdated to 11 May 2019, when he was provisionally suspended. Following a full hearing and presentation of written and […]
Shammi Silva elected uncontested as President of Sri Lanka Cricket
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mr. Shammi Silva was elected uncontested as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the 2021 to 2023 period, during the Sri Lanka Cricket Elections held this morning. The decision was declared by the Election Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. Mr. Silva’s election marks his 2nd term in office as the President of Sri Lanka […]
Danushka Gunatilake denies brawl allegations, to take legal action
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilake has denied media reports which claimed that he was involved in a brawl in Matara. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) earlier this week announced that they will conduct an inquiry over the media reports published. Having contacted Danushka Gunathilaka on the recent allegations regarding the brawl in Matara, he directed us […]
Family Run Saturday by LSR & Sports Ministry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Youth and Sports in association with the Sri Lanka Police and Lanka Sportreizen will be introducing a “Family Run Saturday” with the objective of promoting an exercise for the whole family. It is expected that this initiative will create an interest in the society which requires physical exercise which is essential for a […]
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Bangladesh National Cricket Team will arrive in Sri Lanka on the 12th April 2021 for a Two Match Test Series, played under the World Test Championship. The series originally was scheduled to be played during October – November 2020 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. FULL MATCH SCHEDULE DATE MATCH […]
Last ball win takes Dambulla Viiking to top of LPL points table
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A last ball thriller in Hambantota saw the Dambulla Viiking go to the top position of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2020, as they beat Galle Gladiators by 4 wickets. The Gladiators got off to a rollicking start in the Power-play as the game seem to drift away from the Viiking’s, before young off-spinner Ramesh […]
Dambulla Viiking captain to be named soon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preparations are underway for the Dambulla Viiking squad ahead of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) set tobegin on the 26th November in Hambantota. The team management is in the final stages of deciding who will lead the team during the course of the tournament while most of the squad has been confirmed and are in […]
Sanath Jayasuriya’s ICC imposed ineligibility period ends
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sanath Jayasuriya – I am happy to announce that, the ICC ACU, has informed me that the terms of my agreed sanction have been met and my period of ineligibility has concluded. I am now, therefore, re-eligible to participate or be otherwise involved in the game of Cricket. I reiterate the fact that I have […]
DIMO Southern Warriors clinch inaugural Army Commander’s T20 league 2020 Trophy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The inaugural Sri Lanka Army Commander’s T20 League tournament concluded on the 17th October 2020 at the SLAOC Grounds, Dombagoda with DIMO Southern Warriors emerging victorious. DIMO Southern Warriors beat Super Fashion Northern Warriors by 9 runs in an exciting game which swung in favor of both sides throughout the match. DIMO Southern Warriors who […]
Entries called for NSSF National Rifle and Pistol Championship 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Shooting Sports Federation of Sri Lanka (NSSF) has set the dates to host its first major event for this year despite uncertainty caused by the spike in the COVID-19 cases.After vigilantly observing the situation for nearly seven months, the NSSF hopes to conduct at least the most important events for the year. The […]
“Sri Lanka ready to host England Tests” Head coach Mickey Arthur
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur is “really positive” about the prospects of hosting England’s Test tour early next year, warning international cricket cannot afford to sustain a winter of postponements. England aborted their original two-match trip in March, flying home from Colombo as concerns over the coronavirus pandemic spiraled. There is a window at […]