Category: Sports News

Sri Lanka’s Tharushi and Dilhani qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics

Sri Lanka’s athletes Tharushi Karunaratne and Dilhani Lekamge have officially qualified to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.



Kohli & Rohit retire from T20s post World Cup win

India’s cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have announced their retirement from T20 international cricket after clinching the World Cup title in Barbados.



India wins Twenty20 World Cup in thrilling final against South Africa

India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday.



Chris Silverwood resigns as Sri Lanka Cricket Head Coach

The Head Coach of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, Chris Silverwood, has tendered his resignation from the position, citing personal reasons, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (June 27).



Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister pledges resignation if T20 Cricket allegations proven

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando, announced he will resign if allegations of indiscipline within the Sri Lankan cricket team, participating in the 2024 T20 World Cup, are proven true.



Rain washes out Sri Lanka Vs Nepal T20 World Cup match

Heavy rain canceled the T20 World Cup Group D match between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday in Lauderhill, Florida.



Sri Lanka’s sports minister suspends four national sports federations

A Gazette notification has been issued by the Minister of Sports, Harin Fernando, suspending the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation, the Sri Lanka Rugby Federation, the Sri Lanka Automobile Federation, and the Sri Lanka Netball Federation, effective Wednesday (May 29).



Yupun Abeykoon Wins Men’s 100m at Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024

Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon won first place in the Men’s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany.



Samitha Dulan sets World Record and wins Silver at Kobe 2024 Para Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan set a new world record in the Men’s Javelin Throw F44 category at the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships.



Matheesha Pathirana hails MS Dhoni as father figure in IPL journey

Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has described MS Dhoni as a father figure in his cricketing journey, stating that the former CSK captain’s simple advice has greatly boosted his confidence.



Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is back at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after a superb 195 not out in the third ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom that helped her team level the ICC Women’s Championship Series 1-1.



Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history

Chamari Athapaththu smashed the third-highest individual score in women’s ODIs to help Sri Lanka pull off the highest-ever successful run-chase in women’s ODIs.



Mumbai Indians’ Skipper Hardik Pandya Credits Matheesha Pathirana for Chennai Super Kings’ Victory

According to Times of India, Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya pointed to the game-changing performance of Chennai Super Kings’ Impact Substitute, Sri Lankan bowler Matheesha Pathirana, as a key factor in their 20-run loss in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League at Wankhede Stadium.



Kamindu Mendis named ICC Players of the Month

Kamindu Mendis has beat off competition for Ireland pacer Mark Adair and New Zealand speedster Matt Henry to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for March 2024.



Dilshan Madushanka to miss remainder of Bangladesh tour due to hamstring injury

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka will no longer participate in the ongoing Bangladesh tour due to a left hamstring injury sustained during the 2nd One Day International (ODI) on Friday (March 15).



Sri Lanka reignite timed-out row after T20 series win over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka have reignited the row over the 2023 World Cup timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews after celebrating their Twenty20 series win in Bangladesh by pointing to their wrists.