Young Matheesha Pathirana has become the cynosure of all eyes in Madras. His match-winning effort the other night in the epic clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians has made him a household name in the south Indian city. Not many Sri Lankan sides have gone to Bombay and covered themselves in glory in recent years. Oh, yes. There ...
Hatton National Bank (B) crowned champions of MCA ‘F’ Division Cricket Tournament 2024 as they beat Dialog Axiata by 7 wickets in the final worked off today (20th April) at MCA Grounds, Colombo. After been put into bat first, Team Dialog posted 142 runs for 9 wickets in the allotted 25 overs. The wicket-keeper batter Sithum Silva was the standout ...
Mahanama College registered a massive 133-run win over D.S. Senanayake College to clinch the 18th Annual Limited Overs Encounter between the sides played today (21st April) at SSC Grounds, Colombo. Having won the toss, D.S. Senanayake College skipper Gaviru Senhas invited the opposition to take the first lease of the wicket. Mahanama College got off to a solid start as they raced ...
The 18-year old Garuka Sanketh has joined Delhi Capitals as a net bowler for Indian Premier League 2024. Sanketh represented Sri Lanka in the recently concluded ICC U19 World Cup 2024 held in South Africa and caught the attention of the cricket fraternity for his slingy bowling action. Sanketh, a product of Lyceum International School was a regular feature in ...
Sri Lanka national selectors have picked a 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Daily FT reported. The hard-hitting middle order batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who last appeared in a T20I for Sri Lanka 15 months ago, has been recalled to the squad. The wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella, who played his last T20I for Sri Lanka in ...
Sri Lanka completed the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODIs as they registered a 6-wicket win over South Africa in the third and final ODI to draw the three-match series, 1-1. Sri Lanka opted to field first after winning the toss at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. The hosts got off to a brilliant start as their opening pair Laura ...
In a showdown that electrified the court, St. Joseph’s College Colombo 10 (SJC) triumphed over St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya (SPC) in the final match of the U20 ‘A’ Division Basketball Tournament. This epic battle, dubbed the “Battle of Saints,” showcased the determination and skill of both teams in a nail-biting clash for the championship title. Right from the first quarter, ...
The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) yet again organized the Schools U19 Elite Rugby 7s for the year 2024, which kicked off today (20th April) at the Royal Sports Complex. Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, proudly provided the corporate sponsorship for this tournament in order to empower the young Rugby talent in Sri Lanka. Day 01 was ...
The two finalists of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi will secure their spots in this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in Bangladesh. The 10 teams competing in the Qualifier have been divided into two groups of five each. The top two from each group will enter the semi-finals with the semi-final ...
In its steadfast dedication to nurturing future sporting stars and powering the champions of tomorrow, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, proudly announces its corporate sponsorship for Dialog Schools Rugby – Under 19 Elite Rugby 7s 2024, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA). Scheduled to take place on April 20th and 21st at the ...
After the record-breaking knock in the final ODI against South Africa at Potchefstroom, Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team skipper Chamari Athapaththu revealed her future ambitions of cricketing career. During the post-match press conference, Athapaththu revealed that she has set a goal for her team: reaching the semi-finals of upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. “I’ve worked so hard in the ...
Sri Lanka’s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. Powering Sri Lanka to the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODIs has seen Chamari Athapaththu go to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings in the latest update. Athapaththu’s stellar knock in the third and final ODI ...
Unbeaten, Hatton National Bank “B” (HNB), led by veteran, Damitha Hunukumbura will go out as the firm favourite to win, when they take on the unbeaten Dialog Axiata led by Damith Weerasinghe, in the 06th Fairfirst Insurance Limited sponsored, “Fairfirst Insurance” Trophy – Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) “F” Division 25 Over League Tournament 2024 Final, on Saturday 20th April at ...
The tenth week’s matches of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 commenced today (23rd April) at Dambulla and Pallekele. Former Sri Lanka Test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne stroked a fine half-century as Team Colombo made 296 runs on the board for their first innings against Team Galle at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Asanka Manoj, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ramesh Mendis impressed ...
In a thrilling showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya (HFC) once again emerged victorious in the U20 ‘A’ Division Girls Basketball Tournament. Facing off against a formidable opponent, Good Shepherd Convent (GSC), the final match was a testament to the talent and determination of both teams. From the first quarter, it was ...
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is excited to announce a significant development for the upcoming season. The Dambulla franchise is now under the new ownership of Imperial Sports Group, led by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs Tamim Rahman and Golam Rakib. These dynamic business leaders, who also boast extensive experience in the UK market, are poised to inject a fresh perspective into the ...
Creating rich, engaging, and interactive website experiences is a simple way to surprise, delight, and attract attention from website readers and users. Dynamic interactivity like instant search, form handling, and client-side “app-like” navigation where elements can persist across routes, all without a full page reload, can make the web a more efficient and interesting place for all. But creating those ...
The Champions League semi-final schedule has been set as the final four chase a place in the Wembley showpiece. Hopes of an all-English semi were ended on Wednesday as Arsenal and Manchester City both bowed out at the quarter-final stage. Bayern Munich beat the Gunners and will host Real Madrid, who knocked out City, on Tuesday 30 April, with the ...
