The Sri Lankan national men’s volleyball team registered their first win against Afghanistan in the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball Championship 2024. In the first couple of games, Sri Lanka encountered a significant setback as they suffered defeats, the Sri Lankan contingent bounced back with a dominant performance, defeating Afghanistan in straight sets (3-0). CAVA Nations League (Men) Volleyball Tournament kicks ...

The National Para Athletics Championships 2024 organized by the National Paralympic Committee concluded on the 12th of May with resounding success, showcasing the exceptional talents, and achievements of para-athletes across Sri Lanka. The competition was held at the Diyagama Mahinda Rajapakse stadium on the 11th and 12th of May 2024. The event brought together close to 600 para-athletes representing clubs ...

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National selectors have announced the 15-member Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad take part in the four-day game against Afghanistan ‘A’ Team. The 24-year old Pasindu Sooriyabandara will lead the side. Sooriyabandara alongside Lahiru Udara, Oshada Fernando, Nipun Karunanayake, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Vishad Randika and Sonal Dinusha will make up Sri Lanka batting unit. >>Afghanistan ‘A’ claim fifth One Day ...

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider and prolific promoter of Sri Lankan sports, has announced its support of the National Para Athletics Championship 2024, organized under the aegis of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Sri Lanka, the official governing body of disabled sports in the island. Scheduled to be held on the 11th & 12th May at ...

Time was when the national selection panel sprung quite a few surprises when naming World Cup squads. Total outsiders and players who hadn’t featured in the team for years had been parachuted for the sport’s showpiece events. However, there were no surprises this time and the selectors have done a thorough job in picking the squad. A few questions remain ...

Sri Lanka national selectors have finalized the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team set to be led by their regular skipper and the star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. There are no major surprises in the squad as all the 15 players named have been regular features in the recent T20I assignments. >>Fixtures and Squads ...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will conduct the Women’s National Super League 2024 (U23) T20 Tournament, starting on May 15th.  Four teams, namely Colombo, Galle, Kandy, and Dambulla, will compete in the tournament, which will be played at the GICS in Galle.  A squad consists of 15 players. In total, 13 matches will be played, including the final.  The tour is ...

Paul Stirling leads a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. The European side are placed in Group A of the tournament, alongside India, Pakistan, USA and Canada. Sri Lanka Cricket recognizes the national rugby team Fixtures announced for Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2024 The squad includes experienced names ...

Sri Lanka Cricket decided to recognize the achievement of the national rugby team, which won the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship by beating Kazakhstan yesterday in Colombo, with an award of US$30,000. The decision to recognize the players and coaches who were involved in achieving this excellent win was taken by the President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Shammi Silva, ...

The first half of the year has been a great ride for Sri Lanka with the team winning seven of the eight series they have taken part across all formats. Some of the changes that were made following a disappointing World Cup in India last year have stood the team in good stead. The national selection panel under Upul Tharanga ...

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Team Galle crowned champions of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 as they beat Team Kandy by 7 wickets in the final worked off today (3rd May) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Team Galle began their run-chase today, needing 176 runs to win with 10 wickets in hand. Shehan Fernando and Oshada Fernando opened the batting but their partnership was ...

The final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 between Team Kandy and Team Galle continued for Day 3 (2nd May) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The day began with Team Galle on 247/8 for their first innings with the skipper Ramesh Mendis remained unbeaten at the crease on 79. This was in reply to Team Kandy’s first innings score ...

Former Pakistani legend Wasim Akram will conduct a two-day training program for national players, SLC High Performance Coaches, and the coaches of the major clubs.  In total, Akram, who arrived in Sri Lanka this morning, will conduct five sessions, covering the SLC pace academy, HPC, and major club coaches.  He will also observe Sri Lanka’s national players’ preparation for the ...

The final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 between Team Kandy and Team Galle continued for Day 2 (1st May) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Team Kandy resumed their first innings at 279/8 on Day 2 and added 37 more runs to the total before they were eventually bowled out for 316. No. 8 batter Ashian Daniel reached his ...

The final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2023/24 between Team Kandy and Team Galle commenced today (30th April) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Galle skipper Ramesh Mendis won the toss and opted to field first. Pawantha Weerasinghe and Sahan Kosala opened the batting for Team Kandy and the duo managed to provide a solid start, adding 40 runs for the ...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to conduct a 3-Team T20 series as part of National Team’s preparations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.  Three teams namely – Team Blue, Team Red and Team Green will involve in the competition from 2nd to 11th May at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.  Wanindu Hasaranga (Team Blue), Charith Asalanka ...