National selectors headed by former National skipper Asoka Jayasena has opted to make two changes to the Men’s squad that competed in South Korea a fortnight ago with two changes brought in for the third and the final leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 scheduled to be held in UAE on the 26th and 27th of November. Sri Lankan Men’s ...
Sri Lanka’s fast-bowling all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne has been dropped for the forthcoming Afghanistan series; Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Secretary Mohan De Silva confirmed. Even though Sri Lanka Cricket is yet to officially announce the squad, Sunday Times reported last Sunday that the selectors have left out Karunaratne for the 3-match series which begins on the 25th of November in Pallekelle. ...
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that national cricketer Danishka Gunathilaka has been suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket decided to suspend national player Danishka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket with immediate effect and will not consider him for any selections after being informed that Mr. Gunathilaka was arrested ...
With the Indian Premier League pre-season preparations in full flow, the franchises continue to bring in youngsters from all around the globe. After Shevon Daniel, two more youngsters from Sri Lanka have been roped in by Rajasthan Royals for a try-out camp. Kevin Koththigoda, the right arm unorthodox bowler with an unique action is the first of the two new ...
Right arm medium Pace bowler from St. Joseph’s College, Colombo Muditha Dissanayake claimed Hat-trick vs St. Anthony’s College, Kandy in the Saints Quadrangular T10 Cricket Tournament 2022. The match was played on the 29th and 30th of October at St. Peter’s College Grounds. The post WATCH – Muditha Dissanayake’s Hat-trick vs St. Anthony’s College – T10 Cricket | Saints Quadrangular ...
Four Sri Lankan players have been retained by franchises for the Indian Premier League 2023. Royal Challengers Bangalore, who reached the play-offs for the third successive year in 2022, has retained their ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for the 2023 IPL season. Hasaranga was the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the last edition of IPL where he picked up 26 wickets in ...
The National and Junior National Artistic Swimming, Diving, and Water Polo Championships 2022, organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union came to an end today, the 20th of November 2022, at Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex. Water Polo The National Women’s and Men’s Water Polo Championships were won by Visakha Vidyalaya Old Girls Association and Sri Lanka Air Force respectively. ...
Thurstan College and St. Joseph Vaz College qualified for the Semi-Finals of the U19 Inter Schools Limited Overs Tournament as they defeated Isipathana College and Marist Stella College respectively in the Quarter-Finals played today (10th November) at Colombo and Moratuwa. Thurstan College registered a convincing 6 wicket against Isipathana College in the first quarter-final of the U19 Inter Schools Limited ...
The final week’s matches of SLC Major League Tournament continued for day two today (12th November) at several venues across the island. Moors SC continued their domination over Kurunegala YCC on day two, thanks to brilliant centuries scored by the right-handed duo Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Ramesh Mendis. Sooriyabandara, one of the top run-getters of the tournament, smashed an unbeaten 168 ...
Sri Lankan opening batter Avishka Fernando has been roped in by Khulna Tigers franchise for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League 2023. Fernando returned to competitive cricket last week after a long layoff due to an injury. Fernando who suffered a knee injury during Sri Lanka’s tour of Australia 9 months ago, underwent a successful surgery, but missed out several national ...
18-year-old Shevon Daniel will reportedly leave the island to take part in a training camp organized by the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on the 01st of December. Daniel, who represents St. Joseph’s College in the schools arena, caught the eye of the franchise leagues around the globe after his showing at the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Junior League for ...
Sri Lanka were knocked out of the ICC T-20 World Cup in Australia with a game to spare. Heading into Saturday’s game against England in Sydney, the former champions had won four games and lost three with their wins coming over UAE, Netherlands, Ireland and Afghanistan while they went down to Australia, New Zealand and Namibia. The loss in their ...
Trinity College, Kandy qualified to the Final of the U19 Schools Division 1 Tier A Cricket Tournament as they defeated St. Anthony’s College, Kandy by 2 wickets in the Semi-final encounter played today (28th November), at Thurstan College Grounds, Colombo. Trinity College Skipper Rahal Amarasinghe won the toss and invited St. Anthony’s College to bat first. The Anthonians got off ...
Sri Lankan opening batter Pathum Nissanka has been signed by Rangpur Riders to play in the Bangladesh Premier League 2023. The 24-year-old Nissanka will be playing in an overseas franchise-based T20 tournament for the first time in his career. Nissanka who has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka, has represented the national team in 62 international matches (9 Test, ...
Sri Lanka player Wanindu Hasaranga has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against Afghanistan in Pallekele on Wednesday. Hasaranga was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support ...
Rashid Khan’s reign at the top of the MRF ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings has been short-lived, with the Afghanistan spinner usurped in top spot by Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga. Rashid had pushed Australian Josh Hazlewood out of top spot after his strong start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, but the continued brilliance of Hasaranga means he ...
Richmond College, Galle qualified for the final of the U19 Schools Division 1 Tier A Limited Overs Tournament as they defeated St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena in the Semi-Final encounter played yesterday (24th November) at Colombo. Batting first, Richmond College managed to post a competitive 234 runs on the board thanks to excellent half-centuries scored by Janeth Kaushal (65) and Malsha ...
The final of the SLC Major League Tournament between Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club and Colombo Cricket Club kicked off today (17th November) at SSC Grounds in Colombo. Tamil Union skipper Sadeera Samarawickrama won the toss and had no hesitation to bat first on a batting-friendly SSC surface. The skipper himself opened the batting with left-hander Navod Paranavithana and ...
The Quarter finals of the Under 19 Inter Schools Division One Tier B Limited Overs Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA) with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket will start on the 10th of November. Isipathana College Colombo will meet their arch-rivals Thurstan College Colombo in the 1st quarter final of the tournament at the St. Joseph’s ...
Watch the Replay of Under 19 Division 1 Schools Sevens 2022 SF1 between Vidyartha College & Isipathana College played on 2nd of October at Nittawela Grounds. The post REPLAY – Under 19 Division 1 Schools Sevens 2022 – SF1 – Vidyartha v Isipathana appeared first on ThePapare.com.
