Cricket South Africa (CSA) is proud to announce that it has, through international media rights partner IMG, secured a deal with Dialog TV to broadcast the Proteas Men and Proteas Women international matches in Sri Lanka. The agreement will see Dialog TV broadcast all fixtures for both teams across all three formats. This includes the current international home test series ...
Sri Lanka’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Test Championship hang by a thread, and their fate teeters on the edge of a knife. A loss in the Port Elizabeth Test, starting Thursday, would all but snatch control out of their hands. But if they can pull a rabbit out of the hat with a win here and sweep ...
The Test series scoreline of 2-0 in favour of South Africa might suggest a walk in the park for the hosts, but in reality, they were made to sweat bullets. Historically, Sri Lankan bowlers have often been cannon fodder on South African soil, where the opposition batters bide their time before cashing in. However, this time, the visitors turned the ...
The upcoming white-ball series in New Zealand, kicking off next week, offers Sri Lanka a golden chance to stretch their wings and soar higher in the international rankings. More importantly, it’s an opportunity to polish their overseas record – something they’ve been harping on as a cornerstone of their resurgence. While the team’s fortunes have undeniably turned a corner under ...
The 32nd MSBA League Tournament concluded on November 22, 2024, after two and a half months of thrilling basketball action. Hosted at the Royal College Indoor Complex, the event brought together 53 teams representing Sri Lanka’s top corporate entities across six men’s divisions and three women’s divisions. With games held on weekday evenings, the tournament once again demonstrated the vibrant ...
Ryan Rickelton, on his return to the side, notched up his maiden Test hundred, but Sri Lanka’s pacers pulled their team back into the game against South Africa at the end of day 1 in the second Test at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha. Asitha Fernando provided the perfect start for Sri Lanka, trapping Tony de Zorzi lbw off the ...
Sri Lanka U19s registered a comprehensive win against Nepal in their opening game in the ongoing ACC Under-19s Asia Cup 2024 tournament by 55 runs today (29th November) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. Nepal won the toss and elected to bowl first in conditions which was suggested wouldn’t be very well suited for batting as the day ...
Just a solitary game was played today (7th December) in the U19 Division I schools cricket tournament with St. Joseph’s College Colombo claiming the first innings points against Richmond College Galle. In the match between Richmond College and St. Joseph’s College, St. Joseph’s College secured victory in the first innings, with Rishma Amarasingha remaining unbeaten on 102 runs and Dunick Perera contributing ...
Two games in the U19 Divison I schools cricket tournament was played today (19th December) across the island. In the match between Moratu Maha Vidyalaya and Ananda College, Ananda College secured a first-innings victory, thanks to Kithma Withanapathirana’s brilliant all-round performance. In the first innings, he took 4 wickets for just 14 runs and scored 49 runs, including 4 fours and 3 ...
Watch the Highlights of the Day 5 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and South Africa played today (9th December) at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. (Available only in Sri Lanka) The post HIGHLIGHTS – Sri Lanka tour of South Africa – 2nd Test – Day 5 appeared first on ThePapare.
Thidasa Inrushika and Sandathi Dewmini were crowned the Under-19 Boys’ and Girls’ Singles champions at the 72nd National Badminton Championship, held at three top venues in Colombo yesterday. Organised and conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the country’s core domestic badminton event took place at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Indoor Courts, Otter Aquatic Club Courts and at the SLB ...
Dane Paterson claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul to restrict Sri Lanka’s first innings, leaving them behind South Africa. The hosts then extended their lead to 221 with seven wickets in hand at the close of an eventful day three of the second and final Test in Gqeberha. Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram gave South Africa a solid start ...
The second day of the second 3-day game resumed play after the first day’s headlines were all about Rehan Peiris. On day one Sri Lankan skipper Kithma Vidanapathirana won the all-important toss and elected to bat first. Justifying his decision to bat first the Sri Lankan batting unit put on a well-composed effort with the bat posting a very decent ...
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage summoned officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to the Ministry of Sports yesterday (16th December) to discuss the current status of cricket in the island. The meeting aimed at the plans of developing facilities for cricket, ways of improving cricket stadiums in a sustainable manner and methods of utilizing cricket to promote ...
Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva scored 59 runs off 81 balls in the first Test against South Africa at Durban. (Available only in Sri Lanka) The post WATCH – Dhananjaya de Silva 59 (81) – Sri Lanka tour of South Africa – 1st Test appeared first on ThePapare.
Noah Thassim and Kayan Thassim, two brothers with Sri Lankan roots are the grand sons of late S.B.C. Thassim and had secured three medals at the Saudi Badminton Federation Under-15 Championship. This is definitely a proud moment for the Mother Lanka, while the boys are in pursuit of their dreams. >>Hasini and Hasara secure silver in women’s doubles at the ...
Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden BLACKCAPS call-up for the upcoming KFC T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at Bay Oval this weekend. Jacobs’ power-hitting has turned heads since he burst on to the domestic scene for the Canterbury Kings in last summer’s Dream11 Super Smash, and he’s continued his form for the Auckland Aces this season ...
St. Anthony’s College Kandy hosted Richmond College Galle in their tier ‘A’ encounter today (10th Decemer) at Katugastota. In the game between St. Anthony’s College and Richmond College, St. Anthony’s College set a strong target for Richmond College. Charuka Ekanayake showcased his batting brilliance once again, scoring 92 runs, including 13 boundaries. Anjana Dineth and Kevan Ramika also contributed with half-centuries. Rishma ...
Galle Titans continued their winning streak in the inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League by thrashing the Colombo Jaguars, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. Jaffna Titans cruised to a dominant 9-wicket victory over the Colombo Jaguars. The Jaguars struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 99/8 in their 10 overs. Ramesh Mendis top-scored with 28, ...
Sri Lanka suffered a 28-run defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in their second game of Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 played today (16th December) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Having won the toss, Sri Lanka invited Bangladesh to take the first lease of the wicket in a rain-curtailed game (17 overs per side). >>Sri Lanka squad announced for Women’s ...
