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Sports IMF to send team here next month to resume loan talks
Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera with IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it…
Sports Rear feat for Malinda Pushpakumara - claims all 10 second innings wickets for 37
Left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara, achieved the rare feat of taking all ten wickets in a first-class innings when he bowled Saracens all out for 113 in a…
Sports Thisara's 140 in vain as New Zealand snatch ODI series
A rollicking maiden century by Sri Lanka's Thisara Perera was ultimately in vain as New Zealand wrapped up the one-day series with a 21-run victory in the…
Sports Black Caps grab series win despite Thisara’s heroics
Thisara Perera scored a quickfire 140 off 74 balls but it wasn’t enough in the end as New Zealand sealed a 21-run victory in the second ODI at the Bay Oval.…
Sports Angelo Mathews World Cup spot in jeopardy
Sri Lanka’s experienced one-day cricketer Angelo Mathews’ place in Sri Lanka’s 2019 World Cup squad could be in jeopardy unless he proves his fitness. The 12th…
Sports SL Netball World Cup hopes in jeopardy?
Sri Lanka’s participation in the Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool has apparently been jeopardised by a delayed payment to the organising committee. The…
Sports New Sports Minister wants to cleanse the Augean stables before cricket election
+ New Sports Minister Harin Fernando yesterday said that he is seeking International Cricket Council (ICC) advice to further delay cricket elections to clean…
Sports Malinga appointed ODI captain up to World Cup
Dinesh Chandimal has been sacked as limited over skipper, just two months after he replaced Angelo Mathews. He has been replaced by bowling spearhead Lasith…
Sports SLC axe Samaraweera appoint Lewis as Batting Coach
Batting Coach Tilan Samaraweera has become the second casualty after Sri Lanka’s humiliating 3-0 whitewash at the hands of England as Sri Lanka Cricket did…
Sports CID-GA team leaves for HK to recover deleted recordings from Namal’s phone
A three-member team of the CID and Government Analyst Department had left for Hong Kong to recover voice recordings, deleted from the Operations Director of…
Sports He had to run for life!
Antics of some active players in the ‘Numbers Game’ that began with the advent of the October 26 regime have spawned numerous humorous stories that may regale…
Sports New coin series presented to MR
Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy officially presented a new series of circulation coins with face value of Rs.10, Rs.5, Rs.2 and Rs.1 to Prime…
Sports England sweep series after brave Sri Lanka resistance
Colombo (Reuters) - England overcame spirited late resistance from the hosts to seal a first 3-0 series sweep in Sri Lanka when the tourists wrapped up a…
Sports Australia ease to fourth WT20 title
Australia's players celebrate winning the ICC Women's World T20 final cricket match against England at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.
Sports UNP to hold series of protests and death fast
The United National Front (UNP) and its allies have decided to hold a series of protests and a death fast against what it called an unconstitutional instate of…
Sports Spinners lead England to famous series win
England’s spin trio of Jack Leach, Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid teamed up to give their team a famous series win over Sire Lanka at the Pallekele International…
Sports When will SLC start investing on 'A' team cricket?
Some of the young players that England have brought to Sri Lanka for the ongoing bilateral series have had an impact on the tour. The likes of Sam Curran, Ben…
Sports Sri Lanka look to Dimuth after last wicket pair bail out England
Today is the decisive day of the Test series between Sri Lanka and England as a significant first innings lead will help the tourists to end their 17 year wait…
Sports Sri Lanka look to square series on spin friendly track
Sri Lanka will stick to the three spin strategy in a bid to square the Test series against England as the second Test starts here at the Pallekele…
Sports Kamindu Mendis – next big thing in cricket?
Former Sri Lanka Under-19 captain Kamindu Mendis, who showcased his ambidextrous skills during the warm-up game against England early this month at P. Sara…
Sports Milo sends six young football players to Barcelona
Six young football players flew to Barcelona for a fully sponsored coaching camp by Milo. Milo’s Road to Barcelona, kicked off with an All-Island…
Sports Sri Lanka hand England heaviest defeat in ODIs
Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella (R) is watched by England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler (L) as he plays a shot during the fifth and final one day…
Sports Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara demands protection for cricket stars to stop match-fixers
Kumar Sangakkara says cricket’s authorities need to vet players’ agents and limit access to stars to rid the game of match-fixing. It has been a busy few days…
Sports Club premier tournament back on track
A forum of senior stakeholders of Sri Lanka cricket has managed to talk to Sports Minister Faiszer Musthapha to revive SLC’s club cricket tournament which at…