General Asian Cricket Council Wraps Up Annual General Meeting in Bangkok
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 22 August 2026, Sri Lanka…
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General Padikkal's Maiden Test Ton Steers India to Commanding 300/5 on Day One of Second Test
Left-handed batsman Devdutt Padikkal marked a memorable day in his Test career by scoring a magnificent century, propelling India to a formidable 300 for 5 at…
General Sri Lanka Proposes 40 Minimum Age for Three-Wheeler Passenger Drivers
The Sri Lankan government is weighing a proposal to set the minimum age for three-wheeler drivers engaged in passenger transport services at 40 years,…
General Consumer Affairs Authority Busts Counterfeit Water Bottle Operation, Seizes Nearly 8,500 Units
Sri Lanka's Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out a major enforcement operation, confiscating close to 8,500 bottles and containers of drinking…
General TNA Demands Public Referendum on Proposed Constitutional Change to Judicial Tenure
Tamil Party Takes Stand Against Constitutional Amendment Sri Lanka's Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has called for a public referendum on a proposed…
General Indian Surgeon Performs Sri Lanka's First Live Robotic Surgery in Landmark Medical Achievement
Groundbreaking Procedure Marks a New Era for Sri Lankan Healthcare Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in its medical history after a senior surgeon…
General Yashasvi Jaiswal ICC Ban: Headbutt Incident and Penalty Explained
Incident Raises Serious Disciplinary Concerns Indian opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is facing the prospect of a significant ban from cricket after becoming…
General Sri Lanka Air Force Culinary Arts Festival Wraps Up in Style at Sigiriya
The curtain came down on the third edition of the Sri Lanka Air Force Culinary Arts Competition 2026 on 22 August 2026, as the picturesque surroundings of…
General Padikkal Etches His Name Alongside Tendulkar With Consecutive Centuries Against Sri Lanka
Young Indian batsman Devdutt Padikkal has achieved a remarkable feat, joining legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in an elite group of players who have scored…
General India Seize First Day Honours in Test Clash Against Sri Lanka
India made a commanding start on the opening day of their latest Test encounter against Sri Lanka, establishing a firm advantage that left the hosts with…
General Saransh Makes Test Debut as India Take to the Crease in Colombo
India's young spinner Saransh has been handed his Test debut in Colombo, stepping into the playing XI in place of experienced wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav as…
General Australia Tighten Grip at Top of World Test Championship Table After Bangladesh Demolition
Australia Extend Dominance in WTC 2025-27 Cycle Australia have further consolidated their position at the summit of the ICC World Test Championship standings…
General India Reach 88 for Two at Lunch as Sri Lanka Strike Twice in Morning Session
India steady after early Sri Lankan breakthroughs India reached 88 runs for the loss of two wickets at the lunch interval on the opening day of their Test…
General Sri Lanka Push for More Test Matches Against Cricket's Big Three in FTP Overhaul
Sri Lanka Cricket is lobbying for a significantly greater share of Test matches against India, England and Australia as discussions intensify over a revamp of…
General Chinese Humanoid Robot Shatters Usain Bolt's Legendary 100m World Record
A Chinese humanoid robot has achieved what no human ever has — running 100 metres faster than the great Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter whose 9.58-second…
General Jaiswal in Heated On-Field Clash with Sri Lankan Pacer in Shocking Altercation
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself at the centre of a startling on-field confrontation after allegedly headbutting a Sri Lankan fast bowler during…
General Major Drug Bust in Monaragala: Two Nabbed With Over a Tonne of Cannabis and 54,000 Plants
Law enforcement authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking in the Monaragala district, arresting two suspects in…
General Heated Exchange Between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando Ignites SSC Test
Tensions boiled over at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo as Indian opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan pace bowler Asitha Fernando…
General Sri Lanka Look to Pace Attack to Square T20 Series Against Visitors
Lanka Aim to Level the Series Sri Lanka are turning to their fast bowlers to provide the firepower needed to level their ongoing T20 international series, as…
General India Choose to Bat First in Second Test Against Sri Lanka at the SSC
India have won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test match against Sri Lanka, currently underway at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in…
General Sri Lanka to Launch Online Railway Season Ticket System for Private Sector Workers in September
Private sector employees in Sri Lanka will soon be able to obtain railway season tickets through an online platform, with the government set to roll out the…
General NPP to Kick Off Island-Wide Public Rally Campaign Starting September 5
The National People's Power (NPP) is preparing to take its message directly to the Sri Lankan public through a series of large-scale rallies to be held across…
General Late Bloomer Saransh Jain: The 33-Year-Old Who Finally Earned His India Cap Against Sri Lanka
In a sporting world that increasingly celebrates teenage prodigies and early breakthroughs, Saransh Jain has written a refreshingly different story — earning…
General Jadeja Makes History in Colombo, Becomes First Indian to Achieve Landmark Test Feat
Indian cricket all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja etched his name into the record books in Colombo, becoming the first Indian cricketer to achieve a remarkable…