(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – West Indies completed a crushing 226-run victory over Sri Lanka just after lunch on the final day of the first Test on Sunday as the tourists surrendered meekly following the demise of century-maker Kusal Mendis and captain Dinesh Chandimal.
"West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 226 runs in first Test"Category: SPORT
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Arjun Tendulkar, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, was named in the India under-19 squad that’ll tour Sri Lanka next month. India are due to play two four-day and five one-day matches against the island nation. However, Arjun has only been picked to feature in the two four-day ties.
"Tendulkar’s son picked in India U-19 squad for Sri Lanka tour"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –A very productive meeting was held between Hon. Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Governments and Sports Faiszer Mushthapha and Chairman of ICC Mr.Shashank Manohar, this morning at the ICC head office in Dubai.
"Minister Musthapha meets ICC chief"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (30) issued an Interim Order holding the election scheduled to be held today (31) for the election of the Office Bearers of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
"Interim Order holds SLC Election"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Shane Watson struck an unbeaten 117 off 57 balls as Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League final, the BBC Sport reported.
"Shane Watson century helps Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The French Open’s decision against giving former world number one tennis star Serena Williams a seeding has sparked anger around the world.
"Serena Williams French Open seed decision triggers calls for change within the sport" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Thilanga Sumathipala, Nishantha Ranatunga, Jayantha Dharmadasa and Mohan de Silva submitted their nominations to contest for the post of President at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board Elections.
"Thilanga, Nishantha, Jayantha, Mohan submit nominations for SLC Board Elections"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) President Thilanga Sumathipala and the Executive Committee of the SLC met the Minister of Sports Faiszer Musthapa at the Ministry, this evening.
"SLC President meets Minister Faiszer hands over report on SLC performance"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Tiger Woods’ final-round charge fell short as Webb Simpson held his nerve to win the Players Championship by four shots at TPC Sawgrass in Florida.
"Simpson wins Players as Woods falls short"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) selectors are reportedly upset with pacer Lasith Malinga for apparently wasting his time as bowling mentor of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians and issued the 34-year-old an ultimatum to return home to play domestic cricket if he intended to be recalled to the national side, the Indo Asian News Service reported.
"SLC issues ultimatum to Mumbai Indians mentor Lasith Malinga"