Category: SPORT

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –A ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena to issue a Commemorative Stamp and a First Day Cover to mark the 50th anniversary of the Ministry of Sports, at the President’s Official Residence, yesterday (21).

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –KL Rahul hit a classy half-century as India continued their domination over Sri Lanka to register a massive 93-run win, their biggest victory in T20 Internationals, here on Wednesday.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Opener Shikhar Dhawan’s blazing century and a decisive spell by their wrist spinners powered India to a series-clinching eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international on Sunday.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka won the toss and was elected to field first in the second ODI against India, held in Mohali, Chandigar, a short while ago.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lankan team scored 373 runs at the first innings of the fourth day of the 3rd Test against India today.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The SLC said that Sri Lankan Cricketer Thisara Perera was appointed to captain the upcoming ODI and T20 matches against India, replacing Upul Tharanga.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka won their second toss of the series and decided to bat on what both captains reckoned was a good pitch for Test cricket, with a little bit of assistance expected for the quicks early before the spinners take over in the second innings.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The duo put together a 166-run stand before Dhawan fell to paceman Dasun Shanaka for 94. India lead by 49 runs after overcoming a 122-run deficit in their second innings.