Category: SPORT

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The pitch used for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and England in Melbourne has been rated as “poor” by the International Cricket Council.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –British number one Johanna Konta came from a set down to get 2018 off to a winning start with victory over Madison Keys at the Brisbane International.

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Former Windies all-rounder Phil Simmons has been named as Afghanistan’s new head coach after Lalchand Rajput had left the position vacant, having served only three months.

(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.