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World’s largest sapphire cluster unearthed in SL enters Guinness Book
Colombo : The Sri Lankan government said that the massive star sapphire cluster found in the country last year has been registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest ever.State Minister of Gem and Jewelry Related…
Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa withdraws retirement, wants to play again for nation
Colombo : Ten days after announcing retirement, Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa on Thursday withdrew his decision, saying he wants to play again for the nation.Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that left-handed batter Rajapaksa has…
Injuries, fitness, Covid force Sri Lanka to pick uncapped players for Zimbabwe ODIs
Colombo : Hampered by injuries, fitness failures and Covid-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe with several uncapped players in the first one-day International of their three-match series on Sunday (January 16).Sri Lanka Cricket's…
7 killed, 28 injured in bus accident in Colombia
Colombia : At least seven people were killed and 28 injured with eight in critical condition, after a bus fell into a ravine in the Colombian municipality of San Luis in the northwestern department of Antioquia, local authorities have…
Jaffna Kings crowned champions of Lanka Premier League 2021, beat Galle Gladiators in high-scoring…
Colombo: Jaffna Kings were crowned as the champions of Lanka Premier League 2021 season after defeating Galle Gladiators by 23 runs in a high-scoring finale at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Thursday.Avishka…
LPL: Avishka Fernando smashes century as Jaffna Kings secure final berth
Colombo : A superb 64-ball century by Avishka Fernando and a quick-fire half-ton by Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz (70 off 40 balls) helped Jaffna Kings score a convincing 23-run win over Dambulla Giants in Qualifier 2…
Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka propel Galle Gladiators into LPL final
Colombo : Half-centuries from wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis (85 off 53 balls) and Danushka Gunathilaka (55 off 42 balls) helped Galle Gladiators post an imposing 188/5 and then bundle out Jaffna Kings for 124 to secure a 64-run win in…
LPL: Ravi Bopara half-century guides Kandy Warriors to 6-wicket win
Colombo : England cricketer Ravi Bopara smashed an unbeaten 59 off 50 balls, laced with three boundaries and two sixes, as Kandy Warriors recorded their second victory in the Lanka Premier League, defeating Dambulla Giants by six wickets…
Galle Gladiators beat Dambulla Giants by 9 runs in rain-curtailed match
Colombo : Veteran English spinner Samit Patel grabbed two crucial wickets as Galle Gladiators bounced back to defend their target of 135, defeating Dambulla Giants by nine runs in a rain-curtailed Lanka Premier League (LPL) game at the R.…
Wahab Riaz rates Rohit, Babar as current top batters, Bumrah, Shaheen best pacers
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