[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Shooting Sport Federation of Sri Lanka (NSSF) had a list of 21 meets on its events calendar for 2020, but with the outbreak of coronavirus in March, they too had to hold back operation as other sports bodies of the country. Among the lineup of events NSSF was committed to hold 10 local […]
Clarification for Homagama International Cricket Stadium from Sri Lanka Cricket
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We wish to issue this clarification pertaining to several media reports published regarding the proposed International Cricket Stadium in Homagama, which may have created misconceptions in the minds of the readers, which are detrimental to the image of both the Government and the SLC. As such, we earnestly request you to publish the following in […]
Professionals Sport Journalists Association of Sri Lanka Donates PPE Kits and Masks for Journalists
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Quint Ondaatje Foundation together with Professional Sport Journalist Association of Sri Lanka (PSJASL) donates personal protective Equipment’s (PPE) to the frontline Media Personals Colombo Districts News Correspondents and Photographers. Since outbreaks most of the Journalists were covering the Covid related news coverage’s without proper equipment and knowledge about the risk of the pandemic. Better […]
HNB Finance took sweet revenge over Sri Lanka Telecom
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HNB Finance took sweet revenge over Sri Lanka Telecom with a comprehensive 91 runs win in the Final, as they took charge of the brand new “NDB” Challenge Trophy, in the 01st National Development Bank PLC. Sponsored, MCA “C” division 50 Over (white ball) league Tournament 2020, concluded on Saturday 07th March at the MCA […]
Sri Lanka T20I squad announced – No Bhanuka Rajapaksa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Minister of Education, Sports and Youth Affairs Dullas Alahapperuma approved the following 15 member National Squad to take part in the upcoming T20I Series vs West Indies. 1.) Lasith Malinga – Captain 2.) Avishka Fernando 3.) Kusal Janith Perera 4.) Shehan Jayasuriya 5.) Niroshan Dickwella 6.) Kusal Mendis 7.) Angelo Mathews 8.) Dhananjaya De […]
Easy win’s for HNB Finance and Commercial Credit MCA “C”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a match where 667 runs were scored in 96 overs, Peoples Leasing & Finance prevailed over Pan Asia Bank (PABC) by 03 wickets, in the 01st National Development Bank (NDB) Trophy, MCA “C” division 50 Over, white ball, League Tournament 2020, continued last week-end, 01st & 02nd February. PABC, batting first hammered 337 for […]
“CBL-Munchee”Trophy, MCA “D” division, 40 Over League Tournament 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Debutants, Mode Engineering created a huge upset when they eliminated the Group B winner, Ansell Lanka by 04 wickets, to book a place in the semi-finals, in the 01st “CBL-Munchee” Trophy, MCA “D” division, 40 Over League Tournament 2020, continued last week-end, 01st & 02nd February. In the other 03 quarter finals, as expected Maliban […]
Distribution of 8,000 Cricket balls to School’s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka Cricket last week completed the , to cricket playing schools, which takes part in the ongoing Under 19 School Cricket Tournament. The Ball Distribution Scheme, which saw a significant investment was conducted under the guidance of the President of SLC Mr. Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee in collaboration with the School Cricket […]
MCA ACADEMY TOURNAMENT -SPONSORSHIP CHEQUE HANDING OVER
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The MCA Cricket Development Committee together with the MCA Tournament Committee will conduct the 14th edition of the Inter Academy U-13 & U-15 30 Over Tournaments 2019 from 07th to 21st December 2019. The tournaments are held in culmination of MCA Cricket Academy’s 17th Anniversary Celebrations. DFCC Bank has come forward to sponsor the tournament […]
SLC and SLT join hands to construct a new cricket ground
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) signed an MOU recently to build a cricket ground on a 36 acre land, which belongs to the SLT Campus in Padukka. Under the MOU, SLT will do the initial preparation work of the ground, whilst SLC will build cricketing facilities. Among the work, SLC will […]
After 10 Years Pakistan set to Play Test Series in Home
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After more than 10 years, Test cricket will return to Pakistan in December when Sri Lanka will play their World Test Championship matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi. The first Test will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from 11-15 December, while the second Test will be held at the National Stadium from 19-23 […]
KJP half century steers to SL to 142
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Half century from Kusal Janith Perera and cameos from Bhanuka Rajapaksha and Avishka Fernando helped Sri Lanka post 141 in their 20 overs in the 3rd and Final T20 at the MCG. Finch won the toss and elected to field first. The opening pair of Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis didn’t last long as Dickwella […]