Australia have reached a seventh successive T20 World Cup final but not without an almighty fight from India, who came five runs short in a thrilling semi-final in Cape Town. The margin of defeat is four runs smaller than it was at the Commonwealth Games final last year, but that will be little consolation for […]
The All Island Schools Games Athletics Championships concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium on Tuesday. Here are some action pictures from the morning session of the final day.
Defending champions Jaffna Kings got off to a superb start as they defended 137 runs to win the curtain-raiser of the third edition of Lanka Premier League tournament against Galle Gladiators at Suriywawewa yesterday. Jaffna Kings managed only 137 runs batting first but their bowling was too good as they bowled out Galle Gladiators for […]
Nadun, Tharushi bag best athlete awards By Reemus Fernando Royal College hurdler Nadun Bandara and Ratnayake Central runner Tharushi Karunaratne were awarded the best athlete titles for their outstanding performances as the All Island Schools Games Athletics Championship concluded with Lyceum International School, Wattala winning their maiden boys’ title and Ratnayake Central retaining the girls’ […]
The National Building Research Organization has warned of possible landslides in five districts due to the prevailing heavy rains. The NBRO has issued Level 1 Warning (yellow) alert for Kegalle, and Ratnapura districts and Level 2 Warning (Amber) alert for Galle, Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya districts. Level 2 Warning Alert has been issued for Akmeemana, […]