Wednesday 2nd August, 2023 A brouhaha has erupted over what is described as the distortion of the national anthem at the Lanka Premier League (LPL) opening ceremony. Talented young vocalist Umara Sinhawansa has been drawing heavy fire for singing the national anthem in operatic style, and mispronouncing some words therein. Her performance has sparked a […]

by S. Skandakumar Dear Mr. Taufel As you were an Umpire who was held in the highest esteem throughout your tenure, I read your comments on the Bairstow dismissal with interest. Since it was an incident that raised comments from two Prime Ministers and turned the sacred Long Room at Lord’s temporarily into an angry […]

Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was a member of Al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group, was killed in a police encounter near Fateh Moor, in Dera Ismail Khan, police officials confirmed. Iqbal was one of the most wanted terrorists, and the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab police had announced a reward of Rs. 10.5 million […]

The president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) denies accusations of misconduct in granting local cricket broadcasting rights to a media group established by the country's president's sons.

The  people for the past three decades have suffered the steady rise in the cost of living with great forbearance. We have no ready index to point to for this Himalayan climb other than the price of bread which Chandrika Kumaratunga in her presidential bid vowed to reduce to Rs 3 per loaf. Now the ...

(Srilankamirror) - Cinnamon gardens police today (Jan. 27) informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Rashmi Singappuli that several persons who had allegedly threatened the media secretary of the Sports Ministry are being investigated on. Media secretary of the Sports Ministry, Harsha Abeykoon has been receiving death threats to his mobile phone after answering a question at the ‘Waada Pitiya...

“Sri Lanka Cricket Will Achieve Greater Glory” – Upali Dharmadasa Upali Dharmadasa, the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Cricket, says that he has no doubt that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will achieve greater glories. Denying claims that he is guided by political interference, in an exclusive

Former Sri Lankan cricket captain turned politician Arjuna Ranatunga says the current national cricket selection panel should be sacked following Sri Lanka’ s poor performance in the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Ranatunga also accused the government of interfering with Sri Lankan cricket resulting in some senior players also making political comments instead of ...

The Carlton Television Network (CSN) that has secured the rights to telecast the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka currently being played in Abu Dhabi has denied concerns it lacks a proper coverage.

Simon Taufel will conduct the prog in GalleThe International Cricket Council is partnering with Ten Sports and Sri Lanka Cricket to deliver the first simulated TV umpire technology training course at Galle, Sri Lanka, on 30 August 2011.

Dubai, Aug 2(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) is partnering with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Ten Sports to deliver the first simulated TV umpire technology training course at Galle, Sri Lanka, on August 30.

Highet ever bid received by SL Cicekt for Local TV B'cast rightsThe Local TV Broadcasting rights for the Australian Tour of Sri Lanka has been awarded to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation  for a record figure of Rs. 22 Million. (Rupees Twenty two Million), states Sri Lanka Cricket issuing a media

By Ranjit Jayasundera Sensational evidence has come to light that demonstrates beyond a shadow of doubt that in Sri Lanka fortune favours not necessarily the bold but certainly the favoured. Carlton Sports Network (CSN) a company incorporated on 10th February 2011 has won the rights to broadcast the Australian Cricket tour of Sri Lanka next ...

Sri Lanka’s recent cricketing disaster at Cardiff shouldn’t have been a shock to the nation because in cricket, as in any other game, a team wins or loses – at times even disastrously. The shock is probably because most Sri Lankans have been developing a mind-set that we are invincible in games or any other endeavour. The ...

By Roshan Abeysinghe Sri Lanka cricket and its cricketers are definitely in for some exciting times in July with the proposed Sri Lanka Premier League happening. The sponsoring company Somerset entertainment has unquestionably done a lot of hard work to make the event a success

by Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Former Sri Lanka test captain HashanTillakaratne says he will tell the International Cricket Council that matches were fixed during his career. Fronting the media for the first time since breaking the allegations on TV, Tillakaratne said due to legal advice and threats he would expose those connected to match fixing at ...

Cricket and politics in Sri Lanka By Namini Wijedasa The Sri Lankan team lost the 2011 Cricket World Cup to India but were welcomed home like winners. Was this politics or the true Sri Lankan spirit of embracing losers as...

Protests have mounted over a statement made by former cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga to a group of foreign media personnel. He had made this statement to media personnel of a leading TV channel in India. Arjuna Ranatunga said he kept away from giving any advice to the team as the President was doing so. As ...

By Hafiz Marikar The staging of a global event in any part of the world usually benefits the country or region where the event is held. The newly built or renovated infrastructure and facilities improve the environs and help raise the living standards offering commercial opportunities for the people living around the location. Being the ...