September 2024 - Page 6 of 9

September 8, 2024
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Rugby, School Rugby

Althaf toast of Trinity as Bradby jinx ends

Gifted fly-half Shan Althaf kicked 20 points (six penalty goals and a conversion) as Trinity, trailing 20-13 at half-time, bounced back in style in the second-half to victory 25-23...

September 8, 2024
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Cricket, International Cricket

Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja joins to indian politics

After having retired from T20 internationals when India’s T20 World Cup triumphs this year, cricketer Ravindra Jadeja seems to have embarked on a political journey by joining the BJP....

September 7, 2024
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Rugby, School Rugby

Wesley battle on mighty Peterites in Dialog knock out semi final

Wesley College, fresh after a hard-fought 27-20 victory over DS Senanayake College in the quarter finals, now face an even greater challenge. They will meet the undefeated St. Peter’s...

September 7, 2024
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Cricket, International Cricket

IPL 2025: Rahul Dravid set to be named Rajasthan Royals head coach

Rahul Dravid, who masterminded India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, is set to take over Rajasthan Royals’ head coach role in the IPL 2025. Dravid, who is presently on...

September 7, 2024
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Cricket, International Cricket

Rangana Herath appointed as New Zealand’s spin bowling coach

Gaining of the Test matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, former India batting coach Vikram Rathour and legendary Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath were added to New Zealand’s coaching...

September 7, 2024
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Cricket

Vijayakanth, Sineth steer Tamil Union to win

Half centuries by Skipper Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Sineth Jayawardena assisted Tamil Union record an easy first innings victory over Police SC in their SLC Major Club Under-23 Cricket Tournament...

September 6, 2024
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Other

Layton Cup Boxing Meet from October 1

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) declared the 2024 Layton Cup Boxing Tournament which will be held from October 1 to 5. This event will take place at...

September 6, 2024
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Cricket, Women's Cricket

Harshitha Samarawickrama nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month – August

Sri Lanka’s Harshitha Samarawickrama has been nominated for the title ICC Women’s Player of the Month – August. The two additional nominees for the title comprise Ireland’s Orla Prendergast...

September 6, 2024
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Cricket, International Cricket

Dunith Wellalage nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month – August

Sri Lanka’s incipient all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has been nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month – August. Together with him, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and Jayden Seales have...

September 5, 2024
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Cricket, Women's Cricket

Women’s Cricket: Bangladesh ‘A’ Tour of Sri Lanka

The Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 15-member squad to play in the twoone day games against visiting Bangladesh ‘A.’The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs approved the squad.The...