October, 2026 - SL Sports

October 22, 2026
Slsports Viraj
International Cricket, National Cricket

Harry Brook scores a century against Sri Lanka in the tri-nation ODI cricket tournament

England cricket captain Harry Brook scored his fourth ODI century today.He achieved this during the match against Sri Lanka in the tri-nation ODI cricket tournament.In the match taking place...

October 22, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket Awards Certificates to 51 Level 5 Umpires

Sri Lanka Cricket awarded certificates to 51 newly qualified umpires who passed the Level 5examination, the entry-level qualification for umpiring in Sri Lanka.The group comprises 47 males and four...

October 21, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

Century for Temba Bavuma in the second Test match between South Africa and Australia

The second Test cricket match between South Africa and Australia continues today (21) for its fourth day at St George’s Park.At the close of play yesterday, Australia—batting in their...

October 21, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

Pakistan’s Babar Azam becomes the 6th batter in the world to surpass 6,000 runs while batting at the number 3 position.

Pakistan’s Babar Azam has become the 6th batter in the history of ODI cricket to cross the 6,000-run mark while batting at the number 3 position.He achieved this milestone...

October 21, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Do you know about the record held by the Sri Lanka cricket team—even in defeat?

Did you know that, over the last 10 years, Sri Lanka has suffered the highest number of defeats against Pakistan in One Day International (ODI) matches?During this period, Pakistan...

October 21, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, Women's Cricket

Women’s Cricket: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2027

The England Women’s National Team will tour Sri Lanka in February and March 2027 forT20I and ODI series.The team will first arrive in February for the T20I series before...

October 20, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

Ronaldo Faces $286 Fine and 30-Day Match Ban from Portuguese Team

Renowned football star Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined 255 Euros and handed a 30-day match ban for leaving the Portuguese national football team’s training camp ahead of schedule. The...

October 20, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

Pragyan Ojha Appointed as Chairman of the Indian Cricket Selection Committee

Former cricketer Pragyan Ojha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Cricket Selection Committee.Steps have also been taken to include Ramesh Powar in the selection committee.The tenure...

October 20, 2026
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Athletic, International Athletics

Janani Dhananjana won the silver medal in the women’s T47 200m event.

Sri Lanka’s Janani Dhananjana secured the silver medal in the women’s T47 200m event at the 2026 Asian Para Games.She achieved this by clocking a time of 28.8 seconds.The...

October 20, 2026
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Other

Chaturika Priyanthi Sets 3 Sri Lankan Records at the 50th National Sports Festival

The weightlifting competition of the 50th National Sports Festival concluded this past weekend.A notable highlight was the performance of Chaturika Priyanthi, who competed in the +86kg weight category and...