Slsports Viraj, Author at SL Sports

November 5, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Pawan Ratnayake joins the top 20 ODI batsmen in the world

Sri Lankan rising batsman Pawan Ratnayake has moved up 20 places to the 16th position in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings due to his excellent performances. According to...

November 4, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

The Sri Lanka youth cricket squad for the upcoming ‘ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026’ has been announced.

Viran Chamuditha has been entrusted with the leadership of this youth team, while Senuja Vekunagoda will serve as the vice-captain.The squad also includes the following players: Rehan Peiris, Kithma...

November 4, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Eight Sri Lankan players are set to participate in the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket Tournament.

The tournament, scheduled to take place from November 7th to November 20th, will feature eight Sri Lankan cricketers.Dasun Shanaka and Ishan Malinga will represent the ‘Yas Lions’, while Dushmantha...

November 4, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, National Football

Sri Lanka Football Team Heads to Bangladesh for the South Asian Football Title

Led by the skilled goalkeeper Sujan Perera, the Sri Lanka team’s sole objective this time is to reclaim the South Asian football title—a feat not achieved in 31 years.Having...

November 4, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, Women's Cricket

Sri Lanka Squad For the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Tournament.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 14-member squad totake part in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.The Sri Lanka team will depart for the...

November 3, 2026
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Athletic, National Athletics

Outstanding Performance by Shafiya Yamik at the Military Athletics Championship!

Shafiya Yamik delivered a stellar performance at this year’s Military Athletics Championship, securing first place in the women’s 200-meter event with a time of 24.21 seconds! Putting past disappointments...

November 3, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

8.4 Million Ticket Requests Received for India vs. Pakistan Group-Stage Match at the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup

Foreign media have reported that 8.4 million ticket requests have been received for the group-stage match between India and Pakistan in next year’s ODI Cricket World Cup.The 2027 ODI...

November 3, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

Superstar Glenn Maxwell Bids Farewell to International Cricket

Explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, following the loss of an opportunity to play a farewell match on home soil—a situation that arose...

November 3, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament has been postponed.

The 2027 Asian Cup, which was scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia, has been postponed.This decision follows a series of attacks in Saudi Arabia.The tournament, featuring 24 teams,...

November 2, 2026
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Other

Hansani Gomez Sets New Record at the 50th National Sports Festival in Women’s Weightlifting

At the 50th National Sports Festival, Hansani Gomez—a true source of national pride—delivered an exceptional performance in the highly competitive and challenging 53kg women’s weightlifting event, setting a new...