Blog - SL Sports

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

Canada’s national cricket team to tour Sri Lanka ahead of World Cup

The Canadian national cricket team will be touring Sri Lanka, the official Cricket Canada Facebook account said.This is in preparation for the World Cup, which will be hosted by...

January 4, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Other

Ravindu Laksiri won his 13th consecutive national title at the 45th National Senior Squash Championship

Expert squash player Ravindu Laksiri formed history by winning his 13th consecutive national title at the 45th National Senior Squash Championship, creating a new milestone in Sri Lanka squash...

January 4, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Will Sanath Jayasuriya step down as head coach after the upcoming T20 World Cup?

Sanath Jayasuriya has hinted that he may step down as head coach after the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, Sri Lanka Cricket has indicated that it is open to...

January 4, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

Bangladesh refuses to travel to India for World Cup

Bangladesh’s sports consultant Dr. Asif Nazrul has strongly criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India after it advised Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman...

January 3, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket

BCCI orders Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman out of IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ordered Kolkata Knight Riders to immediately release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the squad. The order comes ahead of...

January 2, 2026
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Other

New Director General Appointed for the Department of Sports Development

Mr. S. Achchudan officially assumed duties as the Director General of the Department of Sports Development today (02nd).He received his letter of appointment from the Minister of Youth Affairs...

January 2, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

India agrees to play two extra T20 matches in Sri Lanka to provide relief to the affected people

India has agreed to play an extra Twenty20 International (T20I) during its tour of Sri Lanka in August as part of its efforts to support relief and recovery efforts...

January 2, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Buy Sri Lanka-Pakistan Match Tickets Online Now

Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Sri Lanka-Pakistan Twenty20 International series in Dambulla. The three-match T20 series will be held as part of Sri Lanka’s tour of...

January 2, 2026
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Other

LMD 2025 ‘Sri Lankan of the Year’ Racer Yeven David – Youngest to Receive the Award

Leading business magazine LMD has announced that race car driver Yeven David is the ‘Sri Lankan of the Year’ for 2025. David is the youngest recipient of the award...

January 1, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Athletic, National Athletics

Thawi Samaraweera becomes No. 1 in the World U-11 Table Tennis Rankings

Sri Lanka’s Thawi Samaraweera has managed to secure the number one spot in the Under-11 Men’s World Table Tennis Rankings. Thawi Samaraweera has thus made history as the highest-ranked...