We Will Return Stronger in a Short Time
Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, has expressed his sincere regret to the public and football fans—who had hoped to see the Sri Lankan team in the final of the South Asian football tournament—and has pledged to rebuild the team into a stronger unit over the next eight months.First and foremost, he has conveyed his sincere apologies to the people of Sri Lanka—especially our beloved football fans—who supported the national team with great hope and enthusiasm.Following the global ban on Sri Lankan football, we began the process of rebuilding the national team during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the sport in Sri Lanka. From the very outset, we have been deeply committed to restoring the players' confidence, elevating their standard of play, and creating a competitive team capable of bringing pride to our nation. It is noteworthy that, as a result, Sri Lanka has achieved more victories in international matches than before.He further stated that the advancement from 207th to 184th place in the FIFA world rankings serves as clear evidence of this progress. Given that the country had remained below the 200th position in the world rankings for nearly 15...
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis joins the list of batters who have surpassed the 13,000-run mark in international cricket.
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis has joined the list of Sri Lankan batters who have surpassed the 13,000-run mark in international cricket.He is the eighth Sri Lankan batter to reach this milestone.It took Kusal Mendis only 412 international innings to achieve this feat.Regardless of what anyone says, Kusal Mendis is a talented player.
Sri Lanka in a Strong Position on Day 3 of the First Test Against Pakistan
At the close of play on the third day of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the Sri Lankan team finds itself in a commanding position, having reached 404 for 4 in their first innings.The first two days of the match had concluded with Pakistan holding the upper hand. When play resumed today, Sri Lanka were 114 for 3.Today proved to be a decisive day in the match. To effectively challenge the target set by Pakistan, it was essential for two of Sri Lanka's batters to play long, marathon innings.After Kamindu Mendis was dismissed following a half-century (58 runs), Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva came together at the crease and completely turned the match around. Throughout the entire day, the Pakistani bowlers managed to claim only one wicket, while the Sri Lankan batters added 290 runs to the total. By the end of the day, he had reached 167 not out, marking the second-best innings of his Test career so far.
Bangladesh Wins Match Against Sri Lanka in 2026 South Asian Football Championship
Bangladesh emerged victorious in their match against Sri Lanka during the 2026 South Asian Football Championship.The host nation won the match—held at the Bangladesh National Stadium—with a score of 4–0.Bangladesh and Bhutan, having secured the first and second positions in the group standings, have qualified for the semi-finals, which will take place on the 14th of this month.
Sri Lanka Team For The ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 15-member squad totake part in the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026.The 50 over Tournament will be played in Qatar from 19th to 29th November.Sri Lanka team will leave for Qatar on the 16th November 2026.The Men’s ‘A’ Team Lasith Croospulle Sineth Jayawardena Nishan Madushka Pavan Rathnayake - Captain Nipun Dhananjaya Chamika Heenatigala Janith Liyanage Sharujan Shanmuganathan Ravindu Fernando Vijayakanth Viyaskanth Wanuja Sahan Dulaj Samuditha Duvindu Ranatunga Lahiru Samarakoon Garuka Sanketh
“Oliver Kellart” – A New Name in Sri Lankan Football History
It would be fair to say that Oliver Kellart worked some magic for our country during the recent football match against Bhutan. Just as the spirits of our fans sank following Bhutan’s opening goal, Oliver Kellart stepped up—and he did so in spectacular fashion!With a stunning strike, he scored a goal to instantly level the match. That goal, which sent the stadium into a frenzy, breathed new life into the team.Before the excitement could even settle, another brilliant moment arrived! Oliver played a pivotal role in putting our team ahead 2–1, delivering a superb and highly skillful assist. Although the match ultimately ended in a 2–2 draw, the talent displayed by this player was more than enough to win our hearts.
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We Will Return Stronger in a Short Time
Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, has expressed his sincere regret to the public and football...
Bangladesh Wins Match Against Sri Lanka in 2026 South Asian Football Championship
Bangladesh emerged victorious in their match against Sri Lanka during the 2026 South Asian Football Championship.The host nation won the...
“Oliver Kellart” – A New Name in Sri Lankan Football History
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We Will Return Stronger in a Short Time
Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, has expressed his sincere regret to the public and football fans—who had hoped to see
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis joins the list of batters who have surpassed the 13,000-run mark in international cricket.
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis has joined the list of Sri Lankan batters who have surpassed the 13,000-run mark in international cricket.He is the eighth
Sri Lanka in a Strong Position on Day 3 of the First Test Against Pakistan
At the close of play on the third day of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the Sri Lankan team finds itself
Bangladesh Wins Match Against Sri Lanka in 2026 South Asian Football Championship
Bangladesh emerged victorious in their match against Sri Lanka during the 2026 South Asian Football Championship.The host nation won the match—held at the Bangladesh National
Sri Lanka Team For The ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 15-member squad totake part in the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026.The 50 over Tournament
“Oliver Kellart” – A New Name in Sri Lankan Football History
It would be fair to say that Oliver Kellart worked some magic for our country during the recent football match against Bhutan. Just as the
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