Category: Sports News

Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn

Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three of four charges withdrawn relating to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.



ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja visits Sri Lanka

Mr. Imran Khwaja, the Deputy Chairman of the International Cricket Council, who is a member of the 3-member committee appointed by the International Cricket Council to look into the political interference in administering the game of cricket in Sri Lanka, arrived in the country yesterday morning (May 10).



Asia Cup set to be shifted from Pakistan to Sri Lanka – Report

The 2023 Asia Cup that is scheduled to take place later this year is set to move from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, a report in The Indian Express said on Monday.



Slingy Pathirana can be Sri Lanka’s asset with reduced workload – Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes Matheesha Pathirana could become a limited-overs asset for Sri Lanka with a light workload that does not include any test cricket.



Cricket: Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya fastest spinner to 50 Test wickets

Prabath Jayasuriya has taken 50 wickets in seven Tests to claim the record for reaching the mark in fewer matches than any other spinner.



Cricket: Kusal Mendis scored maiden Test double century

Sri Lankan Cricketer Kusal Mendis, on Thursday (April 27), scored his maiden double century in the first innings of the second Test match against Ireland.



Cricket: Double Century from Nishan Madushka

Sri Lankan Cricketer Nishan Madushka scored his maiden double century in the second and final Test against Ireland today (April 27).



Vijay Sethupathi withdraws from Madhur Mittal in lead role; Story ‘800’ by Muttiah Muralitharan

The first look poster of the movie ‘800’ which tells the life story of Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has been released.



Sri Lanka not eligible to participate in Olympic 2024 & U23 Asian Cup qualifiers – FIFA

FIFA has informed the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) that Sri Lanka’s men’s national football team is not eligible to participate in Men’s Olympic Tournament 2024 – Asian Qualifiers and the U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers due to the suspension of the FFSL.



Sydney court lifts curfew for Danushka Gunathilaka

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again after having his bail for rape charges varied.



FIFA suspends Football Federation of Sri Lanka

FIFA has suspended the Football Federation of Sri Lanka until further notice, the world governing body announced on Sunday.



Sri Lankan throwdown specialist gave Indian batters world-class practice: Virat Kohli

India batter Virat Kohli credited throwdown specialists Dayanand Garani, former Sri Lankan first-class cricketer Nuwan Seneviratne better known as ‘Bawwa’ and D Raghavendra for making the batters look better with world-class practice through relentless deliveries.



Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated

A Sydney magistrate has adjourned the rape case of Sri Lankan cricketer, Danushka Gunathilaka, so a police brief of evidence can be finalised.



Pele, Brazil football legend dies

Pele, the Brazilian king of soccer died on Thursday at the age of 82.



Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win World Cup

Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time.



Australian court allows Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka to move house

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will settle into life in Sydney after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman multiple times, a court has heard.