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South African fast bowler Dale Steyn on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Taking to Twitter, the 38-year-old brought an end to a 17-year career, which saw him play in 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is for the…

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from cricket after an 18-year career. Announcing his decision on social media, the 38-year-old said he felt “bitter sweet but grateful”. Steyn, often considered…

Andy Murray produced his finest display in four injury-disrupted years but fell agonisingly short of beating Greek world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling start to the US Open yesterday. The British former world…

The Sri Lanka Mission in Japan yesterday felicitated the medal winning athletes, who made Sri Lanka proud at the Tokyo Para Games, with a presentation ceremony. Ven. Banagala Upatissa and monks from the Lanka Ji Vihara blessed…

It’s now official. The Indian Premier League (IPL) will be a 10-team tournament from the 2022 season, with the BCCI inviting bids for the two new franchises yesterday. Interested bidders will need to buy the tender document by…

Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku won the Bronze medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw - F46 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics today. Kodithuwakku threw the javelin at a distance of 65.61 metres .

Tokyo Paralympic Gold Medalist Seargent Dinesh Priyantha Herath, has been promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer 1 by Army Commander General Shavendra Silva with the approval of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Defence Secretary.…

Sri Lanka’s 32-year-old javelin thrower Dinesh Priyantha Herath came up with his best throw of 67.79m to set a new world record in the men’s F46 category to clinch the country’s maiden gold in Paralympics at the Olympics Stadium in…

Sri Lankan javelin thrower Samitha Dulan won the Bronze Medal with a personal best of 65.61m while competing in the F64 event at the 16th Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan yesterday. The 30-year-old Corporal of Sri Lanka Military Police…

Veteran coach Pradeep Nishantha said that he was not surprised with Dinesh Priyantha Herath’s record-breaking performance at the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan yesterday. “I knew about his ability well and his dedication was…