Appointment letters were officially presented to members of the “Cricket Transformation Committee,” established to streamline governance and implement structural reforms in Sri Lanka’s cricket administration, at a ceremony held yesterday (04) under the patronage of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage at the Ministry premises.
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Sri Lanka’s leading javelin thrower Sumedha Ranasinghe delivered an impressive performance to secure a silver medal at the Asian Throwing Championships 2026 held in Mokpo.
The Ministry of Sports has appointed a new Cricket Transformation Committee aimed at reforming and strengthening Sri Lanka’s cricket structure.
Eran Wickramaratne has been named as the Chairman of the committee.
The other members appointed to the committee include Roshan Mahanama, Kumar Sangakkara, Thushira Raddella, Sidath Wettamuny, Prakash Rafter, Upul Kumarapperuma, Dinal Phillips, and Ms. Avanthi Colombage.
The committee is expected to focus on introducing strategic changes to improve the performance, governance, and overall development of cricket in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been brought under the control of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports after the resignation of its President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee.
Shammi Silva, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has resigned from his position with effect from today (29), according to an official statement issued by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga, who set a new meet record with a throw of 89.28 meters at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya, met Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage yesterday (27) morning along with his coach.
Sri Lanka’s cricket team has announced its 17-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against England. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka.
Sri Lanka has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Under-19 Rugby Championship, marking the country’s return as host after a gap of 26 years.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 15-member squad for the tour of India, which will feature a five-match T20 International series.
For the first time in history, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the launch of “Lanka Ride 2025”, a national-level cycling tour organized in collaboration with the Lake House Group, the Department of Sports Development, and the Cycling Referees’ Association.
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga delivered an impressive performance at the World Athletics Championships, finishing 7th in the men’s javelin final with a remarkable throw of 84.38 meters.
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville captured 100m gold at the World Athletics Championships, clocking a personal best of 9.77 seconds to bring the global sprint crown back to Jamaica ,10 years after Usain Bolt’s last victory.
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The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 concluded in style at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee, on 23 August, after four days of thrilling competition on the waves.
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