Category: sports
Herath rested for ODI series; Weerakoon picked
(Srilankamirror) – Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Rangana Herath has been rested for the remaining three ODIs against Pakistan following a knee operation after the home series against England in March. The national selectors have picked the uncapped left-arm spinner Sajeewa Weerakoon as his replacement. Herath played the first two ODIs in Pallekele, bowling six overs [...]
Perera, Dilshan deliver easy Sri Lanka win
(Srilankamirror) – Tillakaratne Dilshan batted through the innings with a century to take Sri Lanka to 280. Azhar Ali looked set to match Dilshan’s feat and nearly reached his maiden ODI ton. Ultimately though, it was Thisara Perera’s six-wicket haul, aided by his own brilliant fielding, which helped Sri Lanka level the series after a [...]
Dilshan ton carries Sri Lanka to 280
(Srilankamirror) – A reshuffled batting order, necessitated by Thursday’s batting meltdown, lifted the spirits of a struggling Sri Lanka line-up – Tillakaratne Dilshan was at the forefront of the turnaround, batting through the innings for a century. It was imperative that at least one of the seniors – who were struggling for consistency – batted [...]
Sara Errani reaches first ever Grand Slam final
(Srilankamirror) – Italy’s Sara Errani reached her first ever Grand Slam final with a 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 win over Samantha Stosur at Roland Garros on Thursday.
‘No security threat to World Twenty20′ – organisers
(Srilankamirror) - The tournament director of the 2012 World Twenty20 to be held in Sri Lanka has denied that there were any security threats to the event. In a statement released by the ICC, tournament director Upekha Nell said, “there is absolutely no security threat to the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012, as no [...]
Six wicket victory for Pakistan
(Srilankamirror) – Losing the toss and the rain proved to be good for the touring Pakistan, who won the first game of the ODI series in Sri Lanka for six wickets under the Duckworth Lewis method.
Shawn Johnson retires from gymnastics
Srilankamirror – Four time Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson has announced her retirement from gymnastics on Sunday.
Tendulkar takes oath as Indian MP
(Srilankamirror) – Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has taken oath as an MP in India’s upper house of parliament, the Rajya Sabha.
T-20 Series tied as Pakistan win
(Srilankamirror) – The Twenty – 20 series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan ended in a tie as the hosts were beaten by 23 runs at the second T-20 in Hambantota yesterday (June 03).
Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan
(Srilankamirror) – Sri Lanka drew first blood under the floodlights of the Suriawewa Stadium in Hambantota last night (June 01) after winning the first T20 against Pakistan by 37 runs.
Pietersen retires from one-day cricket
(Srilankamirror) – Kevin Pietersen has retired from all international limited overs cricket with immediate effect. He will remain available for consideration as a specialist Test match player only. The news comes four months before England defend their World T20 title in Sri Lanka. Pietersen, 31, has played 127 ODIs and 36 international T20s for England, [...]
Early exits for Williams sisters at French Open
(Srilankamirror) – In a shocking match, No. 05 seed Serena Williams was stunned by 111th-ranked Virginie Razzano of France, at the first round of the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris on May 29.
Pybus appointed Bangladesh coach
(Srilankamirror) – Richard Pybus, the former Pakistan coach, has been named Bangladesh coach, taking over from Stuart Law who resigned in April. Pybus, 47, has signed a two-year deal with the BCB and is expected to join the Bangladesh side before their tour of Zimbabwe next month. “I am delighted at the opportunity of coaching [...]
Fleming not eyeing NZ coaching job
(Srilankamirror) – Former Test captain Stephen Fleming says he is not interested in taking over from John Wright as coach of the New Zealand cricket team “from a selfish point of view.”
Jessica Ennis denied personal best
(Srilankamirror) – British heptathlete Jessica Ennis was denied a personal best in the 100m hurdles at the Great CityGames in Manchester because only nine of the necessary 10 barriers were laid out by the organisers.
S. Korean Volleyball team qualify for Olympics
(Srilankamirror) – South Korea secured their place at the London Olympics after beating Peru on the final day on Sunday of the women’s volleyball qualifying tournament.
North Western Blacks emerge winners in Kandy
(Srilankamirror) – North Western Blacks, led by Chanaka Chandimal, yesterday (28) emerged winners at the first leg of the Carlton Super Sevens held at Kandy.
Kolkata take title after Bisla blitz
(Srilankamirror) – There was a galaxy of former Indian cricketers in attendance, the brightest lights from Bollywood were in the stands, both teams had some of the biggest stars in the world game but the headlining performance came from little-known Manvinder Bisla as Kolkata Knight Riders prised the IPL trophy out of Chennai Super Kings’ [...]
Jaffna Challengers unbeaten as Carlton Super Sevens kick off
The Carlton Super Sevens Rugby Tournament 2012’ kicked off today (May 26) at the Bogambara Grounds in Kandy.
Marsh sends letter of demand to SLC
(Srilankamirror) – Former Sri Lanka coach Geoff Marsh has sent a letter of demand to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after he was sacked just three months into his two-year contract. Sri Lanka Cricket, reacting to Marsh’s letter, said it had taken the appropriate steps prior to terminating his services. Confirming it had received Marsh’s letter, [...]
