Lara meets President Rajapaksa

Homagama cricket stadium project suspended

The Homagama cricket stadium project has been suspended following talks held at the Prime Minister’s Office today. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa headed a discussion on the proposed stadium with former cricketers, officials and other stakeholders. The project had been initiated when Mahinda Rajapaksa was President but was later suspended. The proposed international cricket stadium will initially have a seating capacity of 40,000 and will be able to host day and night matches. Under the sec

21 May, 2020

Bowlers require minimum two months’ preparation to play tests – ICC

Bowlers looking at resuming test cricket after the novel coronavirus lockdown will require two to three months of preparation to avoid injuring themselves, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said. Cricket, like other global sports, has been suspended since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but some countries are plotting guidelines for the return of the game as governments start easing lockdown restrictions. England players returned to individual skill-based training this week with t

23 May, 2020

Conor McGregor ranks himself second in ‘GOAT’ UFC fighters list

Conor McGregor has declared himself as the second greatest MMA fighter of all time behind Anderson Silva. The Dubliner, 31, took to Twitter on Saturday to anoint Silva, but said he will “easily” surpass the Brazilian before retiring. McGregor last fought in January, defeating Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. “The array of finishes, across 2 divisions, with champion status in 1, Anderson Silva is No.1 MMA GOAT,” said McGregor. McGregor, who has a 22-4 record in the UFC, claims his “champion status”

24 May, 2020