India's star wicketkeeper Mahendra Dhoni will be rested duing the 3 match series in Sri Lanka
Jul 09
The selectors also decided to recall left-arm paceman Zaheer Khan, who has recovered from an ankle problem. During the limited-overs Asia Cup in Pakistan that ended Sunday, Dhoni said fatigue was setting in because cricketers were playing nonstop cricket throughout the year.

Zimbabwe out and Sri Lanka steps in to fill the void with 2 tests and 3 ODIs
Jul 09
As a run up to the great Ashes series between England and Australia, Zimbabwe was to play several test matches in England. Due to perceived election malpractices by Robert Mugabe, the board of Cricket for England and Wales have banned them from touring. Sri Lanka has stepped to fill the void.

S. Thomas' College Mount Lavinia Rugby Team arrives in Melbourne
Jul 08
The crack champion team arrives in Melbourne to participate in the prestigious 150th Melbourne Grammar School Rugby Carnival. Other schools invited are Oundle School(UK), Melbourne Grammar(Vic), Christchurch Boys’ High School(NZ), Scotch College(Vic), Shore(NSW), S.Thomas’ College (SL), Tamagawa Academy (JAP), The Hutchins School(Tas).

Thun Sithka Rawaya on stage as scheduled on August 16th
Jul 08
Thun Sithaka Rawaya, a classical musical spectacular, which introduces a renowned Sri Lankan artists duo hitherto elusive to the Sydney Sri Lankan cultural arena, will be staged at the John Sutherland Centre for Performing Arts on Saturday 16th August 2008 commencing at 6.30pm.

Islanders’ Cricket Club comes to an end with a big farewell dinner
Jul 08
All were welcome in the Islanders Cricket Club, whether they were cricketers or not and many fair dinkum Aussies were also part of the ICC family who supported and joined in the many activities – Curry Nights, picnics, bus trips, New Year’s Eve dances, with baila thrown in.

Sirasa Melbourne show photos now on line. These photos were taken with existing light, which is difficult to do.
Jul 08

Trivia Night 08 – The Annual Tharuna Fundraiser is just a few days away
Jul 08
Building from the success of Trivia Night in 2007, this year’s event promises to be one that is more engaging, exciting and elaborate with a special cultural flavour.

Deported former LTTE leader wants seat in Sri Lanka Parliament Jul 08
“I will be meeting the President shortly and send representatives to the All-Party Representative Committee to find a political solution to the conflict” said Karuna, a former leader in the LTTE told Colombo newspaper The Sunday Times.

The Asia Cup heads back to Colombo with a stuning 100 run win over India
Jul 07
India started the Asia Cup final with Sri Lanka with a flash in the pan by picking the prized scalp of Sangakkara when the score was 11 in just the second over. But they were no match for Ajantha's bowling with a six wicket haul and Sanath's stylish Ton.

Controversy over the India vs. Sri Lanka match continues to make the news
Jul 06
Former Pakistan greats Waqar Younis and Rameez Raja have slammed the manner of the Lankan loss. The duo questioned Lanka's will to win the crucial encounter as the result of the match led to the hosts being knocked out.

Karuna returns to Sri Lanka after a brief stint as a non paying guest in Her Majesty's prisons
Jul 06
His destination was unknown and his entry into Sri Lanka was not covered by the main stream press. For most other passengers, Karuna was incognito and he walked off the plane into the terminal where he was met and escorted away. Security was more obvious even to the casual observer.

India convincingly beats Sri Lanka with six wickets on hand. India and Sri Lanka will face each other in the finals
Jul 05
India's successful run-chase, overhauling Sri Lanka's 308, was the 300th instance of a team scoring 300 or more in one-day internationals. Bangladesh face Pakistan today.

Previously published News Items
Sohan and the X-periments with Yasmin, Corinne and Ronnie live in Sydney
Jul 04
Spectator numbers at the Asia Cup matches in Pakistan dwindling
Jul 04
Sri Lanka gets ready to face India or Pakistan in the Asia Cup Finals
Jul 03
Two great centuries, one from Birthday boy, Sanath saw Sri Lanka walk into the finals
Jul 02
Knowing your blood pressure - The risks and the reasons. The latest in our health series by Dr. Gunatillake
Jul 02