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Banton's brilliance guides England to 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka as Brook
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, chasing down a revised target of 169 in the rain-affected second T20I. The series win comes after England's 2-1 win against Sri Lanka in the ODI series earlier.
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"They have a misconception": Atul Wassan on Pakistan boycott group stage T
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has come down heavily on Pakistan's decision not to play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 game on February 15 in Sri Lanka, warning of serious consequences for Pakistan cricket for boycotting the India match.
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Pakistan's boycott notwithstanding, Team India to travel to Sri Lanka for
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Despite Pakistan deciding to boycott their group stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources have said that that the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for the match as per ICC protocol and wait for the match referee to ca
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"A rare blessing for Sri Lanka": High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne on ex
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
These relics are significant as they showcase Buddhist artefacts and sculptures from the Western Satraps period. They're now on display in Sri Lanka at the country's first-ever international exposition, underscoring their cultural significance.
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Ricky Ponting predicts Abhishek Sharma as leading run-getter in T20 World
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Australian legend Ricky Ponting has predicted that Indian star opener Abhishek Sharma could become the leading run-getter in the T20 Men's World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
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India sends consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to assist recons
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As reconstruction efforts continue in the wake of cyclone Ditwah, India dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Colombo onboard INS Gharial to assist the restoration of critical connectivity.
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"Over the last year, and a half, along with my injuries...": Pathirana aft
Updated : 4 months ago IST
England chased down 115 runs in 15 overs in the rain-curtailed first T20I against England at Pallekele on Friday. A massive positive during this match for the Lankan Lions was how they kept England batters restrained during this chase on a batting-friendly surface.
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Pat Cummins ruled out of T20 WC 2026, Australia finalise 15-member squad
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Australian men's cricket team copped a massive blow as Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to injury. Australia finalised their 15-member squad for the marquee tournament, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7-March 9. Mitchell
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"My intention was to protect my teammates....": Harry Brook backtracks on
Updated : 4 months ago IST
England's white-ball captain, Harry Brook, revealed that he was not the only player present during the Wellington nightclub incident in October last year and said that his previous comments stating that he was alone were to protect his teammates "from being drawn into a situation that arose
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Adil Rashid's three-fer, Sam Curran's hat-trick hand England win against S
Updated : 4 months ago IST
England secured an 11-run win over Sri Lanka via the DLS method to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series after a rain-affected series opener at Pallekele. Adil Rashid's three-wicket haul, along with Sam Curran's historic hat-trick, were the standout factors in the visitors' win.
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A mixed-bag Afghanistan look to replicate T20 World Cup 2024 heroics in fa
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Heading into the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are seeking the ability to win big matches, something they have struggled with after their T20 WC heroics. Also, with their strike rates not among the world's best despite being such globe-trotting T20 specialists,
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ICC announces match officials for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The tournament opener between Pakistan and the Netherlands at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club will see Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights stand as on-field umpires. Dharmasena, a member of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side, brings extensive experience with 37 T20 World Cup matches unde
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