Game-changers and record-makers: Statistical standouts from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups

Exploring the statistical journey of superstars of the game who paved the way to glory and established a remarkable legacy.

Mendis’ visa not denied, likely to join team before warm-up games: SLC CEO

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has denied recent reports that visas for two key players, including Kusal Mendis, in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup had been rejected.

Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.

Warm-up fixtures announced for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.

Eshan Pieris secures silver class victory at GT World Challenge Asia Round 4 in Thailand

Eshan Pieris came home with a triumphant win in the Silver Cup category at round four of the GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC) held at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. The victory cemented a positive weekend for the Sri Lankan driver, who also scored a podium the day before, in round three.

Asian Netball Tourney put off by a few weeks

The 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 has been postponed by a few weeks, Netball Asia (NA) President, Lakshmi Victoria said today.

'You won’t see me for a while' – Virat Kohli hints at post-retirement plans

Former India captain and legendary batter Virat Kohli recently disclosed his plans for life after cricket

West Indies Women to tour Sri Lanka for T20I series

The West Indies National Women’s Team will arrive in Sri Lanka during the month of June for a white ball tour consisting of a three match ODI and a three-match T20I series.

Premier League in the US? FIFA weighs allowing overseas games

FIFA is to consider allowing domestic leagues to play matches overseas, opening the door to money-spinning English Premier League or Spanish La Liga clashes being staged in the United States, the Middle East or Asia.

Nepal’s ex-cricket captain acquitted of rape on appeal

Former Nepali cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane had his conviction and eight-year sentence for rape quashed on appeal on Wednesday and was cleared to resume his sporting career despite the cloud cast by the case.

Another death reported from among victims of Fox Hill tragedy

The 16-year-old schoolgirl who was injured during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event died yesterday.

Shakib and Hasaranga share top spot in T20 all-rounder rankings

Two stars of the game are tied at the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings with a little more than a fortnight until the commencement of the T20 World Cup

Nisala steers Sri Lanka ‘A’ to easy win

Nisala Tharaka’s six wicket haul helped Sri Lanka ‘A’ to record an easy outright win by an innings and 26 run over Afghanistan ‘A’ in the one off Test match concluded at P. Sara Stadium.

Athapaththu climbs T20I rankings after stellar performance

Sri Lanka opener Chamari Athapaththu and England bowlers Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell have made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances over the past week.

Shanto to lead Bangladesh’s squad for T20 World Cup

Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was appointed as Bangladesh captain in all formats earlier this year, is poised to lead his team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Wellalage inclusion hints Three-Spin Attack in World Cup

National selectors announced the Sri Lankan squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in USA & West Indies with uncapped Dunith Wellalage grabbing the headlines.

​Wanuja helps Sri Lanka ‘A’ to come out on top

Left arm spinner Wanuja Sahan playing in his first international match showed his talent with an allround effort in the one off Test match against the visiting Afghanistan ‘A’ side as he put Sri Lanka ‘A’ on top at the end of the third day in the match played at the P. Sara Stadium.

Gampola IS, Jaffna MV emerge Cup champions

The Milo U12 Inter-School Football Carnival conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Football Association and sponsored by Nestle Lanka Ltd under the brand Milo held at the Racecourse ground in Colombo saw two outstation schools Gampola International School and Jaffna Mahajana Vidyalaya emerge Cup champions in the boys’ and girls’ categories.

Big names miss out as Netherlands announce squad for T20 World Cup

A reliable top-order performer and experienced all-rounder miss the cut as the Dutch reveal their playing group for next month’s tournament.

Selectors deny favoritism in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad selection

While denying any favoritism during the selection of players for the Sri Lanka squad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga said the Sri Lanka team is in a good position to challenge any team at the World Cup to be held in the West Indies and USA.

All Blacks captain Cane to retire from international rugby

New Zealand captain Sam Cane will retire from Test rugby at the end of 2024, the side said Monday, calling time on a World Cup winning 12-year international career.

Mitchell McClenaghan believes CSK missed Pathirana and Mustafizur in their recent loss to GT

In their IPL 2024 match against GT on Friday, May 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Mitchell McClenaghan, a former New Zealand Pacer, claimed that CSK (Chennai Super Kings) sorely missed the services of Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana. Both pacers are no longer members of the Super Kings for the current T20 league season.

Anderson to retire after Lord's Test against West Indies

James Anderson will bow out as one of cricket’s all-time greats when England face West Indies in July after becoming the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets.

Some players excluded from new contracts despite ICC T20 World Cup roles

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled a revamped contract structure for forty-one national players, with substantial raises in player fees across all formats, ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

Former netball star Kretser to head CDTA

The newly elected President of the Colombo District Throwball Association (CDTA) Michelle De Kretser vowed to launch a mega campaign to promote the sport at the school and club level.

Former SL netball captain fails doping test

Sri Lanka’s current national netball poolist and former captain Semini Alwis has been alleged to have used prohibited stimulants, according to a random test conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA).

Plans approved for £61.8m redevelopment of Lord’s

Plans for a £61.8m redevelopment of two stands at Lord’s have been approved. The work, voted through by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members last week, will increase the ground’s capacity by 1,100 seats.

Sri Lanka announces squad for T20 World Cup 2024

The Sri Lankan Cricket Selection Committee has unveiled the much-anticipated 15-member squad set to represent the nation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Luis Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss

The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, will stand trial for sexual assault over his unsolicited kissing of Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso.

Sri Lanka great tips Sanju Samson to thrive at T20 World Cup

A glowing endorsement for Sanju Samson to win the race to be first-choice wicket-keeper for India at next month’s T20 World Cup.