Uncertainty over Bangladesh hosting 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Uncertainty has surrounded Bangladesh’s ability to host the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due to the ongoing turmoil and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Sri Lanka to tour England this month

The Sri Lanka National Men’s Cricket Team will tour England for a three-match Test series to be played during August and September.

Former England batter Thorpe dies aged 55

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe has died aged 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.

Chamari among ICC player of the month for July

Three openers are on the shortlist for ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024.

Lyles wins sensational 100m gold by 0.005 seconds

US sprint star Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100m title by five-thousandths of a second from Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson in a dramatic photo finish at Paris 2024.

Key batter ruled out as England name squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Regular opener Zak Crawley will miss the series due to a fractured right little finger sustained in the third Test of the recently concluded series against the West Indies, which the hosts won 3-0.

Vandersay and Asalanka star as Sri Lanka clinch 32-run win, lead series 1-0

Career-best bowling figures from spin bowler Jeffrey Vandersay and skipper Charith Asalanka’s brilliance with the ball led Sri Lanka to a 32-run victory over India in the second ODI. The win gives Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to secure a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ’Golden Slam’.

Sri Lanka name squads for white-ball series against Ireland Women

The reigning T20 Asia Cup champions are set to embark on a tour of Ireland, where they’ll face off in two T20Is and three ODIs.

Alfred storms to Olympic 100m gold in Paris

Julien Alfred stormed to the women’s 100m title at Paris 2024 to make history as St Lucia’s first Olympic medallist.

Hasaranga ruled out of ODI series due to injury

Sri Lanka’s team, already facing challenges due to a shortage of fast bowlers, has suffered another setback as spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series against India with a left hamstring injury.

'Queen of the pool' Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold

American superstar Katie Ledecky equalled the record for the most gold medals by a female Olympian as she won the 800m freestyle title at the Paris Games.

ICC to rectify match officials’ 'human error': Super Over rule to be implemented in next two matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent a notification to its match officials to implement the Super Over rule for the next two ODI matches, if it happens to be a tie at the end of the 50-over match. This was confirmed by one of the top officials.

Sangakkara says England job is an ’exciting prospect’

Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara has admitted it would be an ’’exciting prospect’’ to lead England’s white-ball team, but admits he has not yet been approached for the role.

Opening ODI ends in a nail-biting tie after Asalanka and Wellalage’s brilliance

The first ODI in the 3-match series ended in a dramatic tie on Friday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, as India could only manage to equal Sri Lanka’s first innings score of 230.

I want to apologise to Khelif - Italian boxer Carini

Italian boxer Angela Carini, who abandoned her Olympic bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif inside 46 seconds, says she ’’wants to apologise’’ to her opponent for how she handled the moments after the fight.

Turkey’s Olympic shooter is the hottest meme on X right now for his effortless swag

Turkish air pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has become the hottest meme on social media after winning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Saudi 2034 plans include stadium 350m above ground

Saudi Arabia has submitted plans to build 11 stadiums - including one set 350 metres above ground level - as part of the country’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

Chamari to play in 'The Hundred' Tourney

Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team’s Skipper Chamari Atapattu is set to make her debut in ‘The Hundred’ Tournament in England.

Injuries strike Sri Lanka ahead of India ODI series

Amid a poor batting performance in the recent T20I series, Sri Lanka has been dealt a major blow as fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka have been ruled out of the ODI series against India, which begins at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today.

Olympic boxer in tears after quitting fight in seconds against ’biologically male’ opponent

Algerian alleged transgender boxer Imane Khelif has won her first Paris 2024 bout after her opponent withdrew after breaking down in tears just 46 seconds into fight.

India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to ’Chill’: Rohit

India are still buoyant after their T20 World Cup triumph but skipper Rohit Sharma said Thursday his men were keeping focused ahead of their next engagement with Sri Lanka.

Murali boosts morale of coaching staff and players

In the wake of India’s clean sweep of Sri Lanka in the recent T20I series, legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has addressed the coaching staff and players, lifting their spirits ahead of the ODI clash against India.

Pathirana and Madushanka out; Shiraz and Malinga in for ODI series

Fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka have been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against India due to injuries.

Wanindu Hasaranga drops in ICC T20I Rankings

In the latest ICC T20 bowling rankings, Wanindu Hasaranga has slipped to fourth place. He has also fallen two positions in the all-rounder rankings, now sharing third place with Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan. Hasaranga previously held the top spot in these rankings.

Tharushi to run at Paris Games on Aug. 2

Hangzhou Asian Games Gold Medallist Tharushi Karunarathna will come out for the first time at the 33rd Paris Olympic Games when she competes in the Women’s 800m heats on August 2.

Pathum Nissanka enjoying fatherhood for first time

Sri Lanka’s top order batter Pathum Nissanka has become father for the first time, it is learned.

Abeysinghe makes early exit from Olympics

Sri Lankan swimmer Kyle Abeysinghe finished last in the Men’s 100m freestyle heat four at the 33rd Paris Olympic Games in France.

India make clean sweep with Super Over win

India clinched a clean sweep in the threematch T20 series against Sri Lanka, securing victory in a Super Over after both teams scored 137 runs at the Pallekele Stadium.

Charith Asalanka appointed ODI captain, replacing Kusal Mendis

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has appointed Charith Asalanka as the new ODI captain, replacing Kusal Mendis.