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India Steamrolls Pakistan as ‘Handshake Snub’ Overshadows Colombo Thriller

COLOMBO – In a match that felt more like a diplomatic standoff than a cricket fixture, India asserted its dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan with a crushing victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. However, the talk of the town wasn’t just Ishan Kishan’s explosive bat or Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal yorkers—it was the icy “No […]

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The Strategic Visionary: Why Shammi Silva is the Architect of SLC’s Future

In a world where sports are no longer just games but global economic engines, Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal crossroads. To compete with giants, we need more than just talent on the field—we need a master strategist in the boardroom. 1. Capturing the Global Eye The scale of modern sports viewership is staggering. From

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CRICKET ON THE BRINK: Pakistan Demands ICC “Ransom” to End India Boycott

COLOMBO/LAHORE — In a high-stakes game of diplomatic brinkmanship that has pushed international cricket to the edge of a precipice, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially tabled a trio of aggressive demands to the International Cricket Council (ICC). With the marquee February 15 clash against India in Colombo hanging by a thread, Pakistan has

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NEPAL ALMOST SCRIPT HISTORY: RHINOS PUSH WORLD CHAMPIONS TO THE BRINK AT WANKHEDE

MUMBAI — In a match that will be remembered as one of the greatest “near-misses” in Associate cricket history, Nepal came within a single boundary of pulling off a monumental upset against England at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Though England narrowly escaped with a 4-run victory, the night belonged to the “Rhinos,” who outplayed

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From Dominance to Disaster: Faheem Ashraf Saves Blundering Pakistan from Dutch Humiliation

COLOMBO — Pakistan started their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign today with a win, but the “Men in Green” have more questions than answers after a chaotic 3-wicket victory over the Netherlands. While the points table will show a “W,” the performance at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) was a massive warning sign for

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“WE TOURED WHEN OTHERS FLED”: Sri Lanka Warns Pakistan as Boycott Threatens $250 Million World Cup Payday

COLOMBO – In a high-stakes appeal aimed at averting a financial and diplomatic disaster, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has formally urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to rethink its reported decision to boycott the marquee India-Pakistan clash scheduled for February 15, 2026. The plea, delivered via a detailed two-page letter, comes amid

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“Nightclub Blues or Poor Cues? Brook’s ‘Unprofessional’ Captaincy Clouded as Sri Lanka Edge Slumping England”

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – In a match overshadowed by off-field scandal and a deepening crisis in form, Sri Lanka secured a gritty 19-run victory over England in the opening One-Day International at the R. Premadasa Stadium. While the scorecards will show a competitive battle, the headlines remain firmly fixed on England captain Harry Brook, who

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Netball’s ‘Family Feud’ or Fixed Fight? Legendary Asia Cup Captain Enters the Fray Amid Nethicumara’s Power Play

COLOMBO – As the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) heads into its high-stakes election this morning, all eyes are on the Duncan White Auditorium. While the Nethicumara “mother-daughter” dynamic has dominated headlines, the real battle for the soul of the sport lies in the contest for the Secretary position, featuring one of the most

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Play in India or Get Out: ICC Issues ‘Scotland Ultimatum’ to Defiant Bangladesh

DHAKA/DUBAI – The cricketing world is teetering on the edge of a diplomatic meltdown as the International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly issued a brutal “play or perish” ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). In a move that has sent shockwaves through the sport, Dhaka has been given until today (January 21) to agree to

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Booze, Brawls, and ‘Stag-Dos’: Disgraceful England Arrive in Colombo as Cricket’s Most Disciplined Disaster

With their reputations in tatters and a trail of empty bottles left across the Southern Hemisphere, Harry Brook’s England squad has touched down in Colombo for Thursday’s opening ODI. They aren’t just facing a resurgent Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium; they are facing a reckoning for a culture of “indiscipline” that critics say has

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