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Cricket War: Bangladesh Bans IPL and Boycotts World Cup After India “Disrespects” Mustafizur

In an unprecedented escalation of sporting and diplomatic tensions, the Bangladesh government has slapped an indefinite ban on the Indian Premier League (IPL) and pulled its national team out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India. The drastic “public interest” order, issued on January 5, follows the controversial removal of star pacer […]

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“I Don’t Intend to Hang On”: Jayasuriya Drops Bombshell Resignation Ahead of World Cup

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, Sri Lanka’s head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has announced his decision to walk away from the national team immediately following the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Despite holding a valid contract that extends well beyond the tournament, the legendary “Master Blaster” confirmed he has

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Sri Lanka’s Olympic Body Faces Leadership Crisis as Member Federations Alert IOC

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has plunged into a governance dispute following the expiration of its Executive Committee’s (Ex-Co) four-year mandate on December 27, 2025. Led by Football Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswer Umar, a majority of national sports federations have officially petitioned the International Olympic Committee (IOC), arguing that the local

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India Bolsters Sri Lanka Relief Efforts with Additional T20Is Following Cyclone Ditwah

In a significant gesture of sporting solidarity, India has agreed to play extra T20 International matches during their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka this August. The move is designed to support recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Chairman Shammi Silva confirmed. The additional fixtures will be integrated into

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“England’s Injury List Grows, Bashir and Potts Get the SOS Call for Sydney Test”

Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts included in England squad for fifth Test vs Australia With Gus Atkinson joining Jofra Archer and Mark Wood on sidelines for England due to injury, spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts brought in; England 3-1 down ahead of final Test in Sydney from January 4; Australia retained Ashes following wins

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Government-Backed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium Project Moves Forward on Schedule

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed on Monday (29) that construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium (JICS) in Mandaitivu, Jaffna, is progressing steadily and in line with planned timelines, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to developing world-class sports infrastructure in the Northern Province. In a media release, SLC stated that construction work at the venue had

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Lasith Malinga Returns to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s World Cup Fast-Bowling Arsenal

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the appointment of Lasith Malinga as Consultant – Fast Bowling Coach for the National Men’s Team. The former Sri Lanka pace spearhead will serve in a short-term role of one month, from 15 December to 25 January 2026, as part of the team’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World

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Hasini, Imesha Shine in Vain as India Seal 5–0 Whitewash Over Sri Lanka Women

Opener Hasini Perera (65) and Imesha Dulani (50) struck impressive maiden T20I half-centuries, but their efforts were not enough as India defeated Sri Lanka Women by 15 runs to complete a 5–0 whitewash in the fifth and final Women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. India dominated the series in emphatic fashion, registering their first-ever 5–0 T20I series

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BCCI Defies ICC Plea, India U-19 Team Maintains ‘No-Handshake’ Policy Against Pakistan

Dubai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) opted to ignore a request from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to keep politics out of junior-level cricket, as the India U-19 team continued its “no-handshake policy” during their Group A match against Pakistan at the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The highly

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India Dominates Decider in Vizag: Jaiswal’s Maiden Century Seals ODI Series 2-1 Victory Over South Africa

Visakhapatnam, December 6, 2025 — The Indian cricket team secured a comprehensive nine-wicket victory against South Africa in the third and final One Day International (ODI) in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, clinching the three-match series 2-1. The deciding match saw a dominant performance by India’s top order, spearheaded by opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed his maiden

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