Women’s cricket is set to take a giant leap as the World Cup begins Today (30), with stars from eight nations aiming to break new ground both on and off the field. The tournament opens in Guwahati with co-hosts India and Sri Lanka ushering in what many believe could be a transformative moment for the […]
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Pakistan set up another politically charged showdown with arch-rivals India at the Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday (17). The match began an hour late as the fallout rumbled on from a handshake row with India. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was considering pulling out from
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Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage returned home this morning after the sudden passing of his father, Suranga Wellalage, in Colombo. He was accompanied by team manager Mahinda Halangoda. The tragic news reached Wellalage inside the dressing room in Abu Dhabi soon after Sri Lanka’s group-stage match on Thursday night. Team officials had first informed him of
England fast bowling great James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list. Anderson, who retired from international cricket with a record 704 Test wickets, remains active in domestic cricket with Lancashire. He is the only sportsperson featured on the list and was praised for his remarkable contributions
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The British School in Colombo edged out their rivals Colombo International School (CIS) by one run in their annual cricket encounter played at the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation Grounds in Colombo. The British School in Colombo scored 183 for three from their allotted 25 overs and restricted their opponents to 182 for four
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St. Benedict’s College and Wesley College will take to the field tomorrow (29) in the annual Luke Shield limited-over game at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) whilst their 129-year cricketing rivalry will come to life in the traditional two-day encounter for the Cartman Cup that will be battled out on 31 March and 1 April
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He made his debut as a teenager in a T20 World Cup (2012) encounter against New Zealand. After being overlooked by the Under-19 selectors, the off-spinner made an instant impact, picking up two wickets in what eventually turned out to be a memorable game, with Sri Lanka winning in the Super Over. However, one shouldn’t
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Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most prestigious sporting institutions, has announced the launch of its 125th anniversary celebrations. Founded on 2 December 1899 the Club marked the significant milestone with a special press conference held at its home ground, the legendary P. Saravanamuttu Stadium recently. Tamil Union’s 125-year
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Chamari Athapaththu and Anushka Sanjeevani, the skipper and vice-captain of the Sri Lanka Women’s Team filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal on Friday (28) challenging the decision of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to classify them as employees of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Afterwards the petition was listed to be taken up
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President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva retained his influential post for an unprecedented fourth successive term, after being reelected uncontested during its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo yesterday (31). As expected it was simply a case of reasserting Silva’s clout over the country’s wealthiest sporting institution, with two other contestants namely
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