India to tour Sri Lanka for two-test series in August

Sri Lanka Cricket said that the India men’s cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series.

USA Reach World Cup Last 16 as FIFA Reports Surge in Online Racist Abuse

Football celebrated another World Cup milestone—but away from the pitch, a disturbing surge in online racist abuse cast a dark shadow over the tournament.

Kane the Hero.! England escape shock exit as Belgium rally to win

Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England came from behind to beat Congo DR 2-1 and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Bracket and Schedule: Road to the Final Takes Shape

For the first time in the tournament’s history, 48 nations are chasing 32 knockout spots. Here is the complete bracket, schedule, and survival guide for Sri Lankan fans tracking the run to the Finals.

Four die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

A 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man also died after crowds descended on the city following the country’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, the capital’s health authority said on Wednesday.

Australia one win away from history! INFOGRAPHIC

Australia have booked their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final after extending their unbeaten run to six matches, moving within one victory of a record seventh title.

Mexico, France Cruise into World Cup Last 16

Mexico and France secured emphatic victories to book their places in the World Cup last 16, delivering commanding performances in the knockout stage.

Full match schedule & SLST kick-off times: INFOGRAPHIC

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the knockout stage, with the Round of 32 officially confirmed. Sixteen winner-takes-all matches will now decide which teams progress to the Last 16 as the race for football’s biggest prize intensifies.

Updated World Test Championship standings after West Indies’ record win over Sri Lanka

Amir Jangoo’s stunning double century, Roston Chase’s 194 and Kemar Roach’s second-innings four-fer, which took him to 300 Test wickets, helped the home side in North Sound win the first of the two-match series. This was the West Indies’ first victory after going winless in eight Tests since beating Pakistan in January last year.

Penalty Shockwave at World Cup: Germany fall, Morocco stun Netherlands, Iran exit triggers US Political reaction

A high-stakes day at the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw shock eliminations, late winners, and political controversy as knockout football delivered major talking points across multiple continents.

Paraguay Stun Germany on Penalties in One of the Greatest FIFA World Cup Upsets

Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a stunning end as Paraguay pulled off one of the greatest upsets in tournament history, defeating the four-time champions 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash.

ICC confirms qualification pathway for cricket’s LA28 Olympic return

The ICC and the IOC have confirmed the qualification pathway for cricket’s return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, with a new ICC Olympics Qualifier set to determine the final places in both the men’s and women’s T20 competitions.

Argentine Footballer’s wife, kids killed in Venezuela earthquake

In a devastating development, Venezuelan top-flight club Deportivo La Guaira has confirmed the tragic passing of Argentine defender Lucas Trejo’s wife and two children following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo, died when two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s Yaracuy region.

Ireland seal historic T20 series win over India

Hosts edge world champions by one run at Stormont to seal a memorable 2-0 series triumph.

Semi-Final Line-Up Confirmed in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Australia, England, West Indies and South Africa are through to the final four after a 30-match group stage.

Canada reach World Cup Last 16 after Eustaquio stoppage-time winner

Canada have reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time after a stoppage-time winner secured a 1–0 victory over South Africa.

West Indies beat Sri Lanka in first Test

The West Indies produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in the first Test of the two-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday.

Ben Stokes: England captain to retire from international cricket after New Zealand series

The announcement was made during the afternoon session on the fourth day of the series decider at Trent Bridge, while he was bowling, with Stokes then taking a wicket with the first ball after the news broke. The Durham all-rounder made his white-ball debut in 2011 and his Test debut during the 2013/14 Ashes series in Australia, with Stokes captaining the Test side since April 2022.

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?

Here’s everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage, including the Round of 32 qualification rules, tiebreaker criteria, qualified teams and nations eliminated from the tournament.

Dembele’s 32-minute Hat-Trick writes World Cup history

Ousmane Dembele makes FIFA World Cup history as the England national football team secure knockout-stage qualification, alongside other major developments from the 2026 tournament.

Jangoo puts West Indies in control

West Indies moved into a strong position on Day 2 of the first Test after Amir Jangoo’s unbeaten half-century steered the hosts to 271 for 5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 308 in Antigua.

Sri Lanka edge Scotland as Athapaththu keeps semi-final hopes alive

Sri Lanka kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive after Chamari Athapaththu’s explosive start laid the foundation for a thrilling three-wicket victory over Scotland in their final Group 2 match at Old Trafford on Friday.

Scotland set Sri Lanka 152 to keep semi-final hopes alive

Sri Lanka will need 152 runs to keep their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive after Scotland posted a competitive 151/6 in their final Group B match in Manchester on Friday.

Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win

Ireland caused a massive shock as they claimed a first senior international win over world champions India in Friday’s opening T20 international in Belfast.

Sri Lanka still believe semis within reach at T20 World Cup

There is confidence in Sri Lanka’s defense ahead of their final group match of the Twenty20 World Cup against Scotland, which is set to begin in a few moments.

Nuwanidu fights back after Jurel’s Century puts India A on top

Captain Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 141 powered India A to a commanding 452 for 6 declared before the visitors struck twice to leave Sri Lanka A on 113 for 2 at stumps on a rain-hit second day of the first unofficial Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka Cricket set for final strike

Sri Lanka Cricket is at the threshold of winning the battle for change as the much awaited new Constitution is being put through the finishing touches before it goes to Parliament for approval and the government’s Transformation Committee able to declare its mission is over.

Brazil through as Three Nations make history

Brazil booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Scotland, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina celebrated historic breakthroughs by reaching the knockout stage for the first time.

IOC Launches Historic $140M Athlete Grant Programme

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a landmark $140 million funding programme that will provide a $10,000 grant to every eligible Olympian competing at the Games.

FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference

World football’s governing body FIFA has suspended Nepal’s football association, officials said Thursday, barring the country from all international competitions.