ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India

Cricket’s governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on the team’s participation in next month’s tournament.

Brook apologises, admits nightclub fracas ’not the right thing to do’

England white-ball captain Harry Brook on Wednesday admitted it was ’’not the right thing to do’’ to get into an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand, but insisted ’’I’ve learnt from my mistakes’’.

Mayes hits England record score in U19s World Cup

Hampshire’s Mayes, 18, hammered 191 - falling one short of the overall record tournament score of 192, set by Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha against Japan four days ago.

Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for England series

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against England. The matches are scheduled to be played on January 22, 24, and 27, at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) in Colombo.

What Sri Lankans Can Watch This Weekend in Sport

Sri Lankan sports fans are set for another packed weekend, with major football clashes in the Premier League, key matches at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, and the start of the Australian Open tennis tournament. From evening kick-offs to daytime cricket and early tennis action, there is plenty on offer across different sports.

Sri Lanka face Japan in opening Under-19 World Cup match

Sri Lanka will play their first match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, against Japan today (17).

US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday wades into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.

Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

Real Madrid said on Monday coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

Australian Captain Announces Retirement

Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Tuesday she will to retire from cricket in March after the team’s home series with India, ending a storied career.

T20 World Cup ticket sales pass 2017 tournament total

Ticket sales for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England have already passed the total for the 50-over tournament in 2017.

Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with an entertaining 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Kohli surpasses Sangakkara as second-highest scorer in international cricket

India’s Virat Kohli on Sunday became the second-highest scorer across the three international cricket formats during his match-winning 93 in the first ODI against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka seal gritty T20 win over Pakistan to level series

Sri Lanka eked out a hard fought 14-run victory over Pakistan in the third T20 at rain-hit Dambulla on Sunday, easing their batting jitters and squaring the three-match series 1-1.

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026: Warm-ups Day 3 wrap

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka registered morale-boosting wins on Day 3 of warm-up fixtures in the lead-up to the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026.

Havelock SC vs CH & FC | Inter-Club Rugby League – Week 9 (PHOTOS)

Havelock SC vs CH & FC | Maliban Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/26 – Week 9

Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England

Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England Thursday by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.

England all out for 342, set Australia 160 to win final Ashes Test

Jacob Bethell was finally out for 154 as England were dismissed for 342 before lunch on Thursday, setting Australia 160 to win the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Pakistan cruise past Sri Lanka in T20I opener

Pakistan underlined their credentials as serious contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup with a commanding six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-game series in Dambulla on Wednesday.

BCB: ICC to Address T20 World Cup India Concerns

The BCB issued a statement on Wednesday in which it claimed that the ICC was committed to “ensuring the full and uninterrupted participation of the Bangladesh team” in the T20 World Cup that gets underway on 7 February.

Rosenior agrees to become Chelsea manager

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior says he has ’’agreed verbally’’ to take over at Chelsea.

Sri Lanka name squad for T20I series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced an 18-member men’s squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Pakistan as part of the Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2026.

Lewke to resign as Royal College coach

Dushanth Lewke has tendered his resignation as head coach of the Royal College rugby outfit but will continue as the school’s Rugby Director while indicating his plans to relocate later this year.

Bhutan bowler sets T20 record with eight wickets

The left-arm spinner became the only bowler to pick up an eight-wicket haul in the shortest format.

ICC rates MCG pitch ’unsatisfactory’ after two-day Test

The Melbourne Cricket Ground’s seam-friendly pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated ’’unsatisfactory’’ Monday by the International Cricket Council after it ended inside two days.

Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss

Veteran England batsman Joe Root has said it would be ’’silly’’ to change England’s management team after losing the Ashes, with players ’’absolutely committed’’ to the current set-up.

CR overcome Police fightback to secure 46-22 win

CR & FC endured a stern second-half challenge but held their nerve to record a 46-22 bonus-point victory over Sri Lanka Police Sports Club in their Inter-Club League rugby encounter played at Police Park last evening. CR scored through 7 tries, 4 conversions, and 1 penalty to Police’s 2 tries, 1 penalty try, 1 conversion, and 1 penalty.

India reach new highs in build-up towards 2026 T20 World Cup

A power-packed batting display helped India go 4-0 up in the five match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Former England cricket boss Morris dies aged 62

Glamorgan announced the death of Hugh Morris, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), at the age of 62 on Sunday.

Shadab Khan returns as Pakistan name T20I squad for Sri Lanka series

All-rounder Shadab Khan has returned to the T20I side as the Men’s National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place later next month. Salman Ali Agha, who featured in a record 34 T20I matches — the most by a Pakistan player in this year will continue to lead the side in the forthcoming series.

MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test

Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page said he was in a ’’state of shock’’ during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.