Sri Lanka lose to Afghanistan in Asian Games men’s cricket

Sri Lanka slumped to a eight-run defeat to Afghanistan in their Asian Games Men’s Cricket quarter-final, despite the best efforts of their last-wicket pair to fashion a sensational win.

England, New Zealand warm-up for World Cup opener with rain-hit wins

England and New Zealand clinched rain-hit victories on Monday in their final World Cup warm-up matches before they clash on Thursday in the tournament opener.

India ready to raise curtain on Cricket World Cup

India target a third World Cup when cricket’s global showpiece gets underway on Thursday with the country buoyed by a growing, international self-confidence and with a sport which unites and divides the sub-continent like no other on the verge of joining the Olympic elite.

Axed Bangladesh ex-skipper Tamim ’childish’, says Shakib

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan said teammate Tamim Iqbal’s ’’totally childish’’ behaviour prompted his exclusion from the World Cup squad, the latest sign of simmering frustrations with the star batsman.

Sri Lanka’s rising stars dream of emulating class of 1996

When Sri Lanka clinched a shock 1996 World Cup triumph, Dunith Wellalage and Matheesha Pathirana were not even born, but the rising stars head to India determined to repeat the victory.

Ashwin replaces injured Axar in India World Cup squad

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin replaced left-arm spinner Axar Patel on Thursday in India’s squad for the Cricket World Cup on home soil after he failed to recover from a thigh injury.

Labuschagne in for Agar as Australia finalise World Cup squad

Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted into Australia’s Cricket World Cup squad with spinner Ashton Agar left out on Thursday after picking up a calf injury.

Surrey win English County Championship

Surrey retained their English County Championship title on Thursday after Essex’s slim hopes ended due to a batting collapse against Northamptonshire.

Maheesh Theekshana sent for injury rehab, to join World Cup squad later

Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad which reached Guwahati today (Wednesday) is without its ace-spinner Maheesh Theekshana.

’Fantastic chance’ as India hope to end World Cup drought

Rohit Sharma’s India face “humongous” expectations from fans in their cricket-crazy nation to end a world title drought by winning the World Cup at home.

Sri Lanka leave out Wanindu Hasaranga from World Cup squad

Despite earlier indications that all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga could be part of Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad, the ace-spinner was not included in the 15-member contingent that leaves for India today.

New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month’s ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery.

Sri Lanka Women take Silver after losing to Indian Women in Asian Games cricket final

Despite the best efforts of their middle-order batters, Sri Lanka Women had to settle for Silver after losing by 19 runs to India Women in the Asian Games Women’s cricket final at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field in Hangzhou.

Should SLC come under government purview?

The National Audit Office’s final report into Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and its expenses related to the travel of players and officials to last year’s T20 World Cup in Australia, has reignited the debate on if SLC should come under government oversight.

SLC to resume suspended domestic cricket tournaments

The temporarily-halted domestic club cricket tournaments are set to resume from tomorrow, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement.

England’s Root to get World Cup practice against Ireland

England batsman Joe Root will face Ireland in Wednesday’s one-day international series opener as he eyes extra practice ahead of the World Cup.

England Women complete 2-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka Women

England Women completed a 2-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka Women on the back of Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record century, which contributed to a huge 161-run win.

Maheesh Theekshana to have scan on injury today

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana could potentially miss Sunday’s Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring strain during Thursday’s Super 4 match against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final in a thriller

Sri Lanka made it to the Asia Cup final with a thrilling last-ball win against Pakistan in their Super 4 match, which was a virtual semi-final, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

India hold off Wellalage-inspired Sri Lanka to qualify for Asia Cup final

India outlasted a plucky seventh-wicket partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage to beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs and qualify for the final of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Pakistan ’grateful’ for India wake-up call ahead of World Cup

Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup was a ’’timely reminder’’ for the team to get their act together before next month’s World Cup, head coach Grant Bradburn said.

Twin unbeaten tons from Kohli and Rahul propel India to 356/2 against Pakistan

KL Rahul marked his return to international cricket with a century while Virat Kohli added to his strong record against rivals Pakistan with a hundred of his own, made all the sweeter by becoming the fastest batsman to reach 13,000 ODI runs, as India ended on 356 for 2 in their rain-affected Asia Cup Super 4 at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Sri Lanka ‘confident’ says Nawaz ahead of biggest test to record win-streak

Sri Lanka may have put together the second-longest win streak in ODI cricket, but they will face their most formidable opponent since beginning their run of 13 successive victories when they face India in their Asia Cup Super 4 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium tomorrow.

Bangladesh’s in-form Najmul out of Asia Cup with injury

Top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto was ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup on Tuesday with a hamstring injury and faces a race to be fit for the World Cup.

Williamson bounces back to captain New Zealand at ODI World Cup

New Zealand’s hopes for the 50-over World Cup received a boost Tuesday, with Kane Williamson set to captain the Black Caps despite still recovering from a serious knee injury.

India thrash Nepal in rain-hit match to enter Asia Cup Super-Fours

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten as India hammered cricketing minnows Nepal by 10 wickets in a rain-hit match to enter the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Monday.

Bangladesh thump Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

Allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto smashed centuries before Bangladesh’s pace bowlers shared eight wickets to beat Afghanistan by 89 runs in the Asia Cup in Lahore on Sunday.

Nepal skipper says will allow India ’fanboy moment’ only after match

Nepal are looking forward to the ’’big opportunity’’ of facing cricketing powerhouse India in the Asia Cup, skipper Rohit Paudel said Sunday, adding that his players would be looking to interact with their idols.

Rain plays spoilsport as India, Pakistan blockbuster ends in no result

Rain forced a no result in the blockbuster Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan after just one innings of play on Saturday.

Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka Women to first ever T20I win over England Women

Chamari Athapaththu scored her eighth T20I half-century to help Sri Lanka Women record their first-ever win against England Women in the format, in Chelmsford.