Cricket World Cup: Ten first round highlights

After almost six weeks of huge totals, shock wins, heartbreaking losses, records and controversies, the group stage of the Cricket World Cup ended on Sunday.

Aravinda de Silva among three inductees announced for ICC Hall of Fame

The ICC announced three new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, with legendary opener Virender Sehwag, India trailblazer Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka superstar Aravinda de Silva the latest inductees.

Kohli falls halfway to record 50th ODI ton at World Cup

India’s Virat Kohli reached his 71st ODI fifty in Sunday’s World Cup clash against the Netherlands but was unable to push on for an all-time record 50th century in the format.

'Not crime to make mistakes': Pakistan’s Azam under pressure

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was described as ’’depressed’’ and under pressure to save his job Sunday after the team crashed out of the Cricket World Cup, failing to make the semi-finals for a second successive tournament.

ICC suspends SLC: Need President to assure that there will be no interference – Shammi Silva

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva said assurances would be required from the highest offices of the country that there would be no further political interference in SLC’s administration, if it is to have its suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) lifted.

Sports minister-led emergency meeting to be held at 10 a.m. today

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka’s crisis-ridden cricket board yesterday, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs.

Van der Dussen steers South Africa to victory as Afghanistan exit World Cup

Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup group game on Friday as their opponents were eliminated from the semi-final race.

New Zealand’s Nicholls reported for allegedly tampering ball with fielding helmet | Plunket Shield

Henry Nicholls of Canterbury was reported for alleged ball-tampering during a Plunket Shield match against Auckland.

Sri Lanka face Japan in U-19 Asia Cup opener

The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup conducted by the Asian Cricket Council and hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is scheduled to be held from December 8 to 17 with the participation of eight teams.

Sixteen teams for U-19 Division Two quarters

The quarter-finals of the Under-19 Division Two Tier ‘A’ and Tier ‘B’ Cricket Tournament Limited Overs Cricket tournament will commence on November 11, with the venues to be finalised.

Champions Trophy 2025 qualification scenarios: What WC-eliminated England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Netherlands need to do

Six teams have already confirmed their spot, the three semifinalists in India, South Africa, and Australia, hosts Pakistan, and sixth-placed Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka to compete in 14 international meets

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) has decided to have athletes from Sri Lanka participate in 14 international athletic meets in 2024.

Coach Silverwood rues 'inconsistent' Sri Lanka at World Cup

Sri Lanka on Thursday suffered their seventh World Cup loss in nine matches after going down to New Zealand at the end of a disappointing campaign described as ’’inconsistent’’ by coach Chris Silverwood.

SLC denies transfer of money to third-party accounts

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said there was no dubiousness behind the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts this morning, which was highlighted by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe during the Parliamentary debate on SLC today.

SL-New Zealand WC game faces rain threat

Bad weather threatens to spoil Sri Lanka’s last group game of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand at Bengaluru in India tomorrow.

Ton-up Stokes stars as England stop rot against the Netherlands

Ben Stokes’ maiden World Cup hundred set-up a 160-run win for England over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday as the struggling champions climbed off the bottom of the table.

Waqar Younis in legal crosshairs for criticizing Shakib’s ''timed-out'' appeal

A High Court in Bangladesh has issued a ruling against the former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis.

Stokes century revives England against Netherlands

Ben Stokes scored his maiden World Cup hundred as he rescued England from a top-order collapse against the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday.

New Zealand wary of World Cup dreams being washed away

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson insisted Wednesday his team will ’’focus on cricket’’ when they face a potentially make-or-break clash with Sri Lanka, shrugging off fears that rain may return to wash away their World Cup dreams.

Lyndon named first woman chair of New Zealand Cricket

Diana Lyndon was on Wednesday named New Zealand Cricket’s first woman chair in its 129-year history, the organisation said.

Allan Donald: I almost thought of going onto the field and saying ‘Enough’s enough, we don’t stand for this’

Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald has said that it was difficult to watch the dismissal of Angelo Mathews, who was ‘Timed out’ in Delhi, and that his instinct was to walk out on the field and stop his skipper from going forward with his appeal.

Ten of the best: How Maxwell’s unforgettable knock compares with other ODI classics

Australia star Glenn Maxwell produced one of the all-time great - if not the greatest - innings in a men’s ODI at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. We look at how it compares among 10 of the most memorable knocks in the 50-over format.

Australia’s Maxwell in ’full body pain’ during ’greatest-ever’ ODI innings

Glenn Maxwell said his entire body was in pain and that he almost retired during an epic match-winning double century for Australia at the 50-overs World Cup, hailed Wednesday as the greatest one-day knock of all time.

SLC accuses Interim Committee of removing vital documents, threatens legal action

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said today that members of the Interim Committee, who were briefly in operation after their appointments, have removed vital project-related payment vouchers and documentation from the SLC premises.

Shakib Al Hasan defends timed out appeal: Calls for ICC rule change if necessary

Shakib Al Hasan stood firm on his decision not to withdraw the timed out appeal against Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews during BAN vs SL World Cup 2023 match.

Australia’s Smith out as Afghanistan bat in World Cup clash

Star batsman Steve Smith was left out of Australia’s side for their World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Arjuna, Upali leave SLC premises following court order

In response to the interim order by the Court of Appeal, which suspended the operation of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Interim Committee, Arjuna Ranathunga, the appointed Chairman of the Committee and Upali Dharmadasa, a committee member, were seen leaving the SLC premises.

Azharuddin slapped with four corruption cases

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been slapped with four cases of alleged corruption, mere weeks prior to the Telangana assembly elections. The cricketer-turned-politician is planning to contest the elections from Jubilee Hills constituency.

DSS down Trinity by three runs on Parabola

D.S. Senanayake College recorded a close three run win on Parabola system over Trinity in the Under 19 inter-school limited over tournament encounter played at Wijerama Mawatha.

Mathews releases ‘video evidence’ to refute umpire’s two-minute claim

Angelo Mathews has refuted the fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock’s claims that the batter, who was ‘Timed out’ against Bangladesh, was not ready to face his first delivery within two minutes of walking in before his helmet broke, saying the team has video evidence of him being ready in time.