Netherlands demand 'bigger nation' status after new World Cup shock

All-rounder Bas de Leede demanded the Netherlands be afforded ’’bigger nation’’ status after defeating Bangladesh by 87 runs at the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Lahiru Kumara ruled out of WC, to be replaced by Chameera

Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out from the remaining matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup following a quadricep injury.

South Africa beat New Zealand by a point to win record fourth Rugby World Cup

Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to claim a record fourth title.

Edwards leads Netherlands’ rout of Bangladesh

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards led from the front as his side enjoyed another World Cup success with an 87-run hammering of Bangladesh.

Gallery: Sri Lanka team train ahead of Afghanistan World Cup clash

Sri Lanka team conducted a training session this afternoon at the Pune cricket stadium ahead of their World Cup group game against Afghanistan on Monday.

Australia edge New Zealand by five runs in record World Cup epic

Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in the highest-scoring World Cup game in history on Saturday.

Echoes of history as besieged England face India in Lucknow

Besieged on foreign soil and menaced by a triumphant foe, England’s war-weary cricket World Cup campaign next faces India at the site of one of the most significant armed battles between their forces.

Farrell hails versatile England after Argentina ’scrap’ to finish third at World Cup

Owen Farrell hailed England’s versatility as the team survived a ’’scrappy game’’ to beat Argentina 26-23 to claim third place at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

Arthur warns against Pakistan ’witch-hunt’ after World Cup flop

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur warned against a ’’witch-hunt’’ after their World Cup dream suffered a likely fatal blow on Friday.

Springbok win would give hard-pressed people ’bit of light’, says Stick

South Africa’s rugby team can provide their hard-pressed compatriots back home with ’’a bit of light’’ by beating New Zealand to win a historic fourth World Cup, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Friday.

South Africa break Pakistan hearts with one-wicket World Cup win

South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win and move closer to the semi-finals of the World Cup on Friday.

Pakistan U-19 register easy win over Sri Lanka U-19

A combined batting effort by the Pakistan U-19 team, headed by a swashbuckling century by opener Shamyl Hussain, coming off in 109 deliveries, including 13 fours and seven sixes, saw them sail past the Sri Lanka U-19 of 289 with only the loss of four wickets to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Limited Over series at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, today.

Paranavithana, Dinusha shine for SL Emerging Team

Shadab Khan Suffers 'Serious' Injury As Stretcher Comes Out In Chennai

In an unfortunate turn of events, Shadab Khan suffered a serious injury on Friday (October 27) during Pakistan’s World Cup clash against South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Men in Green vice-captain severely hurt his head and shoulder while attempting to run out, and soon after, he had to walk off the field.

Four-wicket Shamsi helps South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 270

Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed four wickets as South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 270 in their World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.

Lanka T10 auction to take place on November 10

The widely popular T10 will make its foray in Sri Lanka for the first time with the highly-anticipated Player Auction for the inaugural season of Lanka T10 set to take place on Friday, November 10th, 2023.

Cummins hails ’rare’ Starc talent for World Cup wicket record

Australia captain Pat Cummins on Friday hailed fast bowler Mitchell Starc as a ’’rare’’ talent for his record of taking a wicket in every World Cup match he has played.

Riots, barbed wire: S.Africa’s stormy 1981 rugby tour of New Zealand

All Blacks fans will gather to watch the World Cup final against the Springboks on Saturday, but there was a time when their rugby team’s links to apartheid-era South Africa bitterly divided New Zealanders.

Atapattu helps Thunder thrash Renegades

Chamari Atapattu blasted the Sydney Thunder to a second straight win to start their Women’s Big Bash League season, beating the Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets at the Sydney Cricket Central yesterday.

Empire struck down by ruthless Sri Lanka

A returning Angelo Mathews made a world of difference to the Sri Lanka side as a rejuvenated team put on a complete performance to blow off England’s hopes at the World Cup with a comfortable 8-wicket win at the Chinnaswamy Stadium last night.

Sri Lanka’s Theekshana says England 'underestimated' us

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana on Thursday said defending champions England ’’underestimated’’ his team in their key World Cup clash.

Bangladesh Emerging XI amass 472/7

Bangladesh Emerging XI steered by Aich Mollah, Skipper Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shahadat Hossain ended day two of the First Unofficial Test match against Sri Lanka Emerging XI by scoring a mammoth 472 for seven at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Sri Lanka thrash England by eight wickets at Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka pushed dismal England to the brink of World Cup elimination on Thursday when they handed the defending champions an eight-wicket thrashing.

SLA target Paris Olympics with relay teams

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) has decided to participate in the 2024 World Relay Championships with two teams – Men’s 4x400m and the Mixed Relay Event.

Ben Stokes seen using inhaler ahead of crucial WC clash

England’s Ben Stokes uses an inhaler during a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 25, 2023

Sri Lanka, England set for high-stakes clash

Sri Lanka is leaning towards a three-seamer-one spinner strategy as they look to employ an extra batter against England in their crucial World Cup match at the Chinnasuwamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru today.

World Cup State of Play: England and Sri Lanka campaigns on brink of collapse

India are the tournament pacesetters while England and Sri Lanka will both be out to give their semi-final hopes a much-needed boost in their clash at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Light show at World Cup 'dumbest idea', says Maxwell

Australia’s record-breaking batsman Glenn Maxwell blasted mid-match, nightclub-style light shows at the World Cup as ’’the dumbest idea’’ on Wednesday, claiming they cause ’’shocking headaches’’.

Sri Lanka, England set for high-stakes clash

Sri Lanka is leaning towards a three-seamer-one spinner strategy as they look to employ an extra batter against England in their crucial World Cup match at the Chinnasuwamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru today.

Maxwell, Warner star as Australia hand Dutch record World Cup rout

Glenn Maxwell’s fastest World Cup century off 40 balls and 104 by David Warner led Australia to a record World Cup 309-run rout of the Netherlands on Wednesday for their third straight victory at the tournament.