Pakistan lodge official complaint about Bangladesh’s review at end of chase

Following Pakistan’s loss in the third and final ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Sunday, the team management lodged an official complaint with the match referee, Neeyamur Rashid. The incident in question is the on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena’s decision to allow Bangladesh to take an LBW review on the penultimate ball of the third ODI.

F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends in April have been cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East.

King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne

King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled.

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.

Cricket body rejects bias claims over post-World Cup travel delays

Cricket’s governing body Wednesday rejected suggestions of unequal treatment after the West Indies and South Africa squads were stranded in India for more than a week following the T20 World Cup, with both now finally starting to fly out.

Afghanistan’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka postponed

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announces that the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka bilateral series, originally scheduled to commence on 13 March in the United Arab Emirates, has been rescheduled to the last quarter of 2026 due to logistical challenges, including flight constraints arising from the ongoing regional situation.

Gains for Sri Lanka and New Zealand stars on rankings update

Several New Zealand players have made gains in the latest rankings update, while Sri Lanka’s stars have climbed the T20I charts less than three months before the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

BCCI announce Rs 131 crore cash reward for Team India after T20 World Cup 2026 win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a whopping Rs. 131 crore prize money for the senior men’s Indian side that clinched the T20 World Cup 2026 title over New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers

Australia has agreed to provide visas to five members of the Iranian women’s football team, allowing them to stay in the country, as they could face punishment upon their return home for not singing the Iranian national anthem before their first match at an Asian Cup tournament.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Results, Scores & Match-by-Match Summary

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition of the tournament, has now concluded after an exciting series of matches. This article provides a complete summary of match results, scores, and fixtures from throughout the competition, covering the journey from the group stage to the final.

India rout New Zealand to Clinch record third T20 World Cup

India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and win a record third crown in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

India edge England to reach T20 World Cup Final

India beat England by seven runs in a high-scoring semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, securing their place in the final after holding off a superb century from Jacob Bethell.

Jamie Siddons appointed Head Coach of Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket team

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka National Women’s Team.

Allen’s 33-ball century rewrites T20 World Cup history

Finn Allen delivered one of the most explosive knocks ever seen in a T20 World Cup, rocketing from a 19-ball fifty to a breathtaking 33-ball hundred.

Allen’s record ton rockets New Zealand through

Finn Allen smashed the fastest century in T20 World Cup history as New Zealand national cricket team crushed the South Africa national cricket team by nine wickets in their semi-final at Eden Gardens.

Ex-Sports Minister Navin Dissanayake regrets he lapsed

Former Sports Minister Navin Dissanayake says he made a big mistake of not allowing Nishantha Ranatunga to win the presidency at the election of office bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket and instead appointed an Interim Committee in 2015.

Four Cricket Giants Ready for War

After four thrilling weeks of action, the Men’s T20 World Cup has reached its decisive stage, with India, South Africa, England and New Zealand powering into the semi-finals.

Jayasuriya cornered as Cricket fiefdom continues

Besieged coach Sanath Jayasuriya has found himself trapped or poised to backtrack after telling the media he will throw in the towel after the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan last Saturday and then deciding to stay on for talks with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that has become the fiefdom of a chosen few headed by Shammi Silva who is now into his seventh year at the helm, years longer than the term of the Head of State.

PHOTOS | Isipathana College vs Thurstan College | Abdul Jabbar Trophy 2026

At Havelock Park on March 1, 2026, the “Green Machine” delivered another authoritative display to maintain their grip on this storied rugby series, sealing a convincing 24–05 win and retaining the coveted shield.

Sri Lanka’s Jayasuriya to step down, Contract runs till June

Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down as Sri Lanka’s men’s head coach following the team’s narrow defeat to Pakistan that ended their T20 World Cup campaign.

Sri Lanka knock Pakistan out as New Zealand reach semi-finals

New Zealand have qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka denied Pakistan the massive victory margin they needed in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on Saturday.

Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League’s last 16

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.

T20 Semis Race: Who can still qualify?

The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is entering a crucial phase. Two semi-final spots are locked, but two more remain up for grabs — and the battle is on.

Sri Lanka can win again, says Malinga in emotional post

Former Sri Lanka fast-bowling legend Lasith Malinga has called on cricket fans to remain patient and continue supporting the national team, insisting that another ICC World Cup triumph is within reach.

Rinku Singh’s father passes away after cancer battle

Grief has struck Indian cricketer Rinku Singh as his father, Khachandra Singh, passed away at a hospital in Greater Noida after battling stage 4 liver cancer.

Champs CR host Navy SC in curtain raiser

The Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament will get underway today in Colombo with two important quarter-final encounters scheduled to be played simultaneously at 4 pm as the top eight clubs battle for a place in the semi-finals at one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious rugby competitions.

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals.

Hosannas for custodians, Jackal anthems for cricketers

One of Sri Lanka’s most famous and adored sons, Muttiah Muralidaran the world’s most iconic bowler of 800 Test scalps once told a journalist that he would be able to muster enough votes to enter Parliament, but none would vote him to enter the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the so-called custodian of the sport.

Shanaka calls for mental health support after Sri Lanka’s Early T20 Exit

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has blamed “external negativity,” injury setbacks, and spin-friendly pitches for the team’s early T20 World Cup exit, calling on the government to protect players’ mental health.

From Glory to Struggle: Sri Lanka’s T20 rollercoaster

Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup journey has been a whirlwind — champions in 2014 and finalists in 2009 and 2012, but recent campaigns tell a tale of struggle, with early exits in 2022 and 2026.