Mendis and Fernando join T20 World Cup squad in USA after visa delay

Sri Lanka’s top-order batsman and wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, along with fast bowler Asitha Fernando, have joined the national T20 World Cup team in the USA after a delay in receiving their visas, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga told the Daily Mirror.

Sri Lankan-born Olympic champion swimmer Wilkie dies aged 70

British Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie has died at the age of 70. Born in Sri Lanka to Scottish parents, Wilkie won his first major medal with a bronze at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

Russel Arnold among Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors

Cricket Australia on Wednesday named International Cricket Commentator Russel Arnold among the 54 representatives of its ’Multicultural Ambassadors Program’.

Starc stars as Kolkata thrash Hyderabad to reach IPL final

Mitchell Starc struck three early blows to help Kolkata Knight Riders storm into the IPL final with a eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad’s searing heat on Tuesday.

Dulan shatters world record at Para Meet

Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan stole the limelight with a world-record performance on the second day of the World Para Athletic Championships, continued in Kobe, Japan today.

LPL auction: Matheesha Pathirana breaks record as most expensive player

Matheesha Pathirana has shattered records by becoming the most expensive player ever sold in the history of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction. The 21-year-old fast bowler was snapped up by the Colombo Strikers for an astounding USD 120,000, surpassing previous records and setting a new benchmark for player acquisitions in the league.

All teams retained and pre-signed maximum players ahead of LPL auction

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo. All five teams have either retained or pre-signed six players ahead of the auction.

Kusal Mendis secures visa to USA after delay

Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis, whose visa was delayed for travel to the USA for the T20 World Cup, is finally set to depart after receiving approval for his visa.

Former West Indies star joins Papua New Guinea coaching setup for T20 World Cup

The former all-rounder and experienced international coach will try and pass on some valuable experience to the PNG side.

Sri Lanka cricketer to retire after World Cup & migrate to Melbourne

One of Sri Lanka’s senior cricketers looks set to retire from white ball cricket at the end of T20 World Cup 2024 in USA and West Indies, Daily Mirror reliably learns.

Sri Lanka to vie at Asian Relays in Thailand

The Sri Lanka Mixed Relay Team will leave for Bangkok on Sunday to participate in the Inaugural Asian Athletic Relay Championships – Paris Olympic Games Qualifying Meet – on May 20 and 21 in Thailand.

Over 400 players to go under the hammer at LPL Auction

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo.

'Mehta Toss Rule' for Indian Premier League Playoffs

Dr. Rabindra D. Mehta, an India-origin Sports Aerodynamics Consultant, who, in 1980 used to open the bowling with Imran Khan for the Royal Grammar School in Worcester, and who has researched extensively on swing bowling, has been following the IPL from the USA, where he is now based at.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FanCraze Greatest Moments: The hunt begins

There has been plenty of great highlights from the first eight editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and we list 16 of these as part of our FanCraze Greatest Moments.

Brazil named as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Brazil have been named hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG).

Game-changers and record-makers: Statistical standouts from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups

Exploring the statistical journey of superstars of the game who paved the way to glory and established a remarkable legacy.

Mendis’ visa not denied, likely to join team before warm-up games: SLC CEO

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has denied recent reports that visas for two key players, including Kusal Mendis, in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup had been rejected.

Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.

Warm-up fixtures announced for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.

Eshan Pieris secures silver class victory at GT World Challenge Asia Round 4 in Thailand

Eshan Pieris came home with a triumphant win in the Silver Cup category at round four of the GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC) held at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. The victory cemented a positive weekend for the Sri Lankan driver, who also scored a podium the day before, in round three.

Asian Netball Tourney put off by a few weeks

The 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 has been postponed by a few weeks, Netball Asia (NA) President, Lakshmi Victoria said today.

'You won’t see me for a while' – Virat Kohli hints at post-retirement plans

Former India captain and legendary batter Virat Kohli recently disclosed his plans for life after cricket

West Indies Women to tour Sri Lanka for T20I series

The West Indies National Women’s Team will arrive in Sri Lanka during the month of June for a white ball tour consisting of a three match ODI and a three-match T20I series.

Premier League in the US? FIFA weighs allowing overseas games

FIFA is to consider allowing domestic leagues to play matches overseas, opening the door to money-spinning English Premier League or Spanish La Liga clashes being staged in the United States, the Middle East or Asia.

Nepal’s ex-cricket captain acquitted of rape on appeal

Former Nepali cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane had his conviction and eight-year sentence for rape quashed on appeal on Wednesday and was cleared to resume his sporting career despite the cloud cast by the case.

Another death reported from among victims of Fox Hill tragedy

The 16-year-old schoolgirl who was injured during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event died yesterday.

Shakib and Hasaranga share top spot in T20 all-rounder rankings

Two stars of the game are tied at the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings with a little more than a fortnight until the commencement of the T20 World Cup

Nisala steers Sri Lanka ‘A’ to easy win

Nisala Tharaka’s six wicket haul helped Sri Lanka ‘A’ to record an easy outright win by an innings and 26 run over Afghanistan ‘A’ in the one off Test match concluded at P. Sara Stadium.

Athapaththu climbs T20I rankings after stellar performance

Sri Lanka opener Chamari Athapaththu and England bowlers Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell have made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances over the past week.

Shanto to lead Bangladesh’s squad for T20 World Cup

Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was appointed as Bangladesh captain in all formats earlier this year, is poised to lead his team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.