Big names miss out as Netherlands announce squad for T20 World Cup

A reliable top-order performer and experienced all-rounder miss the cut as the Dutch reveal their playing group for next month’s tournament.

Selectors deny favoritism in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad selection

While denying any favoritism during the selection of players for the Sri Lanka squad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga said the Sri Lanka team is in a good position to challenge any team at the World Cup to be held in the West Indies and USA.

All Blacks captain Cane to retire from international rugby

New Zealand captain Sam Cane will retire from Test rugby at the end of 2024, the side said Monday, calling time on a World Cup winning 12-year international career.

Mitchell McClenaghan believes CSK missed Pathirana and Mustafizur in their recent loss to GT

In their IPL 2024 match against GT on Friday, May 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Mitchell McClenaghan, a former New Zealand Pacer, claimed that CSK (Chennai Super Kings) sorely missed the services of Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana. Both pacers are no longer members of the Super Kings for the current T20 league season.

Anderson to retire after Lord's Test against West Indies

James Anderson will bow out as one of cricket’s all-time greats when England face West Indies in July after becoming the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets.

Some players excluded from new contracts despite ICC T20 World Cup roles

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled a revamped contract structure for forty-one national players, with substantial raises in player fees across all formats, ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

Former netball star Kretser to head CDTA

The newly elected President of the Colombo District Throwball Association (CDTA) Michelle De Kretser vowed to launch a mega campaign to promote the sport at the school and club level.

Former SL netball captain fails doping test

Sri Lanka’s current national netball poolist and former captain Semini Alwis has been alleged to have used prohibited stimulants, according to a random test conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA).

Plans approved for £61.8m redevelopment of Lord’s

Plans for a £61.8m redevelopment of two stands at Lord’s have been approved. The work, voted through by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members last week, will increase the ground’s capacity by 1,100 seats.

Sri Lanka announces squad for T20 World Cup 2024

The Sri Lankan Cricket Selection Committee has unveiled the much-anticipated 15-member squad set to represent the nation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Luis Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss

The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, will stand trial for sexual assault over his unsolicited kissing of Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso.

Sri Lanka great tips Sanju Samson to thrive at T20 World Cup

A glowing endorsement for Sanju Samson to win the race to be first-choice wicket-keeper for India at next month’s T20 World Cup.

India’s Amul to sponsor Sri Lanka team for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that Amul, a leading Indian milk producer with international presence has been appointed as the ’Official Sponsor’ of the Sri Lanka Men’s Team for the duration of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Shakib threatens to beat up fan over clicking selfie

Shakib Al Hasan did not seem happy when a fan tried to click a selfie with him before the DPL 2024 match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Prime Bank Cricket Club.

BCCI breaks silence after Trinidad PM reveals terror threat to T20 World Cup, report says it’s from ISIS

T20 World Cup in the Americas has received a terror threat, Trinidad’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed even as the ICC asserted that a ’’comprehensive and robust security plan’’ is in place

Sri Lanka, Scotland gear up for big final that decides Women’s T20 World Cup groups

Sri Lanka and Scotland will battle it out in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

Key players return to Scotland’s squad for T20 World Cup

Top-order batter Michael Jones and fast bowler Brad Wheal make a return to Scotland’s T20I squad for the upcoming mega event in West Indies and USA.

Uganda name squad for historic T20 World Cup appearance

Brian Masaba holds the honour of leading Uganda in their first appearance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with their 15-player squad locked in.

Norris beats Verstappen in Miami for first F1 win

McLaren’s Lando Norris beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with help from the safety car to take his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Miami Grand Prix.

Sri Lanka overcome determined UAE to seal Women’s T20 World Cup spot

Sri Lanka joined Scotland as the two teams to head to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from the Qualifier tournament in Abu Dhabi – the duo will now contest in the final on Tuesday.

SLA confident of Olympic qualification despite UAE debacle

Sri Lanka’s elite athletes, Yupun Abeykoon, Tharushi Karunarathna, Nadeesha Ramanayake, and Gayanthika Abeyrathna, failed to reach the Olympic standards following an unimpressive performance at the UAE Grand Prix held at the Police Grounds in Dubai.

Sri Lanka face unusual dilemma

Moving into World Cup tournaments, Sri Lanka selectors have traditionally faced difficult challenges in relation to squad selection. From time to time, the selectors have made tough calls; some of which have paid off and some turned out to be shocking mistakes - such as leaving out a young Wanindu Hasaranga as a reserve player to include Jeffery Vandersay and Jeevan Mendis in the squad for the ODI World Cup in 2019.

Pathirana returns home to recover from injury in major blow to CSK’s playoff bid

Matheesha Pathirana has been the top performer for the defending champions with 13 wickets in just six innings at an impressive economy rate of 7.68 but is struggling with a hamstring injury and missed Chennai’s last two fixtures against Punjab Kings.

Groups, fixtures revealed for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Six-time champions Australia will commence their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against a qualifier as the groups and fixtures for this year’s event in Bangladesh were revealed on Sunday, 5 May.

Sri Lanka Cricket awards US$30,000 to national rugby team

Sri Lanka Cricket has awarded the national rugby team a prize of US$30,000 in recognition of their victory at the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship, where they defeated Kazakhstan in Colombo.

Sri Lanka win Asian Rugby Division 1 Championship

Sri Lanka dominates Asian Rugby Division 1 Championship with 45-7 victory over Kazakhstan’’

Dhoni 'playing my father’s role’ in cricket: Pathirana

Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has called MS Dhoni a father figure in his cricketing career, saying the former CSK captain’s small advises have given him a lot of confidence.

World Cup finalist named in USA T20 World Cup 2024 squad

Former New Zealand player and 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup finalist Corey Anderson has been named in USA’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Co-hosts West Indies announce squad for T20 World Cup

West Indies announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted by the Caribbean nations and the USA.

LPL 2024 Player Auction on May 21

The Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will be conducted on May 21, 2024 at the Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo starting at noon.