Shakib Al Hasan set to retire from all formats after ’this’ tournament

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s most celebrated and arguably their greatest player has revealed his retirement plan ahead of World Cup 2023. Shakib is leading Bangladesh in World Cup and amidst the drama of Tamim Iqbal’s non-selection, Shakib has also made it clear that he will not play any international cricket after Champions Trophy 2025.

Ashwin replaces injured Axar in India World Cup squad

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin replaced left-arm spinner Axar Patel on Thursday in India’s squad for the Cricket World Cup on home soil after he failed to recover from a thigh injury.

England into World Cup quarter-finals as Japan beat Samoa

Japan survived a ferocious fightback by 14-man Samoa to win 28-22 in Toulouse on Thursday, tightening their grip on second place in World Cup Pool D and ensuring leaders England would reach the quarter-finals.

’Canelo’ Alvarez out to prove a point against Charlo

Saul ’’Canelo’’ Alvarez is out to prove he remains the king of middleweight boxing when he puts his titles on the line against Jermell Charlo on Saturday in a clash of undisputed world champions in Las Vegas.

’Reassuring news’ on Dupont, says France team doctor

The news on the recuperation of France captain Antoine Dupont is ’’reassuring’’, according to team doctor Bruno Boussagol, who said he hoped for a ’’quick return’’ to World Cup action for the talismanic scrum-half.

Kumarage, Dharshana, Ramanayake first off the blocks at Games today

Sri Lankan athletes Kalinga Kumarage (400m men), Aruna Dharshana (400m men) and Nadeesha Ramanayake (400m women) are scheduled to compete today (September 29) in round one of the 19th Asian Games.

Labuschagne in for Agar as Australia finalise World Cup squad

Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted into Australia’s Cricket World Cup squad with spinner Ashton Agar left out on Thursday after picking up a calf injury.

Surrey win English County Championship

Surrey retained their English County Championship title on Thursday after Essex’s slim hopes ended due to a batting collapse against Northamptonshire.

Afghanistan Fast Bowler Naveen-Ul-Haq To Retire From ODIs After ICC World Cup 2023

Afghanistan’s mercurial fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket. The 24-year-old will hang up his ODI boots after the ICC World Cup 2023 in India.

Thalawa MV’s Sumudunee bags School Women’s title

Nestomalt Cycle Challenge 2023

Pakistan’s top cricketers get huge pay rise with new contracts

Pakistan’s top cricketers have agreed to new central contracts that will see some of them get 200 percent pay rises, the national board confirmed on Wednesday, just before the World Cup begins in India.

Jasver, Ranjith, Manil could rule FSL for 36 years if given power - Anura

If the joint party including immediate past President Umar Jasver, former President Ranjith Rodrigo and former senior vice President Dr. Manil Fernando are given the power of football administration during Football Sri Lanka (FSL) elections for 2023-2027, there will be no other party for more than 36 years, Anura de Silva, a former FSL President and Polgahawela Football League President said.

Anuhas to lead Trinity at Rugby

Third-year player Anuhas Kodithuwakku, who plays at Centre, will lead Trinity College’s Under 19 1st XV outfit for the 2024 rugby season which will commence in early May.

Minister hits back at criticism over delayed approval of World Cup squad

Says SLC did not follow the correct procedure, asks who will take responsibility for any injustice in selection

54th Saints Quadrangular on September 29 and 30

The much looked forward event between the four leading catholic schools in the island St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena, St Anthony’s College, Katugastota, St. Peter’s Bambalapitiya and St. Joseph’s Colombo conducted with camaraderie between the past students of the four institutions is scheduled to be held on September 29 and 30 in four venues around the metropolis.

Dinara, Dinethya begin campaign on winning note

Sri Lanka’s Dinara de Silva and Dinethya Dharmaratne began their campaign of ITF Junior Circuit Week 1 tennis tournament on a winning note when they recorded comfortable wins against Dya Vivekanandan of India and Leyala Knese of Germany in the first round matches played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Wannithilake to captain Sri Lanka at Singapore Nation Cup Netball

The Sri Lanka Netball Federation Selection Committee has picked veteran Dulangi Wannithilake to lead the national team at the 14th Singapore Nation Cup Invitation Netball Tournament 2023.

Italy ready for All Black bullies, says coach Crowley

Italy are ready for New Zealand’s intimidation and bullying tactics, head coach Kieran Crowley said on Wednesday after naming his team to face the All Blacks.

Gallery: Sri Lanka cricket team leaves for India

The Sri Lanka team for the Cricket World Cup 2023 left the island, under the captaincy of all-rounder Dasun Shanaka.

’Fantastic chance’ as India hope to end World Cup drought

Rohit Sharma’s India face “humongous” expectations from fans in their cricket-crazy nation to end a world title drought by winning the World Cup at home.

France have ’no doubt’ Dupont could return for Rugby World Cup quarter-final

France forwards coach William Servat said on Tuesday he had “no doubt” that emblematic captain Antoine Dupont could return from injury in time for a potential Rugby World Cup quarter-final next month.

Bangladesh drop ex-captain Tamim from World Cup squad

All the squads for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

The squads are starting to roll in for this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India.

Table tennis legend Ma Long says goodbye to Asian Games with gold

Table tennis legend Ma Long said he had almost certainly made his last Asian Games appearance after helping hosts China to men’s team gold in Hangzhou.

Nepal first team to score over 300 in T20 internationals

Nepal became the first men’s team in history to score more than 300 runs in T20 international cricket on Wednesday as they rewrote the record books against Mongolia at the Asian Games.

Hong Kong win Asian Games men’s rugby sevens gold again

Hong Kong retained their Asian Games men’s rugby sevens title on Tuesday when they beat South Korea 14-7 in the final in Hangzhou, as hosts China won the women’s gold.

New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month’s ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery.

’’Fondre’’- sponsors 30th Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy Royal-Thomian Water Polo Matches

Fondre Fat Spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd., will be the main sponsor of the esteemed Dr. R. L. Hayman Trophy Royal-Thomian Water Polo Matches 2023 scheduled for 30 September (1st Leg)and 7 October (2nd Leg), at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool complex.

Sri Lanka to play three Test matches in England next year

The Sri Lankan cricket team will play three Test matches in England in 2024, according to the sources in the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) and was also confirmed by one of the top SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) officials.

Fans barred from Pakistan World Cup warm-up over security fears

Pakistan’s first warm-up match ahead of the ODI World Cup in arch-rival India will be held behind closed doors due to security issues, the hosts said on Monday.