Townsend becomes a fan again as Scotland stun England in Six Nations

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said he had become a fan again after a barnstorming 31-20 Calcutta Cup win at Murrayfield on Saturday ended England’s 12-game winning streak.

Final rites of Sri Lanka Olympian Kosala Sahabandu today

The final rites of former Sri Lanka Olympian Kosala Sahabandu will be held today (16) at 4.00 p.m. at the Boralesgamuwa Crematorium.

What Australia Needs to Do to Avoid Elimination from the T20 World Cup 2026

Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is suddenly under pressure after their shock defeat to Zimbabwe in Group B. With Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Australia, and Ireland all still in contention for the Super Eights, the qualification race has become one of the tightest in the tournament. Here’s what Australia must do to avoid elimination and keep their T20 World Cup hopes alive.

Pakistan Coach says dressing room hurting after India capitulation

Head coach Mike Hesson admitted Pakistan’s players were hurting in the dressing room after their crushing 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 World Cup 2026: Kishan’s blitz fires India to 175

In a high-stakes encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium, India set a challenging target of 176 for arch-rivals Pakistan, largely propelled by a breathtaking 77-run knock from opener Ishan Kishan. Despite an early setback and a middle-order squeeze by Pakistan’s spinners, India finished their 20 overs at 175/7 on a tacky Colombo surface that offered significant turn.

BCB president opts out of attending India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam has changed his mind at the last minute and decided not to travel to Colombo to watch the India-Pakistan match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Markram powers Proteas to World Cup win over Black Caps

South Africa stormed to a commanding seven-wicket win over New Zealand national cricket team in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, powered by a breathtaking captain’s knock from Aiden

Boycott Drama Over: India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash back on in Colombo

Cricket’s fiercest rivalry is back as India and Pakistan gear up to clash in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. Pakistan had briefly threatened to boycott the match, citing solidarity with Bangladesh, but the threat was resolved after last-minute ICC negotiations. Broadcasters, wary of lost ad revenue, also pushed to ensure the marquee fixture went ahead. It remains uncertain whether rain might affect play.

Tucker 94 fires Ireland to 235 against Oman at T20 World Cup

Captain Lorcan Tucker struck an unbeaten 94 to power Ireland to a mammoth 235-5 against Oman on Saturday, the highest total so far in this year’s T20 World Cup.

USA crush Netherlands by 93 runs for first T20 World Cup 2026 win

The United States stormed to their first victory of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hammering the Netherlands by 93 runs in a dominant all-round display on Thursday.

UAE beat Canada in thrilling chase, keep Super 8 hopes alive

United Arab Emirates pulled off a dramatic five-wicket win over Canada to stay alive in the T20 World Cup Group D race.

India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever

Excitement was hitting fever pitch in Colombo and across South Asia on Friday after Pakistan relented and decided to play against India in the T20 World Cup, reigniting the most lucrative match in cricket.

T20 Crisis: Australia must beat Sri Lanka or face exit

Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes hang by a thread after a shocking 23-run loss to Zimbabwe in Colombo — extending their winless streak against the African side in T20 World Cups.

Zimbabwe stun Australia with historic upset in Colombo

Zimbabwe produced the first major shock of the T20 World Cup 2026, defeating former champions Australia by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Mendis, Ratnayake, Shanaka guide Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka thanks to the trio of Kusal Mendis, Pavan Ratnayake and skipper Dasun Shanaka coasted to a crushing 105 runs win over Oman in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter played at the Pallekele International Stadium yesterday.

Para Olympian Dhananjana wins 100m final

Rising Sri Lankan para athlete Janani Dhananjana won first place in the T46/47 women’s 100m final at the ongoing Fazza World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, marking a major international victory for the country.

Italy brothers too much for Nepal

Italy won their first match in the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup beating Nepal by a whopping 10 wickets in Mumbai, India yesterday.

DAZZLING Dinara makes it to semis

Dinara de Silva made it to the semifinals of the ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 3 tennis tournament by recording a comfortable two sets to nil win over Akarioda of Japan in the quarter final played at the SLTA tennis courts at Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

CH and Havies in last ditch for pride

CH and FC and Havelock Sports Club will battle for third position in the Inter-Club Rugby League when they lock horns at the Race Course Ground on Sunday with kick-off scheduled for 4 pm.

Sri Lanka field 77 at Beach Games

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has decided to field a 77-member athlete contingent in eight sports at the Asian Beach Games 2026, scheduled to be held in China from April 22 to 30.

India ease past Namibia for second win

Defending champions India made it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup with a 93-run victory against Namibia in Delhi.

Tennis launches eight-team franchise league

The Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) launched what it said was the Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League (SLTPL), marking a significant new chapter in the growth and future of tennis in Sri Lanka.

Miller the killer in Super Over bash

South Africa held its nerve to beat Afghanistan in a heart-stopping edge-of-the-seat Super Over in their group stage match of the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad, India yesterday.

Dhanushan claims top spot

Kumar Dhanushan claimed the top spot on the second day of the Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament worked off at the Victoria Golf Resort yesterday.

England spun out by West Indies at T20 World Cup

England’s batters were spun out in Mumbai as Harry Brook’s side were beaten by 30 runs by West Indies in their second match at the T20 World Cup.

Phoenix-like Kurunegala Youth savour the Plate

Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club led by Sameera Sandamal won the Major Club Plate Championship first class tournament as they made a stunning comeback from the dumps to turn tables on their rivals after entering the final round as the team to finish last in their group.

Hemantha called up as Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup

The 30-year-old leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha has been handed a golden opportunity to shine on the world stage, stepping in for star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga as Sri Lanka chase a Super Eight berth in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Farhan, spinners lead Pakistan to easy USA win in T20 World Cup

Opener Sahibzada Farhan hit a solid half-century while spinner Usman Tariq grabbed three wickets as Pakistan downed the United States by 32 runs in a T20 World Cup Group A game in Colombo on Tuesday.

India look forward to Pakistan 'challenge' after T20 World Cup U-turn

India said Tuesday it would be ’’a challenge’’ to face a ’’quality’’ Pakistan team in Colombo after Islamabad U-turned and decided to play the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash.

Stage-managed India-Pakistan show leaves Bangladesh an outcast

India and Pakistan have literally had the best free advertisement, critics may argue theatre, in the run-up to their match at the Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday like never before bringing into focus the hypocrisy of politics, statecraft and even fair-play that made one other leading cricket-playing country Bangladesh an outcast.