Dhananjaya de Silva’s assured 13th Test hundred anchored a determined Sri Lankan batting effort with the visitors dismissed for 308 just before the close of the first day of the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies in Antigua on Thursday.

Nicolas Pepe’s double sealed Ivory Coast’s first trip to the World Cup knockout phase with a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Thursday to finish second in Group E.

Ecuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stages and dent Scotland’s hopes of reaching the round of 32.

West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first in the first Test against Sri Lanka of the two-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. MORE..

South Africa reached the knockout phase at a World Cup for the first time on Wednesday (Jun 24) when Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike gave them a 1-0 win against South Korea, who can still qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 on Wednesday night to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.

The world football's highest body FIFA has informed that it has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect.

Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.

Morocco came from behind twice in a highly entertaining first half before overcoming already eliminated Haiti 4-2 on Wednesday thanks to goals from substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Yassine Gessime to advance to the World Cup round of 32 as Group C runners-up.

Bosnia-Herzegovina boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for a first ever time by defeating Qatar in their final Group B fixture.

Switzerland sealed their place in the first knockout round of the World Cup by beating co-hosts Canada to top Group B.

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday accepted changes to the Olympic charter concerning the games' sports programme in a vote by members.

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has added another prestigious honour to his decorated career after being awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his immense contribution to cricket.

Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo's stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night.

Ante Budimir guided Croatia to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Panama side in their World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday, giving the ​Balkan side a crucial three points and eliminating the Central Americans on a ‌night where the stakes were high for both sides.

England failed to break down a resolute Ghana side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group L match on Tuesday, a result which left both sides well placed to move into the next phase but was a disappointment for Thomas Tuchel's side after their opening 4-2 win over Croatia.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team’s opening match.

Chamari Athapaththu hit a brilliant century to help Sri Lanka thrash Ireland in the 20th Match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.