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Madushan approved as replacement for Malinga in Sri Lanka squad

Madushan approved as replacement for Malinga in Sri Lanka squad

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Pramod Madushan as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in the Sri Lanka squad. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 6, 2026  10:29 pm
India wins Under-19 World Cup 2026, beats England by 100 runs in final

India wins Under-19 World Cup 2026, beats England by 100 runs in final

India clinched a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title today (06) after beating England by 100 runs at the Harare Sports Club. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 6, 2026  08:46 pm
Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India clash at T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India clash at T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has urged Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott the Twenty20 World Cup match against India scheduled to be held in Colombo next week, warning that a forfeited game could negatively impact Sri Lanka’s tourism-dependent economy. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 6, 2026  04:43 pm
Eshan Malinga’s World Cup participation in doubt after shoulder injury – Dasun Shanaka

Eshan Malinga’s World Cup participation in doubt after shoulder injury – Dasun Shanaka

Eshan Malinga’s participation at the T20 World Cup is in doubt after the fast bowler dislocated his shoulder during the second T20I against England on Sunday (01), Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has stated. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 5, 2026  03:07 pm
Pakistan PM confirms decision to boycott T20 World Cup game against India

Pakistan PM confirms decision to boycott T20 World Cup game against India

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a “clear stand” for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 5, 2026  07:12 am
Cricket bodies should have ex-cricketers, not those who do not know how to bat: India’s SC

Cricket bodies should have ex-cricketers, not those who do not know how to bat: India’s SC

India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the management of sports bodies by non-experts, stating that cricket associations should be led by retired cricketers rather than individuals who “do not even know how to handle a bat.” MORE..

(0) Comments | February 4, 2026  02:58 pm
England win third T20 to sweep Sri Lanka series

England win third T20 to sweep Sri Lanka series

England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in the third and final T20I match at Pallekele on Tuesday to sweep the series 3-0 ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 3, 2026  10:36 pm
Sri Lanka restrict England to 128/9 in 3rd T20I

Sri Lanka restrict England to 128/9 in 3rd T20I

England were restricted to 128 for the loss of 9 wickets, their lowest T20 total against Sri Lanka, in the third and final T20 International against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 3, 2026  09:09 pm
3rd T20I: England wins toss, elects to bat against Sri Lanka

3rd T20I: England wins toss, elects to bat against Sri Lanka

England won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I being played in Pallekele. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 3, 2026  06:47 pm
Indian Government explores return of Formula 1 to India

Indian Government explores return of Formula 1 to India

Thirteen years after the last race in India, the Indian government is considering bringing Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. It is learnt that Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently inspected the venue, inaugurated in 2011. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 3, 2026  11:47 am
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup

Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to serve as the Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the Sri Lankan national team during their four preliminary round matches of the T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 3, 2026  11:05 am
Ticket sales for T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka to commence tomorrow

Ticket sales for T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka to commence tomorrow

Ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka will commence from tomorrow, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced. MORE..

(0) Comments | February 2, 2026  07:33 pm