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Afghanistan to boycott tri-series with Pakistan amid cross-border hostilities?
Afghanistan to boycott tri-series with Pakistan amid cross-border hostilities?
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly preparing contingency plans after Afghanistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in November became doubtful due to escalating military tensions between the two nations. MORE..
No Williamson for Blacks Caps in England T20 series
No Williamson for Blacks Caps in England T20 series
Kane Williamson was missing from the New Zealand squad named on Monday for the Twenty20 series against England later this month because of a “minor medical issue”, coach Rob Walter said. MORE..
Women’s World Cup: India’s Smriti Mandhana scripts world record
Women’s World Cup: India’s Smriti Mandhana scripts world record
India batter Smriti Mandhana on Sunday scripted history during the Women’s ODI World Cup match against Australia in Visakhapatnam. MORE..
Tiger Woods has disc replaced in latest injury setback
Tiger Woods has disc replaced in latest injury setback
Tiger Woods has had disc replacement surgery in the latest setback to stall his return to the PGA Tour. MORE..
Sri Lanka opt to bowl against England after rain delay
Sri Lanka opt to bowl against England after rain delay
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl against England in the Women’s World Cup in Colombo. Sri Lanka come into this game having not played since the tournament opener against India, while England have won both games they’ve played. MORE..
Sri Lanka defeats Turkmenistan for the first time
Sri Lanka defeats Turkmenistan for the first time
Sri Lanka’s football team beat a higher-ranked Turkmenistan at Colombo Racecourse in the AFC Asian Cup qualification on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4bn. MORE..
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. MORE..
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week. MORE..
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
The organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced that Indian cricketers will feature in the tournament for the first time when its sixth edition begins on December 1. MORE..
Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches
Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as the men’s team’s batting coach and spin bowling coach, respectively. The two will replace Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge in their respective roles. MORE..
FIFA unveil ‘Trionda’, official ball for 2026 World Cup
FIFA unveil ‘Trionda’, official ball for 2026 World Cup
FIFA and Adidas have officially unveiled Trionda, the match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The new ball continues the legacy of innovative World Cup designs, combining advanced performance technology with a sleek, modern look. MORE..