Despite recent economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Australia’s visit of the island nation is poised to go ahead as planned this summer. Both Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Cricket Australia (CA) issued confirmations to this effect on Thursday (April 28). “As of now, there is no change,” SLC secretary Mohan de Silva said, while SLC … Read more
Ben Stokes, the star all-rounder, has won the contest to succeed Joe Root as England’s next Test captain. On Thursday, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed Stokes as the next Test captain, succeeding Root. “It is a privilege to be granted the opportunity to captain the England Test team.” “This is a tremendous … Read more
Tyne-Lexy Clarson of Love Island has returned from a holiday in Spain after her mother suffered a heart attack. On Instagram, the reality star, who appeared on the third series of Love Island in 2017, revealed her mother’s terrible health crisis. She shared a photo of Tracey in her hospital bed, wearing her polka dot … Read more
Pete Davidson will star in a new Peacock series. The comedy series “Bupkis,” written, starred, and executive produced by Davidson, was acquired by the streaming service in a much contested bidding war on Wednesday. The show will be a live-action comedy based on Davidson’s real life, but it will be “fictionalized.” According to Davidson, the … Read more
Salim Ghouse, veteran performer, died earlier today (April 28). He was 70 years old at the time. The veteran actor, who was born in Chennai, was one of the most well-known faces on television in the 1980s. Salim Ghouse appeared in a number of films and television shows, but he rose to prominence after acting … Read more
Former Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardena thinks star all-rounder Ben Stokes is the appropriate man for the job as England’s new Test captain, and that outgoing skipper Joe Root would thrive as a batsman without the added pressure. Stokes is widely expected to be named England’s new Test captain in the near future, with the … Read more
Umran Malik, a teenage tear-away fast bowler, has made IPL viewing even more enjoyable with his sheer pace, which has sent shivers down the spines of opposing hitters. During Match 40 of the IPL 2022 on Wednesday, a fan at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium displayed a poster in support of the young SunRisers Hyderabad bowler. Umran … Read more
A suspect was arrested in France on Wednesday in connection with the unresolved street attack on Paris Saint-German women’s footballer Kheira Hamraoui last year, which shook the Qatar-owned club. The prosecutor’s office in Versailles, southwest of Paris, said a suspect had been arrested five months after Hamraoui was dragged from a car and assaulted with … Read more
Sadio Mane, Liverpool striker, has recounted how the club has supported its Muslim players throughout Ramadan. Fasting during the holy month, according to Mane, is difficult to handle as a player due to training periods and the variation of kick-off times. Premier League players frequently play midweek evening matches as well as a variety of … Read more
Collin Morikawa has confirmed his attendance in the Scottish Open, stating that he “owes a lot to the tournament” for his Open victory. Last year, on his Open debut at Royal St George’s, the 25-year-old won the Claret Jug. Previous week, the American tied for 71st at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. “The aim … Read more
England’s warm-up schedule for Euro 2022 will end on June 30 with a match against Switzerland in Zurich. Sarina Wiegman’s team will face the Swiss at the Letzigrund stadium as part of a five-day training camp in Switzerland. Before the summer event, the Lionesses will also play Belgium and the Netherlands. Euro 2022 kicks off … Read more
Iga Swiatek, the world number one, has withdrawn from Madrid Open due to a shoulder issue. The 20-year-old Polish won her fourth consecutive win at the Stuttgart Open on Saturday. She was scheduled to begin her Madrid campaign on Thursday, but she stated, “My body needs a rest.” Swiatek has indicated that she plans to … Read more
The Ukrainian Premier League season has been canceled due to the country’s ongoing conflict. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the tournament did not restart after a three-month winter hiatus in December. After the last round of games, Shakhtar Donetsk led the league with 47 points, two points ahead of Dynamo Kyiv. “The standings as of … Read more
Following the announcement of the rearranged schedules, Liverpool will play twice in the last week of the Premier League season. Jurgen Klopp’s side will now visit Southampton on May 17, three days after their FA Cup final against Chelsea. On May 22, they play Wolves at Anfield to finish the league season. Manchester City’s title … Read more
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has denied rumors that he will leave the club this summer, citing uncertainty about his future. The German’s long-term commitment to the Blues has been called into doubt in recent months, with some speculating that he could be on his way out due to the ongoing takeover process at Stamford Bridge. … Read more
Karim Benzema continued his great season with two goals for Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester City. The French attacker increased his season total to 41 with a well-taken left-footed volley before performing a ‘Panenka’ penalty to keep his side in the contest. This happened after City won … Read more
Manchester United will have just 14 healthy senior players for Thursday night’s game against Chelsea, after Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho were added to the injury list. Captain Maguire is out with a knee injury, while winger Sancho has tonsillitis, with Paul Pogba, Fred, Edinson Cavani, and Luke Shaw all ruled out. Ralf Rangnick, United’s … Read more
International Swimming Federation (FINA) has announced that it is investigating Russia’s Evgeny Rylov after the swimmer competed in his country’s national championships despite getting a nine-month ban only four days before. FINA suspended the two-time Olympic champion on April 21 for attending a rally organized by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in March. The … Read more
