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Financial tension: Pakistan, Sri Lanka in tussle over Asia Cup costs

Financial tension: Pakistan, Sri Lanka in tussle over Asia Cup costs

Sri Lanka demands payment; Pakistan questions bills. ACC refuses to cover extra costs after PCB added another venue. Pakistan questions several bills, delaying payments. Financial disagreements between Pakistan and Sri Lanka over the 2023 Asia Cup have emerged, leading to a tense situation that requires immediate attention. The root of the problem can be traced … Read more

Pakistan secures Asian Cricket Council presidency for next year

Pakistan secures Asian Cricket Council presidency for next year

Pakistan is in line for the ACC presidency next year. The PCB representative will assume the presidency for two years. Sri Lanka extends Jay Shah’s presidency by one year. Following a key meeting in Bali, Indonesia, Pakistan is expected to be awarded the esteemed role of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) presidency next year. The … Read more

Sri Lanka Cricket reinstated by ICC after three months

Sri Lanka Cricket reinstated by ICC after three months

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was reinstated by the ICC. Suspension due to government interference in SLC affairs. ICC is satisfied with SLC’s adherence to membership obligations now. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been reinstated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with immediate effect, the ICC announced on Sunday. SLC had its membership suspended by the … Read more

Sri Lanka navy makes historic move by enrolling first batch of women for officer training

Sri Lanka navy makes historic move by enrolling first batch of women for officer training

Sri Lanka’s naval academy has enrolled its first batch of women to train as officers. Female personnel started receiving Navy assignments in 2022, initially for sea duty. The government is currently drafting changes to military laws to eliminate these barriers. In a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s Navy, the naval academy has enrolled its first … Read more

Zimbabwe announces ODI, T20 squads for Sri Lanka tour

Zimbabwe announces ODI, T20 squads for Sri Lanka tour

Zimbabwe announced the ODI and T20 squads for the Sri Lanka tour. Craig Evrine has been appointed as ODI skipper. Both teams will play 3 ODIs and  as many T20Is. Veteran all-rounder Sean Williams will miss the tour, which also consists of three Twenty20 Internationals, but Craig Ervine has returned to head Zimbabwe in the … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar lauds young UAE team for historic win over Sri Lanka

Shoaib Akhtar lauds young UAE team for historic win over Sri Lanka

UAE U-19 cricket team secures thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup. Legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar meets and praises the young players. Akhtar joins DP World ILT20 as League Ambassador for Season 2. The Under-19 Asia Cup match in Dubai on Monday night saw the UAE defeat Sri Lanka by a thrilling two … Read more

Shan Masood extends open invitation to Ahmed Shehzad: “Doors are open”

Shan Masood extends open invitation to Ahmed Shehzad: "Doors are open"

Shan Masood has stated that the door is open for Ahmed Shehzad. Shehzad has not played for Pakistan since 2019. Shehzad is currently leading the National T20 Cup in scoring with 213 runs. Ahmed Shehzad, a batter, is welcome to join the Pakistani national squad, according to Test captain Shan Masood’s statement on Wednesday. Shehzad, … Read more

ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Relocated from Sri Lanka

ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Relocated from Sri Lanka

U19 Cricket World Cup moved to South Africa from Sri Lanka. New format introduces Super Six stage. India in Group A with Bangladesh, Ireland, USA. In a surprising turn of events, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has declared South Africa as the host nation for the upcoming 15th edition of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World … Read more

Travis Head Leads Australia to World Cup Victory

Travis Head Leads Australia to World Cup Victory

Travis Head’s 137 runs led Australia to ICC World Cup 2023 victory over India. Credits Labuschagne for stabilizing the batting after early wickets. Joins Ponting and Gilchrist as Aussie centurions in World Cup finals. In a thrilling finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Australia emerged victorious in the ICC World Cup 2023, defeating … Read more

Jayawardene Addresses Sri Lanka’s Struggles in World Cup Campaign

Jayawardene Addresses Sri Lanka's Struggles in World Cup Campaign

Jayawardene blames fitness for Sri Lanka’s ICC struggles. Sri Lanka finishes ninth, two wins, negative net run rate. Setbacks: Misses 2025 Champions Trophy, faces ICC suspension. Former Sri Lanka captain and current consultant coach Mahela Jayawardene has attributed Sri Lanka’s dismal performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 to a glaring fitness crisis among the … Read more

Sri Lanka Falls Short: 2025 Champions Trophy Qualification Eludes

Sri Lanka Falls Short: 2025 Champions Trophy Qualification Eludes

Sri Lanka misses 2025 Champions Trophy, 9th in ICC World Cup with 2 wins. Australia’s win dashes Sri Lanka’s hopes; off-field issues trouble campaign. ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket; concerns over cricket’s future. In a disappointing turn of events for the Sri Lankan cricket team, their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy were … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka, Pakistan closer to World Cup exit

On Thursday, New Zealand easily won by five wickets against Sri Lanka in the 41st match of the ongoing World Cup 2023. This victory also puts Pakistan on the verge of being eliminated from the tournament. The Kiwis dominated the Islanders, easily reaching the 172-run goal in only 23.2 overs at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in … Read more

Bangladesh ends Sri Lanka’s World Cup hopes

Bangladesh ends Sri Lanka's World Cup hopes

Bangladesh beats Sri Lanka, eliminating them. Shakib-Shanto partnership key. Mathews’ timed-out, Asalanka’s century notable. In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India, Bangladesh emerged victorious over Sri Lanka by three wickets in the 38th match of the ICC World Cup 2023. This victory not only bolstered Bangladesh’s campaign in the tournament … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Kiwis set up a mammoth target of 402 for Pakistan in a must-win match

ICC World Cup 2023: Kiwis set up a mammoth target of 402 for Pakistan in a must-win match

New Zealand posted their highest ICC World Cup total. Today is a must-win game for both teams. Pakistan requires 402 runs at 8.04 rpo. New Zealand amassed 401 runs in 50 overs against Pakistan in the 35th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamay Stadium, Bengaluru. This marks the highest total … Read more

SLC Demands Urgent Explanation for Defeat to India

SLC Demands Urgent Explanation for Defeat to India

SLC demands answers after a 302-run loss to India. Sri Lanka’s poor performance raises questions on strategy and selection. SLC aims for accountability and improvement. Sri Lanka’s national cricket team suffered a devastating defeat against India, losing by a mammoth 302 runs during the ongoing World Cup 2023. This defeat comes on the heels of … Read more

Hardik Pandya expected to miss Sri Lanka and South Africa matches at ICC World Cup 2023

Hardik Pandya expected to miss Sri Lanka and South Africa matches at ICC World Cup 2023

Hardik Pandya is expected to miss two games due to an ankle injury. India has been undefeated in the World Cup with six wins in six matches. Mohammad Shami has stepped up in Pandya’s absence. The 30-year-old Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to miss games against Sri Lanka and South Africa at the ICC … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka gives a target of 242 runs to Afghanistan

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka gives a target of 242 runs to Afghanistan

Sri Lanka scored 241 runs for the loss of all wickets. Fazalhaq took 4 wickets in 10 overs. Afghanistan requires 242 runs at 4.84 rpo. After winning the toss, Afghanistan decided to bowl first against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Sri Lanka lost their first wicket after scoring 22 runs, but … Read more

Sri Lanka suffers another blow with Lahiru Kumara’s World Cup exit

Sri Lanka suffers another blow with Lahiru Kumara's World Cup exit

Kumara was sidelined due to a thigh injury. Chameera approved by ICC committee. Sri Lanka added three new players due to injuries. Due to a thigh injury on Sunday, Sri Lanka’s in-form speedster Lahiru Kumara was ruled out of the remainder of the ICC World Cup 2023, a big blow to the country. Fast bowler … Read more

Sri Lanka defeat Netherlands by 5 wickets to register first win

Sri Lanka defeat Netherlands by 5 wickets to register first win

Sri Lanka beats Netherlands by 5 wickets in ICC World Cup 2023. Samarawickrama’s 91 runs lead Sri Lanka to victory. Netherlands recover but score 262, thanks to Sri Lankan bowlers. In an exciting turn of events during the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka triumphed over the Netherlands, winning by five wickets. This crucial … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka require 263 runs to win against Netherlands

ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka require 263 runs to win against Netherlands

The Netherlands scored 262 runs in 49.4 overs. Sybrand Engelbrecht amasses 70 runs from 82 balls. Sri Lanka requires 262 runs at 5.26 rpo. In the 19th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, the Netherlands won the toss and decided to bat first against Sri Lanka at the Ekana Sports City Stadium, Lucknow. The … Read more

China’s Xi promises to assist Sri Lanka & increase trade with it

China's Xi to assist Sri Lanka

China’s Xi promises to assist Sri Lanka & increase trade with it. The two leaders discussed projects such as the Colombo port city & Hambantota. Sri Lanka faced a debt crisis that led to a default on foreign debt payments. Chinese President Xi Jinping assured his Sri Lankan counterpart, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, that China is … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Zampa confident ahead of Pakistan clash

ICC World Cup 2023: Zampa confident ahead of Pakistan clash

Zampa: 4 wickets for 47 runs, player of the match. Zampa’s unwavering wicket-taking mindset. Vital boost for Australia’s campaign against Pakistan. Australia’s spinner Adam Zampa played a pivotal role in securing a crucial victory for his team against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. After suffering two consecutive losses, Australia found themselves … Read more

Sri lankan cricketer Gunathilaka to make international comeback after found not guilty

Sri lankan cricketer Gunathilaka to make international comeback after found not guilty

Danushka Gunathilaka was cleared of assault charges. SLC had suspended Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket in November 2022. Gunathilaka has expressed a strong desire to return to training and cricket. Danushka Gunathilaka’s verdict of not guilty for assault means that he can resume playing both domestic and international cricket.http://107.21.149.147/sports/2023/10/south-africa-crush-sri-lanka-by-102-runs-in-world-cup-opener/ While the legal process was … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Australia back on track with victory over Sri Lanka

ICC World Cup 2023: Australia back on track with victory over Sri Lanka

Australia beats Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. Australia bounces back; Sri Lanka’s hopes dim. Cricket action intensifies. In a thrilling showdown on the cricket field, Australia secured their first victory in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 by defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets. This much-needed triumph in Lucknow on Monday marked a significant turnaround … Read more