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A second Iranian warship is heading towards Sri Lanka on Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean.Sri Lanka’s media minister, Nalinda Jayatissa, told parliament that the vessel was just outside the island nation’s territorial waters but did not provide further details.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has meanwhile met…
Pakistan Cricket Team (AP Photo) After a dismal T20 World Cup campaign, Pakistan cricket has been hit by a fresh controversy after an unnamed squad member was reportedly fined for allegedly misbehaving with a female hotel staff member during the team’s stay in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The incident is believed to have occurred shortly before…
The Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday said 32 injured crew members were rescued and hospitalised after a submarine attack on an Iranian vessel, retracting the earlier statement given to news agency Reuters that at least 101 were missing, and 78 were injured after the attack that sank the Iranian ship.A Sri Lankan Navy spokesperson said…
Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup on Saturday despite a five-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Eights match, as New Zealand progressed to the semifinals on the basis of a superior net run rate.Pakistan needed to hold Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to move ahead of New Zealand in Group…
Pakistan enter this high-stakes Super 8 match with a narrow path to the semi-finals, while Sri Lanka are already out of contention. An England win over New Zealand last evening has kept Pakistan in the race, but the margin required is steep. New Zealand’s net run rate stands currently at 1.390, compared to Pakistan’s -0.461….
Pakistan will face a herculean task when they take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8s clash at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan’ fate, however, has an added twist — the weather. England did them a huge favour on Friday by beating New Zealand, denying the Kiwis a clear path to the…
Some might call the game of cricket a bat-and-ball game. While the definition may have worked back in the 16th century when it was first played in South-East England, it may receive unfavourable support now. We are now living in the 21 st century, and as things have undergone changes, evolution so to speak, the…
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka, centre, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: New Zealand kept their T20 World Cup campaign alive with a commanding…
Sri Lanka enter this match knowing that another defeat will end their chances of making the semi-finals. In their previous game, they could not chase 147 against England on a slow pitch in Pallekele. Their batters struggled against slower bowling and some shot selection was questioned after the loss. Batting coach Vikram Rathour said that…
Sri Lanka fans (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka could enjoy a massive home advantage in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium in line to host their semi-final — but only under specific conditions confirmed by the International Cricket Council.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!According…
