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Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa sparks controversy NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has clarified his recent comments about the bats used by Indian cricketers after they sparked major controversy during the T20 World Cup 2026. His earlier remarks were interpreted by many as an allegation of “bat-tampering” or unfair equipment advantages for Team India,…
Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell (Agency Image) Sri Lanka and New Zealand have both been hit by injury setbacks in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, losing key all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell for the rest of the tournament. Both teams have acted quickly to name replacements, with Deshan Hemantha joining Sri Lanka and…
Hisense opens first India manufacturing plant in Sri City HYDERABAD: Chinese consumer electronics and home appliances giant Hisense has opened its first manufacturing facility in India at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh.The facility, spread over 10 acres, has been set up by Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable…
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign on a confident note, overcoming Ireland by 20 runs in their opening fixture on Sunday, thanks to a composed unbeaten half-century from Kamindu Mendis and a clinical display from their spinners. Asked to bat…
Sri Lanka vs Ireland Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka, once a dominant force in T20 World Cup cricket, are aiming to break a frustrating 10-year run of not making it past the quarter-finals. They start their campaign at home against Ireland, which gives them the advantage of knowing local pitch and weather…
Suniel Shetty has shared his views on Pakistan’s reported decision to boycott its ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. Addressing the media at the launch of Black Scorpion: To Hell And Back in Mumbai, the Border actor expressed hope that the high-voltage clash would still take…
Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka throws the ball to Matheesha Pathirana (Getty Images) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has praised batting consultant Vikram Rathour for the impact he has made ahead of the T20 World Cup, crediting him for encouraging a more aggressive mindset that has allowed the batters to express themselves with greater freedom….
Dhananjaya de Silva (L) and Kusal Mendis (R) of Sri Lanka (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.De Silva had been recalled for a three-match T20 international series against Pakistan early last month after an…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Monday confirmed that the players will abide by whatever directives are issued by the government and the cricket board regarding the boycott of the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15 in Colombo. Speaking to the media before departing from Lahore with the squad…
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: X) Pakistan left for Sri Lanka on Monday for the T20 World Cup as they await possible sanctions from the International Cricket Council following their refusal to play India in the tournament. Video footage released by the Pakistan Cricket Board showed players wearing their new World Cup kit…
