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The Lanka Premier League has been postponed indefinitely to focus on preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup co-hotsed by Sri Lanka and India (Images via X/@LPLT20) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced that the 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been postponed, with the board citing preparations for the 2026…
Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a thrilling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday. (Getty Images) Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup,…
Chamari Athapaththu (PTI Photo) Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan woman cricketer to reach 4,000 ODI runs during her 46-run innings against Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup 2025.The match took place at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai where Athapaththu chose to bat first…
Over the years, a number of incidents have marred what has otherwise been a sport that unites millions across communities (Images via X/Screengrabs & AP) Cricket is a sport that unites millions across the world. However, it has occasionally been marred by violence and terror. From targeted attacks on players to cross-border airstrikes, the game…
South Africa secured a commanding 10-wicket victory against Sri Lanka. The match was reduced to 20 overs due to rain. Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits remained unbeaten with half-centuries. They chased down the target of 121 runs with ease. Sri Lanka remains winless in the tournament. South Africa has now won four consecutive matches. South…
Oman cricket team (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Nepal and Oman have officially booked their spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka, following their performances in the Asia-EAP Qualifier ahead of their Super Six clash in Al Amerat.A third team from the tournament will also earn qualification…
A general view of the covers being removed after rain stops play (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) A Women’s Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to continuous rain on Tuesday. Sri Lanka had posted a strong total of 258-6, highlighted by Nilakshika de Silva’s tournament-fastest fifty.The rain during…
In a move aimed at strengthening regional trade and payment systems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to extend rupee-denominated loans to persons residing in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.The RBI said the step was taken to facilitate cross-border trade transactions and is part of its…
England’s Sophie Ecclestone celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Hasini Perera (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored her fifth Women’s World Cup century while Sophie Ecclestone delivered an outstanding bowling performance, leading England to an 89-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.Sciver-Brunt’s impressive 117 runs from 117 balls, including nine fours and two…
Australia vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: Rain and overcast skies wreaked havoc at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, delaying the Women’s World Cup group-stage clash between Sri Lanka and seven-time champions Australia. The start time for the scheduled encounter is yet to be declared as steady drizzle refused to relent….
