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Record hundred, but no joy: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan on T20 World Cup heartbreak

[ad_1] Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan said that he was unhappy with his record-breaking hundred against Sri Lanka after his team were knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Green beat Sri Lanka by five runs in a thrilling Super 8 fixture on Saturday, 28 February, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. […]

Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of T20 World Cup in huge blow for Sri Lanka before Super 8

[ad_1] Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a calf strain, dealing a massive blow to Sri Lanka ahead of the Super 8 stage. Batting coach Vikram Rathour confirmed the development regarding Pathirana while speaking to reporters before Sri Lanka’s final group match against Zimbabwe on February 19 at […]

T20 World Cup: Ian Healy slams Australia’s selection calls after Sri Lanka defeat: It’s an unbalanced team

[ad_1] Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy has strongly criticised Australia’s team selection following their defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a result that has left them on the brink of elimination. Australia were hammered by eight wickets by the co-hosts after failing to defend 181 in Pallekele. Pathum Nissanka […]

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka’s spin web and Kamindu Mendis power 20-run win over Ireland | Cricket News

[ad_1] 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 […]

Joe Root masterclass levels ODI series as England beat Sri Lanka in Colombo | Cricket News

[ad_1] England’s Joe Root celebrates his fifty runs (AP) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in control and composure on a treacherous Colombo surface as England held their nerve to secure a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday, levelling the three-match ODI series at 1-1. With the series on the line, Root anchored the chase […]

World Cup ready! Shadab Khan leads Pakistan to commanding win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shadab Khan of Pakistan (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Pakistan flexed their T20 credentials with a commanding six-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka in the opening match of their three-game series in Dambulla on Wednesday, sending a clear warning ahead of the T20 World Cup. The series, seen as a rehearsal for the tournament that […]

India vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka cricket’s charity game proposal rejected by BCCI

[ad_1] India’s scheduled tour of Sri Lanka in August remains unchanged, featuring two Test matches and two T20Is. Sri Lanka had requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to approve additional charity T20 matches in December to raise funds for Cyclone Ditwah recovery. However, this request was declined. Cyclone Ditwah recently caused […]

Ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka appoint legendary Lasith Malinga as consultant fast bowling coach | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo) Sri Lanka have brought back one of its biggest cricket heroes ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Former fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as a consultant fast bowling coach for the national team.Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the news in an official statement, with the board […]

T20 tri-series: Dushmantha Chameera’s four-fer against Pakistan leads Sri Lanka to Saturday’s final | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Sri Lanka secured their place in the T20 tri-series final with a six-run victory over Pakistan, thanks to Dushmantha Chameera’s impressive bowling figures of 4-20.Pakistan, despite already qualifying for Saturday’s final with three consecutive wins, fell short at 178-7, with captain Salman Ali Agha scoring an unbeaten […]

SL vs ZIM: Pathum Nissanka’s historic 98 keep Sri Lanka alive in tri-series with win vs Zimbabwe

[ad_1] Pathum Nissanka produced a masterful unbeaten 98 off 58 balls as Sri Lanka crushed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Rawalpindi, keeping their hopes alive in the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series. In the process, the opener also scripted history, surpassing Kusal Perera to become Sri Lanka’s all-time leading run-scorer in T20Is — a landmark that highlighted […]