NOC denied, LSG’s Rs 2 Cr star out of IPL 2026; South African player in radar | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Gaints (Photo: IPL) In a major setback for the Lucknow Super Giants, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The franchise is expected to announce a replacement within the next 24 to 48 hours, ESPNcricinfo reports.“We are preparing for the fact that he […]

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 […]

IPL Auction 2026: After smart trading, Rajasthan Royals a few minor fixes away from a balanced squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Rajasthan Royals arrive at the IPL Auction 2026 carrying more context than most teams at the table. Few franchises have experienced such sharp swings in direction within a single year. The Royals’ journey into this mini-auction has been anything but linear, […]

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 […]

Asia Cup: Hong Kong captain rues dropped chances after close finish against Sri Lanka

[ad_1] Hong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza was left ruing dropped chances after losing a close fixture against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, September 15 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Sri Lanka defeated Hong Kong by four wickets to edge closer to Super 4 qualification. Hong Kong had enough chances to keep […]

Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: In-form Bangladesh aim to topple Sri Lanka in crucial Naagin Derby

[ad_1] Back in July, Bangladesh made cricketing history, clawing back from a 0-1 deficit to clinch their maiden T20I series against Sri Lanka. The triumph was more than just a series win—it was a statement of intent, a signal that the Tigers are ready to challenge established giants on any stage. Now, the two sides […]

Wanindu Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare, with key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga absent due to a hamstring injury suffered during a T20I series against Bangladesh in July. The team, led by Charith Asalanka, will […]

Josh Hazlewood’s death‑over masterclass delivers RCB’s first Chinnaswamy win of IPL 2025 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally treated their home fans to a victory, defeating Rajasthan Royals by eleven runs in Match forty‑two of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Coming into Thursday night, Virat Kohli had four fifties in the campaign. At a fickle Chinnaswamy, he kept […]

Rajasthan Royals’ Ghibli-inspired AI image for Wanindu Hasaranga’s ‘Jhukega Nahi’ moment breaks the internet | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wanindu Hasaranga (IPL/BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR) added a creative twist to their social media game by sharing a stunning Ghibli-style AI-generated image of Wanindu Hasaranga’s fiery celebration after dismissing Vijay Shankar in the IPL 2025 clash. The artwork captured Hasaranga mid-celebration, paying homage to the famous ‘Jhukega Nahi’ pose from the […]