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FIFA boss says Iran will be at the World Cup and play in the US
FIFA boss says Iran will be at the World Cup and play in the US
ran will be participating in the 2026 World Cup and will play in the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in remarks Thursday. MORE..
Harshitha and Kavisha shine as Sri Lanka Women clinch T20I series
Harshitha and Kavisha shine as Sri Lanka Women clinch T20I series
Harshitha Samarawickrama blasted an unbeaten 49 off just 29 deliveries to set up Sri Lanka’s series-clinching win over Bangladesh in the second T20I at Sylhet. The visitors, riding on Samarawickrama’s flourish at the end, posted 154 and ran home comfortable victors by 21 runs. MORE..
Arsenal and Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals
Arsenal and Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal exchanged penalties in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, a gritty encounter with plenty of intensity from start to finish even if it lacked the fireworks of a nine-goal thriller in Paris. MORE..
Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee
Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee
An interim committee headed by former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of SLC president Shammi Silva and his Executive Committee. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports. MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today (29), SLC said in a statement. MORE..
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men’s tournament. MORE..
Holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final thriller
Holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final thriller
Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..
Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka are set to feature in a triangular one-day series with England in Pakistan as part of their preparation for next year’s ICC 50-over World Cup. MORE..
Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read arrives in Sri Lanka
Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read arrives in Sri Lanka
Former New Zealand national rugby union team captain Kieran Read has arrived in Sri Lanka. MORE..