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Saudi Arabia to be handed 2034 World Cup despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia to be handed 2034 World Cup despite human rights concerns

Global soccer governing body FIFA is set to meet on Wednesday to announce the hosts for the next two men’s World Cups. However, the outcome will be no surprise. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 11, 2024  03:47 pm
Niroshan Dickwella’s ban reduced, eligible to play cricket again

Niroshan Dickwella’s ban reduced, eligible to play cricket again

Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella’s ban has been significantly reduced from three years to three months. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 11, 2024  12:47 pm
Jayasuriya laments batting failures after Sri Lanka’s series defeat to Proteas

Jayasuriya laments batting failures after Sri Lanka’s series defeat to Proteas

Sri Lanka’s dreams of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final have taken a severe hit following a 2-0 series defeat in South Africa. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 10, 2024  01:19 pm
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs to sweep series

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs to sweep series

South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the second Test at St George’s Park on Monday (09) to complete a sweep of the two-match series. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 9, 2024  03:12 pm
  Bangladesh dominates India to secure consecutive U19 Asia Cup titles

Bangladesh dominates India to secure consecutive U19 Asia Cup titles

Bangladesh defended their U19 Asia Cup title after getting the better of India in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, December 8. The Bangladesh pacers wreaked havoc in the Indian batting line-up as they successfully defended the 198-run score in the final and registered a 59-run win. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 8, 2024  06:00 pm
  Jayasuriya claims 10th five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka bowls South Africa out for 317

Jayasuriya claims 10th five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka bowls South Africa out for 317

Prabath Jayasuriya became only the 10th left-arm spinner in the world to take 10 or more five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. He achieved the feat in the second Test against South Africa at the St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath has the most five-wicket hauls (34) as a left-arm spinner in Test cricket. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 8, 2024  05:12 pm
LA Galaxy win record 6th MLS Cup championship

LA Galaxy win record 6th MLS Cup championship

The LA Galaxy finished 26th in the 29-team Major League Soccer standings just one season ago, and their biggest supporters boycotted certain matches to protest a decade of poor performance. The most successful club in league history seemed light years away from its luminous prime. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 8, 2024  08:59 am
2nd Test: Sri Lanka bowled out for 328 in first innings

2nd Test: Sri Lanka bowled out for 328 in first innings

Seamer Dane Paterson took five wickets as South Africa fought back to bowl out Sri Lanka for 328 in their first innings on day three of the second Test at St George’s Park on Saturday. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 7, 2024  05:36 pm
Angelo Mathews becomes 3rd Sri Lankan batter to score 8,000 Test runs

Angelo Mathews becomes 3rd Sri Lankan batter to score 8,000 Test runs

Angelo Mathews joined legendary Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in an elite list of Sri Lankan cricketers on Friday (December 6). MORE..

(0) Comments | December 7, 2024  11:02 am
India beat Sri Lanka to reach U19 Asia Cup 2024 final

India beat Sri Lanka to reach U19 Asia Cup 2024 final

India’s dashing 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cracked another quickfire half-century as he led the team to a win over Sri Lanka in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup semi-final in Sharjah on Friday. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 6, 2024  05:10 pm
Verreynne ton propels Proteas to 358

Verreynne ton propels Proteas to 358

Kyle Verreynne clobbered bouncer after bouncer after bouncer, crashing six fours and three sixes, on his way to a dynamic third Test century, as South Africa reaped 89 runs for the loss of their last three wickets. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 6, 2024  03:59 pm
Shammi Silva assumes Presidency of Asian Cricket Council

Shammi Silva assumes Presidency of Asian Cricket Council

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) today announced that Mr. Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, has officially assumed the Presidency of the ACC. MORE..

(0) Comments | December 6, 2024  03:51 pm