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Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand in Dec-Jan
Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand in Dec-Jan
The Sri Lanka Men’s National Team will tour New Zealand during the December–January period to take part in a T20I and ODI series, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (11). MORE..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
