ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FanCraze Greatest Moments: The hunt begins

17 May 2024 - 0     - 132

There has been plenty of great highlights from the first eight editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and we list 16 of these as part of our FanCraze Greatest Moments.


Brazil named as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup

17 May 2024 - 1     - 338

Brazil have been named hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG).


Game-changers and record-makers: Statistical standouts from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups

17 May 2024 - 0     - 151

Exploring the statistical journey of superstars of the game who paved the way to glory and established a remarkable legacy.


Mendis’ visa not denied, likely to join team before warm-up games: SLC CEO

17 May 2024 - 11     - 3317

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has denied recent reports that visas for two key players, including Kusal Mendis, in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup had been rejected.


Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes

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Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.


Warm-up fixtures announced for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

17 May 2024 - 2     - 2009

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.


Eshan Pieris secures silver class victory at GT World Challenge Asia Round 4 in Thailand

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Eshan Pieris came home with a triumphant win in the Silver Cup category at round four of the GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC) held at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. The victory cemented a


Asian Netball Tourney put off by a few weeks

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The 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 has been postponed by a few weeks, Netball Asia (NA) President, Lakshmi Victoria said today.


'You won’t see me for a while' – Virat Kohli hints at post-retirement plans

16 May 2024 - 0     - 287

Former India captain and legendary batter Virat Kohli recently disclosed his plans for life after cricket


West Indies Women to tour Sri Lanka for T20I series

16 May 2024 - 2     - 418

The West Indies National Women’s Team will arrive in Sri Lanka during the month of June for a white ball tour consisting of a three match ODI and a three-match T20I series.


Premier League in the US? FIFA weighs allowing overseas games

16 May 2024 - 0     - 42

FIFA is to consider allowing domestic leagues to play matches overseas, opening the door to money-spinning English Premier League or Spanish La Liga clashes being staged in the United States, the Midd


Another death reported from among victims of Fox Hill tragedy

16 May 2024 - 2     - 1251

The 16-year-old schoolgirl who was injured during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event died yesterday.


Nepal’s ex-cricket captain acquitted of rape on appeal

16 May 2024 - 1     - 917

Former Nepali cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane had his conviction and eight-year sentence for rape quashed on appeal on Wednesday and was cleared to resume his sporting career despite the cloud cast


Shakib and Hasaranga share top spot in T20 all-rounder rankings

15 May 2024 - 5     - 1208

Two stars of the game are tied at the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings with a little more than a fortnight until the commencement of the T20 World Cup


Nisala steers Sri Lanka ‘A’ to easy win

14 May 2024 - 2     - 174

Nisala Tharaka’s six wicket haul helped Sri Lanka ‘A’ to record an easy outright win by an innings and 26 run over Afghanistan ‘A’ in the one off Test match concluded at P. Sara Stadium.


Athapaththu climbs T20I rankings after stellar performance

14 May 2024 - 2     - 1350

Sri Lanka opener Chamari Athapaththu and England bowlers Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell have made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances over the past wee


Shanto to lead Bangladesh’s squad for T20 World Cup

14 May 2024 - 2     - 535

Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was appointed as Bangladesh captain in all formats earlier this year, is poised to lead his team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.


Wellalage inclusion hints Three-Spin Attack in World Cup

13 May 2024 - 6     - 1117

National selectors announced the Sri Lankan squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in USA & West Indies with uncapped Dunith Wellalage grabbing the headlines.


​Wanuja helps Sri Lanka ‘A’ to come out on top

13 May 2024 - 2     - 197

Left arm spinner Wanuja Sahan playing in his first international match showed his talent with an allround effort in the one off Test match against the visiting Afghanistan ‘A’ side as he put Sri L


Gampola IS, Jaffna MV emerge Cup champions

13 May 2024 - 0     - 75

The Milo U12 Inter-School Football Carnival conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Football Association and sponsored by Nestle Lanka Ltd under the brand Milo held at the Racecourse ground in Colombo saw


Big names miss out as Netherlands announce squad for T20 World Cup

13 May 2024 - 1     - 903

A reliable top-order performer and experienced all-rounder miss the cut as the Dutch reveal their playing group for next month’s tournament.


Selectors deny favoritism in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad selection

13 May 2024 - 30     - 6569

While denying any favoritism during the selection of players for the Sri Lanka squad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga said the Sri La


All Blacks captain Cane to retire from international rugby

13 May 2024 - 1     - 495

New Zealand captain Sam Cane will retire from Test rugby at the end of 2024, the side said Monday, calling time on a World Cup winning 12-year international career.


Mitchell McClenaghan believes CSK missed Pathirana and Mustafizur in their recent loss to GT

12 May 2024 - 0     - 290

In their IPL 2024 match against GT on Friday, May 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Mitchell McClenaghan, a former New Zealand Pacer, claimed that CSK (Chennai Super Kings) sorely missed t


Anderson to retire after Lord's Test against West Indies

12 May 2024 - 2     - 848

James Anderson will bow out as one of cricket’s all-time greats when England face West Indies in July after becoming the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets.


Some players excluded from new contracts despite ICC T20 World Cup roles

11 May 2024 - 5     - 2845

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled a revamped contract structure for forty-one national players, with substantial raises in player fees across all formats, ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.