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Scotland must be wondering what they have to do to be noticed at the T20 World Cup. Their terrific win over Namibia on a slow Kensington Oval deck was sandwiched somewhere between USA’s Super Over stunner over Pakistan, Canada trumping Ireland, and Afghanistan steamrolling New Zealand
- Scotland romp to statement victory over Oman to leave England feeling the Group B squeeze (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out (Category: Breaking News)
- FIXTURES RELEASED FOR ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP QUALIFIER 2023 (Category: Sports)
Akeal Hosein scythed through Uganda in a sublime opening spell, using his swinging seam-up delivery to devastating effect, plundering five wickets for 11 runs. That spell sent West Indies hurtling to a 134-run victory on a slow Providence deck. The seamers backed Hosein’s spell up, delivering some excellent wicket balls of their own. Together they […]
- Salt 109 not out, Brook late cameo fire England to dramatic chase of 223 (Category: Breaking News)
- Brandon King, Rovman Powell turn on the power as West Indies surge to 2-0 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Chase seals West Indies’ jittery victory against spirited Papua New Guinea (Category: Breaking News)
- Warner stars in landmark outing, Zampa’s class seals victory (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa made heavy weather of a modest chase in New York before David Miller and Tristan Stubbs dug deep to save them from a third straight defeat at Netherlands’ hands at an ICC tournament. Miller and Stubbs added 65 for the fifth wicket to lift them from the pits of 12 for 4 on […]
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Wolvaardt, Brits in record stand as South Africa clinch series 2-1 (Category: Breaking News)
- Anrich Nortje’s 4 for 7 sets up South Africa win on tricky New York pitch (Category: Breaking News)
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo (AFP) – Sri Lanka said Friday they have complained to the International Cricket Council over their T20 World Cup team’s treatment and conditions in co-host the United States.The sports minister Harin Fernando alleged other teams had it better and said Sri Lanka had lodged a formal protest
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Arab envoys Lanka wants immediate ceasefire in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- AAC issues clarification (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh got off to a winning start in the ongoing T20 World Cup beating Sri Lanka by two wickets in their Group D encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas today. After Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman claimed three wickets each to restrict Sri Lanka to 124 for nine, Hridoy smashed
- Sri Lanka to expedite talks on proposed trade agreement with Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh include Mosaddek Hossain in their squad for first Test against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh gives Sri Lanka 6 more months to repay $200m loan (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh says Sri Lanka paid back another $100m (Category: Breaking News)
Afghanistan boosted their Super Eight chances with yet another dominating win, this time thumping New Zealand by 84 runs in Providence. Having beaten Uganda by 125 runs in their opening match, they are now at the top of Group C with a net run rate of 5.225. After being sent in, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim […]
- Gurbaz, Ibrahim and Farooqi hand Uganda a thrashing (Category: Breaking News)
- Nabi, Rashid turn the tables on Ireland to level series for Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- It’s a mismatch on paper, but Afghanistan’s batters can take the fight to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iftikhar, Nawaz inspire consolation win as New Zealand fold for 92 (Category: Breaking News)
Saurabh Netravalkar moved to the United States in 2015. He was 23 and had accepted a difficult reality. He wasn’t going to be a professional cricketer. “It was a very emotional call,” Netravalkar said in an interview last year. “I packed my bags and moved to the US to study. I never dreamt that I’d […]
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC needs new constitution: Eran (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cricket debacle: Chief selector to “reveal all”, hints at conspiracy (Category: Breaking News)
Group B preview: Australia and England will be favourites to progress out of Group B at the T20 World Cup, but Namibia, Oman and Scotland have shown previously they are more than capable of causing an upset or two. The two most recent champions along with three spirited associates
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup head to head: India vs Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- USA vs Canada: oldest rivalry renewed at cricket’s biggest T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- India Vs England (Category: Breaking News)
West Indies sealed the three-match T20I series against South Africa, with a match to spare, and successfully defended 208 in front of enthusiastic Sabina Park supporters. With all the fixtures in this series being played at the same venue in Jamaica – which will not host any T20 World Cup
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- West Indies seal series after Joseph’s five-fer in run-fest (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa ace record run chase to level series (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is the new No. 1 batter in women’s ODIs (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi was revealed as the newest tournament ambassador for the epic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. He joins an illustrious group of ambassadors, featuring India stalwart Yuvraj Singh, ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle and the fastest man on Earth Usain Bolt
- Lanka Premier League – The New Kid on the Block (Category: Sports)
- India, Pakistan headline exhilarating neighbourhood showdown (Category: Breaking News)
- “SLPL is an ideal opportunity before Australian series”: Misbah-ul-Haq (Category: Business)
- Kumar Dharmasena picked as on-field umpire for WC opener (Category: Breaking News)
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, was involved in a physical confrontation with a fan who attempted to take a selfie with him without consent. The incident occurred before the match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club (SJDC) and Prime Bank Cricket Club in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) 2024. In the video, it can be […]
- Mushfiqur Rahim mocks Angelo Mathews and other Sri Lankan players (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan joins politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat (Category: Breaking News)
- Shanto calls on Bangladesh to play ‘as a unit’ in ODI series against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Thailand and United Arab Emirates (UAE) registered thorough wins in Monday night’s matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at Tolerance Oval and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The wins kept alive the teams’ hopes of a place in the tournament’s semi-finals. At Tolerance Oval
- Netherlands and Uganda record first wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Ireland’s victory over Netherlands seals ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier semi-final spot for... (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland through to semi-finals, UAE keep their hopes alive (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe outplay UAE, Sri Lanka blow away Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
Cricket South Africa have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming home T20Is against Sri Lanka, featuring a star player from last year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Karabo Meso has earned her maiden international call-up in South Africa’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri
- Former Pakistan captain revealed as tournament ambassador for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup stars dominate ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year for 2023 (Category: Sports)
- England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year for the second year... (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s player of the month for March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Afghanistan Head Coach Jonathan Trott conceded that Sri Lanka outplayed his team in all three departments in the recently concluded bilateral series between the countries. While Sri Lanka won the one-off Test match, they swept Afghanistan 3-0 in the ODIs before taking an unassailable 2-0 in the T-20 series. On Wednesday, Afghanistan managed to record […]
- Pakistan, Sri Lanka in talks for ODI series (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundred heroes Cook and Trott punish Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka punished by Cook, Trott (Category: Breaking News)
The alleged victim of a cricket star accused of raping a woman after an international sporting event in Sydney told a court she “feared” for her life.The post Alleged rape victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka ‘feared’ for her life, court appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka grilled over intimate acts (Category: Breaking News)
- Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
- In terms of RTI Act House releases names of MPs who voted for new law (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunthilaka, who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months, will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased on Tuesday (August 08).The post Danushka Gunathilaka’s bail conditions eased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
A Sydney judge has questioned the “focused” media attention on Sri Lankan cricket star Danushka Gunathilaka as he prepares to face a trial over allegations he raped a woman after an international sports event. Danushka Gunathilaka appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday wearing a crisp white jacket and black pants as he […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping woman in Sydney seeks no-jury trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police pushing for court order on Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka leaves Sydney after being cleared of rape (Category: Breaking News)
A number of Sri Lankan players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, have been retained for the DP World ILT20 Season 2 which begins in Dubai in the second week of January 2024. DP World ILT20 Season 2 is all set to provide enthralling cricket action for a second successive season with the six participating […]
- UAE cricketers eager to play with Wanindu in DP World ILT20 (Category: Breaking News)
- UAE’s International League T20 locked-in for January-February 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-wicket Hasaranga leads Sri Lanka to rout of Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- ILT20 brings ‘Smartball’s’ ‘Smarter Play’ technology to its inaugural tournament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped after he allegedly raped a Sydney woman. The 32-year-old was facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup, however, the public prosecutor withdrew
- Australian Police accused of being unreasonable in Danushka Gunathilaka case (Category: Breaking News)
- Judge questions media coverage in Danushka Gunathilaka’s Sydney rape case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka to settle in Sydney as rape case continues (Category: Breaking News)
Aleem Dar’s long and storied journey as an umpire on the ICC’s Elite Panel has come to an end. The 54-year old has stepped down after officiating in a record 435 men’s international matches including four World Cup finals. “I have had the pleasure and honour of umpiring the world over and what I have […]
- Match officials for World Test Championship Final revealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire Dar sets Asian record for officiating in most cricket matches (Category: Business)
- Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf passes away after sudden cardiac arrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Kumar Dharmasena picked as on-field umpire for WC opener (Category: Breaking News)
Australia cruised to their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title with a 19-run win over South Africa in Cape Town. In front of a full house at Newlands, Australia reached 156-6 with Beth Mooney striking a sublime unbeaten 74. In reply, South Africa put up a spirited fight but after a slow start
- South Africa beat Bangladesh to set up England semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan beat the Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final hopes (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Australia in Netball World Cup thriller (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh showed spark in parts but it was the return of legspinner Georgia Wareham that stole the headlines as Australia continued their winning run at the Women’s T20 World Cup. Wareham picked up three wickets – including two in her last over – to restrict Bangladesh to 107
- Australia overcome sensational Sciver-Brunt to retain Women’s Ashes (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia have a Litchfield day to complete clean sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Sutherland, Litchfield seal series for Australia in tight finish (Category: Breaking News)
- Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland lead clinical Australia to another series win (Category: Breaking News)
Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 53 from 38 balls led India to a seven-wicket win over rivals Pakistan in their opening Women’s T20 World Cup fixture. Chasing 150, Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh added 58 for the fourth wicket to steer India to victory. Pakistan were eyeing a shock victory
- South Africa beat Bangladesh to set up England semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan beat the Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final hopes (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia beat India by nine runs to claim cricket gold (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa secure thrilling win over India (Category: Breaking News)
Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva s ice-cool hundred partnership steered Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh as they continued their winning start to the ICC Women s T20 World Cup 2023.
Sri Lanka threw up a big surprise in the opening game of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup holding its nerve in the field in a frantic finish to beat host South Africa by three runs. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hit 68 from 50 balls to set up a total of 129-4 after her team […]
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu guides Sri Lanka to victory in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier Final (Category: Breaking News)
- Chameera and Mathews to join Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad as reserves (Category: Breaking News)
England bowled out the West Indies for just 43 on their way to completing a 5-0 clean sweep in the T20 series with an eight-wicket win in Barbados. The hosts were bowled out in 16.2 overs for their lowest-ever total in T20 internationals. Seamers Freya Davies and Alice Davidson-Richards starred with the ball, claiming 3-2 […]
- England women crush West Indies to secure ODI series win (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Pakistan to win T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- West Indies knocked out of the T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Bairstow’s 90 helps England beat SA in riotous T20 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will settle into life in Sydney after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman multiple times, a court has heard.The post Australian court allows Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka to move house appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with alleged sexual assault of woman in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping a Sydney woman he met on a dating app has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail.The post Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with rape seen for first time since leaving custody on bail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan World Cup cricket star Danushka Gunathilaka has been charged following the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Sydney’s east. The Australian media reported that the cricketer has been arrested at the team hotel. He has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met in Australia. Gunathilaka is to be produced in […]
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- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attacked at GotaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
- UN envoy speaks to protesters near Colombo office (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crash out of T20 World Cup 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
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