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T20 World Cup semi-finalists Afghanistan ruled out of group stage in Asia Cup, Sri Lanka progress
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTAfghanistan crashed out of Asia Cup 2025 after a six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka, despite Mohammad Nabi’s explosive 60 off 22 balls. Poor bowling choices and missed opportunities cost them, as Sri Lanka, led by Kusal Mendis, topped Group B to enter Super 4s.
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Mohammad Nabi becomes first Afghanistan cricketer to register massive milestone
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 10:40 PM ISTMohammad Nabi became the first Afghan to score 6000 international runs, hitting 60 off 22 balls, including five sixes in the final over against Sri Lanka. His innings helped Afghanistan post 169, with a win crucial for Super 4s qualification in Asia Cup 2025.
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Mohammad Nabi smacks five sixes in final over vs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025: Watch
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 10:21 PM ISTMohammad Nabi smashed five sixes in the final over against Sri Lanka, including three consecutive sixes off Dunith Wellalage, a no-ball, and two more sixes, helping Afghanistan finish their first innings strongly with a total of 168 runs.
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SL vs AFG Highlights: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets, finish as league leaders
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTSri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by six wickets to qualify for the Super 4s of the ongoing Asia Cup. Nuwan Thushara starred with the ball, picking up four wickets, while Kusal Mendis made an unbeaten 72 runs in the middle to get the job done.
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SL vs HKG Highlights: Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong by four wickets in Asia Cup 2025 clash
Cricket | Sep 16, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTSL vs HKG Highlights: Sri Lanka defeated Hong Kong in their second clash of the Asia Cup 2025 as they survived a major scare. The Lankan Lions won their opener against Bangladesh and now have won their second match too.
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Sri Lanka register comfortable six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, as Group B spices up in Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTSri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, with Pathum Nissanka scoring 50 and becoming the fastest Sri Lankan to 2000 T20I runs. Bangladesh posted 139 after early setbacks, but Sri Lanka chased it down with 32 balls to spare.
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Sri Lanka announce 15-member squad for Women's World Cup, recall veteran pacer after 12 months
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 05:58 PM ISTSri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup that is starting on September 30. Chamari Athapaththu has been appointed the captain of the team as they have also recalled a 39-year-old veteran pacer after 12 months.
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Nepal echoes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: Anti-Govt protests across South Asia follow similar patterns
Explainers | Sep 09, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTWidespread youth-led protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal over corruption, governance failures, and economic hardship have toppled long-standing regimes, reflecting shared regional and global crises.
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Passenger bus skids off road, falls into cliff in Sri Lanka, claiming 15 lives, injuring 16 others
World | Sep 05, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTA tragic bus accident in Sri Lanka's Uva Province on Thursday night claimed 15 lives and injured 16 others, with high-speed driving suspected as the cause.
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Kamindu Mendis' late fireworks seal dramatic win for Sri Lanka over Zimbabwe
Cricket | Sep 03, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTKamindu Mendis’ explosive 41* off 16 rescued Sri Lanka from a collapse, sealing a 4-wicket win over Zimbabwe with 5 balls to spare. Brian Bennett’s 81 had powered Zimbabwe to 175, but Mendis’ late blitz, including a 26-run over, turned the match around.
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Sri Lankan president makes surprise visit to Katchatheevu island after Vijay's call for reclaiming
Chennai | Sep 02, 2025, 04:02 PM ISTDissanayake, who was in Jaffna to launch welfare programmes and review the expansion of the Mayilidi Fishing Port, travelled by Navy speedboat to Katchatheevu with senior defence officials.
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ZIM vs SL: Brendan Taylor returns to ODIs after four years; Sean Williams leads Zimbabwe
Cricket | Aug 29, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTBrendon Taylor returned to ODI cricket for the first time since his ban of three and a half years. He has been named in the squad for the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Harare. Sean Williams, meanwhile leading the Chevrons in Craig Ervine's absence.
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Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: Where to watch ZIM vs SL live on TV and stream online in India?
Cricket | Aug 29, 2025, 09:59 AM ISTZimbabwe will host Sri Lanka for a two-match ODI and three-match T20I series, starting August 29. All the matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The series will help Sri Lanka build momentum ahead of the Asia Cup.
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Sri Lanka announce squad for Asia Cup 2025, Wanindu Hasaranga finds place despite injury concerns
Cricket | Aug 28, 2025, 07:16 PM ISTSri Lanka reveal their 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Despite injury concerns, Wanindu Hasaranga has found a spot in the squad. The Lankan Lions are part of group B. Charith Asalanka will lead the team.
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Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail over alleged misuse of govt funds
World | Aug 26, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTRanil Wickremesinghe was arrested on the alleged charges of misuse of government funds amounting to LKR 16.6 million. Earlier on Friday, Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on allegations of state funds' misuse, as reported by Newswire Lanka.
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Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe ODI Squad after four years for Sri Lanka series
Cricket | Aug 28, 2025, 02:43 PM ISTBrendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series after completing his ICC ban. Zimbabwe named a 16-member squad for the two ODIs on August 29 and 31 in Harare, with Craig Ervine as captain and several new faces included.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds
World | Aug 22, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTThe investigations focus on a trip he made to the United Kingdom to attend a university graduation ceremony in London, but it is alleged that this was a personal visit using state funds.
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Former Sri Lanka cricketer Saliya Saman banned for five years by ICC
Cricket | Aug 15, 2025, 07:24 PM ISTFormer Sri Lanka cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all cricket for five years by the ICC after being found guilty of attempting to fix matches during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 while linked to the Pune Devils franchise. The ban is backdated to Sept 2023.
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Bangladesh script history with T20I series win over Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jul 16, 2025, 10:46 PM ISTBangladesh registered their maiden T20I series win in Sri Lanka. The Litton Das-led side defeated the hosts by eight wickets to script history in Colombo. Mehidy Hasan was adjudged Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul.
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Bangladesh announce squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka; former captain dropped
Cricket | Jul 04, 2025, 08:11 PM ISTBangladesh announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting July 10. Najmul Hossain Shanto was left out, while Naim Sheikh and Taskin Ahmed returned. The three-match T20I series will begin on July 10 in Kandy.