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Karachi, March 2 The country's cricket board is considering financial penalties for the players after the Pakistan team's early elimination from the T20 World Cup.A reliable source said that while reports of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deducting players' salaries were inaccurate...

New Delhi, March 2 – South Africa's inspirational Test and ODI captain, Temba Bavuma, believes that the lack of handshakes after matches is not a positive endorsement of the game.Bavuma, who is part of the commentary panel for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, spoke to

New Delhi, March 2 – According to a report on Monday, Pakistani cricket authorities are expected to impose a hefty fine of five million rupees (approximately $17,900) on underperforming male cricketers after the team's exit in the Super Eight round in Sri Lanka."The Pakistan Cricket Board...

On the sacred Medin Poya Day, a unique exhibition celebrating the Buddha's message of peace and compassion was held at the Sri Sunethrarama Temple in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, organized by the Indian High Commission.As part of a series of exhibitions organized by the High Commission of India...

Chennai, March 2 The Indian Coast Guard provided security and surface-to-air escort to 3,741 pilgrims who travelled from Tamil Nadu and other states to the Katchatheevu island for the annual two-day festival at St Antony’s Church, officials said.The convoy, consisting of a large number of...

Chennai, March 2 The Indian Coast Guard provided security and surface-to-air escort to 3,741 pilgrims who travelled from Tamil Nadu and other states to Katchatheevu Island for the annual two-day festival at St Antony's Church, officials said.The convoy, consisting of a large number of...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 Eight Indians, including three from Kerala, are stranded at the Karachi airport in Pakistan following a flight diversion due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Norka Roots said on Sunday.Norka Roots is the state government agency responsible for the affairs...

Colombo, March 1 Sri Lanka police on Sunday warned the public against attempts by individuals to hoard fuel, given the current volatile situation in the Middle East.The police stated that they had observed attempts to stockpile fuel out of panic buying, even though the state-owned fuel entity...

New Delhi, March 1 Having completed their commitments in the T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe are awaiting clarity on their departure plans following the closure of the Dubai airport due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.The majority of the Sikandar Raza-led squad was supposed to fly out of...

Kandy, Mar 1 Pakistan concluded their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka, but the win was not enough to qualify them for the next stage due to a lower Net Run Rate. The match was played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on...

Kandy, February 28 – While Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s valiant innings of 76 runs wasn't enough, Pakistan edged out the hosts for a five-run victory in their final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday.Despite the narrow...

Pallekele, Feb 28 – Dasun Shanaka's brilliant performance couldn't prevent a narrow 5-run defeat for Sri Lanka, but it eliminated Pakistan from the T20 World Cup, as New Zealand joined England from Group 2 in the semi-finals on Saturday.With 28 needed in the final over, Shanaka smashed three...

Pallekele, February 28 Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup on Saturday, despite winning against Sri Lanka by five runs in their Super Eights match here, with New Zealand qualifying for the semifinals based on a better net run rate.Invited to bat, Pakistan scored a formidable 212...

Colombo, February 28 Sri Lanka said on Saturday that it had established emergency hotlines as it remained in close contact with the country's diplomatic missions in the West Asia region in the wake of the escalating war situation there.Sri Lanka also called for restraint in the West Asia...

Pallekele, February 28 Sahibzada Farhan (100) and Fakhar Zaman (84) put on a record partnership of 176 runs for any wicket in the history of the T20 World Cup to power Pakistan to a formidable 212/8 against a struggling Sri Lanka in a Super Eights clash here on Saturday.Pakistan will need to...

Pallekele, February 28 Sahibzada Farhan smashed a brilliant century, while his opening partner Fakhar Zaman scored 84 to guide Pakistan to a strong total of 212 for 8 against Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday.Invited to bat, Farhan and Zaman...

Colombo, February 28 Sri Lanka said on Saturday that it had established emergency hotlines as it maintained close contact with the country's diplomatic missions in the West Asia region in light of the escalating war situation there.The Sri Lankan announcement came hours after the US and Israel...

Pallekele, February 28 Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bowl against Pakistan in their Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup Super Eights stage here on Saturday.Although Sri Lanka have been eliminated from the race to the semifinals, Pakistan are still in contention, but...

Dubai, February 28 The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday that it is working on alternative flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, amid the disruption caused by the US strikes on Iran.The T20 tournament, which began on...

Dubai, February 28 The International Cricket Council (ICC) is working on alternative flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup after the US strikes on Iran.The US and Israel launched a major offensive on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump calling on the...