Author: Sameera Peiris

Sri Lanka U19 Women stun Australia in opener

Sri Lanka Women U19 began their five-match T20 series against Australia Women U19 with a 15-run victory in the opening encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday. Opener Sanjana Kavindi stole the show with a fluent 62 off 46 deliveries, hitting six boundaries and a six. Her 88-run opening stand with Vimoksha Balasuriya (21) set […]

Bereaved Wellalage rejoin Sri Lanka team

Sri Lanka allrounder Dunith Wellalage has rejoined the national squad in the UAE following the death of his father, Suranga Wellalage, last Thursday. The 22-year-old returned home immediately after Sri Lanka’s Group B victory over Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, where he only learned of his father’s passing once the game concluded. Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed […]

No Handshake Saga

The Asia Cup was thrown into uncertainty last night after Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament in protest against ICC match referee Andy Pycroft’s handling of their clash with India on September 14. Their must-win game against the UAE eventually went ahead, but only after a delay, once Pycroft apologised to Pakistan’s team […]

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong China scare

Sri Lanka overcame a spirited challenge from Hong Kong China to secure a tense four-wicket victory in their Asia Cup clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, chasing down a modest target of 150 that proved far trickier than expected. Although 150 looked achievable on paper, Hong Kong bowled with discipline and heart, keeping Sri […]

Handshake controversy overshadows India’s win over Pakistan in Dubai

by Chanaka Perera India’s convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Asia Cup clash in Dubai was followed by controversy rather than celebration, as a row over handshakes dominated the post-match narrative. The drama unfolded after the match ended, when the presentation ceremony was delayed for several minutes. While India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Player-of-the-Match […]

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