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Vimath Dinsara To Lead Sri Lanka In 2026 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup
Cricket World Cup: Vimath Dinsara will captain Sri Lanka in the 2026 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Thursday. Kavija Gamage has been named as Sri Lanka’s vice-captain for the tournament beginning on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The squad features a strong mix of promising batters, including Dinsara, Gamage, and Mahavithana, along with versatile all-rounders Viran Chamuditha and Chamika Heentigala. Sri Lanka, which will depart for Namibia on Thursday, reached the Super Six stage in the previous edition of the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup held in South Africa in 2024.
Sri Lanka are in Group C of the upcoming competition alongside defending champions Australia, Ireland, and Japan. The side will open their campaign against Japan on January 17 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Sri Lanka will also play their games against Ireland and Australia at the same venue on January 19 and 23, respectively.
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Gulbadin, Naveen Return As Afghanistan Name Rashid Khan-led T20 World Cup Squad
Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: Afghanistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka, from February 7 to March 8. Led by Rashid Khan, the squad has been strengthened by the return of experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who is making his comeback after recovering from a shoulder injury.
5th T20I: It Was About Believing In Ourselves That We Can Do That, Says Harmanpreet Kaur
T20 World Cup: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur praised the effort put in by her teammates and asked them to make it a habit after the hosts whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0, beating them in the fifth and last T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram.
5th T20I: We Did Not Play Our Best Cricket In Tournament, Says SL Skipper Athapaththu
T20I World Cup: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu lamented that they did not play their "best cricket" against India, picking that as the reason for their debacle as visitors lost the fifth and T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram.
5th T20I: Deepti Sharma Scripts World Record, Becomes Highest Wicket-taker In Women’s T20Is
For Sri Lanka: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma scripts history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 Internationals after claiming her 152nd wicket during the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.
5th T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur And Bowlers Combine As India Whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a commanding 68 off 43 balls, while India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined collective effort to seal a 5–0 whitewash over Sri Lanka in the five-match T20I series..
Deepti Continues To Reign Atop; Shafali, Richa, Renuka Make Big Strides In T20I Rankings
T20I Batter Rankings: India opener Shafali Verma's recent resurgence has been further fuelled by her impressive performance in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka, helping her climb to the sixth spot in the latest Women's T20I Batter Rankings.
4th T20I: Smriti Mandhana Makes 80, Shafali Hits 79 As India Smash 221/2 Against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Women: Smriti Mandhana struck a brilliant 80 off 48 balls while Shafali Verma continued her good run by hitting 79 off 46 deliveries, her third successive half-century in this series, as India posted a massive 221/2, their highest women’s T20I score, against Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Gujarat Titans’ Bet On Holder Is Interesting, His Six-hitting Abilities Have Improved, Says Pathan
Indian Premier League: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have shown immense faith in West Indies’ fast bowling all-rounder Jason Holder, noting that his improved six-hitting ability alongside his new-ball bowling will benefit the side in the 2026 season.
There Was More Pressure Last Year Than This Year, Says Rashid Ahead Of SA20 Opener
MI Cape Town: MI Cape Town captain Rashid Khan said his side face less pressure in the upcoming SA20 season starting on Friday after claiming the trophy in the previous edition of the competition.
SA20 Season 4: Proteas Spinner Harmer Joins DSG As Temporary Replacement For Narine
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Durban's Super Giants (DSG) have signed South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer as a temporary replacement for West Indies off-spin bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine ahead of Season Four’s commencement, said the tournament on Wednesday.
T20 World Cup Defence, ODIs Aplenty And Tough Test Assignments: India Men's Cricket Team Faces A Packed 2026
T20 World Cup: After a roller coaster 2025, the Indian men’s cricket team faces a jam-packed 2026, headlined by a home T20 World Cup defence, lots of ODI matches, and some tough World Test Championship (WTC) assignments in overseas conditions.
Head, Conway Gain Big In Latest Rankings After Recent Red-ball Heroics
T20I Player Rankings: Performers in Test victories for Australia and New Zealand experienced significant gains following the most recent update in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings. Players from both teams experienced a double celebration as Australia advanced to an unassailable 3-0 series lead against England in a home Ashes series, and the Black Caps secured a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies in Mount Maunganui.
Kirstie Gordon Returns To International Cricket With Scotland, Ends Time With England
T20 World Cup: Kirstie Gordon, the captain of Nottinghamshire's Blaze team in English domestic women's cricket, has decided to return to international cricket with Scotland, over six years after her last appearance for England
Thomas Rew Named Captain As England Names U19 World Cup Squad
U19 World Cup: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Men’s U19 World Cup, set to be hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15, 2026.
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