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Sunil Gavaskar, Greg Chappell, Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh, Michael Atherton, Belinda Clark, were among the greats who signed the statement

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck a belligerent 52-ball 100 to power Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win

Daryl Mitchell is leading the Kiwis in absence of Mitchell Santner who's indisposed

The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid

The Afghanistan skipper achieved the feat during the 16th over in the first innings when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan by a hit-wicket

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is nearing the end of its group stage, with five teams already securing Super Eights berths. Three spots remain up for grabs, with multiple nations mathematically in contention. Group C is finalised, while Groups A, B, and D still have races to determine the remaining qualifiers.

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner was ruled out of their T20 World Cup match against Canada due to illness from a "dodgy burger." All-rounder Cole McConchie replaced him, while Kyle Jamieson also came into the XI for the absent Lockie Ferguson. Despite these disruptions, New Zealand aims for a third win to secure a Super 8 berth.

Sri Lanka have stormed into the Super 8s with three dominant wins, showcasing championship potential. Their emphatic victory over Australia, chasing 182 with ease, highlights their mastery of home conditions and growing confidence. Despite key injuries, the team's strong performance and Pathum Nissanka's century signal Sri Lanka's serious semi […]

Ishan Kishan's return to domestic cricket has revitalised his career, showcasing a fearless yet methodical approach. After being axed from the Indian setup in 2023, his dedication to First Class cricket and strong performances in limited-overs tournaments have put him back in contention, demonstrating a significant improvement in his game.

Canada won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand in their Group D clash of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. New Zealand were forced into two changes, with regular skipper Mitchell Santner ruled out due to illness and Lockie Ferguson unavailable following the birth of his child

Sri Lanka face another injury concern in the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup after pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana limped off with a suspected hamstring injury during their match against Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The 23-year-old pulled up in his follow-through during his first over and had to be assisted off the field

Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has urged caution ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica. Still hurting from a recent 2-1 defeat, Madrid aim to avoid history repeating itself in the crucial 180-minute tie

At the R. Premadasa Stadium, what was expected to be a rain-hit contest turned into an Ishan Kishan spectacle. Facing a Pakistan attack loaded with spinners, Kishan dismantled the bowling with a fearless, match-defining knock in the T20 World Cup clash

The 32-year-old fencer has also won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Championships (2018, and 2022), and a bronze medal in the 2023 Asian Championships. She also won the Arjuna Award in 2021.