Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Ibrahim Zadran

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)

Rahmat Shah

Azmatullah Omarzai

Ikram Alikhil (W)

Mohammad Nabi

Rashid Khan

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Naveen-ul-Haq

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka

Dimuth Karunaratne

Kusal Mendis (C) (W)

Sadeera Samarawickrama

Charith Asalanka

Dhananjaya de Silva

Angelo Mathews

Maheesh Theekshana

Kasun Rajitha

Dushmantha Chameera

Dilshan Madushanka

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Gulbadin Naib

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Karim Janat

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Sediqullah Atal

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Asitha Madusanka Fernando

Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa

Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka

Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka

Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha

Pathira Vasan Dushmantha Chameera

Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena

Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi

Jeffrey Dexter Francis Vandersay

Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage Kamil Mishara

Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

Mathurage Don Kusal Janith Perera

Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana

Matheesha Pathirana

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Pavan Rathnayake

Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

The absence of Hasaranga amplifies challenges for Theekshana in Sri Lanka's World Cup 2023, demanding strategic adaptations and improved batting performance.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana during World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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'It's challenging because..': Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana reveals which injured star they miss the most and why

Rashid Khan's motivational speech before Afghanistan's triumphant ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka highlights the team's fighting spirit and determination.

Rashid Khan of Afghanistan celebrates his 100th ODI appearc

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Watch: Rashid Khan's rousing speech before 100th ODI appearance and win over Sri Lanka wins hearts on social media

Jonathan Trott emphasizes the need for Afghanistan's batters to strive for centuries following their impressive victory in World Cup 2023, as the team gears up to face the Netherlands.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan presented with a memento by head coach Jonathan Trott.

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'Nobody's got 100 yet, so...': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott plays down batting unit's performance despite another win

Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh celebrate Afghanistan's victory in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, signaling a remarkable win for the Afghan team.

Indian legends Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan celebrate Afghanistan's World Cup win over Sri Lanka.  

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Watch: Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan dedicate special dance to Afghanistan after victory over Sri Lanka; video goes viral

Hashmatullah Shahidi played the perfect captain's knock as he remained unbeaten for 58 off 74 deliveries in the run chase of 242 against Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott (left) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (right) (Getty Images)

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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi reveals head coach Jonathan Trott told him one word that changed his mindset

World Cup 2023: Afghanistan climbed to the fifth spot on the points table with a seven-wicket win over World Champions of 1996, Sri Lanka in Pune.

Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi hugs his teammate Azmatullah Omarzai

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Afghanistan's complete performance almost knocks out 1996 World Champions Sri Lanka with dominant 7-wicket win

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bowl first. Noor Ahmad made way for Fazalhaq Farooqi, while Sri Lanka brought in Dimuth Karunaratne for Kusal Perera,

Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis and a member of the Afghanistan support staff help a young mascot.

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Watch: Kusal Mendis, Afghanistan staff win hearts after video of fainting mascot during national anthems breaks the internet

Lyon coach Fabio Grosso was injured in a head injury when the team bus was attacked by fans on the way to Stade Velodrome. The French league soccer game against Marseille was postponed.

Lyon manager Fabio Grosso after suffering injury before match vs Marseilles

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Ligue 1: Lyon manager Fabio Grosso grievously injured after team bus pelted with rocks before Marseilles clash

Afghanistan's Ikram Alikhil sustains injury during World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka; Captain Shahidi praises team's performance against England.

Afghanistan wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil injures himself in the World Cup match vs Sri Lanka.

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Watch: Afghanistan wicketkeeper and star batter suffers painful injury, walks off the field in 2nd over

In a pivotal group encounter, Asia Cup runners-up Sri Lanka are set to take on the surprise package, Afghanistan, as both teams eye a semi-final position.

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis faces Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi

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AFG vs SL: Afghanistan skipper makes surprising change after electing to field as Sri Lanka two tweaks to Playing XI

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MS Dhoni's latest injury update has further dented Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 campaign as the legendary wicketkeeper-batter will reportedly take more than two weeks to recover from calf strain

MS Dhoni is struggling with his calf strain amidst the ongoing IPL 2026

Reportedly, Dhoni will now miss the first 6 matches of the ongoing edition

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Worrisome update on Dhoni's injury, CSK legend to miss more matches in IPL 2026

Virat Kohli played an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. 

Virat Kohli scored 69 off 38 balls in IPL 2026 opener clash. 

RCB defeated SRH by six wickets in IPL 2026 opener. 

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Virat Kohli played an unbeaten knock of 69 off 38 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the IPL 2026 opener clash. 

RCB defeated SRH by six wickets in IPL 2026.

Virat Kohli played an unbeaten knock of 69 off 38 balls in SRH vs RCB clash.

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Ravichandran Ashwin's blunt take on Virat Kohli's performance in IPL 2026

SRH’s bowlers came under pressure after failing to defend a total of 201 on a batting-friendly pitch against RCB. With Pat Cummins and Carse unavailable, the attack lacked firepower. 

SRH will now take KKR in their 2nd IPL 2026 clash. 

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SRH shares crucial update on Brydon Carse's injury ahead of IPL 2026 tie vs KKR

RCB started IPL 2026 in style, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the tournament opener at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 

RCB will now CSK in their 2nd IPL 2026 clash. 

 Virat Kohli (L) celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Indian cricket player Abhishek Sharma during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad (Getty)

Virat Kohli (L) celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Indian cricket player Abhishek Sharma during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad (Getty)

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Lewis Hamilton admits power issues cost him dearly as he slips from a podium start to P6 at the Japanese Grand Prix 2026.

Lewis Hamilton cites battery and power loss as key reason behind his drop to P6 at the Japanese Grand Prix 2026.

Despite starting P3, the Scuderia Ferrari driver struggled for pace and lost multiple positions in the latter stages of the race.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari scoots in the pit laneduring the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 29, 2026 in Suzuka, Japan.

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