Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan

Litton Das

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Shakib Al Hasan (C)

Mushfiqur Rahim (W)

Mahmudullah

Towhid Hridoy

Mehidy Hasan

Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Taskin Ahmed

Shoriful Islam

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka

Kusal Perera

Kusal Mendis (C) (W)

Sadeera Samarawickrama

Charith Asalanka

Angelo Mathews

Dhananjaya de Silva

Maheesh Theekshana

Dushmantha Chameera

Kasun Rajitha

Dilshan Madushanka

Afif Hossain Dhrubo

Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury

Hasan Mahmud

Hasan Murad

Jaker Ali Anik

Syed Khaled Ahmed

Litton Kumer Das

Shak Mahedi Hasan

Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon

Mahmudul Hasan Joy

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mohammad Naim Sheikh

Mohammad Saifuddin

Mominul Haque

Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim

Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman

Nahid Rana

Nasum Ahmed

Quazi Nurul Hasan

Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon

Mohammad Rishad Hossain

Mohammad Saif Hassan

Shadman Islam Anik

Shamim Hossain Patwari

Mohammad Shoriful Islam

Soumya Sarkar

Taijul Islam

Tanvir Islam

Tanzid Hasan Tamim

Md Tawhid Hridoy

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

SLC Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe said that the dismal performance of Sri Lanka in the ongoing ODI World Cup may have been influenced by an external conspiracy.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka team returns home after a disappointing World Cup performance. (Getty)

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‘Need two days to disclose everything’: SLC Chief Selector blames external factors for poor World Cup performance

Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews was dismissed without facing a single ball during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh on November 6, 2023 in New Delhi.

Angelo Mathews is the first player in cricket history to be timed out. (Getty)

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‘He did not have presence of mind’: Dinesh Karthik slams Angelo Mathews, offers advice on how to avoid timed-out drama

The incident unfolded when Angelo Mathews, after arriving at the crease on time, hesitated to face a delivery due to a malfunction with his helmet strap.

Ravichandran Ashwin weighed in on Angelo Mathews' controversial dismissal.

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Angelo Mathews timed-out dismissal: Ravichandran Ashwin weighs in on raging debate, says 'No one should get out...'

The 'timed-out' incident saw Angelo Mathews being dismissed after Shakib Al Hasan's appeal for taking too long to be ready to face the next ball during Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match.

Pakistan legend Waqar Younis (left) and Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan in this frame.

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Big legal trouble for Waqar Younis, faces Bangladesh High Court's brunt after 'timed-out' remarks on Shakib Al Hasan

Angelo Mathews' 'timed-out' incidence following Shakib Al Hasan's appeal during Sri Lanka versus Bangladesh's World Cup clash on November 6 stirred a massive row.

Bangladesh's skipper Shakib Al Hasan (left) and Sri Lanka's star all-rounder in this frame. (Twitter)

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'Stones will be thrown...': Agitated Angelo Mathews' brother threatens Shakib Al Hasan after 'timed-out' controversy

Australian batter Glenn Maxwell's awe-inspiring 201-run innings in the ODI World Cup clash vs Afghanistan defied all odds and secured a victory for Australia.

Australia's Glenn Maxwell after hitting a six for the winning runs during the ODI World Cup match against Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium. He smashed 201* for the win.

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'It was true patriotism:' Shoaib Akhtar believes Glenn Maxwell's double century was nothing short of miraculous

Shoaib Akhtar expressed his belief that Shakib Al Hasan's actions during Angelo Mathews' dismissal in the match against Bangladesh in New Delhi on November 6 were contrary to the spirit of cricket.

Akhtar slams Shakib over Mathews’s timed out dismissal. (Getty)

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‘I know it's in the rule book but…’: Former Pakistan pacer criticises Shakib Al Hasan over Angelo Mathews’s timed out dismissal

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews' controversial 'timed-out' dismissal during the World Cup 2023 match sparks debate on player safety and umpiring decisions.

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews speaks with the umpires after he was timed out during the ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh.

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'Fourth umpire is wrong': Angelo Mathews ready to disprove controversial 'timed out' decision with video evidence

Controversy, intense gameplay, and a historic win unfold as Bangladesh triumphs over Sri Lanka in a gripping ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh players refuse to shake hands after their World Cup 2023 match.

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Watch: Sri Lankan players refuse to shake hands with Bangladesh, Mathews says, 'we'll respect them if they respect us'

Read about Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's comments on the ICC rules and the controversial dismissal of Angelo Mathews in their World Cup 2023 match.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan poses after being named Player of the Match in their ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka.

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'I'll be careful. This doesn't happen to me': Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan takes sly dig at Angelo Mathews after 'timed out' uproar

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Ravindra Jadeja said that he is liking Rajasthan Royals' pink colour and feels it was difficult for him to bid goodbye to Chennai Super Kings.

Ravindra Jadeja picked 2 wickets against CSK on Rajasthan Royals return.

Jadeja said that he hasn't reconnect with former CSK captain MS Dhoni yet. 

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'Baat nahi hui kyunki Mahi bhai...': Jadeja yet to reconnect with Dhoni

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald feels that the expectations from Cameron Green as an all-rounder are not unfair, backs him to do well as the career progresses.

Cameron Green can't bowl for a few more games in the IPL 2026.

Andrew McDonald said that the Australian team management feels Green's 'good enough'.

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'Huge expectation within IPL': AUS coach jumps in Green's defense post-KKR debut

Krunal Pandya hasn't given up on his dream to represent Team India again and admitted that sometimes it hurts that he hasn't donned the blue jersey for nearly 5 years.

Krunal Pandya's last white-ball tour for Team India was against Sri Lanka.

Krunal claimed 17 wickets for RCB in the previous IPL season. 

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Absent from Team IND for nearly 5 yrs, RCB's Krunal says 'sometimes it hurts'

Mohammed Shami hasn't given up on his Team India comeback and intends to keep playing until he gets tired or bored.

Mohammed Shami is set to make his LSG debut on April 1.

Shami intends to play till he is tired or bored. 

Mohammed Shami

Shami opens up on retirement amid continued snub from Agarkar's committee 

Piyush Chawla believes CSK were not ready for their campaign opener against Rajasthan Royals as they lacked clarity in batting order.

Piyush Chawla feels Sarfaraz Khan or Urvil Patel should've batted at no.3.

Ayush Mhatre was pushed to no.3 role as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson opened the innings.

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Ex-CSK star slams think tank's selection calls, says 'with Brevis injured...' 

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Max Verstappen sparks retirement talk after criticizing F1 rules, but Laurent Mekies remains confident he will stay.


Max Verstappen unhappy with “anti-driving” regulations amid poor 2026 start.

Laurent Mekies backs team to deliver a competitive car and change Verstappen’s mood.

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 29, 2026 in Suzuka, Japan.

Amid Max Verstappen’s retirement hints, Laurent Mekies remains optimistic

Football

Marc Cucurella criticises Chelsea FC for sacking Enzo Maresca, calling it a turning point in the club’s dip in form.


Marc Cucurella says Enzo Maresca’s mid-season exit negatively impacted squad morale and momentum.

Chelsea FC struggle under Liam Rosenior raises concerns over UEFA Champions League qualification.

Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 30, 2025 in London, England.

Marc Cucerella slams Chelsea for sacking Maresca, says 'it had a big impact'

Pakistan Cricket Board has banned Fakhar Zaman for two matches in PSL 2026 after being found guilty of a serious breach of the tournament’s Code of Conduct.

Fakhar Zaman banned for two PSL matches. 

Fakhar Zaman found guilty in a issue related to ball tampering. 

Lahore Qalandars' captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (L) speaks with teammate Fakhar Zaman (R) during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20 match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars (Getty)

PCB hands two-match ban to Fakhar Zaman for ball tampering in PSL 2026

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly ordered the centrally contracted players to get approval before social media posts following Naseem Shah's post for Maryam Nawaz.


PCB put stricter rules for Pakistan players for posting on social media. 

Naseem Shah was fined PKR 20 million (around ₹68 lakh). 

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and the country's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi speaks during a press conference (Getty)

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‘Need two days to disclose everything’: SLC Chief Selector blames external factors for poor World Cup performance

‘He did not have presence of mind’: Dinesh Karthik slams Angelo Mathews, offers advice on how to avoid timed-out drama

Angelo Mathews timed-out dismissal: Ravichandran Ashwin weighs in on raging debate, says 'No one should get out...'