Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka

Kusal Mendis (W)

Kusal Perera

Sadeera Samarawickrama

Kamindu Mendis

Angelo Mathews

Dasun Shanaka

Wanindu Hasaranga (C)

Akila Dananjaya

Nuwan Thushara

Matheesha Pathirana

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Hazratullah Zazai

Ibrahim Zadran (C)

Mohammad Ishaq (W)

Azmatullah Omarzai

Mohammad Nabi

Karim Janat

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Noor Ahmad

Fareed Ahmad

Wafadar Momand

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

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Gulbadin Naib

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ibrahim Zadran

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Sediqullah Atal

Shahidullah Kamal

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

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Pavan Rathnayake

Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage

Wedagedara Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

Cricket

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lankan T20I skipper Wanindu Hasaranga has been handed a two-match suspension for his involvement in a heated altercation with an umpire during a T20I game against Afghanistan.

Wanindu Hasaranga and Rahmanullah Gurbaz were punished by ICC.

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Former RCB star and No.2 ranked T20I bowler banned for verbally abusing umpire in live match; KKR batter also punished; know details here

SL vs AFG 3rd T20I: Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga did not hold back and questioned the on-field umpire's decision for not signalling no-ball for an above waist height delivery.

Wanindu Hasaranga in a heated conversation with umpire Lyndon Hannibal (Getty Images)

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'That umpire isn't suited to international cricket, much better if he did another job': Hasaranga lashes out at umpire for missed no-ball call 

Matheesha Pathirana busted Lasith Malinga's towering record after picking eight wickets in three T20Is against Afghanistan. Pathirana took two wickets for a losing cause in 3rd T20I vs Afghans.

Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of unseen Afghanistan batter Karim Janat during the 1st T20I on February 17. (Getty)

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CSK's star shatters Lasith Malinga's five-year old record despite Sri Lanka's dramatic defeat vs Afghanistan in 3rd T20I

SL vs AFG 3rd T20I: Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz won the 'Player of the match' for his 43-ball 70 to help post a total of 209/5.

Square leg umpire watches as Kamindu Mendis faces an above waist height ball in the final over (Screengrab: X)

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SL vs AFG: Afghan pacer bowls a beamer but umpire refuses to give no-ball in last over as Sri Lanka lose thrilling encounter by 3 runs 

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T20 World Cup: After gunning down India by 76 runs, Aiden Markram highlighted how South Africa batters dropped the ego and prioritised efficiency over flashy stroke play

Aiden Markram revealed what worked in South Africa's favour in the Super 8 clash against India

South Africa crushed India by 76 runs

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'Drop the ego': Aiden Markram's big statement after South Africa bulldoze India

T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav-led India suffered a 76-run defeat in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa.

South Africa defeated India by 76 runs. 

India will now face Zimbabwe in their second T20 WC Super 8 clash. 

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India's coach drops major hint at Samson's entry in XI after SA hammering

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their first T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

Ishan Kishan got out on a duck vs South Africa.

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Suryakumar Yadav points out India's mistakes after 76-run defeat against SA

India's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal qualification chances have taken a big hit after suffering a massive 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super 8 clash

India surrendered to South Africa by 76 runs in their first Super 8 clash

With this loss, India's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes have taken a big hit

India captain Suryakumar Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

EXPLAINED: India's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes take massive hit after big loss

South Africa bulldozed India by 76 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad. India failed to chase down the massive 188-run target and were folded for just 111

South Africa rocked India by 76 runs in their Super 8 clash

South Africa bowled out India for 111 while defending 178-run target

South Africa's David Miller (R) in action as India's Ishan Kishan looks on in this frame. (Getty)

Miller, SA hand India their biggest defeat in T20 WC history with 76-run victory

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LA Lakers honor a franchise legend with a powerful tribute ahead of their highly anticipated clash against the Boston Celtics.

LA Lakers unveil a special tribute celebrating a Hall of Fame icon’s lasting legacy.

Emotional ceremony sets the tone before the rivalry showdown with the Celtics.

LA Lakers pay tribute to NBA Hall of Famer with a special salute ahead of Celtics clash

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Jayson Tatum grabs attention away from the hardwood during his absence, sparking renewed buzz among Boston Celtics fans eagerly awaiting his return.

Jayson Tatum makes a notable off-court appearance that reignites excitement among Celtics supporters.

A recent development adds intrigue as fans continue speculating about his comeback timeline.

Jayson Tatum turns heads off the court amid Boston Celtics absence

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Kevin Durant makes a candid revelation about the greatest teammate of his career, delivering a surprising answer that has ignited debate across the NBA world.

Kevin Durant names the best player he has ever shared the court with during a recent podcast appearance.

The revelation sparks widespread discussion among fans and analysts across social media.

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LA Lakers receive encouraging news ahead of a marquee showdown, as key updates emerge surrounding their biggest stars like Luka Doncic and Austin reaves and overall team health.

Major development in the injury status of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Positive momentum builds for the Lakers ahead of a crucial clash.

LA Lakers Injury Report: Get the latest on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and others

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A complete breakdown of the final 2026 Winter Olympics medal standings reveals how the global leaderboard shaped up after an unforgettable Games in Milan-Cortina.

Norway dominates the medal table with a record-breaking performance.

Team USA, Italy, and other top nations battle for position in a dramatic final tally.

Final 2026 Winter Olympics medal Standings: A complete look at the closing table

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Final 2026 Winter Olympics medal standings: A complete look at the closing table

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Stats

SL vs AFG 3rd T20I Stats - Dambulla (21 February 2024)

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Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL

102 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Sadeera Samarawickrama

SL

99 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG

96 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Pathum Nissanka

SL

91 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Ibrahim Zadran

AFG

87 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Kamindu Mendis

SL

65 Runs 1 Matches•1 Inns

Angelo Mathews

SL

52 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Mohammad Nabi

AFG

52 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Kusal Mendis

SL

49 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Karim Janat

AFG

48 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Hazratullah Zazai

AFG

46 Runs 2 Matches•2 Inns

Dhananjaya de Silva

SL

38 Runs 2 Matches•2 Inns

Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG

33 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Gulbadin Naib

AFG

20 Runs 2 Matches•2 Inns

Dasun Shanaka

SL

19 Runs 3 Matches•2 Inns

News Updates

Former RCB star and No.2 ranked T20I bowler banned for verbally abusing umpire in live match; KKR batter also punished; know details here

'That umpire isn't suited to international cricket, much better if he did another job': Hasaranga lashes out at umpire for missed no-ball call

CSK's star shatters Lasith Malinga's five-year old record despite Sri Lanka's dramatic defeat vs Afghanistan in 3rd T20I

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