Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka

Kamil Mishara

Kusal Mendis (W)

Pavan Rathnayake

Kamindu Mendis

Dasun Shanaka (C)

Janith Liyanage

Dunith Wellalage

Maheesh Theekshana

Dushmantha Chameera

Matheesha Pathirana

England

Ben Duckett

Jos Buttler (W)

Jacob Bethell

Tom Banton

Harry Brook (C)

Sam Curran

Will Jacks

Jamie Overton

Liam Dawson

Adil Rashid

Luke Wood

Adil Usman Rashid

Ben Matthew Duckett

Benjamin Andrew Stokes

Brydon Alexander Carse

Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson

Harry Cherrington Brook

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jamie Luke Smith

Joseph Edward Root

Jofra Chioke Archer

Joseph Charles Buttler

Joshua Charles Tongue

Liam Andrew Dawson

Mark Andrew Wood

Matthew James Potts

Oliver John Douglas Pope

Philip Dean Salt

Rehan Ahmed

Samuel Matthew Curran

Thomas Banton

William George Jacks

Zak Crawley

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

Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

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Dinesh Karthik playfully called out Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, whom he jokingly referred to as 'fossils', over Pakistan's ouster from the T20 World Cup 2026

Dinesh Karthik mocked Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain for Pakistan's elimination from  T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan faced an early ouster from the T20 World Cup 2026

Former India's star wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik in frame. (Getty)

'Both you fossils...': Dinesh roasts Hussain, Atherton over Pakistan's ouster

Aiden Markram was left disappointed after South Africa's heartbreaking nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal

South Africa suffered an agonising nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in T20 World Cup semifinal

South Africa captain Aiden Markram was left gutted after South Africa's painful loss

South Africa captain Aiden Markram in this frame. (Getty)

'Old-school approach...': Gutted Aiden Markram after South Africa's painful loss

T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets to seal their berth in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. 

Finn Allen smashed 33 ball ton against South Africa.

New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets.

New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 final. 

 Finn Allen of New Zealand celebrates reaching his century to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Semi-Final match between South Africa and New Zealand (Getty)

Finn Allen reflects on record-breaking semifinal century against South Africa

T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets to seal their berth in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in Ahmedabad.

New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets. 

New Zealand sealed their berth for T20 World Cup 2026 final. 

Finn Allen of New Zealand walks off the pitch after completing his century to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Semi-Final match between South Africa and New Zealand (Getty)

Finn Allen creates history with record-breaking century vs South Africa

Finn Allen cracked a historic century to fire New Zealand into the T20 World Cup 2026 final with an emphatic nine-wicket win over South Africa in the semifinal clash

New Zealand made it to the T20 World Cup 2026 final after crushing South Africa by 9 wickets

Centurion Finn Allen was the architect of New Zealand's stunning win

New Zealand's Finn Allen celebrates after cracking a century in the T20 World Cup semis against South Africa. (Getty)

Allen's historic ton powers NZ to T20 WC final with roaring 9-wicket win over SA

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Football

The football world was treated to a pulsating showdown as FC Barcelona hosted Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey at Spotify Camp Nou.


Diego Simeone praised Hansi Flick and Barcelona’s intensity, singling out Pedri, Balde and Bernal for their effort.

A potential rematch looms in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals if both clubs win their Round of 16 ties.

Hansi Flick and Diego Simeone coach during the match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid, corresponding to the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals, played at the Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, on March 3, 2026.

Diego Simone reveals his conversation with Hansi Flick 

Basketball

Portland Trail Blazers face the Memphis Grizzlies on March 4 shorthanded, with Damian Lillard and three others ruled out.



The Portland Trail Blazers are riding on a 29-33 record.

The Trail Blazers last faced the Hawks, where they picked up a 135-101 loss.

Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Trail Blazers injury report: Latest update on Deni Avdija 

Philadelphia 76ers enter their March 4 showdown against the Utah Jazz without five key players, including Joel Embiid and Paul George.


The Philadelphia 76ers faced a big 131-91 loss against the Spurs.

The Sixers enter the game with a 33-28 record and rank at the sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers moves up court during the game against the Miami Heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvan

Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Get the latest update on Joel Embiid 

Utah Jazz head into their clash with the Philadelphia 76ers severely shorthanded, with five players ruled out amid a difficult 18–43 campaign.


Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic, Vince Williams Jr. and Jaren Jackson Jr. all ruled out due to multiple injury concerns.

The Jazz are going through a terrible form, as they are riding on a 18-43 record.

Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz grabs a pass against Precious Achiuwa #9 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of their game at the Delta Center on February 11, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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