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Pathum Nissanka

Kusal Mendis (W)

Kamindu Mendis

Dhananjaya de Silva

Charith Asalanka

Angelo Mathews

Dasun Shanaka

Wanindu Hasaranga (C)

Maheesh Theekshana

Matheesha Pathirana

Nuwan Thushara

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Michael Levitt

Max O'Dowd

Vikramjit Singh

Sybrand Engelbrecht

Scott Edwards (C) (W)

Bas de Leede

Logan van Beek

Tim Pringle

Aryan Dutt

Paul van Meekeren

Vivian Kingma

Bastiaan Franciscus Wilhelmus de Leede

Benjamin Edwin Fletcher

Cedric de Lange

Colin Niel Ackermann

Daniel Tarric Doram

Frederick Jack Klaassen

Kyle Klein

Maxwell Patrick O'Dowd

Noah Roderick Joseph Croes

Paul Adriaan van Meekeren

Roelof Erasmus van der Merwe

Ryan Klein

Saqib Mohammad Zulfiqar

Scott Andrew Edwards

Thomas Sebastiaan Braat

Shariz Ahmad

Sikander Ali Zulfiqar

Anil Teja Nidamanuru

Timm van der Gugten

Timothy James Gerard Pringle

Vivian Jilling Kingma

Wesley Barresi

Zach Benjamin Lion-Cachet

Asitha Madusanka Fernando

Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa

Binura Fernando

Chamika Karunaratne

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

Muthuthanthirige Nuwanidu Keshawa Fernando

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Pavan Rathnayake

Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage

Wedagedara Sadeera Rashen Samarawickrama

Traveen Sashenka Mathew

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

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<p>Charith Asalanka was adjudged 'Player of the match' for his 21-ball 46 featuring five sixes which helped Sri Lanka post 201/6 against Netherlands. </p>

Sri Lanka players celebrate their comprehensive win over Netherlands (Getty Images)

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Sri Lanka outclass Netherlands to register their biggest win in T20 World Cup since 2007 before heading home

<p>Win-less Sri Lanka will take on Netherlands in their final group stage match of T20 World Cup 2024 before boarding the flight back to home. </p>

Angelo Mathews after colliding with Mustafizur Rahman (Getty Images)

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'We've let the entire nation down': Angelo Mathews apologises to Sri Lankan fans for not going past first round

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Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Finn Bálor has set his sights on CM Punk’s World Championship, sparking speculation over a possible return of The Prince—or even The Demon—on RAW in Ireland.


Finn Bálor challenges CM Punk for the World title, with their clash set for RAW in Ireland.

Possibility of Bálor reviving The Prince or The Demon persona adds intrigue to the title match.

Finn Balor looks on in ring during Monday Night RAW at PSD Bank Dome on January 12, 2026 in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Finn Balor officially REVEALS new name on WWE RAW

American Football

DeVonta Smith pointed to poor execution—not play-calling—as the main reason behind the Eagles’ offensive struggles in their wild-card loss to the 49ers.


DeVonta Smith defends Eagles’ offensive scheme, saying execution let the team down vs 49ers.

Eagles players back OC Kevin Patullo amid criticism following playoff exit.

DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DeVonta Smith addresses Eagles' execution after Hurts, A.J. Brown struggle

Ben Johnson doubled down on the Bears–Packers rivalry after Chicago’s stunning comeback win, as reports suggest Green Bay will stick with Matt LaFleur despite playoff heartbreak.

Ben Johnson embraces Bears–Packers rivalry after emotional win sends Chicago to divisional round.

Packers expected to pursue contract extension for Matt LaFleur following wild-card exit.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Ben Johnson shrugs off Matt LaFleur tension after Bears eliminate Packers 

Micah Parsons confirmed his 2026 debut for the Packers will be delayed as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, realistically targeting a return in Weeks 3 or 4.


Micah Parsons admits Week 1 return is unlikely as ACL recovery continues ahead of schedule.

Packers struggled defensively after Parsons’ injury, going winless and conceding heavily.

Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 28-21 at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Micah Parsons makes HONEST admission on delayed return timeline 

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Dillon Brooks unloaded on NBA officials after picking up his league-leading 12th technical foul, claiming referees punish him for his reputation rather than his actions.



Dillon Brooks blasts referees after receiving another technical foul in Suns’ win.

Suns forward admits most of his technicals are deserved but feels targeted due to his image.

Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.

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Sri Lanka outclass Netherlands to register their biggest win in T20 World Cup since 2007 before heading home

'We've let the entire nation down': Angelo Mathews apologises to Sri Lankan fans for not going past first round