Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka

Kamil Mishara (W)

Charith Asalanka

Pavan Rathnayake

Kamindu Mendis

Dasun Shanaka (C)

Janith Liyanage

Dunith Wellalage

Maheesh Theekshana

Dushmantha Chameera

Dilshan Madushanka

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan

Fakhar Zaman

Salman Agha (C)

Khawaja Nafay

Usman Khan (W)

Shadab Khan

Mohammad Nawaz

Shaheen Afridi

Naseem Shah

Abrar Ahmed

Usman Tariq

Syed Muhammad Abdul Samad

Mohammad Babar Azam

Faheem Ashraf

Faisal Akram

Muhammad Ghazi Ghori

Haris Rauf

Haseebullah Khan

Mohammad Hussain Talat

Khawaja Muhammad Nafay

Maaz Ahmad Sadaqat

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Wasim

Naseem Abbas Shah

Saad Masood

Saim Ayub

Salman Ali Agha

Mohammad Salman Mirza

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shamyl Hussain

Usman Khan

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

Pramod Madushan Liyanagamage

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

Cricket

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T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan edged past Sri Lanka by five runs in their last T20 World Cup Super 8 clash but still got eliminated from the tournament as they failed to contain the opponent to 147 runs 

Pakistan signed off T20 World Cup 2026 with a 5-run win over Sri Lanka

However, Pakistan were knocked out of T20 World Cup midway through the match

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi (C) shakes hands with Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka in this frame. (Getty)

5-run win not enough as Pakistan eliminated from T20 WC despite thriller vs SL

Pakistan have been officially knocked out of T20 World Cup in middle of their Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka. Pakistan's elimination saw New Zealand getting qualified for semifinals

Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has finally ended

They fail to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 while defending 212

Pakistan players in a huddle in this frame. (Getty)

Sri Lanka knock Pakistan out of T20 World Cup, New Zealand qualify for semis

India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate hinted change in Tilak Varma's batting position in the crucial Super 8 clash against West Indies on March 1

Ryan Ten Doeschate stated that it's not a 'foregone conclusion' that Tilak Varma will bat at no.5 or six

He hinted that Tilak's batting spot can change as per the requirement

India's star batter Tilak Varma in this frame. (Getty)

'Not a foregone conclusion...': India coach on Tilak's batting spot for WI clash

Babar Azam wasn't included in Pakistan's playing XI for their do-or-die Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka. If Pakistan have to qualify for T20 World Cup semis, they will have to win the match by 64 runs or more

There was no room for Babar Azam in Pakistan's playing XI for the Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

End of road for Babar Azam? Pakistan drop star batter in must-win Super 8 vs SL

Pakistan's chances of making it to the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals are slim, having lost their match against England. However, mathematically Pakistan are still in the race to qualify for the Last Four

Pakistan can still make it to the T20 World Cup semifinals

Pakistan will next take on Sri Lanka on February 28

Pakistan's captain Salman Agha (R) looks at his teammates after their loss against England. (Getty)

EXPLAINED: How can Pakistan still qualify for T20 World Cup semifinals?

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For the T20I series against South Africa a week after T20 World Cup 2026 final loss, New Zealand have picked a second-string side.

New Zealand have rested several players who were a part of T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

Mitchell Santner is available for first three T20Is and then Tom Latham will take over captaincy. 

Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner

NZ announce squad for T20I series vs SA; shared captaincy, debut for 3 players

IPL 2026

There will be no rematch between defending champions RCB and PBKS in the IPL 2026 opener. The schedule for IPL 2026 will be announced in stages.

RCB beat PBKS by 6 runs in IPL 2025 final.

PBKS are likely to go up against Gujarat Titans in their IPL campaign opener.

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer

No RCB vs PBKS rematch in IPL 2026 opener, defending champions to face this team

Football

Hansi Flick admitted he was happier with the result than the performance after FC Barcelona secured a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg.

Lamine Yamal scored a stoppage-time penalty to cancel out Harvey Barnes’ late goal at St James' Park.

Hansi Flick praised FC Barcelona’s defending but admitted the team struggled with the ball.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick before the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen, first leg match at St James' Park, Newcastle. Picture date: Tuesday March 10, 2026.

Hansi Flick issues warning to Newcastle United ahead of second leg RO16 UCL clas

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen, first leg match at St James' Park, Newcastle. Picture date: Tuesday March 10, 2026.

Hansi Flick drops verdict on Barcelona performance vs Newcastle in UCL clash

Bernardo Silva could leave Manchester City at the end of the season with clubs like Inter Miami CF and Juventus showing interest in the Portuguese star.


Inter Miami CF exploring a move to pair Bernardo Silva with Lionel Messi.

Juventus could have an edge in the race due to ability to meet the midfielder’s €7–8 million salary demand.

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Manchester, England.

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5-run win not enough as Pakistan eliminated from T20 WC despite thriller vs SL

Sri Lanka knock Pakistan out of T20 World Cup, New Zealand qualify for semis

'Not a foregone conclusion...': India coach on Tilak's batting spot for WI clash