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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

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MATCH STORY: How Mahmudullah erased the 2016 Bengaluru pain by beating Sri Lanka in Dallas?

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Is Sri Lanka's hectic travel complaint in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 justified?

Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024

Sri Lanka needed a solid partnership between Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka to steady the ship, and the duo took the onus and dug their team out of a precarious situation.

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BAN vs SL: Nissanka's century, Asalanka's 91 help Sri Lanka level series 1-1, beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets thrilling 2nd ODI

International Cricket Council (ICC) to implement Stop Clock rule in ODIs and T20Is to address the slow over rate issue. Notably, the Stop Clock rule will come into play from T20 World Cup.

West Indies' Chris Gayle performs with dancers at the launch of 100 days to go to the start of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Freedom Park in Bridgetown, Barbados, on February 22, 2024. (Getty)

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Big News: ICC comes up with massive rule change ahead of T20 World Cup to double up the thrill of cricket

Celebrating their 2-1 series win, the Sri Lankan team orchestrated a memorable 'time-out' themed photo op with the trophy, where each player was seen gesturing to an imaginary watch on their wrist.

Sri Lanka players with 'time-out' celebration. 

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BAN vs SL: Sri Lanka hilarious trolls Bangladesh with 'time-out' celebration after winning T20I series at latter's home turf

All 20 teams will have a choice to play two warm-up games in T20 World Cup 2024. Notably, the showpiece tournament is set to start from June 2.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (C) and captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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Revealed: How many warm-up matches will Team India play before T20 World Cup 2024?

In a big update, Sports Tak has learnt that T20 World Cup 2024's teams' squad will be announced by May 1. T20 World Cup is slated to start from June 2.

India's star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (left) in this frame. (Getty)

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Big update on Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad announcement, know the date here

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

Sri Lankan spin sensation Wanindu Hasaranga secured his place as the second-fastest bowler to the 100-wicket mark in T20Is, reaching the milestone in his 63rd match.

Sri Lanka's T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga. 

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SL vs AFG: After Wanindu Hasaranga breaks Lasith Malinga's record, a look at fastest bowlers to complete 100 wickets in T20Is; check list here

The gripping 1st T20I concluded with Afghanistan falling short by just 4 runs, unable to chase down the crucial 14 runs in the final 12 deliveries against Sri Lanka

Matheesha Pathirana (C) celebrates with teammates.

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SL vs AFG: MS Dhoni-groomed weapon neutralises Afghanistan with 4-fer, Hasaranga displays all-round brilliance as Sri Lanka win 1st T20I by 4 runs

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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is in awe of India Test captain Shubman Gill for his composed demeanour on the field.

Shubman Gill scored 754 runs in 5-Test series against England.

Gill scored 4 centuries in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

Ravi Shastri said Gill is very composed and has the ability to play long innings. 

Ravi Shastri, Ben Stokes, Shubman Gill

Not Yashasvi Jaiswal, Former India head coach Ravi Shastri labels this player as India's 'rising star', calls him 'very regal'

Left-hand batter Venkatesh Iyer had a disastrous IPL 2025 campaign with the Kolkata Knight Riders and managed to score just 142 runs from 11 matches

Venkatesh Iyer fired back at his critics

Iyer had an abysmal IPL 2025 season with Kolkata Knight Riders

Venkatesh Iyer in this frame

'These things don't faze me...': India star with Rs 23.75 price tag lashes out at critics following abysmal IPL 2025 campaign

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R Ashwin has explained the rationale behind why Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson's trade to Chennai Super Kings won't be viable

R Ashwin feels Sanju Samson's trade to CSK won't work

Recent reports suggest that Samson's trade to CSK has hit a roadblock

RR's Sanju Samson (L) and CSK's MS Dhoni in frame

'Chennai don’t believe in…': R Ashwin reveals the biggest roadblock in Sanju Samson-CSK link-up amidst trade rumours

Karrion Kross revealed he is no longer in direct communication with Triple H.

Karrion Kross says all his WWE contract discussions with Triple H are now handled through a mediator.

The former WWE star and Scarlett are open to bookings amid rumors of a potential return.

Karrion Kross reacts during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 02, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Karrion Kross addresses lack of direct contact with Triple H amid WWE return rumors, says 'it's a very weird situation'

John Cena set to retire at the end of 2025, says he will do whatever Triple H-led creative team asks of him.


John Cena confirms he’ll let the Triple H-led creative team decide his final WWE opponent.

The 17-time World Champion aims to make his 2025 retirement tour special for both himself and the business.

John Cena acknowledges the crowd during SmackDown at Bell Centre on August 8, 2025 in Montreal, Canada.

WWE legend John Cena opens up on his potential last opponent, says 'it's weird'

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Sri Lanka

Angelo Davis Mathews

Asitha Madusanka Fernando

Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando

Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa

Binura Fernando

Chamika Karunaratne

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka

Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka

Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne

Lokuge Dinesh Chandimal

Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

Pathira Vasan Dushmantha Chameera

Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena

Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi

Jeffrey Dexter Francis Vandersay

Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

Mathurage Don Kusal Janith Perera

Chandradasa Brahammana Ralalage Lahiru Sudesh Kumara

Lahiru Udara Igalagamage

Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana

Matheesha Pathirana

Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Milan Priyanath Rathnayake

Kottasinghakkarage Nishan Madushka Fernando

Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Bodiyabaduge Oshada Piyumal Fernando

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya

Wanigamuni Ramesh Tarinda Mendis

Gamage Sonal Dinusha

Konganige Tharindu Hasanka Ratnayake

Muthuthanthrige Vishwa Thilina Fernando

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

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England

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Mahela Jayawardene

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Sanath Jayasuriya

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Kumar Sangakkara

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Muttiah Muralitharan

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Rangana Herath

374 by Mahela Jayawardene v South Africa on July 27, 2006 - Sri Lanka beat South Africa by an innings and153 runs

9/51 by Muttiah Muralitharan v Zimbabwe on January 4, 2002 - Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 94 runs

Arjuna Ranatunga

Angelo Mathews

Dimuth Karunaratne

Duleep Mendis

Dinesh Chandimal

Marvan Atapattu

Dhananjaya de Silva

Hashan Tillakaratne

Tillakaratne Dilshan

Aravinda De Silva

Suranga Lakmal

Bandula Warnapura

Somachandra De Silva

Ranjan Madugalle

Afghanistan

Australia

Bangladesh

India

Ireland

New Zealand

Pakistan

South Africa

West Indies

Zimbabwe

Kumar Sangakkara - (12400 runs for Sri Lanka)

Mahela Jayawardene - (11814 runs for Sri Lanka)

Angelo Mathews - (8214 runs for Sri Lanka)

Muttiah Muralitharan - (795 wickets for Sri Lanka)

Rangana Herath - (433 wickets for Sri Lanka)

Chaminda Vaas - (355 wickets for Sri Lanka)

Chaminda Vaas

Australia - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

West Indies - Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's

Pakistan - Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar

West Indies - Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown

Sri Lanka - Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy

Bangladesh - Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka

India - Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

New Zealand - Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

West Indies - Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet

Australia - Bellerive Oval, Hobart

India - Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Australia - The Gabba, Brisbane

Australia - Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns

New Zealand - Carisbrook, Dunedin

Sri Lanka - Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo

India - Eden Gardens, Kolkata

New Zealand - Eden Park, Auckland

England - Edgbaston, Birmingham

India - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Pakistan - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Sri Lanka - Galle International Stadium, Galle

India - Green Park, Kanpur

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

England - Headingley, Leeds

Pakistan - Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

New Zealand - AMI Stadium, Christchurch

Pakistan - Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot

India - K.D.Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow

England - The Oval, London

West Indies - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

South Africa - Kingsmead, Durban

England - Lord's Cricket Ground, London

India - M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

India - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Australia - Manuka Oval, Canberra

Australia - TIO Stadium, Darwin

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