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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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RCB surged to third in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after 11-run win over RR at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on April 24

RCB got the better of RR by 11 runs in their IPL 2025 clash

RCB recorded their first win at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in the ongoing IPL 2025

RCB's Krunal Pandya (R) and captain Rajat Patidar (2R) celebrate their team's against RR

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB take massive leap in standings after breaking Chinnaswamy jinx, RR remain stagnant

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli has finally found the winning template for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after getting the better of Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs

Virat Kohli revealed the winning template for RCB after 11-run win over RR

Virat Kohli smashed a blistering 42-ball 70 in RCB's winning cause

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in this frame

'The template is now pretty simple, one guy...': Virat Kohli admits cracking the winning formula for RCB after beating RR in IPL 2025 clash

Riyan Parag questioned Rajasthan Royals' batters' intent after their painful 11-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2025 clash

RR batters choked again as they lost to RCB by 11 runs in their IPL 2025 clash

This was RR's seventh defeat in the ongoing IPL 2025 season

RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag in this frame

'Didn't show enough intent...': Riyan Parag openly admits RR's batting failure after 5th successive loss in IPL 2025 following RCB jolt

RCB vs RR Highlights IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs to end their losing streak at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in IPL 2025

RCB got the better of RR by 11 runs in their IPL 2025

This was RCB's first win at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in the ongoing IPL 2025

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RCB vs RR Highlights, IPL 2025: RCB's Chinnaswamy woes finally end as Hazlewood-Kohli's heroics down RR by 11 runs

IPL 2025: RCB's Virat Kohli scripted history after his 70-run knock against RR as he became the first play to notch 3500 runs in a single venue in T20s

Virat Kohli achieved yet another historic milestone during RCB vs RR IPL 2025 clash

Virat Kohli cracked a blistering 42-ball 70 

Virat Kohli creates history, becomes ultimate run-smith after cracking a lightning 42-ball 70 in RCB vs RR IPL 2025

Basketball

Ahead of the start of the Thunder vs Grizzlies game, let's take a look at Oklahoma City Thunder injury report to know whether Chet Holmgren will play tonight or not.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on Memphis Grizzlies tonight in Game 3 of the Playoff Round 1.

The Thunder are leading the series 2-0.

Chet Holmgren

Chet Holmgren Injury Report: Will the Thunder's Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Grizzlies?

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed Jayson Tatum's injury following the win over the Magic in game 2 of the Playoffs.

Jayson Tatum missed Celtics vs Magic game 2 of the playoffs due to a wrist injury.

Joe Mazzulla provides update on whether Jayson Tatum will play in Game 3 or not.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Provides Update on Star Forward's Recovery

Shannon Sharpe, a former NFL player and current ESPN personality, is facing a $50 million lawsuit filed by a 20-year-old woman named Gabriella Zuniga.

Shannon Sharpe announced that he will be taking an extended leave of absence from the company owing to the ongoing court battle.

A 20-year-old woman, Gabriella Zuniga, has filed a $50 million civil lawsuit against Sharpe.

Shannon Sharpe

All About the $50 Million Lawsuit that Forced Shannon Sharpe to Step Away from ESPN

ESPN's First Take panel will have to continue the show for the entirety of the NBA Playoffs without one of the premier voices, Shannon Sharpe.

Shannon Sharpe Decides to Step Away from ESPN's First Take for the Entire NBA Playoffs Amid $50 Million Lawsuit

Tennis

With the French Open 2025 nearing its start, there are rising concerns that Carlos Alcaraz may be forced to relinquish his title without fighting for it. 

Carlos Alcaraz is a tennis player from Spain.

Carlos Alcaraz has so far won four Grand Slam titles.

Carlos Alcaraz

'I don’t want to...': Carlos Alcaraz Provides Massive Update on Injury with French Open 2025 Looming

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Angelo Davis Mathews

Asitha Madusanka Fernando

Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando

Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa

Binura Fernando

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka

Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne

Lokuge Dinesh Chandimal

Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

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

Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana

Matheesha Pathirana

Katupulle Gedara Mohamed Shiraz Sahab

Kottasinghakkarage Nishan Madushka Fernando

Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Muthuthanthirige Nuwanidu Keshawa Fernando

Bodiyabaduge Oshada Piyumal Fernando

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya

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