‘This World Cup will be one of the best ever tournaments’ – Sangakkara
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara feels one can expect a “close competition” and “great cricket” in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019....
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Smith, Warner recalled for Australia’s World Cup defence
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Steve Smith and David Warner completed their remarkable comeback from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked cricket when they were on Monday selected in defending...
SLC clarifies reports on World Cup captaincy
(UTV|COLOMBO) – National Cricket selectors are slated to convene on Thursday to decide on the Sri Lanka’s squad and the Captain of the team for the...
New Zealand first country to name World Cup squad
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell was the surprise selection in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for the World Cup later this year, despite never having played the...
Bowling teams out at World Cup will be ‘critical’ – Gary Stead
(UTV|COLOMBO) – New Zealand will put the onus on bowling teams out at the World Cup rather than just restricting runs with coach Gary Stead believing...
Naka Drotske: South Africa World Cup winner shot during robbery in Pretoria
Former South Africa international Naka Drotske, a member of the 1995 World Cup winning squad, is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot...
SL Women qualify for 2017 World Cup
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka Women’s Team beat Bangladesh by 42 runs in a rain-affected Super Six round encounter of the Women’s World Cup...
ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier Super Six: Eshani fires Sri Lanka to win over Pakistan
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka began the Super Sixes stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier with a creditable five-wicket win over Pakistan at...
India lifts T20 World Cup for Blind
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – India successfully defended its Twenty20 World Cup for Blind title on Sunday, defeating Pakistan in the finals. With eight wins from nine...