Smriti Mandhana Named India Women’s New Captain After Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed India women’s new captain across formats after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the leadership role. Mandhana, one of the most accomplished batters in women’s international cricket, succeeds her long-time deputy role with the national side after serving as Harmanpreet’s vice-captain for several years. The left-handed opener made her India debut […]
Shreyas Iyer’s Blazing Maiden T20I Century Powers India to Victory
Shreyas Iyer smashed his maiden T20I century as India chased down 172 with eight wickets and 32 balls to spare against West Indies in Lucknow, extending their winning streak to 10 matches. Fresh from captaining India to Asian Games gold, Iyer delivered another statement performance in the shortest format, producing an unbeaten 102 from just […]
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage Nominated for 2026 World Athlete of the Year
Sri Lankan javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year award following a remarkable season on the international athletics circuit. Pathirage is among 10 athletes shortlisted by World Athletics for the men’s award, with the winners set to be announced at the World Athletics Awards […]
Sri Lanka beat Mauritius 3-2 to secure Historic Fifth straight Win
Sri Lanka continued their impressive run of form with a 3-2 victory over Mauritius in a FIFA International Friendly, securing a historic fifth consecutive win. Mauritius made the stronger start and took the lead in the 7th minute when S. de Robillard found the net to put the hosts 1-0 ahead. Sri Lanka responded strongly, […]