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Comments by England captain Harry Brook following Sri Lanka’s historic victory

October 23, 2026

An Absolutely Magnificent Match – Kumar Sangakkara

October 23, 2026

SL VS ENG HISTORIC ODI RECORD BREAKERS AS FOLLOWS

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AFC President Commends Significant Progress in Sri Lankan Football

Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), met with Mr. Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), on the sidelines of the AFC Extraordinary Congress held in Tokyo, Japan.During the meeting, the AFC President commended the progress achieved by the Sri Lanka national football team in recent times. He noted that Sri Lanka’s notable advancement in the FIFA World Rankings clearly reflects the country's growth potential and future prospects within the regional football landscape.Mr. Jaswar Umar expressed his sincere gratitude for the continued support provided by the AFC leadership toward the development of football in Sri Lanka. In particular, he thanked the AFC for facilitating the provision of two high-standard, new football stadiums, which will serve to strengthen Sri Lanka's football infrastructure. In addition to financial grants, the AFC continues to provide the necessary infrastructure and technical support for the development of football in Sri Lanka. This assistance contributes significantly to strengthening all facets of the sport—from grassroots development to high-performance football.Under the leadership and sound strategic vision of Mr. Jaswar Umar, Sri Lanka football has undergone a notable transformation over the past two years. This progress is clearly evident...

Pradeep Somasiri wins gold in the 1500m event at the 2026 Asian Para Games

Gold medal for Pradeep Somasiri in the 1500m event at the 2026 Asian Para GamesPradeep Somasiri secured the gold medal in the men’s 1500m (T46) event at the 2026 Asian Para Games, currently being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today (23).Demonstrating exceptional skill and a high level of competitiveness from the very start, he managed to surpass strong Asian competitors to claim first place. India secured second place, while the Philippines took third.

Indika Gamage wins silver in the men’s 100m T44 event at the Asian Para Games

Sri Lanka’s Indika Gamage won the silver medal in the men’s 100m T44 event at the current Asian Para Games today.He achieved this by clocking a time of 11.58 seconds.The games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Comments by England captain Harry Brook following Sri Lanka’s historic victory

Reflecting on the record-breaking match—despite the defeat—England captain Harry Brook remarked: "This was a fantastic cricket match. Both teams played very well. However, the Sri Lankan side played significantly better than us and secured the win. Our bowling was not effective. Successfully chasing down 400 runs is a truly remarkable achievement; they deserve full credit for that."Regarding his own double-century innings, he added: "It’s good that I managed to score runs, but since we lost, it counts for nothing. From my perspective, that innings holds no value." Regarding the path ahead in this tournament, he expressed the following: "We need to plan from scratch. We know where we went wrong; the issue was that we couldn't get our bowling right. We still have a good opportunity in the upcoming matches to reach the final. We need to keep things simple and approach the next match with self-belief."

An Absolutely Magnificent Match – Kumar Sangakkara

Veteran cricketer Kumar Sangakkara has shared his thoughts on the recent cricket match between England and Sri Lanka, in which Sri Lanka successfully chased down a target of 429 runs. "In my opinion, this was an unforgettable, absolutely magnificent match.Although it was just a single game, the way the Sri Lankan team approached the contest was impressive—from the brilliant batting display by Pavan Rathnayake to the solid foundation laid by Avishka Fernando, who returned to the side after a long absence.In the recent past, we often saw them struggle because they tried to play aggressive shots too hastily from the very beginning. This time, however, they built their innings exceptionally well.Furthermore, the onslaught in the final overs—with Dasun Shanaka batting at a strike rate of nearly 200, and Janith Liyanage at over 200—was truly special.Regardless of the nature of the pitch or the presence of dew, chasing down 429 runs to secure a victory requires immense dedication and skill." The Sri Lankan batters played exceptionally well.However, it must be remembered that there are still several important aspects of their game that need improvement.

SL VS ENG HISTORIC ODI RECORD BREAKERS AS FOLLOWS

Sri Lanka recorded the 2nd highest successful run chase in ODI history in SL vs ENG 2026-10-22 match. Not only winning there are lots of new records created on that match. Some of them as follows 2nd highest run chase in ODI history 430/8 Sri Lanka's 4th highest score in an innings in ODI history (430) 2nd highest total match points total 859 (429 + 430) Highest run chase in Sri Lanka's ODI history - 430/8 (Previous: 429) Highest runs scored by a team in Pakistan: Sri Lanka (430) Most fours and sixes in a match: 123 (93 + 30) Fastest ODI double century: Harry Brubrook (202 off 114 balls) Highest ODI score for England: Harry Brook (202) Highest score by an England captain: Harry Brook (202) Highest score by a non-opener: Harry Brook (202) Highest individual score in Pakistan: Harry Brook (202) England bowler who scored the most runs was Sam Curran (103). A historic 2-wicket win for Sri Lanka!