India wins second ODI against New Zealand by 6 wickets
The Indian team won the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match against New Zealand by 6 wickets.In the match held in Wellington, New Zealand batted first and scored 198 runs for the loss of 3 wickets.Chasing a target of 199 runs, the Indian team reached the target, losing 4 wickets in the process.Abhishek Sharma scored 113 runs off 38 balls.
A Meeting Between the FIFA President, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and the President of the Football Federation!
A special discussion was held regarding a comprehensive program aimed at revitalizing football in Sri Lanka. The initiative focuses on securing international support, developing infrastructure, and honing the skills of players—all with the vision of transforming football into the most popular sport in the country within the next four years. In this regard, a meeting took place between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, on October 26, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mr. Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), also participated in this discussion. During the discussion, the participants deliberated extensively on future measures to strengthen football in Sri Lanka at the national level and elevate it to the international stage. Key topics included the provision of necessary facilities for sports development and the expansion of football across all regions of the country. Speaking at the meeting, Minister of Sports, Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage, expressed the Sri Lankan government’s sincere gratitude for the extensive support provided by FIFA toward the development of Sri Lanka’s national football team and youth squads. The Minister also highlighted the significant progress achieved in the sport within the country over...
Sri Lanka Secures Brilliant Victory Against Pakistan in 2026 Pakistan Tri-Nation ODI Tournament
The Sri Lankan team has managed to secure a brilliant victory against Pakistan in the 2026 Pakistan Tri-Nation ODI tournament.Batting first, Pakistan had reached 110 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 25.3 overs. In response, Sri Lanka reached 114 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 18.1 overs.For the Sri Lankan innings, Kamindu Mendis remained unbeaten on 62 runs, while Pawan Rathnayake remained unbeaten on 23 runs.
Pathum Nissanka Out of Test Series Against Pakistan
Sri Lankan opening batsman Pathum Nissanka will not participate in the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, as he is currently recovering from an injury to his left hamstring. The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named Lahiru Udara as his replacement. Lahiru Udara is already in Pakistan as a member of the Sri Lanka ODI squad and is set to join the Test squad in place of Pathum Nissanka.
Sri Lanka Captain Chamari Athapaththu Joins ‘Hurricanes’ for the 2026 Australian ‘Big Bash’
Sri Lanka women’s cricket team captain, Chamari Athapaththu, has been signed as an overseas replacement player for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Big Bash League. She will be representing the Hobart Hurricanes. The Hobart Hurricanes management stated that Chamari Athapaththu has been brought into the squad to replace English international player Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who has withdrawn from the tournament due to an injury. The 36-year-old Sri Lankan captain—currently ranked 6th in the international T20 batting rankings—joins the Hurricanes ahead of their first match against the Melbourne Stars this Thursday. Her addition serves as a significant boost for the team. Chamari Athapaththu has previously participated in seven editions of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), playing 69 matches while representing the Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, and Sydney Thunder. During the WBBL|09 tournament, she delivered an outstanding performance for the Sydney Thunder, scoring 552 runs at an average of 42.46—including five half-centuries—and was named the Player of the Tournament. Furthermore, she showcased her all-round capabilities by taking 9 wickets throughout the competition. Commenting on Chamari’s arrival, Salliann Beams, Head of High Performance for the Hobart Hurricanes, described her as one of the most challenging batters in world cricket. "Adding a player of such...
Italy’s Kimi Antonelli won the United States round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.
The 18th round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship took place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.Kimi Antonelli won the 56-lap race, clocking a time of 1 hour, 35 minutes, and 16.650 seconds.To date, Kimi Antonelli has secured victories in 9 rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.Foreign media reports suggest that Kimi Antonelli is highly likely to be crowned the 2026 Formula 1 World Champion at the upcoming Mexico round, scheduled for November 2nd.Charles Leclerc of Monaco took second place in the United States round, while Max Verstappen of the Netherlands finished in third.
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India wins second ODI against New Zealand by 6 wickets
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A Meeting Between the FIFA President, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and the President of the Football Federation!
A special discussion was held regarding a comprehensive program aimed at revitalizing football in Sri Lanka. The initiative focuses on securing international support, developing infrastructure,
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Pathum Nissanka Out of Test Series Against Pakistan
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Sri Lanka Captain Chamari Athapaththu Joins ‘Hurricanes’ for the 2026 Australian ‘Big Bash’
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