Pawan Ratnayake joins the top 20 ODI batsmen in the world
Sri Lankan rising batsman Pawan Ratnayake has moved up 20 places to the 16th position in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings due to his excellent performances. According to the International Cricket Council, Pawan Ratnayake has recorded this remarkable progress after his 118 runs against England, followed by a fighting 77 runs against Pakistan in the final of the One-day Test in Lahore. According to these latest rankings, Pawan Ratnayake is currently among the top 20 ODI batsmen in the world. Meanwhile, England's Ben Duckett, who scored 167 runs in 132 balls against Sri Lanka, has moved up one place to the 6th position, the best ranking of his career. Also, Pakistan's Faqar Zaman, who scored 127 against Sri Lanka in the final of the tri-series, has moved up 9 places to the 37th position. Looking at the Test bowling rankings, Australia's Mitchell Starc, who took 9 wickets in the 3rd Test in Cape Town, has overtaken South Africa's Marco Janssen to regain the No. 1 spot.
The Sri Lanka youth cricket squad for the upcoming ‘ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026’ has been announced.
Viran Chamuditha has been entrusted with the leadership of this youth team, while Senuja Vekunagoda will serve as the vice-captain.The squad also includes the following players: Rehan Peiris, Kithma Vithanapathirana, Gimhan Rasanjana, Sanul Weeraratne, Chaniru Senarathne, Lithma Perera, Vigneshwaran Akash, Sethmika Seneviratne, Gimhan Mendis, Lathendra Akash, Himaru Deshan, Steven Peiris, and Kaushika Kumarasinghe. The schedule for the preliminary round matches for the Sri Lanka youth team—competing in Group 'B' of the tournament—is as follows: November 05 (Tomorrow): Sri Lanka vs. MalaysiaNovember 07: Sri Lanka vs. BangladeshNovember 09: Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan
Eight Sri Lankan players are set to participate in the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket Tournament.
The tournament, scheduled to take place from November 7th to November 20th, will feature eight Sri Lankan cricketers.Dasun Shanaka and Ishan Malinga will represent the 'Yas Lions', while Dushmantha Chameera, Janith Liyanage, and Maheesh Theekshana have joined the 'Desert Champions'.Additionally, Nuwan Thushara will represent the 'UAE Bulls', Dunith Wellalage will play for the 'Arabian Aces', and Kusal Perera is set to feature for the 'Emirates Eagles'.With a number of experienced Sri Lankan international cricketers taking part, this year's Abu Dhabi T10 tournament is expected to draw significant attention from Sri Lankan cricket fans.
Sri Lanka Football Team Heads to Bangladesh for the South Asian Football Title
Led by the skilled goalkeeper Sujan Perera, the Sri Lanka team’s sole objective this time is to reclaim the South Asian football title—a feat not achieved in 31 years.Having displayed an excellent style of play throughout this year—securing victories in 5 out of the 6 matches they have contested—the Sri Lankan team is currently in high spirits.In the 2026 South Asian Football Championship, Sri Lanka’s opening match is scheduled to take place on the 8th of this month against Bhutan.
Sri Lanka Squad For the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Tournament.
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Outstanding Performance by Shafiya Yamik at the Military Athletics Championship!
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