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5 sports including cricket for 2028 Olympics

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Five sports, including cricket will be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after gaining the approval of the International Olympic Committee.

Baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash also received approval at an IOC meeting in Mumbai on Monday.

Each host city, under IOC rules, can request the inclusion of several sports for their edition of the games.

The five sports had already been given the nod from the powerful IOC Executive Board last week, with the session on Monday approving its recommendation. All five sports were voted in as a single package with two “no” votes from about 90 IOC members in the room.

The IOC hopes cricket’s inclusion will activate and engage a large, new Olympic audience, especially among Asian fans of the sport.

International Cricket Council Chairman Greg Barclay said he was “thrilled” by cricket’s inclusion in 2028.

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Sri Lanka clinches second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title after 17 years

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Sri Lanka, led by Lahiru Madushanka, clinched their second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, defeating Pakistan by three wickets with an over to spare at the Mission Road ground. This victory marks Sri Lanka’s first title win since 2007.

Pakistan, five-time champions, were restricted to 72 in 5.2 overs, with Dhananjaya Lakshan and Tharindu Ratnayake taking two wickets each. 

Pakistan opener Muhammad Akhlaq top-scored with 48 off 20 balls. 

Chasing 74, Sri Lankan opener Sadun Weerakkody smashed 34 off 13 balls, supported by Madushanka (19) and Ratnayake, who hit the winning six to remain unbeaten on 16.

In the semi-final, Sri Lanka edged past Bangladesh by three wickets. Ratnayake’s outstanding figures of 4/33 secured him Player of the Match, while Weerakkody’s quick-fire 50 retired hurt helped chase down 104 with a ball to spare.

Ratnayake finished as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, earning him Player of the Series, while Lakshan’s final spell of 2/6 awarded him Player of the Final. South Africa and Oman won the Plate and Bowl Championships, respectively.

Chief Scores

Semi-final: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets
Bangladesh 103/5 in 6 overs; Sri Lanka 104/4 in 5.5 overs
Player of the Match: Tharindu Ratnayake

Final: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 3 wickets
Pakistan 72/6 in 5.2 overs; Sri Lanka 76/3 in 5 overs
Player of the Final: Dhananjaya Lakshan

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Lanka T10 Super League team names announced

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Lanka T10 Super League has announced the six franchise teams which will compete in the inaugural edition of the competition.

  • Colombo Strikers
  • Galle Marvels
  • Jaffna Titans
  • Kandy Bolts
  • Hambantota Bangla Tigers
  • Negombo Braves

The Player Draft for the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League will take place on November 10, 2024, in Colombo.

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Schedule for Aussie tour in SL, announced

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Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the match schedule of the Australian series in Sri Lanka which is set for January – February in 2025.

The series, which is a part of the ICC World Test Championship Cycle of 2023-25, will feature 02 Test matches and one ODI game.

The games will be played at the Galle stadium.

SLC states that the Australians will arrive in Sri Lanka on Jan. 20, 2025.

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