India crushes SL, qualifying for the World Cup semis

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7 months ago

November 2, 2023

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Sri Lanka were bowled out for their lowest score in World Cup history, after India’s fast bowlers crushed the visitors to secure a 302-run victory and a spot in the semi finals.

The hosts set up a 358-run target and limited Sri Lanka to just 55 runs, which is Sri Lanka’s lowest score at a World Cup match.

Mohammed Shamil finished with figures of 5 for 18, taking his tally in this year’s tournament to 14 in just three matches.

Five Sri Lankan batsmen were dismissed for nought, with Kasun Rajitha top scoring with 14 off 17 deliveries.

Matheesh becomes most expensive player in LPL history

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3 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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The player auction of the Lanka Premier League 2024 commenced at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo earlier today (May 21).

Out of the 420 players, 154 are Sri Lankans, while the remaining players are overseas.

Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive player in the LPL history as the player was sold for a whopping USD 120,000 in the auction.

Samitha Dulan sets world record in Kobe

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6 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan set a new world record in the Men’s Javelin Throw F44 category at the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships.

He also won Silver in the F64 category after recording a distance of 66.49 meters.

Indika Gamage cliches bronze in Japan

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15 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Indika Gamage who took part in the T-44 100 metres final clinched a bronze medal at the World Para Athletic Championship held in Kobe, Japan yesterday (May 20).

He finished the race with a time of 11.83 seconds while South African para athlete Mpumelelo Mhlongo finished first with his seasonal best time of 11.34 seconds to win the gold medal and Malaysian Eddy Bernard finished second with his personal best of 11.77 seconds.

Indika also reached the Paris Paralympics Games qualifying standard with this achievement.