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Jaffna Kings And Galle Marvels To Face-off In LPL 2026 Opener On July 17
The Sri Lankan Cricket Board: The Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) has unveiled the opening fixture of the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, which will commence on July 17.
According to the official release by the SLC on Friday, the opening game of the multi-team tournament will be played between last year's champions, the Jaffna Kings, and runners-up, the Galle Marvels. The campaign opener will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo.
The board has also informed that a spectacular opening ceremony will be held at the ground to entertain the fans ahead of the blockbuster start. The final of the league will be played on August 8th.
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Record Demand As Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Ticket Sales Cross 1,45,000
National Cricket Performance Centre: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales became the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history with ticket sales already surpassing 1,45,000 with 30 days still to go for the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham.
Ex-England Spinner Kirstie Gordon Returns To Scotland Squad For Women’s T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup: Left‑arm spinner Kirstie Gordon has been named in Scotland’s 15‑member squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Scotland are placed in Group B alongside hosts England, Ireland, West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Their campaign begins against Ireland at Old Trafford on June 13.
India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Rankings Despite Reduced Lead Over New Zealand
ODI Team Rankings: India has continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update released on Monday. However, their advantage at the summit has narrowed.
NZC Pushes Proposed NZ20 Launch To 2027-28 Amid Scheduling And Planning Considerations
NZ20 Establishment Committee Chair Don: New Zealand Cricket has postponed the proposed launch of its new men’s and women’s T20 league, NZ20, with the competition now expected to begin during the 2027-28 home summer instead of early 2027.
When They Picked Muralitharan, I Thought My Chances Were Gone: Ashwin Recalls How He Was First Picked By CSK
Chennai Super Kings: Former India off-spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on his early days with Chennai Super Kings and recalled how he was first picked by the franchise, revealing that he thought his chances were over when the yellow army picked Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan in 2009.
Wolvaardt Leads ICC Women's Player Of The Month Shortlist
The South Africa: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, Sri Lanka batter Imesha Dulani and Brazil all-rounder Laura Cardosa are the nominees for the ICC Women's Player of the Month honour.
‘Shocked And Saddened’: Kohli Mourns Former U19 Teammate Amanpreet Gill’s Demise
The Punjab Cricket Association: India's charismatic batter Virat Kohli expressed grief over the passing of his former India Under-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill, who died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
Indian Women's Team To Host Zimbabwe For Maiden White-ball Series In October
Sri Lanka Women U19: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday unveiled an expansive home season schedule, headlined by the India women's team hosting the Zimbabwe women's national cricket team in a white-ball series in October 2026.
NZ's Domestic Stars Named In Squad For Women’s A Tour To Sri Lanka
New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand Cricket has announced a squad comprising a host of emerging talent for the Women's A tour to Sri Lanka. The tour includes three one-day matches and three T20s, starting from May 12 in Dambulla.
Australia Extend Lead At Top Of ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings Ahead Of T20 WC
T20I Team Rankings: Australia has strengthened its hold at the summit of the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings following the latest annual update, extending its advantage and reaffirming its status as the team to beat ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
India Consolidate No.1 Spot In ICC Men’s T20I Rankings
T20I Team Rankings: Team India further cemented their dominance in the shortest format, retaining the top position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings following the annual update released on Tuesday.
Athapaththu Among Big Movers, Enters Top Three In T20I All-rounders Rankings
T20I Player Rankings: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has been richly rewarded for her outstanding recent performances, making notable gains in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.
'A Strong Mind And Big Heart': Jayawardene Lauds Raghu's Journey From Net Bowler To Maiden IPL Wicket
Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on 33-year-old spinner Raghu Sharma after he picked up his maiden wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting the bowler’s journey from being a net bowler last season to making a mark on the big stage.
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