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Sri Lanka Cricket Invites Retired Judges To Form Independent Committee

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday invited retired Supreme Court judges, who were part of interim seven-member committee formed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, to form an independent committee. "Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is committed to upholding the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of cricket in Sri Lanka," SLC said in a statement on Wednesday. "In line with this commitment, SLC has taken a proactive step to invite respected individuals appointed by the Minister of Sports through a recent gazette notification to form an independent committee." The committee will consist of retired Supreme Court judges -- SI Imam and Rohini Marasinghe and Irangani Perera, retired High Court judge.

Jasprit Bumrah's Short Ball Leaves Ishan Kishan In Pain Ahead of India's Final Cricket World Cup League Stage Game

Ishan Kishan slumped to the field with a painful grunt as Jasprit Bumrah's slightly short of length delivery thudded onto his stomach. It took him a few minutes to recover and resume the training in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Shubman Gill was at his best, while clobbering pacers Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna into the stands. But the Indian opener had to restrain himself once Bumrah tested his skills with an assortment of slower balls and in the channel outside the off-stump.

Rain Threat In New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup Clash Gives Big Advantage To Pakistan In Semi-final Race. Here's How

The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is nearing it business end. While three teams - India, South Africa and Australia - have already entered the semi-finals, the fight for the fourth spot is between three teams - New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan. All the three teams are on eight points from as many matches. New Zealand (NRR +0.398) are ahead on the basis of net run-rate followed by Pakistan (NRR +0.036) and Afghanistan (-0.338). New Zealand's last match is against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday, Pakistan last group stage game is against England in Kolkata on Saturday and Afghanistan's last match is against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Friday. (World Cup points table)

"Comes As Shock": Shaji Prabhakaran Opens Up On AIFF's Decision To Terminate Him

After the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the termination of Shaji Prabhakaran due to an alleged breach of trust on Wednesday, the former AIFF Secretary General said that it came as a shock to him. Prabhakaran took to his official social media account and said they were working as a team and the AIFF's decision was unexpected. Prabhakaran added that he remains a servant of the beautiful game and thanked his fans for supporting him.

"Sharm Karo Yaar...": Mohammed Shami Blasts Ex-Pakistan Star Over 'Cheating' Claims At Cricket World Cup

The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 has seen its share of controversies. For Angelo Mathews' timed out dismissal to Glenn Maxwell criticising the mid-mat light shows, the Cricket World Cup have witnessed moments where things did not go smoothly. Former Pakistan cricket team player Hasan Raza, during a discussion on ABN News, claimed that the Indian bowlers are getting different balls, and urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to inspect the balls used by the Rohit Sharma-led side.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Reclaims Best-Ever 6th Position In World Rankings

The Indian women's hockey team has reclaimed its best-ever sixth place ranking in the world following its stupendous show in the just-concluded Asian Champions Trophy and the Hangzhou Asian Games. India are now placed sixth ahead of England with 2368.83 rating points. The Indian women were placed eighth before the Asian Games but the bronze medal at the continental showpiece and the title triumph at Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi, where they remained unbeaten, has catapulted the side back to its best-ever world ranking, last achieved during the FIH Pro League in June last year.

'Defaced' India Flag Angers Sunil Gavaskar During Cricket World Cup Match, Asks Police To Take Action

India defeated South Africa by 243 runs in a Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Sunday. It was another team effort from the Rohit Sharma-led side as it routed the Proteas in the game. India posted a big total of 326 for 5 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata before bowling out the second-placed team in the points table at a paltry score of 83 runs. After the game, Shreyas Iyer, who contributed with a 77-run knock in India's win, joined former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri alongside presenter Mayanti Langer.

Badminton Star Lakshya Sen Seeks PM Modi's Help To Fix His Visa Issue For China Open

India's star shuttler and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues to enable him to take part in Japan and China Opens. The World no 17 Lakshya said his team applied for visa on October 10 but still has not received it.

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Sri Lanka Cricket Invites Retired Judges To Form Independent Committee

Jasprit Bumrah's Short Ball Leaves Ishan Kishan In Pain Ahead of India's Final Cricket World Cup League Stage Game

Rain Threat In New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup Clash Gives Big Advantage To Pakistan In Semi-final Race. Here's How

"Comes As Shock": Shaji Prabhakaran Opens Up On AIFF's Decision To Terminate Him

"Sharm Karo Yaar...": Mohammed Shami Blasts Ex-Pakistan Star Over 'Cheating' Claims At Cricket World Cup

Indian Women's Hockey Team Reclaims Best-Ever 6th Position In World Rankings

'Defaced' India Flag Angers Sunil Gavaskar During Cricket World Cup Match, Asks Police To Take Action

Badminton Star Lakshya Sen Seeks PM Modi's Help To Fix His Visa Issue For China Open