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Sacked Sri Lanka Cricket Board Restored Following Court Order
Several Hours after Sri Lanka Sports Minister Roshan Ranasingha established an interim committee led by 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga to take control of SLC on Monday, the Court of Appeal on Tuesday issued an interim order suspending the operation of the Gazette appointing in respect of cricket governing body's Interim Committee appointed by the Sports Minister, Daily Mirror Online reported. According to Daily Mirror Online, this order was issued by the Court of Appeal in response to a writ petition brought by SLC President Shammi Silva. This order is only valid for 14 days. The court granted board president Shammi Silva's plea, which challenged minister Roshan Ranasinghe's decision to dissolve the Sri Lanka Cricket Board and form an interim committee on Monday.
Commando Group win Master division at 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: Commando Group on Monday secured the top spot in the Master division at the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with Kazakhstan National Team and AFNT taking second and third places, respectively.
2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia marks sporting and cultural power shift to Asia
For just the third time in the tournament’s existence, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Asia, with Saudi Arabia the only confirmed bidder for the 2034 tournament — marking what appears to be a shifting of international sporting and cultural power to the continent.
Australia vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Score, World Cup 2023: Australia Eye Semi-Final Spot With Match vs Fearless Afghanistan
Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia vs Afghanistan Live Updates: With seats filling up fast for Cricket World Cup semifinals, Australia will look to banish middle-order issues and secure a final four spot against a fearless Afghanistan in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday. Only two places remain up for the taking with rampant India slated to finish atop the World Cup points table.
Travelers Stunned As Virat Kohli Boards Domestic Flight. Video Goes Viral
India batter Virat Kohli made history on Sunday as the veteran Indian cricket team batter equalled Sachin Tendulkar's world record of scoring the highest number of centuries in ODI cricket. Kohli continued his superb form in the Cricket World Cup 2023 as he slammed his 49th century in ODI cricket during the match against South Africa. It was a superb show from Kohli on his 35th birthday as India remained the only unbeaten side in the competition. On Monday, Kohli was once again in the news as he was filmed boarding a domestic flight and his presence sent the fellow travellers into a frenzy. The travellers seated near the former India skipper identified him quickly and started taking pictures and videos inside the flight.
Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Shoaib Malik Highlights Interesting Fact
As Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli added another illustrious feather to his decorated hat, the sporting universe bowed down to laud his greatness. Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring the most number of ODI tons, registering his 49th triple-digit score in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa on Sunday. Seeing Virat equal the great Tendulkar's big milestone, veteran Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik highlighted an 'interesting aspect' in Kohli's record, saying the latter's tons have come in winning causes for the team.
New Zealand Name Five Spin Bowlers For Bangladesh Tests
New Zealand on Tuesday selected five spin bowlers to tackle the turning wickets expected in Bangladesh for the two-Test cricket series later this month following the 50-overs World Cup. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner returns to the Black Caps' Test squad for the first time since 2021 to join Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi as the main spin bowlers. New Zealand's options with the turning ball are boosted by all-rounders Rachin Ravindra, who has hit three centuries at the ODI World Cup, and Glenn Phillips.