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Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup campaign fizzled out with a game to spare, but their final Super Eight clash against Pakistan at Pallekele was no dead rubber. Pride was at stake and so, too, was Pakistan's semi-final fate. The equation was simple: Pakistan needed a thumping win to leapfrog New Zealand. Sri Lanka, blowing hot [...]

Head coach does not want to extend his term, which began shortly after the 2024 T20 World Cup

Our experts, Urooj Mumtaz and Farveez Maharoof, want change, but can't spot any real alternatives in either the Pakistan or the Sri Lanka set-up

In a display of grit, tactical discipline, and signature flair, Kandy Sports Club secured their berth in the Semi Finals with a hard-fought victory over a resilient Army Sports Club side, at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium yesterday.

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"When we don't do well, we have to understand the hurt they [Sri Lanka's fans] feel; we have to stay humble and accept our mistakes," Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya says

Ananda College will face Nalanda College in the 96th Battle of the Maroons 2026, scheduled to be held on 27th and 28th February and 1st March at the SSC Grounds, Colombo.

Final Day of the Revo Premier League T10 Tournament 2026 will take place on 01st March 2026.

The 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be held from 7th February to 8th March in Sri Lanka and India. Watch the LIVE action on ThePapare.com.

Thurstan College will face Isipathana College for the Abdul Jabbar Trophy on 1st March at Havelock Park, Colombo.

Solid SC will face SL Police SC in Week 5 of the Super 8 round of the Sri Lanka Football Champions League 2025/26 on 01st March at Racecourse Stadium in Colombo.

St. Mary's SC will face Java Lane SC in Week 5 of the Super 8 round of the Sri Lanka Football Champions League 2025/26 on 1st March at Racecourse Stadium in Colombo.

Isipathana College will face Dharmashoka College for the Jayantha De Silva Memorial Trophy on 2nd March at the SLLDC Cricket Grounds, Kirimandala Mawatha.

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Pakistan ended their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high with a thrilling 5-run win over co-hosts Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 encounter played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

New Zealand join England and South Africa in the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup

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SL brought in Mishara for the injured Kusal Mendis, and Liyanage came in for Hemantha

Osanda Pamuditha scored 55 runs off 89 balls for Nalanda College in the 96th Battle of the Maroons played at the SSC Grounds

Osanda Pamuditha scored 55 runs off 89 balls for Nalanda College in the 96th Battle of the Maroons played at the SSC Grounds

The intensity rises on Day 02 🔥 Behind the scenes of the 96th Battle of the Maroons as Ananda College and Nalanda College push harder, focus sharper, and chase glory with every session

Day two of the 96th Battle of the Maroons got underway with Ananda College in a commanding position. However, by the end of the day's play, Nalanda's batting unit had flipped the tables in their favour.