Sri Lanka’s Hasaranga, New Zealand’s Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup

February 11, 2026 3:29 PM

Sri Lanka’s Hasaranga, New Zealand’s Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have been dealt injury blows at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell ruled out of the remainder of the tournament, their boards said. Sri Lanka leg-spinner Hasaranga suffered a hamstring injury during his side’s opening match against Ireland in Colombo on Sunday. He returned figures of 3-25 in four overs before aggravating the problem. An MRI scan revealed a severe tear in his left hamstring, and Sri Lanka Cricket ...

Pakistan down Sri Lanka to stay in hunt for Asia Cup final

September 24, 2025 10:14 AM

Pakistan down Sri Lanka to stay in hunt for Asia Cup final

Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz helped Pakistan pull off a nervy chase against Sri Lanka en route to a five-wicket victory that kept alive their hopes of reaching the final of the Asia Cup on Tuesday. Beaten by arch-rivals India in their previous Super Fours contest, Pakistan made heavy weather of a victory target of 134. Talat (32) and Nawaz (38) forged an unbeaten 58-run stand for the sixth wicket to secure their victory with two overs to spare. Put in to bat, Sri Lanka earlier posted a mo...