T20 WC: Very happy to get a hundred and take my team home, says Nissanka

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:27 PM

Kandy, Feb 16 (IANS) After guiding Sri Lanka into the Super 8 stage with a magnificent unbeaten century, Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka expressed delight at being able to play his natural game on a good batting surface and said he was thrilled to carry his side home with a match-winning hundred.

T20 WC: Pathirana suffers suspected hamstring injury during SL vs AUS clash

IANS | February 16, 2026 10:15 PM

Colombo, Feb 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka suffered a major injury setback during their Group B encounter against Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was forced off the field with what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.