Ghosts of a golden era: Sri Lanka fans remember legends after T20 World Cup exit

Chetan Sharma | February 25, 2026 11:06 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has left many fans with a familiar feeling — disappointment mixed with nostalgia. On Wednesday, New Zealand sealed Sri Lanka’s fate in the Super Eights stage with a commanding 61-run victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium, a result that knocked the co-hosts out of contention for the semi-finals.

T20 WC: Ravindra picks 4-27 as NZ win by 61 runs, knock SL out of tournament

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:54 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra weaved a superb web with his crafty left-arm spin bowling to pick 4-27 as New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move closer in entering semi-finals of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The result also meant co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated from the tournament in front of their home crowd at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Santner, McConchie heroics lift New Zealand to 168/7 against SL

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:11 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie produced one of the greatest lower-order recoveries in Men’s T20 World Cup history to lift New Zealand to 168/7 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in their Super Eights clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Zimbabwe have done the homework, says Burl on India’s struggles against spinners

IANS | February 25, 2026 8:26 PM

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) Zimbabwe batting all-rounder Ryan Burl said his side has prepared thoroughly for their Super Eights clash against India, to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, adding that they are aware of India’s recent struggles against spinners in the competition.

Ranji Trophy: Dogra fined 50 percent match fee, receives two demerit points for head-butting Aneesh (Ld)

IANS | February 25, 2026 7:59 PM

Hubbali, Feb 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra has been fined 50 percent of his match fee and handed two demerit points for head-butting Karnataka substitute fielder K.V. Aneesh during day two’s play in the Ranji Trophy final at the KSCA Ground on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K captain Dogra fined 50% match fee for headbutting Karnataka’s Aneesh on Day 2

IANS | February 25, 2026 7:08 PM

Hubli, Feb 25 (IANS) Tensions boiled over in the Ranji Trophy final as Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra was reportedly fined 50 per cent of his match fee for headbutting Karnataka substitute fielder KV Aneesh during an explosive exchange on Day 2 of the title clash.

T20 WC: Asalanka comes in as SL elect to bowl against NZ, McConchie replaces Neesham

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:51 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Charith Asalanka has come into Sri Lanka’s playing eleven as skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in a Super Eights clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

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Ghosts of a golden era: Sri Lanka fans remember legends after T20 World Cup exit

T20 WC: Ravindra picks 4-27 as NZ win by 61 runs, knock SL out of tournament

T20 WC: Santner, McConchie heroics lift New Zealand to 168/7 against SL

T20 WC: Zimbabwe have done the homework, says Burl on India’s struggles against spinners

Ranji Trophy: Dogra fined 50 percent match fee, receives two demerit points for head-butting Aneesh (Ld)

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K captain Dogra fined 50% match fee for headbutting Karnataka’s Aneesh on Day 2

T20 WC: Asalanka comes in as SL elect to bowl against NZ, McConchie replaces Neesham

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