Stolen innocence, shattered lives: Sri Lanka’s digital heartbreak

Beneath its gleaming surface, a dark current runs, pulling vulnerable souls into an unseen depth Imagine the smooth, low voice, almost a vibration, dripping with false admiration painting a glittering hallucination against the backdrop of a girl’s...

Explained: How Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh can qualify for 2025 Asia Cup Super 4

The Super Fours qualification at the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 has spiced up, making the tournament even more thrilling. With only 3 spots left for grabs, a total of 4 teams can still make it to the next stage. Add The Sporting News as a preferred...

Sports News | India Put Six Past Maldives in SAFF U17 Championship Opener

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 17 (ANI): The India U17 national team began their SAFF U17 Championship 2025 title defence in an emphatic fashion as they cruised to a 6-0 demolition of Maldives in their opening Group B encounter at the Racecourse...

Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh Defeat Valiant Afghanistan by Eight Runs in Thriller, Fight for Super 4 Spots Intensifies

Mumbai, September 17: An excellent exhibition of spin and some fantastic death overs bowling by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman took Bangladesh to a nail-biting eight run win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup clash at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday....

Sports News | 1st Women's ODI: Proteas Power Past Pakistan by 8 Wickets in Lahore

Lahore [Pakistan], September 17 (ANI): Batting masterclass from Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits helped South Africa to clinch the 1st ODI against Pakistan in Lahore by eight wickets, as per the official website of ICC. An unbeaten third-wicket...

Bangladesh to support Sri Lanka? Captain Litton spills beans; Afghanistan skipper Rashid rues “irresponsible shots”

Bangladesh captain Litton Das light-heartedly quipped about supporting Sri Lanka, who hold the key to the door that unlocks their qualification for the Super 4 following their nerve-jangling eight-run victory over Afghanistan at the ongoing Asia...

Asia Cup 2025 qualification scenarios: How can Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan qualify for the Super 4 round?

After a relatively dull first week, the 2025 Asia Cup finally gained momentum with a thrilling contest between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on September 16. Facing elimination, Bangladesh produced a spirited performance to upstage...

Sri Lanka end West Indies tour on winning note

NORTH SOUND, Antigua (CMC): SRI LANKA Under-19s produced a dominant performance to crush West Indies Under-19s by 130 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the seventh and final Youth One Day International yesterday. With the Windies having...

India, Sri Lanka to co-host historic 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind

Bengaluru: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) on Tuesday confirmed Sri Lanka as co-hosts for the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, alongside India, from November 11 to November 25. Originally planned across...

Cricket | Sep 16, 2025 | 9 min read Sri Lanka move closer to Super 4 berth

Sports Cricket #Dubai Pathum Nissanka made a marvellously paced fifty but Sri Lanka still made heavy weather of a chase before recording a four-wicket victory over impressive Hong Kong in a Group B match of the Asia Cup on Monday. The knock of...

Sports News | Asia Cup: Bangladesh Win Toss, Opt to Bat Against Afghanistan in Must-win Contest

Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 16 (ANI): Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the seventh match of the ongoing Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The tournament has played host to one-sided contests as of...

Black Caps v Australia: Mitchell Santner loses fitness race, Michael Bracewell named captain

Aside from Santner, the Black Caps’ stocks have been somewhat depleted by injuries. As already signposted by New Zealand Cricket, Will O’Rourke (back), Finn Allen (foot) and Glenn Phillips (groin) have been ruled out. They’re joined by the fast...

A new Era of luxury: Inside the launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka with Krishan Balendra and Lawrence Ho

With the grand unveiling of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, South Asia has officially welcomed its first integrated resort. Set against the stunning waterfront of Colombo, this landmark destination is poised to redefine luxury,...

Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Is South Asia fertile for Gen Z revolutions?

New Delhi, India — The rattle of iron gates sounded like drumbeats as the crowd surged forward. A sea of bodies stormed through the barricades, which had stood as sentinels of power barely hours ago. The hallways of the house of the country’s...

Sports News | Asia Cup: Massive Milestones Within Reach for Afghanistan Giants Rashid, Nabi

Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 16 (ANI): Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi, two of Afghanistan cricket's biggest superstars, stand on the cusp of two historic milestones as they take on Bangladesh in a must-win Group B contest in Dubai on Tuesday. The...

Pathum Nissanka Scores Most Fifty-Plus Scores by Sri Lankan Batter in T20Is, Achieves Feat During SL vs HKC Asia Cup 2025 Match

Mumbai, September 16: Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka continued his fine run in T20Is, leapfrogging Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera to have the most fifty-plus scores in the format for his country. Nissanka achieved this milestone during his...

‘Spying Stars’ trailer: Vimukthi Jayasundara brings Sri Lankan vision to Busan Film Festival

The first trailer of ‘Spying Stars’, a new sci-fi drama by acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, has released ahead of its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival. The movie is a joint production between France,...

Sports News | Jonathan Trott Challenges Afghanistan for More Ahead of T20 World Cup

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott wants his team to build on their run at last year's T20 World Cup and continue to evolve as a team, as per the official website of ICC. Trott has lifted Afghanistan to new...

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare in Asia Cup clash

Tue Sep 16, 2025 12:48 AM Last update on: Tue Sep 16, 2025 03:40 AM Star Sports Desk Tue Sep 16, 2025 12:48 AM Last update on: Tue Sep 16, 2025 03:40 AM Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging past Hong Kong by four wickets in their Asia Cup...

Nissanka, Hasaranga shine as Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare to inch closer to Asia Cup Super 4s

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck a 44-ball 68 to get Sri Lanka off to a superb start in their chase of the 150-run target set by minnows Hong Kong while all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga’s explosive 20 not out off 9 balls helped the defending champions...