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Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan twice in three days to win the Asia Cup for the sixth time and Sri Lanka once again dominated the competition.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 71 runs from 45 balls and Wanindu Hasaranga and then Chamika Karunaratne worked together to lift Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan team was down 5 runs for 67 runs, but in the last few overs, the Sri Lankan batsmen, who systematically identified Pakistan’s fast bowlers, scored 50 runs in the last four overs.

Coming into last night’s match, Pakistan had the second-best Death Overs bowling rate – 9.63. On Sunday, its fast bowlers conceded 12.5 runs per over between 17 and 20.

Coming into the 17th over, Naseem Shah had a gross run rate of less than 6. Twice his pitch was not quite right. Rajapaksa and Karunaratne hit him for sixes each and scored 16 runs from that over.

Haris Rauf was restricted to 11 runs off his 18th delivery, which included three dropped catches. Mohammad Hasnain’s 19 overs ensured just 8 runs, including 6 hits.

Returning for the last over, Naseem gave away another 15 runs in his innings. It consists of a 6 and a four.

The relationship between Hasaranga and Rajapaksa was a remarkable feature. Together, they took on the heavy duty of bolstering the midfield and did just that. Managed to score 58 runs tie.

Sri Lanka conceded only 37 runs during their powerplay and dismissed two batsmen to put pressure on the Pakistani side. This was despite Dilshan Madhushanka’s early extra points.

The wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan played a very consistent inning. Dasun Shanaka kept one over from his super leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga in the death overs, and Rizwan was dismissed for 55 off 49 balls with Pakistan needing 61 off 24 balls to win. In the same over, Hasaranga removed Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah to block Pakistan’s victory. Hasaranga finished the innings with 4-0-27-3.

Sri Lanka’s fielding was excellent. The Sri Lankan players managed to hold many excellent catches and were able to put pressure on the Pakistani team by stopping certain fours on the field.

ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායමේ ජයග්‍රහණයේ රහස!!!

ශ්‍රී ලංකාව දින තුනකදී පාකිස්තානය දෙවතාවක් පරාජය කරමින් හයවැනි වරටත් ආසියානු කුසලානය දිනා ගැනීමට සමත් වූ අතර ශ්‍රී ලංකාව නැවත වරක් තරගයේ අණසක පැතිරීමට සමත් විය.

භානුක රාජපක්ෂ පන්දු 45කින් ලකුණු 71ක් ලබා ගත් අතර වනිඳු හසරංග සහ පසුව චාමික කරුණාරත්න එක්ව ශ්‍රී ලංකාව ගොඩ ගැනීමට කටයුතු කලේය. ශ්‍රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම ලකුණු 67කට ලකුණු 5ක් බිඳ වැටී සිටි නමුත්, අවසාන පන්දුවාර කිහිපයේ පාකිස්තානයේ වේග පන්දු යවන්නන් ක්‍රමානුකූලව හදුනා ගත් ශ්‍රී ලංකා පිතිකරුවන්, අවසන් පන්දුවාර හතරේ ලකුණු 50ක් ලබා ගත්තේය.

ඊයේ රාත්‍රියේ තරඟයට පැමිණෙන විට, පාකිස්තානයට දෙවන හොඳම Death Overs පන්දු යැවීමේ අනුපාතය – 9.63 තිබුණි. ඉරිදා එහි වේග පන්දු යවන්නන් 17 සහ 20 අතර ඕවරයකට ලකුණු 12.5ක් ලබා දුන්හ.

17 වැනි ඕවරය යැවීමට එන විට නසීම් ෂාට තිබුණේ 6ට අඩු දළ ලකුණු වේගයකි. දෙවතාවක් ඔහුගේ පන්දු පතිතය හරියාකාරව සිදු නොවීය. රාජපක්ෂ සහ කරුණාරත්න ඔහුට හයේ පහර බැගින් එල්ල කළ අතර, එම ඕවරයෙන් ලකුණු 16ක් ලබා ගත්හ.

හරිස් රවුෆ් ඔහුගේ 18 වැනි පන්දු යැවීමේ ලකුණු 11කට සීමා කල අතර, අතහැරූ උඩපන්දු තුනක් ද ඒ තුළ ඇතුළත් විය. මොහොමඩ් හස්නේන්ගේ 19 පන්දුවාරයේ ලකුණු 8ක් පමණක් ලබා දීමට වග බලා ගත් අතර, ඒ අතරට 6 පහරක්ද ඇතුළත් විය.

අවසන් ඕවරය සඳහා ආපසු පැමිණි නසීම් ඔහුගේ පන්දුවාරය තුළ තවත් ලකුණු 15 ලබා දුන්හ. එයට 6 පහරක් හා හතරේ පහරක් පිට පිට වේ.

හසරංග හා රාජපක්ෂ ගේ සබදතාවය කැපී පෙනෙන ලක්ෂණයක් විය. ඔවුන් දෙදෙනා එක්ව මැදපෙළ ශක්තිමත් කිරීමේ භාරදූර රාජකාරිය භාරගත් අතර, එය එලෙසම ඉටු කලේය. ලකුණු 58 සබදතාවක් පැවැත්වීමට සමත් විය.

ශ්‍රී ලංකාව සිය පවර්ප්ලේ අවස්ථාවේදී ලකුණු 37ක් පමණක් ලබා දෙමින් පිතිකරුවන් දෙදෙනෙකු දවා ගැනීමෙන් පීඩනය පකිස්ථානු කණ්ඩායම දෙසට යොමු කිරීමට සමත් විය. මෙය ඩිල්ෂාන් මධුශංකගේ මුල් අමතර ලකුණු නොතකා ය.

කඩුලු රකින පිතිකරු මොහොමඩ් රිස්වාන් ඔහු ඉතා අනර්ඝ ස්ථාවර ඉනිමක් ක්‍රීඩා කරමින් පසුවිය. දසුන් ශානක තම සුපිරි පා දඟ පන්දු යවන ක්‍රීඩක වනිඳු හසරංගගේ එක් ඕවරයක් ඩෙත් ඕවරය සඳහා රඳවා තැබූ අතර, පාකිස්තානයට ජයග්‍රහණය සඳහා පන්දු 24 කදී ලකුණු 61 ක් අවශ්‍යව තිබියදී රිස්වාන් ලකුණු 55 පන්දු 49 කදී රැස්කර සිටියදී හසරංග හමුවේ දැවී ගියේය. එම ඕවරයේදීම හසරංග අසීෆ් අලි සහ කුෂ්දිල් ෂා ඉවත් කර පාකිස්තානයේ ජයග්‍රහණය අවහිර කිරීමට සමත් විය. හසරංග 4-0-27-3 ලෙස පන්දුවාර නිමා කලේය.

ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ පිටියේ පන්දු රැකීම විශිෂ්ට විය. ඉතා විශිෂ්ට උඩපන්දු රැසක්ම ශ්‍රී ලංකා ක්‍රීඩකයන් විසින් රැක ගැනීමට සමත් විය. පිටිය තුළ නිසැක හතරේ පහරවල් නවත්වමින් පකිස්ථානු කණ්ඩායමට පීඩනයක් ලබා දීමට සමත් විය.

இலங்கை அணியின் வெற்றியின் ரகசியம்!!!

இலங்கை மூன்று நாட்களில் இரண்டு முறை பாகிஸ்தானை தோற்கடித்து ஆறாவது முறையாக ஆசிய கோப்பையை வென்றது மற்றும் இலங்கை மீண்டும் போட்டியில் ஆதிக்கம் செலுத்தியது.

பானுகா ராஜபக்ச 45 பந்துகளில் 71 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார், மேலும் வனிந்து ஹசரங்கவும் பின்னர் சாமிகா கருணாரத்னேவும் இணைந்து இலங்கையை உயர்த்தினர். இலங்கை அணி 67 ரன்களுக்கு 5 விக்கெட்டுகள் ஆட்டமிழந்தது, ஆனால் கடைசி சில ஓவர்களில் பாகிஸ்தானின் வேகப்பந்து வீச்சாளர்களை திட்டமிட்டு அடையாளம் காட்டிய இலங்கை பேட்ஸ்மேன்கள் கடைசி நான்கு ஓவர்களில் 50 ரன்கள் எடுத்தனர்.

நேற்றிரவு போட்டிக்கு வரும்போது, ​​பாகிஸ்தான் இரண்டாவது சிறந்த டெத் ஓவர் பந்துவீச்சு வீதம் – 9.63. ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை, அதன் வேகப்பந்து வீச்சாளர்கள் 17 மற்றும் 20 க்கு இடையில் ஒரு ஓவருக்கு 12.5 ரன்களை விட்டுக் கொடுத்தனர்.

17வது ஓவரில், நசீம் ஷாவின் மொத்த ரன் ரேட் 6க்கும் குறைவாக இருந்தது. இரண்டு முறை அவரது பிட்ச் சரியாக இல்லை. ராஜபக்சே மற்றும் கருணாரத்னே ஆகியோர் அவரை தலா சிக்ஸர்களுக்கு அடித்தனர், மேலும் அந்த ஓவரில் 16 ரன்கள் எடுத்தனர்.

ஹரிஸ் ரவூஃப் தனது 18வது பந்தில் 11 ரன்களுக்கு மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்டார், அதில் மூன்று கேட்சுகள் கைவிடப்பட்டன. முகமது ஹஸ்னைனின் 19 ஓவர்களில் 6 அடிகள் உட்பட 8 ரன்கள் மட்டுமே கிடைத்தது.

கடைசி ஓவரில் திரும்பிய நசீம் தனது இன்னிங்ஸில் மேலும் 15 ரன்கள் கொடுத்தார். இது ஒரு 6 மற்றும் ஒரு நான்கு கொண்டது.

ஹசரங்கவுக்கும் ராஜபக்சவுக்கும் இடையிலான கூட்டு குறிப்பிடத்தக்க அம்சமாகும். ஒன்றாக, அவர்கள் நடுக்களத்தை வலுப்படுத்தும் கனமான கடமையை ஏற்றுக்கொண்டனர், அதைச் செய்தார்கள். 58 புள்ளிகள் சமநிலையை தக்கவைக்க முடிந்தது.

இலங்கை தனது பவர்பிளேயின் போது 37 ரன்களை மட்டுமே விட்டுக்கொடுத்தது மற்றும் இரண்டு பேட்ஸ்மேன்களை வெளியேற்றி பாகிஸ்தானுக்கு அழுத்தத்தை ஏற்படுத்தியது. டில்ஷான் மதுஷங்கவின் ஆரம்ப கூடுதல் புள்ளிகள் இருந்த போதிலும் இது நடந்தது.

விக்கெட் கீப்பர் பேட்ஸ்மேன் முகமது ரிஸ்வான் மிகவும் நிலையான இன்னிங்ஸை விளையாடினார். டெத் ஓவரில் தசுன் ஷனக தனது சூப்பர் லெக் ஸ்பின்னர் வனிந்து ஹசரங்கவிடமிருந்து ஒரு ஓவரைத் தொடர்ந்தார், மேலும் ரிஸ்வான் 49 பந்துகளில் 55 ரன்கள் எடுத்து ஆட்டமிழந்தார், பாகிஸ்தான் வெற்றிக்கு 24 பந்துகளில் 61 ரன்கள் தேவைப்பட்டது. அதே ஓவரில் ஹசரங்கா ஆசிப் அலி மற்றும் குஷ்தில் ஷா ஆகியோரை நீக்கி பாகிஸ்தானின் வெற்றியைத் தடுத்தார். ஹசரங்க 4-0-27-3 என இன்னிங்ஸை முடித்தார்.

இலங்கையின் பீல்டிங் சிறப்பாக இருந்தது. பல சிறப்பான கேட்சுகளை இலங்கை வீரர்கள் காப்பாற்றினர். குறிப்பிட்ட பவுண்டரிகளை களத்தில் நிறுத்தி பாகிஸ்தான் அணிக்கு அழுத்தம் கொடுக்க அவரால் முடிந்தது.

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AIFF Faces FIFA, AFC Ban Threat as October 30 Deadline Looms

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Indian football is staring at yet another international suspension as FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have jointly warned the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to ratify its long-pending constitution by October 30, 2025, or risk a complete ban from world football.

In a strongly-worded two-page letter sent on Tuesday (August 26) to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, FIFA and AFC expressed “profound concern” over the failure to finalise and implement a revised constitution, a matter pending before India’s Supreme Court since 2017.

If suspended, India’s national teams and clubs would be barred from all international competitions, while the country’s ambitious 2036 Olympic Games bid in Ahmedabad could also be thrown into uncertainty.

FIFA & AFC Ultimatum

The letter, signed by FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and AFC Deputy General Secretary Vahid Kardany, set out three urgent requirements for the AIFF:

1. Obtain a definitive Supreme Court order approving the revised constitution.

2. Ensure full compliance with FIFA and AFC statutes.

3. Formally ratify the constitution at the next AIFF General Meeting.

Failure to comply, they warned, would trigger sanctions, including full suspension of AIFF membership.

Previous Suspension in 2022

This is not the first governance crisis to hit Indian football. In August 2022, FIFA suspended the AIFF for “third-party interference” after a court-appointed Committee of Administrators temporarily ran the federation. That ban lasted just two weeks, lifted only after fresh elections were held in which Kalyan Chaubey defeated football legend Bhaichung Bhutia.

Domestic Fallout – ISL in Crisis

The deadlock has already disrupted Indian football at the domestic level. The Indian Super League (ISL), India’s top-tier professional league, has been put “on hold” by Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the AIFF’s commercial partner, due to uncertainty over its Master Rights Agreement, which expires in December 2025.

At least three clubs have suspended operations or delayed salaries, while all 11 ISL clubs have warned of an “existential crisis.” Reports from FIFPRO further highlight cases of players’ contracts being terminated, leaving livelihoods at risk.

The Supreme Court of India will hear the matter again on August 28, a session that could determine the immediate future of the ISL and India’s football calendar.

What’s at Stake

If AIFF fails to meet the October deadline, India could lose:

• Participation in FIFA and AFC tournaments.

• Entry rights for national teams and clubs in international competitions.

• Momentum in its 2036 Olympics bid.

• Credibility with players, fans, and commercial partners.

For now, the football fraternity in India waits anxiously for the Supreme Court’s verdict and AIFF’s ability to steer through yet another governance storm

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Heritage Derby Trophy Goes to Hameed Al Husseinie College

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Colombo – Hameed Al Husseinie College emerged victorious in the prestigious Heritage Derby Trophy football encounter against Zahira College, Maradana, securing a 3–1 win at the Colombo Racecourse grounds yesterday.

The match kicked off under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, adding special significance to this annual football rivalry.

Hameed Al Husseinie College took control early, leading 2–0 at halftime before sealing the victory with a third goal in the second half. Zahira College managed to pull one back, but it was not enough to challenge the dominant performance of the winners.

The trophy presentation was held soon after the final whistle, with the principals of both schools — Rizvi Marikkar of Zahira College and Mrs. Dain of Hameed Al Husseinie College — present to witness the celebrations.

This latest victory adds another chapter to the rich history of the Heritage Derby, further cementing Hameed Al Husseinie College’s reputation in school football.

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Exclusive: AFC Fines Sri Lankan Footballer Over “Free Palestine” Message

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Colombo – June 13
Sri Lankan national footballer Mohamed Thilham, who recently made headlines after displaying a “PRAY FOR FREE PALESTINE” message on his undershirt during post-match celebrations, has now been officially penalized by international football authorities.

Following Sri Lanka’s 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on June 10 at the Colombo Racecourse Stadium, Thilham—a non-playing substitute—unveiled the message, drawing both praise and criticism from various quarters.

⚠️ AFC Sanctions Player with USD 2,000 Fine

FIFA, in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has now issued a formal disciplinary notice to the player, imposing a USD 2,000 fine. This letter, according to sources within the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), was sent addressing to Thilham, underscoring AFC stance on politically charged expressions at official matches.

According to FIFA’s Disciplinary Code, players are prohibited from displaying political, religious, or personal slogans during matches or official ceremonies. While Thilham’s gesture occurred after the final whistle, FIFA and AFC treat any action within the stadium environment as part of official conduct.

⚽ FFSL Under Scrutiny for Disciplinary Action

FFSL President Jaswar Umar previously stated that the act “was not authorized by the federation” and “violates international football disciplinary norms.” He also confirmed that the FFSL would take internal disciplinary action against the player.

However, this incident has reignited public debate over the role of athletes in social advocacy and the limits imposed by international sports law. While some supporters see Thilham’s actions as courageous and morally driven, others have raised concerns about the player’s career stability and future opportunities under increasing scrutiny.

📝 Editorial Insight

At Sri Lankan Sports TV, we initially chose to withhold the content of the message in our match coverage—out of responsibility to the player’s career and to respect global sports protocol. However, the message went viral after several social media users circulated the full image, seemingly with the intention of sparking controversy.

The resulting spotlight has unfortunately led to a formal penalty, underscoring the real-world consequences that athletes may face when international regulations intersect with personal conviction.

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