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Asia Cup will be shifted to UAE with Sri Lankan hosting Rights!!!

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July 30, 2022

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The Asian Cricket Council has confirmed that the Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates with Sri Lanka, the original hosts, retaining hosting rights.

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has seen the Asia Cup move out of the country although Sri Lanka will continue to retain the hosting rights. The tournament will now be held in UAE between August 27 and September 11.

“Every effort was made to host the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the decision to shift the venue to the UAE was taken after much deliberation,” Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah said in a press release on Wednesday. “The UAE will be the new venue while Sri Lanka will continue to retain hosting rights.”

“This edition of the Asia Cup is extremely important as it will help Asian nations prepare for the ICC World Cup, and I thank the SLC and the Emirates Cricket Board for their understanding and cooperation.”.

The ACC also expressed its solidarity with Sri Lanka Cricket in the release.

“The ACC is mindful of the passionate Sri Lankan fans, hence the final decision to change the venue has been very difficult, but has been one that was deemed necessary. However, the thoughts of all ACC members remain in solidarity with the cricket-loving nation of Sri Lanka.”

This year’s Asia Cup is set to be hosted in the UAE, from 27th August 2022 to 11th September 2022.

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— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 27, 2022

The Asia Cup, which was last played in 2018, will be played in the T20 format, with nine teams participating. UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and Hong Kong will play a qualifying round with the winner joining India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the main tournament.

While Sri Lanka is hosting Pakistan currently and also successfully completed a series at home against Australia recently, the nine-team tournament poses a huge challenge in the current scenario. UAE has been a favoured backup country for hosting major tournaments, with India hosting the 2021 T20 World Cup in the country.

ආසියානු කුසලානය ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ සත්කාරක අයිතිය සමඟ UAE වෙත මාරු කෙරේ!!!

ආසියානු කුසලානය එක්සත් අරාබි එමීර් රාජ්‍යයේදී පැවැත්වීමට නියමිත බව ආසියානු ක්‍රිකට් කවුන්සිලය තහවුරු කර ඇත්තේ මුල් සත්කාරක ශ්‍රී ලංකාව සත්කාරක අයිතිය රඳවාගෙනය.

ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ආර්ථික අර්බුදය හේතුවෙන් ආසියානු කුසලානය රටින් පිටව ගොස් ඇති නමුත් සත්කාරක අයිතිය ශ්‍රී ලංකාව දිගටම රඳවා ගනු ඇත. තරඟාවලිය දැන් අගෝස්තු 27 සිට සැප්තැම්බර් 11 දක්වා එක්සත් අරාබි එමීර් රාජ්‍යයේ පැවැත්වීමට නියමිතය.

ආසියානු ක්‍රිකට් කවුන්සිලයේ (ACC) සභාපති ජේ ෂා බදාදා මාධ්‍ය නිවේදනයක් නිකුත් කරමින් කියා සිටියේ “ආසියානු කුසලානය ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ පැවැත්වීමට සෑම උත්සාහයක්ම ගත් අතර එම ස්ථානය එක්සත් අරාබි එමීර් රාජ්‍යයට ගෙනයාමට තීරණය කරන ලදී. “එක්සත් අරාබි එමීර් රාජ්‍යය නව ස්ථානය වනු ඇති අතර ශ්‍රී ලංකාව සත්කාරක අයිතිවාසිකම් දිගටම රඳවා ගනු ඇත.”

“මෙම ආසියානු කුසලානයේ සංස්කරණය අතිශයින්ම වැදගත් වන්නේ එය ICC ලෝක කුසලානය සඳහා ආසියානු ජාතීන්ට සූදානම් වීමට උපකාර වන අතර, ඔවුන්ගේ අවබෝධය සහ සහයෝගීතාවය සඳහා මම SLC සහ එමිරේට්ස් ක්‍රිකට් මණ්ඩලයට ස්තූතිවන්ත වෙමි.”

ඒසීසීය ද ශ්‍රී ලංකා ක්‍රිකට් ආයතනයට සිය සහයෝගිතාව ප්‍රකාශ කර ඇත.

“ACC උද්යෝගිමත් ශ්‍රී ලාංකේය ක්‍රීඩා ලෝලීන් ගැන සැලකිලිමත් වන අතර, එම නිසා ස්ථානය වෙනස් කිරීමේ අවසාන තීරණය ඉතා අපහසු වී ඇත, නමුත් එය අවශ්‍ය යැයි සලකනු ලැබ ඇත. කෙසේ වෙතත්, සියලුම ACC සාමාජිකයින්ගේ සිතුවිලි ක්‍රිකට් ලෝලීන් සමඟ පවතී ශ්‍රී ලංකා ජාතිය සහයෝගයෙන්.”

අවසන් වරට 2018 වසරේ පැවැති ආසියානු කුසලානය විස්සයි20 ක්‍රමයට පැවැත්වෙන අතර ඊට කණ්ඩායම් 9ක් සහභාගී වේ. එක්සත් අරාබි එමීර් රාජ්‍යය, කුවේට්, සිංගප්පූරුව සහ හොංකොං සුදුසුකම් ලැබීමේ වටයකට ක්‍රීඩා කරන අතර ජයග්‍රාහකයා ඉන්දියාව, පාකිස්තානය, ශ්‍රී ලංකාව, ඇෆ්ගනිස්ථානය සහ බංග්ලාදේශය සමඟ ප්‍රධාන තරගාවලියට එක්වේ.

ශ්‍රී ලංකාව මේ වන විට පාකිස්තානයට සත්කාරකත්වය සපයන අතර පසුගියදා ඔස්ට්‍රේලියාවට එරෙහිව සිය මව්බිමේදී තරගාවලියක් සාර්ථකව නිම කරන අතර, කණ්ඩායම් 9කින් සමන්විත මෙම තරගාවලිය වත්මන් තත්ත්වය තුළ දැවැන්ත අභියෝගයක් එල්ල කරයි. එක්සත් අරාබි එමීර් රාජ්‍යය ප්‍රධාන තරඟාවලි පැවැත්වීම සඳහා අනුග්‍රහය දක්වන උපස්ථ රටක් වී ඇති අතර, ඉන්දියාව 2021 T20 ලෝක කුසලානය රට තුළ සත්කාරකත්වය දරයි.

ஆசிய கோப்பையை இலங்கை நடத்தும் உரிமையுடன் UAEக்கு மாற்றப்படும்!!!

ஆசியக் கோப்பை ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸில் நடைபெறும் என்று ஆசிய கிரிக்கட் கவுன்சில் உறுதி செய்துள்ளது.

இலங்கையில் ஏற்பட்டுள்ள பொருளாதார நெருக்கடியால் ஆசியக் கிண்ணம் நாட்டை விட்டு வெளியேறிய போதிலும், இலங்கை தொடர்ந்து நடத்தும் உரிமையை தக்க வைத்துக் கொள்ளும். இப்போட்டி ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸில் ஆகஸ்ட் 27 முதல் செப்டம்பர் 11 வரை நடைபெறும்.

ஆசியக் கோப்பையை இலங்கையில் நடத்துவதற்கான அனைத்து முயற்சிகளும் மேற்கொள்ளப்பட்டு, அந்த இடத்தை ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸுக்கு மாற்ற முடிவு எடுக்கப்பட்டது என்று ஆசிய கிரிக்கெட் கவுன்சில் (ஏசிசி) தலைவர் ஜெய் ஷா புதன்கிழமை செய்திக்குறிப்பில் தெரிவித்தார். “ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸ் புதிய இடமாக இருக்கும், அதே நேரத்தில் இலங்கை ஹோஸ்டிங் உரிமைகளை தக்க வைத்துக் கொள்ளும்.”

ஆசியக் கோப்பையின் இந்தப் பதிப்பு மிகவும் முக்கியமானது, ஏனெனில் இது ஆசிய நாடுகள் ஐசிசி உலகக் கோப்பைக்குத் தயார்படுத்த உதவும், மேலும் SLC மற்றும் எமிரேட்ஸ் கிரிக்கெட் வாரியத்தின் புரிந்துணர்வு மற்றும் ஒத்துழைப்புக்காக நான் நன்றி கூறுகிறேன்.

“ஏசிசி ஆர்வமுள்ள இலங்கை ரசிகர்களை கவனத்தில் கொள்கிறது, எனவே இடத்தை மாற்றுவதற்கான இறுதி முடிவு மிகவும் கடினமாக இருந்தது, ஆனால் அவசியமாக கருதப்பட்டது. இருப்பினும், அனைத்து ஏசிசி உறுப்பினர்களின் எண்ணங்களும் கிரிக்கெட்டை விரும்புபவர்களுடன் ஒற்றுமையாக இலங்கை தேசம் இருக்கும்.”

கடந்த 2018-ம் ஆண்டு நடைபெற்ற ஆசிய கோப்பை டி20 முறையில் ஒன்பது அணிகள் பங்கேற்கும். ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸ், குவைத், சிங்கப்பூர், ஹாங்காங் ஆகிய அணிகள் தகுதிச் சுற்றில் விளையாடும், அதில் வெற்றி பெறும் அணி இந்தியா, பாகிஸ்தான், இலங்கை, ஆப்கானிஸ்தான் மற்றும் வங்கதேசம் ஆகிய அணிகளுடன் முக்கிய போட்டியில் பங்கேற்கிறது.

இலங்கை தற்போது பாகிஸ்தான் தொடரை நடத்தும் அதே வேளையில், அண்மையில் அவுஸ்திரேலியாவுக்கு எதிராக சொந்த மண்ணில் ஒரு தொடரை வெற்றிகரமாக நிறைவுசெய்துள்ள அதேவேளை, தற்போதைய சூழ்நிலையில் ஒன்பது அணிகள் கொண்ட போட்டியை நடத்துவது பாரிய சவாலாக உள்ளது. 2021 டி20 உலகக் கோப்பையை இந்தியாவில் நடத்துவதுடன், ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்ஸ் பெரிய போட்டிகளை நடத்துவதற்கு ஆதரவான நாடு.

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Football

India Crushes Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U-19 Championship Opener: A Wake-Up Call for Football Authorities

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3 hours ago

May 9, 2025

Editor

Sri Lanka’s U-19 football team suffered a devastating 8-0 defeat at the hands of India in their opening match of the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

From the opening whistle, Sri Lanka appeared unprepared and disorganized, allowing India to dominate every aspect of the match. The scoreline, split evenly with four goals in each half, highlights the defensive collapse and tactical shortcomings of the Lankan side.

India’s Danny Meitei Laishram netted a hat-trick, while Prashan Jajo added a brace, showcasing the stark contrast in quality and preparation between the two teams. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, failed to register any meaningful threat on goal throughout the match.

This humiliating loss raises serious concerns about the strategic planning and readiness of the national youth setup. Despite months to prepare for the tournament, the team lacked structure, fitness, and cohesion—fundamental aspects of international football. The technical team must face questions about the lack of competitive match exposure, tactical discipline, and defensive organization.

Moreover, the physical conditioning of the squad appeared subpar, and substitutions made during the game had minimal impact. The repeated lapses in positioning, marking, and pressing made it clear that the squad was outclassed not just physically but mentally and tactically.

This result must serve as a wake-up call for the Football Federation of Sri Lanka. Talent alone will not bridge the growing gulf between Sri Lanka and regional rivals unless it’s paired with structured development, professional coaching, and consistent investment in youth football.

Sri Lanka must now regroup quickly as they face Nepal U-19 in their next group match on May 11. The path to redemption begins with accountability—and urgent change.

Cricket

IPL Temporarily Suspended, PSL Relocated Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

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8 hours ago

May 9, 2025

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In a major development impacting global cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been temporarily suspended for a week, while the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been moved to the UAE due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

The decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pause the IPL was announced on Friday, following heightened military activity along the border in the Kashmir region. The situation has raised significant safety concerns, leading to a precautionary suspension of one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.

“The well-being of players, officials, and fans is paramount. The resumption schedule will be shared after reviewing the evolving situation,” the BCCI said, emphasizing national security as the overriding concern.

This year’s IPL season, which began in March, still had 12 group-stage fixtures remaining before the playoffs. The final, initially scheduled for May 25 in Kolkata, may now face delays or venue changes.

The recent blackout during the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, along with the closure of several airports in northern India, further complicated logistics. Punjab’s upcoming match against Mumbai Indians has already been shifted from Dharamshala to Mumbai as a precautionary measure.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the relocation of the remainder of the PSL season to Dubai. This move follows increased concerns from foreign players and support staff about their safety.

An incident involving a drone crash near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just hours before a scheduled PSL match has heightened security concerns. The match was to feature several international stars from countries including Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.

The ongoing crisis has put the cricketing world on alert, with both cricket boards closely monitoring the geopolitical situation. While cricket holds a significant place in both nations’ cultures, current developments have shifted priorities toward safety and stability.

Cricket

Bangladesh to Tour Sri Lanka for Full-Fledged Series in June-July 2025

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3 days ago

May 7, 2025

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Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the Bangladesh National Men’s Team will tour the island from June 13 to July 16, 2025, for a multi-format bilateral series featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is.

The tour kicks off with the Test series, which begins on June 17 at Galle International Stadium, followed by the second Test from June 25 to 29 at the SSC in Colombo. This red-ball series will offer crucial preparation and exposure for both sides ahead of the upcoming ICC events.

Sri Lanka holds a dominant record in Test encounters, having won 20 out of 26 matches against Bangladesh. Bangladesh has managed just one win, with five Tests ending in draws. Their last Test series in April 2024 saw Sri Lanka claim a clean sweep in Bangladesh, 2-0.

The limited-overs leg begins with ODIs on July 2 and 5 at R. Premadasa Stadium, before the third match takes place on July 8 at Pallekele — all day-night games starting at 2:30 PM.

The action continues with the T20I series, starting July 10 in Pallekele, followed by matches in Dambulla (July 13) and a final showdown at R. Premadasa Stadium on July 16.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Tour Fixtures – 2025: