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The Indian team today recorded the worst total in Test history.

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India, who lost all their wickets for 36 runs in the first Test against Australia today, set a record for the lowest total of runs in Test history.

The first match of the four-match Test series against India and Australia kicks off on the 17th with a day and night match at Adelaide. Indian captain Virat Kholi won the toss and elected to bat first. India in the first innings loosed all the wickets for 244 runs.

Captain Virat Kohli scored 74, Cheddar Pujara 43 and Ajinkya Raghane 42. Mitchell Stock took 4 wickets in the Australian innings.

The Australians then started their first innings, losing all their wickets for 191 runs.

Team captain Tim Payne was unbeaten on 73 and Manas Labuchen on 47. Ravichandran Ashwin took 4 wickets in the innings.

India, who started their second innings with a 53-run lead, were bowled out for 36 runs by the Australian bowlers. Mayan Agarwal was the team’s leading run-scorer with 9 runs.

Josh Hazlewood took 5 wickets and Pet Cummins took 4 wickets. India’s 42 runs against England in 1974 is the lowest team total of runs scored in a Test match. But today it was beaten by the Australian bowlers to take out the Indian team for a poor 36 runs.

The Australians then went on chase to win by 90 runs, losing only 2 wickets. Tim Paine was chosen as the man of the match.

The 2nd Test between the two teams starts on the 26th in Melbourne.

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இந்திய அணி டெஸ்ட் வரலாற்றில் அதி குறைந்த ஓட்;ட எண்ணிக்கையேனும் மோசமான சாதனையை இன்று பதிவு செய்தது.

அவுஸ்திரேலிய அணிக்கு எதிரான முதலாவது டெஸ்ட் போட்டியி;ல் 36 ஓட்டங்களுக்கு சகல விக்கட்டுக்களையும் இழந்த இந்திய அணி டெஸ்ட் வரலாற்றில் அதி குறைந்த ஓட்;ட எண்ணிக்கையேனும் மோசமான சாதனையை இன்று பதிவு செய்தது.

இந்திய மற்றும் அவுஸ்திரேலிய அணிகளுக்கு எதிரான 4 போட்டிகளை கொண்ட டெஸ்ட் தொடரின் முதலாவது போட்டி கடந்த 17 ஆம் திகதி எடிலைட்டில் பகல் இரவு போட்டியாக ஆரம்பமானது. நாணய சுழற்சியில் வென்ற இந்திய அணி முதலில் துடுப்பெடுத்தாடி சகல விக்கட்டுக்களையும் இழந்து 244 ஓட்டங்களை பெற்றது. அணி தலைவர் விராட் கொஹ்லி 74 ஓட்டங்களையும் செட்டிசர் புஜாரா 43 ஓட்டங்களையும் அஜீங்கியா ரகானே 42 ஓட்டங்களையும் பெற்றுக் கொடுத்தனர். அவுஸ்திரேலிய பந்து வீச்சில் மிச்சல் ஸ்டாக் 4 விக்கட்டுக்களை வீழ்த்தினார். பின்னர் தமது முதல் இன்னிங்ஸை ஆரம்பித்த அவுஸ்திரேலிய அணி 191 ஓட்டங்களுக்கு சகல விக்கட்டுக்களையும் இழந்தது.

அணி தலைவர் டிம் பெயின் ஆட்டமிழக்காது 73  ஓட்டங்களையும் மானஸ் லபுச்சேன் 47 ஓட்டங்களையும் பெற்றுக் கொடுத்தனர். பந்து வீச்சில் ரவிசந்திரன் அஸ்வின் 4 விக்கட்டுக்களை வீழ்த்தினார். 53 ஓட்டங்கள் முன்னிலை பெற்று தமது 2 வது இன்னிங்ஸை ஆரம்பித்த இந்திய அணி அவுஸ்;திரேலிய பந்துவீச்சை எதிர்கொள்ள முடியாது 36 ஓட்டங்களுக்கு சுருண்டது. அணியிpன் அதி கூடிய ஓட்ட எண்ணிக்கையாக 9 ஓட்டங்களை மயன் அகர்வல் பெற்றுக் கொடுத்தார்.

ஜோஸ் அசல்வுட் 5 விக்கட்டுக்களையும் பெட் கமின்ஸ் 4 விக்கட்டுக்களையும் வீழ்த்தினர். இந்திய அணி கடந்த 1974 ஆம் ஆண்டு இங்கிலாந்து அணிக்கு எதிராக பெற்றுக் கொண்ட 42 எனும் ஓட்ட எண்ணிக்கையை டெஸ்ட் போட்டிகளில் பெற்றுக் கொண்ட அதி குறைந்த ஓட்ட எண்ணிக்கையாகும். இன்றைய தினம் அவுஸ்திரேலியாவிடம் 36 ஓட்டங்களுக்கு சுருண்ட இந்தியா மோசமான சாதனையை தனதாக்கியது.

பின்னர் 90 ஓட்டங்களை வெற்றியிலக்காக கொண்டு துடுப்;பெடுத்தாடிய அவுஸ்திரேலிய அணி 2 விக்கட்டுக்களை இழந்து வெற்றியிலக்கை அடைந்தது. போட்டியின் ஆட்டநாயகனாக டிங்பெயின் தெரிவானார். இரு அணிகளுக்கும் இடையிலான 2 வது டெஸ்ட் போட்டி எதிர்வரும் 26 ஆம் திகதி மெல்பேனில் ஆரம்பமாகவுள்ளது.

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South Asian Karate Championship 2025: India and Sri Lanka Shine as Karate Celebrates 50 Years in Sri Lanka

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Colombo, July 5–6, 2025 – The 9th South Asian Karate Championship and the 1st South Asian Youth Karate Championship successfully concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, marking a landmark moment in Sri Lanka’s martial arts history as the nation celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Karate Federation.

This prestigious two-day event was jointly organized by the South Asian Karate Federation and the Sri Lanka Karate Federation, which is registered under the Ministry of Sports as one of the seven official sports federations in the country.

Day 1 (July 5) – Youth Championship Dominated by India and Sri Lanka

The opening day featured intense youth-level competition with over 700 athletes from seven South Asian nationsSri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives – competing in age categories below 14.

🥇 Youth Medal Standings (U-14 Category):

  • India – 22 Medals (1st Place)
  • Nepal – 20 Medals (2nd Place)
  • Sri Lanka – 10 Medals (3rd Place)

📺 Watch Day 1 Highlights:

Final Day (July 6) – Sri Lanka Takes Youth Title, India Clinches Senior Crown

The second day of the tournament featured both senior and youth finals. In a historic achievement, Sri Lanka emerged champions in the Youth Division, while India secured the Senior Team Championship, continuing their regional dominance.

Final Team Standings:

  • Senior Category:
    • 🥇 India (Champions)
    • 🥈 Nepal (Runners-up)
    • 🥉 Sri Lanka (Third Place)
  • Youth Category:
    • 🥇 Sri Lanka (Champions)
    • 🥈 India (Runners-up)
    • 🥉 Nepal (Third Place)

Watch Final Day Highlights:

Special Guests & Recognition

The event was graced by His Excellency Akio Isomata, the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, who attended as the Chief Guest, acknowledging Sri Lanka’s long-standing contribution to the growth of karate in South Asia.

Also present was Bharat Sharma, President of the South Asian Karate Federation, who praised the standard of competition and Sri Lanka’s organizing excellence.

Karate in Sri Lanka – 50 Years of Legacy

This championship coincided with the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Karate Federation, which has played a vital role in shaping karate talent nationally and internationally. With continued support from the Ministry of Sports, karate remains one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing combat sports.

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Sri Lanka Women Finish Qualifiers with 0 Goals, 20 Conceded – Who Will Take Responsibility?

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Colombo, July 3 – Sri Lanka Women’s National Football Team wrapped up their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a third straight defeat — a 2-0 loss to Laos — confirming their position at the bottom of Group F, with 0 wins, 0 goals scored, and 18 conceded in just three games.

But beyond the scorelines lies a far more serious issue: a complete collapse of women’s football development in Sri Lanka. And this time, the blame does not lie on one individual — but on a system that has failed the sport, from top to bottom.

Match-by-Match Recap

Match 1: Sri Lanka 0 – 10 Uzbekistan

  • Possession: 30%
  • Shots on Target: 0
  • xG: 0.0 vs Uzbekistan’s 3.60
  • A game that exposed a lack of preparation, structure, and fitness from the very start.

Match 2: Sri Lanka 0 – 8 Nepal

  • Possession: 50%
  • Defensive errors gifted goals, including a hat-trick by Sabitra Bhandari.
  • xG: Nepal 3.76 vs Sri Lanka 0.60
  • Tactical breakdown: Midfield collapsed under pressure, backline failed to close space.

Match 3: Sri Lanka 0 – 2 Laos

  • Possession: 50%
  • Shots on Target: 5
  • xG: 2.56 (Laos) vs 1.08 (Sri Lanka)
  • A more balanced performance, but defensive lapses in the 73rd and 90+2 minutes led to defeat. Sri Lanka couldn’t convert chances despite their best game statistically.

Final Group Standings – Group F

TeamMPGFGAGDPoints
🇳🇵 Nepal2170+176
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan2170+176
🇱🇦 Laos2216-140
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka3020-200

Tactical Issues Across All Matches

  • No clear formation or transition play.
  • Lack of defensive coordination — players failed to track runners, especially on the flanks.
  • No attacking identity — only 1.08 xG across three games.
  • In-game management absent — few substitutions or tactical shifts despite being outplayed.

While public criticism often targets the President of the Football Federation, this decline in women’s football runs deeper:

Who Is Accountable? Not Just the President

Women’s Football Committee:

  • Failed to organize any domestic tournament in recent years.
  • Selected the squad via open trials, with no league performance data to back selections.
  • No consistent training camps or fitness programs.

Executive Committee:

  • Remains silent on the recurring failures.
  • No inquiries, reviews, or structural reforms have followed Sri Lanka’s repeated humiliations — including the U20 Women’s SAFF defeat earlier this year.

Technical & Development Staff:

  • No tactical framework or youth development.
  • No modern coaching methods or international exposure for players.

The Bigger Problem: Silence and Stagnation

Sri Lanka is not just losing matches — it’s losing direction. The current state of women’s football is not the result of one bad campaign. It’s the product of years of neglect, political appointments, and a failure to treat women’s football with equal priority.

Even now, there is no explanation from the Executive Committee on how the women’s team was prepared or what plans exist for recovery.

Time for a Reset, Not Excuses

If Sri Lanka is serious about competing in international football, the following must be addressed:

  • ✅ A national women’s league
  • ✅ Provincial and school-level competitions
  • ✅ Professional coaching staff and structured fitness programs
  • ✅ Regular international friendlies and camps
  • ✅ Transparent selection processes based on performance, not politics

🔚 Conclusion

Sri Lanka’s 2026 AFC campaign should not just be remembered for the scorelines — but as a call for change. It is time for every stakeholder — from the Women’s Committee to the Executive — to reflect, respond, and rebuild.

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Sri Lanka Set to Face UAE in Crucial Rugby Clash Tomorrow in Colombo

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The Sri Lanka national rugby team will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a much-anticipated international rugby encounter set to take place today (July 4) at the iconic Racecourse Ground, Colombo.

As part of their final preparations, the Sri Lankan team held an intensive training session today under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff. The team looked sharp, focused, and ready to bring their A-game to home soil.

This clash promises to be a key test for the Tuskers as they look to strengthen their footing in the regional rugby scene and gain momentum ahead of upcoming international competitions. UAE, a rising force in Asian rugby, will also be eyeing a big performance away from home.

Both teams are expected to field strong lineups, and the match is anticipated to draw significant interest from local fans eager to witness top-tier rugby action.

📍 Match Info
🗓️ Date: July 4, 2025
📍 Venue: Racecourse Rugby Grounds, Colombo
🕒 Kick-off: TBA

Stay tuned for live updates, photos, and post-match coverage on Sri Lankan Sports TV.

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