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The Indonesian team is ready to participate in the ICC World Cup

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Indonesia hopes to make the country proud in the first ICC event. Indonesia was excited to qualify for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup but now they join the tournament to make a difference in the tournament by giving a big challenge to other teams.

The Indonesian national team made its international debut in 2002 at a tournament in Perth, Australia that featured Japan and South Korea. The Indonesian team’s first ICC tournament was the 2005 EAP Cup in Vanuatu where they finished fifth out of six teams. Indonesia is seen regularly participating in EAP regional tournaments.

The Indonesian team, which entered this tournament with the aim of winning the ICC U19 World Cup, has to compete against the strong New Zealand team first. It is scheduled to start on January 15. After that, they are going to meet West Indies and Irish teams.

Indonesian team,

Wesikaratna Dewi (c), Thersiana Penu Weo (vc), Ni Kadek Ariani, Yessny Djahilepang, Sang Ayu Puspita Dewi, Lie Qiao, I Gusti Pratiwi, Ni Kadek Murtiari, Ni Putu Cantika, Ni Kadek Dwi Indriyani, Desi Wulandari, Ni Made Suarniasih, Gusti Ayu Ratna Ulansari, Dewa Ayu Sasrikayoni, Kadek Ayu Kurniartini.

Tournament Schedule

January 15 v New Zealand, North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom
January 17 v West Indies, North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom
January 19 v Ireland, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

ICC ලෝක කුසලාන තරගාවලිට සහභාගී වීමට ඉන්දුනීසියා කණ්ඩායම සූදානමින්

පළමු ICC ඉසව්වෙන් රට අභිමානයට පත් කිරීමට ඉන්දුනීසියාව බලාපොරොත්තු වෙන් පසු වේ. ICC U19 කාන්තා T20 ලෝක කුසලානය සඳහා සුදුසුකම් ලැබීමට පමණක් ඉන්දුනීසියාව උද්‍යෝගිමත් වූ නමුත් දැන් ඔවුන් තරගාවලියට එක් වන්නේ අනෙකුත් කණ්ඩායම් වලට විශාල අභියෝගයක් ලබා දෙමින් තරගාවලියේ වෙනසක් කිරීමටය.

ඉන්දුනීසියානු ජාතික කණ්ඩායම 2002 දී ජපානය සහ දකුණු කොරියාව ඇතුළත් ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ පර්ත් හි පැවති තරඟාවලියකදී ජාත්‍යන්තර තරග පිටියට පිවිසියේය. ඉන්දුනීසියානු කණ්ඩායමේ පළමු ICC තරගාවලිය වූයේ 2005 EAP කුසලානය වනුවාටු හි පැවති අතර එහිදී තරග වැදි කණ්ඩායම් හයෙන් පස්වන ස්ථානයට පත්විය. ඉන්දුනීසියාව EAP කලාපීය තරඟාවලි සඳහා නිරන්තරයෙන් සහභාගී වීම දක්නට ලැබේ.

ICC U19 පහල ලෝක කුසලානය ජයග්‍රහන කිරීමේ අරමුණින් මෙම තරගාවලියට පිවිස ඇති ඉන්දුනීසියානු කණ්ඩායමට මුලින්ම තරග වැදීමට සිදුව ඇත්තේ ප්‍රබල නවසීලන්ත කණ්ඩායම සමගය. එය ජනවාරි 15 වෙනි දින ආරම්භ වීමට නියමිතය. ඉන් අනතුරුව ඔවුන් බටහිර ඉන්දීය කොදෙව් හා අයර්ලන්ත කණ්ඩායම් මුණ ගැසීමට නියමිතය.

ඉන්දුනීසියානු කණ්ඩායම් සං‍යුතිය

Wesikaratna Dewi (c), Thersiana Penu Weo (vc), Ni Kadek Ariani, Yessny Djahilepang, Sang Ayu Puspita Dewi, Lie Qiao, I Gusti Pratiwi, Ni Kadek Murtiari, Ni Putu Cantika, Ni Kadek Dwi Indriyani, Desi Wulandari, Ni Made Suarniasih, Gusti Ayu Ratna Ulansari, Dewa Ayu Sasrikayoni, Kadek Ayu Kurniartini.

තරගාවලි කාලසටහන

January 15 v New Zealand, North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom
January 17 v West Indies, North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom
January 19 v Ireland, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

ICC உலகக் கோப்பையில் பங்கேற்க இந்தோனேசிய அணி தயாராக உள்ளது

இந்தோனேஷியா முதல் ஐசிசி நிகழ்வில் நாட்டை பெருமைப்படுத்த நம்புகிறது. ICC U19 மகளிர் T20 உலகக் கோப்பைக்கு தகுதி பெற மட்டுமே இந்தோனேஷியா உற்சாகமாக இருந்தது, ஆனால் இப்போது மற்ற அணிகளுக்கு பெரிய சவாலை அளித்து போட்டியில் ஒரு மாற்றத்தை ஏற்படுத்த போட்டியில் இணைந்துள்ளது.

இந்தோனேசிய தேசிய அணியானது 2002 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஆஸ்திரேலியாவின் பெர்த்தில் ஜப்பான் மற்றும் தென் கொரியாவைக் கொண்ட ஒரு போட்டியில் சர்வதேச அளவில் அறிமுகமானது. இந்தோனேசிய அணியின் முதல் ஐசிசி போட்டியானது 2005 ஆம் ஆண்டு வனுவாட்டில் நடைபெற்ற ஈஏபி கோப்பையாகும், அங்கு அவர்கள் ஆறு அணிகளில் ஐந்தாவது இடத்தைப் பிடித்தனர். EAP பிராந்திய போட்டிகளில் இந்தோனேஷியா தொடர்ந்து பங்கேற்பதைக் காணலாம்.

ICC U19 உலகக் கிண்ணத்தை வெல்லும் நோக்கில் இந்தப் போட்டியில் களமிறங்கியிருக்கும் இந்தோனேசிய அணி முதலில் பலம் வாய்ந்த நியூசிலாந்து அணியுடன் மோத உள்ளது. இது ஜனவரி 15 ஆம் தேதி தொடங்க திட்டமிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. அதன் பிறகு வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் மற்றும் அயர்லாந்து அணிகளை சந்திக்க உள்ளனர்.

இந்தோனேசிய அணி

Wesikaratna Dewi (c), Thersiana Penu Weo (vc), Ni Kadek Ariani, Yessny Djahilepang, Sang Ayu Puspita Dewi, Lie Qiao, I Gusti Pratiwi, Ni Kadek Murtiari, Ni Putu Cantika, Ni Kadek Dwi Indriyani, Desi Wulandari, Ni Made Suarniasih, Gusti Ayu Ratna Ulansari, Dewa Ayu Sasrikayoni, Kadek Ayu Kurniartini.

போட்டி அட்டவணை

January 15 v New Zealand, North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom
January 17 v West Indies, North-West University Oval, Potchefstroom
January 19 v Ireland, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

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Kamindu Mendis Shines as Sunrisers Hyderabad Break Chepauk Curse, Crush CSK’s Playoff Hopes | IPL 2025

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Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis delivered under pressure, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) script a historic first-ever win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium during the IPL 2025 season.

Chasing a tricky target of 155, Mendis played a composed and crucial unbeaten knock of 32 off 22 balls, stitching an unbroken 49-run partnership with Nitish Kumar to seal a five-wicket victory with eight balls to spare. His calm presence at the crease when the game was delicately poised underlined his growing stature in T20 cricket.

Earlier, the Chennai Super Kings, once invincible at home, continued their disastrous 2025 campaign — suffering a fourth consecutive home defeat. Batting first, CSK stumbled despite a promising start, collapsing to 154 all out. Dewald Brevis impressed briefly on debut with a quickfire 42 runs, but it was Harshal Patel’s brilliant spell (4 wickets for 28 runs) that broke CSK’s backbone.

For CSK, promising youngster Ayush Mhatre shone early, but a middle-order collapse proved costly. Even skipper M.S. Dhoni’s tactical gamble of giving Sam Curran two overs backfired, as SRH batters capitalized to turn the game.

In the SRH chase, despite early hiccups — losing Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head quickly — Ishan Kishan’s fluent 44 and Kamindu Mendis’ finishing touch ensured Hyderabad stayed alive in the playoff race.

Meanwhile, in the updated IPL 2025 points table, Sunrisers Hyderabad now sits 8th with 6 points, while CSK languishes at the bottom with just 4 points from 9 games, effectively ending their playoff dreams.

Mendis’ all-round contribution, including a key wicket earlier, and his coolness in the chase were pivotal. While Harshal Patel deservedly took the Player of the Match award, Sri Lanka can proudly celebrate Kamindu’s evolving prowess on the IPL stage.


Points Table Update (After SRH vs CSK Match):

  • GT, DC, and RCB are leading the race with 12 points each.
  • PBKS and MI are close behind with 11 and 10 points.
  • CSK and RR are at the bottom with just 4 points, all but knocked out of the playoffs.
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Kaya Daluwatte and Reshan Algama Shine at 16th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final in Vietnam

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Sri Lanka’s promising golf talents Kaya Daluwatte and Reshan Algama showcased their growing international class with stellar performances at the prestigious 16th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, held at the stunning Laguna Golf Lang Co in Vietnam.

Facing off against the finest junior golfers from the Asia-Pacific region—including representatives from Australia, England, Japan, India, and Wales—both Kaya and Reshan rose to the occasion, underlining Sri Lanka’s emerging strength in the sport.

Kaya Daluwatte delivered one of her career-best performances, finishing as the runner-up in the Girls’ Under-16 category. After three composed rounds, she posted a remarkable final score of even-par 216, highlighted by an impressive 2-under-par finish in the final round. Despite Japan’s Al Goto clinching the title with a score of 213, Kaya’s climb up the leaderboard captured widespread admiration. Her poise, precision, and birdies during the crucial back-nine holes showcased a maturity well beyond her years.

This runner-up finish at one of Asia’s top junior championships marks a historic achievement for Sri Lankan golf, signaling that the nation’s junior golfers are ready to challenge the region’s traditional powerhouses.

In the Boys’ Under-16 category, Reshan Algama also left his mark by securing a strong fourth-place finish with a gross score of 218. Although his final round did not match the brilliance of his earlier efforts, Reshan displayed commendable composure against a highly competitive international field. His consistency across top-level tournaments reflects his rapid development into a serious contender on the global junior golf circuit.

Vietnam’s Tuan Anh Nguyen dominated the Boys’ division, leading from start to finish to claim the title with a superb score of 205. India’s Arshvant Srivastava and Kanav Chauhan finished second and third, with scores of 214 and 216 respectively.

Kaya and Reshan’s performances not only bring pride to Sri Lanka but also signal a bright future for the country’s junior golfing scene on the Asian stage.

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SAFF Championship Postponement Exposes Deeper Issues Within FFSL

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The much-anticipated SAFF Championship, originally scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in July 2025, has now been officially postponed to 2026—a move that has raised serious concerns over the competence and credibility of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL).

According to the SAFF Executive Committee, the decision to delay the tournament stemmed largely from pressure exerted by its marketing partner, Sportfive, which advocated for a home-and-away format to increase commercial value. Furthermore, it is reported that Sportfive preferred the event be hosted in Bangladesh or India, citing better sponsor access and commercial feasibility in those countries if the tournament were to follow a centralized model.

However, beyond external pressure, this development highlights a troubling reality: the FFSL’s inability to effectively organize and defend Sri Lanka’s hosting rights on the international stage. This isn’t merely a scheduling issue—it reflects a deeper pattern of administrative shortcomings, lack of vision, and prioritization of media narratives over tangible development.

As previously reported by Sri Lankan Sports TV, the FFSL continues to focus more on optics and media stunts rather than on the foundational work required to uplift football in the country. The failure to safeguard Sri Lanka’s opportunity to host a major regional tournament not only affects the sport’s growth domestically but also damages the nation’s reputation within South Asian football.

For a federation that has long promised reform and transparency, this latest setback exposes how little progress has actually been made. When commercial partners have more sway than the national football body itself, it’s a clear indication that local football governance is being undermined by weak leadership and poor planning.

This should be a wake-up call—not just for the FFSL, but for every stakeholder invested in the future of Sri Lankan football. The time for slogans and staged announcements is over. Sri Lanka needs action, accountability, and genuine commitment to building a sustainable footballing culture. Until then, headlines like this will only continue to reflect a sport lost in mismanagement.

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