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The winners of the prestigious ICC Awards of the Decade
The winners of the prestigious ICC Awards of the Decade including the Rachel Heyhoe-Flint for Best Female Player and Sir Garfield Sobers for Best Male Player, were announced simultaneously across all ICC Digital channels, as well as the Star Sports Network, on Monday, December 28.
හොඳම කාන්තා ක්රීඩිකාව සඳහා රේචල් හෙයිහෝ-ෆ්ලින්ට් සහ හොඳම පිරිමි ක්රීඩිකාව සඳහා ශ්රීමත් ගාෆීල්ඩ් සොබර්ස් ඇතුළු දශකයේ කීර්තිමත් අයිසීසී සම්මාන උළෙලේ ජයග්රාහකයින් සියලු අයිසීසී ඩිජිටල් නාලිකා මෙන්ම ස්ටාර් ස්පෝර්ට්ස් ජාලය හරහා එකවර ප්රකාශයට පත් කරන ලදී.
சிறந்த பெண் வீரருக்கான ரேச்சல் ஹேஹோ-பிளின்ட் மற்றும் சிறந்த ஆண் வீரருக்கான சர் கார்பீல்ட் சோபர்ஸ் உள்ளிட்ட தசாப்தத்தின் மதிப்புமிக்க ஐ.சி.சி விருதுகளின் வெற்றியாளர்கள் அனைத்து ஐ.சி.சி டிஜிட்டல் சேனல்களிலும், ஸ்டார் ஸ்போர்ட்ஸ் நெட்வொர்க்கிலும் ஒரே நேரத்தில் டிசம்பர் 28 அன்று அறிவிக்கப்பட்டனர்.
Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade – Virat Kholi

Virat Kohli, who had scored 20,396 runs in all international cricket during the time period, which is more than anyone else, was also part of team India that won the ICC CWC 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy 2013. He was also named ICC Cricketer of the Year in both 2017 and 2018, so it was no surprise that he emerged as the clear jury favorite with winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade.
Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for ICC Female Cricketer of the Decade – Ellyse Perry

Australia cricketer Ellyse Perry on Monday swept the ICC awards to be crowned the best women’s player of the past decade. Perry was unveiled as the winner of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for ICC Female Cricketer of the Decade, while also claiming both the ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Decade awards.
ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Decade – Steve Smith

Australia’s Steve Smith has been named the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Decade, having established himself as one of the best Test batsmen since Don Bradman. Australia’s Steve Smith has been named the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Decade, having established himself as one of the best Test batsmen since Don Bradman.
ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade – Virat Kholi

Kohli took home both the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade and the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade. Kohli’s potential was evident as far back as in 2008, when he led India to a win in the ICC under-19 World Cup in 2008. He is nominated for the ICC Men’s ODI Player of the Decade award
ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade – Ellyse Perry

Australia’s Ellyse Perry has been named the ICC’s women’s cricketer of the decade, with Steve Smith winning the men’s Test player of the decade award. Perry took the overall honour and was also acclaimed as the ICC’s ODI and Twenty20 female player of the decade
ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade – Rashid Khan

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been named as the ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Decade. Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been named as the ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Decade. He has an incredible record to date in the format, having amassed 89 wickets in 48 games, at an average of just 12.62.
ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade – Ellyse Perry

ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Decade – Kyle Coetzer

Scotland’s Kyle Coetzer and Kathryn Bryce honoured with the ICC Associate Player of the Decade awards. Scotland internationals Kyle Coetzer and Kathryn Bryce have been announced as the ICC’s Associate Player of the Decade.
ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Decade – Kathryn Bryce

Kathryn Bryce (born 17 November 1997) is a Scottish cricketer who plays for the Scotland women’s cricket team. In December 2020, Bryce was named the ICC Associate Cricketer of the Decade
ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade – MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni has won the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade following a fan vote, for his decision to recall Ian Bell after a controversial run out in the 2011 Nottingham Test between England and India. The incident won the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in 2011
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Kingswood College Claims Hard-Fought Win Over Zahira in Week 3 of Schools Rugby League
Colombo – June 23:
Kingswood College, Kandy, came from behind to secure a gritty 27-18 victory over Zahira College, Colombo, in a Week 3 clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 played at Zahira College Grounds.
Despite trailing 11-10 at halftime, Kingswood regrouped and powered through in the second half, scoring 3 tries, 3 conversions, and 2 penalties to take home the win. Zahira fought valiantly with 2 tries, 1 conversion, and 2 penalties, but couldn’t match Kingswood’s consistency in the closing stages.
This win marks an important step for Kingswood in their league journey as they eye a stronger position in the 2025 standings.
Full-Time Score:
Kingswood College 27 (3T, 3C, 2P)
Zahira College 18 (2T, 1C, 2P)
📍 Venue: Zahira College Grounds, Colombo
📅 Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 – Week 3
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S. Thomas’ College Overpowers Mahanama in High-Scoring Rugby Battle – 50-35 Victory at Ratmalana
Colombo – June 23:
In a thrilling Week 3 encounter of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025, S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia, showcased attacking brilliance to defeat Mahanama College by 50 points to 35 at the Ratmalana Air Force Grounds.
The Thomians dominated early, taking a 26-14 lead at halftime, and continued their momentum into the second half, finishing with 7 tries, 6 conversions, and a penalty to seal the win. Mahanama College put up a strong fight, scoring 5 tries and converting all 5, but couldn’t close the gap in the second half.
This match marks a significant step for S. Thomas’ in the league standings as they aim to continue their campaign with confidence and consistency.
Full-Time Score:
S. Thomas’ College 50 (7T, 6C, 1P)
Mahanama College 35 (5T, 5C)
📍 Venue: Ratmalana Air Force Grounds
📅 Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 – Week 3
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Trinity College Storms to Victory Over Thurstan in Dialog Schools Rugby League Week 3
Colombo, June 19 – Trinity College, Kandy delivered a commanding performance to defeat Thurstan College, Colombo by 48-19 in a high-energy Week 3 clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024, played at the Sugathadasa Stadium.
Trinity dominated throughout the match, crossing the try line eight times and securing four conversions. Their relentless attack and solid defensive play left little room for Thurstan to recover.
🏆 Match Summary – Trinity 48 (8T, 4C) vs Thurstan 19 (3T, 2C)
- Trinity College Scorers:
🔹 8 Tries
🔹 4 Conversions - Thurstan College Scorers:
🔹 3 Tries
🔹 2 Conversions
The game showcased Trinity’s physical strength, quick ball movement, and tactical excellence. Even as Thurstan fought back with three well-earned tries, the gap was too wide to close.
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