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What will Sri Lanka’s squad look like for the 2022 Asia Cup?

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The Sri Lankan cricketers have proved in the last two years that they can play according to the situation. Although there was some decline in cricket with players like Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena retiring from the game, the emergence of young cricketers has been a notable feature, as they have been able to showcase their talent in various T20 leagues around the world.

Pathum Nishanka and Dhanushka Gunathilaka are scheduled to open the Sri Lankan innings. Both of them are known for scoring runs fast. But they can give Sri Lanka a very steady start. Charith at number three has the potential to get in close range and anchor the innings if a few quick wickets fall.

Kusal Mendis at number four and Bhanuka Rajapaksa at number five have the ability to show an aggressive style of play. Rajapaksa’s scoring consistency is questionable, but he can give a good start. The team is led by Dasun Shanaka who is a very good batsman.

Wanindu Hasaranga is currently the most important player in the Sri Lankan cricket team. He managed to take 26 wickets in the last league representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the IPL. Can be a threatening bowler on UAE pitches. As he is an all-rounder, he can provide the necessary support to the team with the batting as well.

Dushmantha Chamira’s injury has been a big loss for the Sri Lankan team. Chamika Karunaratne has to take on additional responsibility in the tournament. He can also contribute with the bat, which will strengthen the team’s middle order. Meanwhile, Nuwan Thushara has been included in the squad instead of Chamira who was injured.

19-year-old Mathisa Pathirana will be an important bowler in this team. A surprising change can be made in the tournament by Pathirana known as ‘Baby Malinga’. with Right-arm off-spinner Mahesh Thiekshana completes the squad.

Sri Lanka Predicted Squad – Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Thusara, Maheesh Theeksana, Matheesa Pathirana

2022 ආසියානු කුසලානය සඳහා වන ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ සංයුතිය කෙසේ වේද?

තත්වයට ගැලපෙන අයුරින් ක්‍රීඩා කල හැකි බව ශ්‍රී ලංකා ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩකයින් පසුගිය වසර දෙකක කාලය තුළ ඔප්පු කර ඇත. කුමාර් සංගක්කාර, මහේල ජයවර්ධන වැනි ක්‍රීඩකයන් ක්‍රීඩාවෙන් විශ්‍රාම ගැනීමත් සමග ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩාවේ යම් කිසි පසුබෑමක් දක්නට ලැබුනත්, නවක ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩකයින් දක්ෂතා අතරට පැමිණීම කැපී පෙනෙන ලක්ෂණයක් විය, ඔවුන් ලොව පුරා විවිධ T20 ලීගවල දක්ෂතා පෙන්වීමට සමත්ව ඇත.

පැතුම් නිශ්ශංක සහ ධනුෂ්ක ගුණතිලක ශ්‍රී ලංකා ඉනිම ආරම්භ කිරීමට නියමිතය. ඔවුන් දෙදෙනා වේගවත් ලකුණු ලකුණු ලබා ගැනීම සදහා ප්‍රසිද්ධ නොමැත. නමුත් ඔවුන්ට ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට ඉතා ස්ථාවර ආරම්භයක් ලබා දිය හැකිය. අංක තුනේ සිටින චරිත් අසලංකට ලකුණු අතරට පිවිසිය හැකි අතරම ඉක්මන් කඩුලු කිහිපයක් බිද වැටීමකදී ඉනිමට නැංගුරමක් වීමේ හැකියාව පවතී.

අංක හතරේ කුසල් මෙන්ඩිස් හා පහේ භානුක රාජපක්ෂට ආක්‍රමණශීලී ක්‍රීඩා රටාවක් පෙන්නුම් කිරීමේ හැකියාවක් පවතී. රාජපක්ෂගේ ලකුණු ලබා ගැනීමේ ස්ථාවරත්වය පිළිබද ප්‍රශ්නාර්ථයක් ඇති නමුත් ඔහුට හොඳ ආරම්භයක් ලබා දිය හැකිය. කණ්ඩායමේ නායකත්වය දසුන් ශානක විසින් මෙහෙයවනු ලබන අතර ඔහු ඉතා හොඳින් පන්දුවට පහරදීමට හැකි ක්‍රීඩකයෙකි.

වනිඳු හසරංග මේ වන විට ශ්‍රී ලංකා ක්‍රිකට් කණ්ඩායමේ වැදගත්ම ක්‍රීඩකයා වේ. IPL තරඟාවලියේ Royal Challengers Bangalore කණ්ඩායම නියෝජනය කරමින් පසුගිය ලීගයේ කඩුලු 26ක් දවා ගැනීමට සමත් විය. එක්සත් අරාබි එමීර් රාජ්‍යයේ තණතීරුවල තර්ජනාත්මක පන්දු යවන්නෙකු විය හැකිය. ඔහු තුන් ඉරියව් ක්‍රීඩකයෙකු වන බැවින් පිතිකරණයෙන්ද කණ්ඩායමට අවශ්‍ය සහයෝගය ලබා දිය හැකිය.

දුෂ්මන්ත චමීරගේ ආබාධය ලංකා කණ්ඩායමට විශාල පාඩුවක් වී ඇත. චාමික කරුණාරත්නට තරගාවලියේ අමතර වගකීමක් භාර ගැනීමට සිදුවේ. ඔහුට පිත්තෙන් ද දායක විය හැකි අතර, එය කණ්ඩායමේ මැද පෙළට ශක්තියක් වනු ඇත. මේ අතර ආබාධයකට ලක්වූ චමීර වෙනුවට නුවන් තුෂාර සංචිතයට ඇතුළත් කර ඇත.

19 හැවිරිදි මතීස පතිරණ මෙම කණ්ඩයමේ වැදගත් පන්දු යවන්නෙකු වනු ඇත. ‘බේබි මාලිංග’ ලෙසින් හැඳින්වෙන පතිරණ තරගාවලියේ දී පුදුම සහගත වෙනසක් කල හැකිය. දකුණත් පිට දඟ පන්දු යවන මහීෂ් තීක්‍ෂණ කණ්ඩායමට ඇතුළත් වීමෙන් කණ්ඩායම සම්පූර්ණ වේ.

ශ්‍රී ලංකා අනුමාන කල හැකි කණ්ඩායම – Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Thusara, Maheesh Theeksana, Matheesa Pathirana

2022 ஆசிய கோப்பைக்கான இலங்கை அணி எப்படி இருக்கும்?

சூழ்நிலைக்கு ஏற்ப விளையாட முடியும் என்பதை இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் வீரர்கள் கடந்த இரண்டு ஆண்டுகளில் நிரூபித்துள்ளனர். குமார் சங்கக்கார மற்றும் மஹேல ஜயவர்தன போன்ற வீரர்கள் விளையாட்டிலிருந்து ஓய்வு பெற்றதன் மூலம் கிரிக்கெட்டில் சில சரிவு ஏற்பட்டாலும், இளம் கிரிக்கெட் வீரர்கள் உலகம் முழுவதும் உள்ள பல்வேறு T20 லீக்குகளில் தங்கள் திறமையை வெளிப்படுத்த முடிந்தது குறிப்பிடத்தக்க அம்சமாகும்.

இலங்கை இன்னிங்ஸை பாத்தும் நிஷங்க மற்றும் தனுஷ்க குணதிலகா தொடக்கி வைக்க உள்ளனர். இருவரும் வேகமாக ரன் குவிப்பதில் பெயர் பெற்றவர்கள். மற்றும் அவர்களால் இலங்கைக்கு மிகவும் நிலையான தொடக்கத்தை கொடுக்க முடியும். மூன்றாவது இடத்தில் இருக்கும் சாரிட், ஒரு சில விரைவான விக்கெட்டுகளை வீழ்ந்தாலும், இன்னிங்ஸை நெருங்கி, நங்கூரமிடவும் திறன் கொண்டவர்.

நான்காம் இடத்தில் உள்ள குசல் மெண்டிஸும் ஐந்தாவது இடத்தில் உள்ள பானுகா ராஜபக்சவும் ஆக்ரோஷமான ஆட்டத்தை வெளிப்படுத்தும் திறன் பெற்றுள்ளனர். ராஜபக்சேவின் ஸ்கோரின் நிலைத்தன்மை கேள்விக்குறியாக இருந்தாலும், அவர் ஒரு நல்ல தொடக்கத்தை கொடுக்க முடியும். சிறந்த பேட்ஸ்மேனாக திகழும் தசுன் ஷனக தலைமையில் இந்த அணி உள்ளது.

வனிந்து ஹசரங்க தற்போது இலங்கை கிரிக்கெட் அணியின் முக்கிய வீரராக உள்ளார். ஐபிஎல் தொடரில் பெங்களூர் ராயல் சேலஞ்சர்ஸ் அணியை பிரதிநிதித்துவப்படுத்தும் கடைசி லீக்கில் 26 விக்கெட்டுகளை வீழ்த்தினார். UAE ஆடுகளங்களில் அச்சுறுத்தும் பந்துவீச்சாளராக இருக்கலாம். ஆல்-ரவுண்டர் என்பதால், பேட்டிங்கிலும் அணிக்கு தேவையான ஆதரவை அவரால் வழங்க முடியும்.

துஷ்மந்த சமிரவின் காயம் இலங்கை அணிக்கு பெரும் இழப்பாகும். சாமிக்க கருணாரத்ன போட்டியில் கூடுதல் பொறுப்பை ஏற்க வேண்டியுள்ளது. அவர் பேட்டிங்கிலும் பங்களிக்க முடியும், இது அணியின் மிடில் ஆர்டரை பலப்படுத்தும். இதேவேளை, காயமடைந்த சமிரவுக்கு பதிலாக நுவன் துஷார அணியில் இணைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளார்.

19 வயதான மதிச பத்திரன இந்த அணியில் முக்கியமான பந்துவீச்சாளராக இருப்பார். ‘பேபி மலிங்கா’ என போற்றப்படும் பத்திரன போட்டியில் வியப்பூட்டும் மாற்றத்தை ஏற்படுத்த முடியும். வலது கை ஆஃப் ஸ்பின்னர் மகேஷ் தீக்ஷனாவுடன் அணியை நிறைவடைகிறது.

இலங்கை அணி – பதும் நிஸ்ஸங்க, தனுஷ்க குணதிலக்க, சரித் அசலங்கா, குசல் மெண்டிஸ், பானுக ராஜபக்ச, தசுன் ஷனக, வனிந்து ஹசரங்க, சாமிக்க கருணாரத்ன, நுவான் துசார, மஹீஷ் தீக்சன, மதீச பத்திரன

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KSCA Officials Resign Over Chinnaswamy Stampede; RCB Faces FIR in Tragic Victory Celebration Fallout

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In a tragic turn of events following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) historic IPL 2025 title win, a deadly stampede at the celebratory event held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured several others. The aftermath has sparked controversy and accountability issues, leading to major resignations and legal action.

Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam resigned on Friday, citing “moral responsibility” for the incident. Their resignations were submitted to KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, as questions mount over mismanagement and negligence at the overcrowded venue.

The Bengaluru Police have filed an FIR listing RCB, DNA Entertainment (event partner), and KSCA as accused parties. Police confirmed that the event had not been granted official permission. In a swift move, Nikhil Sosale, RCB’s head of marketing and revenue, was arrested—raising further scrutiny over organizational lapses.

KSCA has filed a writ petition calling the FIR a “knee-jerk” reaction under political pressure. They argued that crowd control and gate management were the responsibilities of RCB and the event organizers, not KSCA.

RCB has announced INR 10 lakh compensation for each victim and committed to covering all medical expenses of the injured. However, the franchise has yet to make a comprehensive public statement.

This incident raises serious concerns about sports event management and safety standards, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a moment of celebration in Indian cricket

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Asia Leads the Charge as 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Begin to Take Shape

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The road to the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup is gaining momentum, and Asia is already making its mark on football’s grandest stage. With an expanded format featuring 48 teams and co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this edition promises to be the most inclusive and diverse yet — and Asia is stepping up early.

🇯🇵 Japan Sets the Benchmark for Asia

Japan was the first nation worldwide to book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underscoring their dominance in Asian football. Unbeaten in their qualifying campaign with six wins and one draw, the Samurai Blue continue to be the standard-bearers for the continent.

🇮🇷 Iran Continues Consistent Form

Iran soon followed Japan, securing their seventh overall World Cup appearance and fourth consecutive berth. The team remained undefeated in their group, showcasing the experience and tactical depth that has made them a fixture on the world stage.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan Makes Historic Debut

In one of the most emotional stories of the qualifiers so far, Uzbekistan qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. A gritty 0-0 draw against the UAE was enough for the Central Asian side to clinch a spot, sparking nationwide celebrations. Their rise highlights the growing strength of second-tier Asian nations on the global stage.

Asia’s Presence Grows in 2026 Format

Asia is guaranteed eight slots in the 2026 World Cup — a significant jump from previous editions — allowing the region to showcase more talent, depth, and emerging football powerhouses. With teams like South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Australia still in the hunt, the continent could make a serious impact come 2026.

Global Context

The tournament’s expanded format and host countries in North America mark a new era for international football. With 104 matches, 16 host cities, and an increased number of participants, it will be a celebration of global diversity — and Asian nations are ready to shine.

Countries Qualified So Far

  • Asia: 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
  • Oceania: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
  • South America: 🇦🇷 Argentina

(Additional qualifiers from other confederations are ongoing.)

As the countdown to 2026 begins, all eyes are on Asia’s rising stars — ready to challenge the world and redefine the future of football.

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Sachithra Senanayake Indicted in Landmark Match-Fixing Case Under Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Law

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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been formally indicted before the Hambantota High Court, marking a historic first in Sri Lanka’s efforts to criminalize corruption in sports. The charges stem from an alleged match-fixing attempt during the 2020 Lanka Premier League (LPL), making Senanayake the first player to face prosecution under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Offences Related to Sports Act No. 24 of 2019.

Senanayake, currently out on bail, is accused of attempting to influence Colombo Kings player Tharindu Ratnayake to underperform during the tournament. The incident reportedly occurred via a WhatsApp message, which was later flagged by a local anti-corruption officer, prompting an official investigation in 2020.

The case falls under the landmark legislation introduced in 2019 by then Sports Minister Harin Fernando, which criminalizes match-fixing and related offenses in the country. If convicted, Senanayake could face a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine reaching Rs. 100 million, or both.

The indictment signals a serious shift in Sri Lanka’s approach to tackling corruption in sports. Authorities hope this high-profile case will serve as a strong deterrent against similar offenses in the future.

Senanayake, once a celebrated off-spinner and a member of Sri Lanka’s victorious 2014 ICC T20 World Cup squad, now faces the grim prospect of being remembered not for his achievements on the field, but for his role in one of Sri Lanka’s most significant match-fixing scandals.

As the case unfolds, it casts a spotlight on the broader issue of corruption in sports and reinforces the urgent need for integrity, vigilance, and transparent governance across all levels of competition in Sri Lanka

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