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Zahira College Colombo qualifies to the final of ” The Ball Blaster ” Football Championship 2023

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Zahira College Colombo qualified to the final of ” The Ball Blaster ” with a thrilling 3 goals to 2 win against Darussalam College Colombo in their under 20, division 1all Island Schools Football Championship 2023 , sponsored by srilankansportstv, ororganised and conducted by the Sri-Lanka Schools Football Association, under the guidance and supervision of the Ministry of Education, played at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on the 11th of November 2023.

Zahira College Colombo drawn from group ” B ” along with Baduriya Central College Mawanella, Muslim Central College Kalutara, Jaffna Central College and Alighar National School, Eravur Batticalao emerged as the Champions in their respective group. Qualifying to the knock out stage, they beat Zahira College Gampola by 6 goals to nil in the quarter final, Darussalam College Colombo by 3 goals to 2 in the semi final and has qualified to the final of ” The Ball Blaster ” Championship 2023.

Zahira College Colombo went ahead with M.F.M. Fadhil scoring in the 30th minute of the first half to give them a 1 nil lead at the half time. Both teams coming up with much expectations of a must win, Zahirians got ttheir 2nd goal from  Mufaddal Ziard in the 15th minute of the second half ( 60th minute of play ) to give them a 2 nil lead. Darussalam bounced  back to the game with their main striker, B.M.M.  Suhaib scoring for them in the 25th minute  (70th minute of play ) to make it 2 goals to 1. Zahirians made it again from the boot of Mufaddal Ziard scoring his 2nd goal in the 30th minute  (75th of play) to make it 3 goals to 1. M.M.M. Suhaib scoring  his 2nd goal for Darussalam in the last minute and with the signalling of the end of play and Zahirians  with a thrilling 3 goals to 2 win has qualified to play in the final  of ” The Ball Blaster ” Championship 2023.

Zahira College Colombo team comprises of M.H.M. Hafeel, M.N.M.Thariq, A.M.M. Fawzan, M.F.M. Manaf, M.F. Fazlulla, M.N.M. Shafki, Mufaddal Ziard, M.H.N.M. Akeen, M. Akeel Anees, M.R.M. Shakeeb, M.F.M. Fadhil, H.A.M. Riyas, A. Rasheed Shafwan, M.S.M. Shahil, F.R. Fareeq Ahamed, M.A. Abdul Azeez, Aaqil Amanulla, M.M.A. Musthaq, M.J.M. Sadeer, Abdur Rahman

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Shammi Silva Re-Elected as Sri Lanka Cricket President for Fourth Consecutive Term

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Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president for the 2025-27 term, marking his fourth consecutive tenure at the helm of the nation’s cricket governing body. Silva secured the position uncontested at the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Colombo on Monday.

A Controversial Yet Dominant Tenure

Silva’s leadership has not been without controversy. His previous term saw a high-profile clash with former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe in 2023, which led to an interim committee being appointed after Sri Lanka’s poor performance in the ICC ODI World Cup. This move resulted in ICC suspending SLC, which led to Sri Lanka losing the hosting rights for the U19 Men’s World Cup, which was later held in South Africa.

Despite these setbacks, Silva regained control after a court ruling reinstated his administration, and he was later appointed as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in December 2023, replacing Jay Shah.

Challenges & Future Outlook

Sri Lanka Cricket has long been seen as a powerful and influential body, with internal politics often shaping its leadership. With financial mismanagement concerns highlighted in the Auditor General’s report, Silva’s administration faces the challenge of restoring credibility and ensuring better governance.

With the ICC ban lifted, Sri Lanka looks to rebuild its cricketing structure and improve performance on the international stage. The focus now shifts to upcoming bilateral series, the Asia Cup, and preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Stay tuned for more updates on Sri Lanka Cricket and the latest in the world of sports!

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Stephen Fleming Defends MS Dhoni’s Batting Position Amid Criticism

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has defended MS Dhoni’s late entry in the batting order, stating that the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman cannot play an extended innings at full intensity due to lingering knee concerns.

The 43-year-old Dhoni faced criticism after coming in at No. 9 during CSK’s 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk. In the next match against Rajasthan Royals on March 30, 2025, he batted at No. 7 when CSK required 54 off 25 balls but managed just 16 off 11 as his team fell short by six runs.

Fleming’s Explanation on Dhoni’s Role

Fleming emphasized that Dhoni carefully assesses the match situation before deciding when to bat.

“It’s all about timing. MS judges his body and situation. His knees aren’t what they used to be, so he can’t bat for 10 overs at full intensity. He will step in based on the game’s demands,” Fleming explained at the post-match press conference.

The CSK coach reiterated that Dhoni remains too valuable to the team for his leadership and wicketkeeping and that sending him in too early could be a strategic misstep.

“From around the 13th or 14th over, he assesses the situation and decides. He trusts other batters early on but steps up when needed.”

CSK’s Struggles in the Powerplay Cost Them the Match

Fleming also pinpointed CSK’s poor powerplay performance as a key reason for their loss against Rajasthan Royals. While RR blasted 79/1 in the powerplay, CSK only managed 42/1,

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Inaugural ‘Battle of Green’ Set to Ignite a New School Cricket Rivalry

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Cricket enthusiasts in Mirigama and Giriulla are in for an exciting showdown as D.S. Senanayake College, Mirigama, and Wickramshila National School, Giriulla, prepare to launch their first-ever “Battle of Green” big match.

This historic encounter will take place at the Mirigama Public Grounds, marking the beginning of a thrilling annual rivalry between the two schools. Fans from both towns are expected to gather in large numbers, adding to the electric atmosphere of this inaugural clash.

The introduction of the Battle of Green is a significant milestone for school cricket in the region, providing a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent while fostering sportsmanship and competitive spirit.

Stay tuned for match updates, player insights, and exclusive coverage on Sri Lankan Sports TV.

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