Share Tweet HONOUR – MCA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2026 Sampath Bank and Ceylinco General Insurance registered convincing wins in the Mercantile Cricket Associations Champions League matches played over the weekend. ‘The 2026 edition of the MCA Champions League [formally known as the MCA…
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HONOUR – MCA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2026 Sampath Bank and Ceylinco General Insurance registered convincing wins in the Mercantile Cricket Associations Champions League matches played over the weekend. ‘The 2026 edition of the MCA Champions League [formally known as the MCA ‘C’ League] is being powered by ‘HONOUR’ mobile phones. Last week’s matches were played at the Mercantile Association Grounds On Saturday, Sampath Bank defeat LOLC Holdings by 64 runs Sampath Bank 173/10 in 48 overs [Sajith Kotuwegoda 66; Thilanga Udeshana 2-40, Vinud Madushan 3-26, Sayuru Udukumbura 2-27] LOLC Holdings 109/10 in 26 overs [Danushka Udara 26*; Dulaj Ashen 2-14, Dileepa Jayalath 2-37, Sithija Silva 2-12, Chamath Dilsara 3-29] On Sunday, Ceylinco General Insurance overcome Commercial Bank by 2 wickets Commercial Bank 167/10 in 47.2 overs [Gimhana Ashirwada 60; Sandaru Dias 4-21, Yohan Edirisinghe 2-24] Ceylinco General Insurance 170/8 in 44.2 overs [Sandaru Dias 60*; Gayana Preethimal 2-36, Pasindu Denipitiya 3-24]
Sports India U-19 openers hit back after Wekunagoda’s double century
Published 2 mins agoon 2026/07/15
India Under-19s produced a spirited response with the bat after Sri Lanka Under-19s posted a commanding first-innings total of 424 for 9 declared, as the visitors reached 186 without loss at stumps on the second day of the opening Youth Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka resumed the day on 344 for four and saw Senuja Wekunagoda adding 30 runs to his overnight score before being dismissed for 233 runs as the first wicket of the day. His outstanding 233 formed the backbone of the innings. His marathon knock, one of the finest by a Sri Lankan in Youth Tests enabled the hosts to build a formidable total before declaring at 424 for 9. In their essay, India responded impressively in the final two sessions. The opening pair did everything to blunt the Sri Lankan attack, negotiating the remainder of the day without losing a wicket. The unbeaten partnership of 186 ensured India finished the day on a positive note despite still trailing by 238 runs. The openers denied Sri Lanka any breakthrough, turning what initially appeared to be a difficult situation into a promising platform. Although Sri Lanka remain in control thanks to Wekunagoda’s double century and their sizeable first-innings lead, India’s determined batting display has kept the contest alive.
Latest News Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final
Published 2 hours agoon 2026/07/15
Pedro Porro scores Spain's second goal [Aljazeera] Spain snuffed out France’s dream of a third World Cup triumph, taming their galaxy of forwards to win 2-0 and progress to a final against England or Argentina. Didier Deschamps’ men were hot favourites for the trophy after a string of breathtaking displays in the United States but they met their match against the slick European champions at the semifinal stage on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 winners with an emphatic penalty in the first half in Arlington, Texas, and Pedro Porro doubled their lead in the second half. Shell-shocked France could not find a way back into the match despite their wealth of attacking riches. The game at the Dallas Stadium caught fire midway through the first half when Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton pointed to the penalty spot after a reckless challenge by France left-back Lucas Digne on Spain winger Lamine Yamal. Oyarzabal hammered the ball past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan for his fifth goal of the World Cup to leave France trailing for the first time in the tournament. Oyarzabal scores from the penalty spot [Aljazeera] Minutes later they suffered another blow when centre-back William Saliba had to leave the pitch after a recurrence of his lower back injury, replaced by Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Spain went agonisingly close to extending their lead after some dazzling one-touch football but Dayot Upamecano’s challenge denied Fabian Ruiz. France finished the half without a single shot on target, and just two attempts overall. Deschamps threw on Desire Doue for Bradley Barcola in the 57th minute in a bid to supercharge his attack but a minute later they were 2-0 down after a stunning team goal for Luis de la Fuente’s men. Defender Porro delivered a sharp pass to the feet of Dani Olmo on the edge of the box and collected the return ball before coolly slotting past Maignan. (Aljazeera)
Latest News England to make late call on Declan Rice for World Cup semi-final
Published 24 hours agoon 2026/07/14
Declan Rice was withdrawn at half-time during England's quarter-final win against Norway [BBC] England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. But there remains optimism the Arsenal midfielder can shake off the effects of an illness to play on Wednesday. Rice, who suffered with a sickness bug in the lead-up to Saturday’s quarter-final victory over Norway in Miami, was substituted at half-time. Head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted afterwards that Rice had spent three days in bed before the match, which England won 2-1 after extra time. It is understood Rice still has not recovered fully from the illness – picked up in Mexico, where England beat the co-hosts 3-2 in the last 16 – but his condition has improved markedly over the past 48 hours. As things stand, there is growing hope he will be well enough to start in Atlanta. Rice is almost certain to rule himself fit for the semi-final given the enormity of the occasion. But given the severity of the illness, England medics are set to make a late call on his availability. And Tuchel will wait to see how rapidly his condition improves before making a final decision on whether to pick him. In addition to his recovery from the sickness bug, Rice has also been carrying a neural problem for several months, affecting his lower back and hamstring. The midfielder, who has 78 caps, has started all but one of England’s World Cup games so far, missing the 2-0 group-stage win over Panama because of an injury flare-up. [BBC]