5+ hour, 54+ min ago   (915+ words) Published - 16 Aug 2026, 03:01 PM | Updated - 16 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM St Lucia Kings will face Barbados Tridents in Match 9 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet on Monday, August 17. The Kings are currently at the top…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (55+ words) India wins toss and opts to bat in 1st test against Sri Lanka The Washington Post GALLE, Sri Lanka — India dominated the opening session of the two-test cricket series against Sri Lanka, reaching 101-1 at lunch on Day 1. Devdutt Padikkal was batting…...

2+ day, 12+ min ago   (195+ words) Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach and former school mentor Sumith Fernando died on Tuesday, August 11, following an altercation with young players at a cricket facility in Colombo. Fernando died while undergoing treatment at a hospital for his injuries, sustained during…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (399+ words) The confrontation is reported to have started during a training session after players asked for water. The precise sequence of events that led to Fernando being seriously injured has not been detailed in any official public statement. He was taken…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (391+ words) The death of 62-year-old coach Sumith Fernando during a fight between players at a Colombo cricket club has rocked Sri Lankan sport. Fernando was well-known for fostering the growth of young players, including as Sri Lanka's white-ball skipper Kusal Mendis,…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (156+ words) Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando has died after an altercation with young players at a cricket facility in Colombo, reportedly following a dispute over drinking water. Fernando, 62, was injured during the incident on August 8 and died on Tuesday…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1585+ words) The Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua And Barbuda Falcons prediction for the 7th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 promises an exciting contest at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium, Saint Lucia. The home side will be looking to make a strong…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (352+ words) Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando, who mentored Kusal Mendis during his school days, has died aged 62 following an altercation with players in Colombo. A 17-year-old cricketer has been arrested in connection with the incident, while authorities continue investigating the…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (344+ words) Sri Lanka's 62-year-old cricket coach Sumith Fernando died in a dispute over drinking water. The incident occurred on August 8 during a cricket match in Colombo. He was injured in a water dispute between two players. Fernando was injured while trying…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (113+ words) Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of two Tests against India due to injury as selectors named the squad for the home series yesterday. Wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who could play his first Test in over three years,…...