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ICC Super League for 2023 World Cup qualification: All you need to know

The super league will begin with England vs Ireland three match ODI series, scheduled to start from July 30, 2020. Check ICC Super League format, teams and points system here

Teach real history instead of a sanitised version: Sangakkara on racism

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara on Thursday delivered a powerful message against racism, saying education without values will not stop discrimination. Sangakkara said a change can be brought only by teaching real history instead of a sanitised version of it. Offering his views on the 'Black Lives Matter' movement that has gathered momentum following the death of African-American George Floyd, Sangakkara said, "It doesn't matter if you are educated or not. I have seen some of the worse acts committed by people with best education." "If your education is not based on values and not rooted in that in-built moral campus then you will be in trouble. Education is not going to take away any of your prejudices, it will only help you argue them away better," he told Cricbuzz. Sangakkara said there are various versions of racism and "skin colour is not the only basis for discrimination." "If you take Black Lives Matter, if you take racism and discrimination in the world, I think o

ICC postpones T20 WC, paves way for BCCI to organise IPL 2020 in Sep-Nov

With India's case load also exceeding the 1 million mark, including more than 26,000 deaths, the IPL 2020 is likely to move to the UAE once the central government gives its go ahead

Sri Lankan cricketer Mendis arrested after man's death in motor accident

Mendis hit a 74-year-old man, killing him in the wee hours, in the Colombo suburb of Panadura

Sri Lanka drops 2011 World Cup final fixing probe on lack of evidence

The three statements recorded thus far shows that there are no evidence to prove the 14 allegations raised by former Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage, says Chief of the SIU SSP Jagath Fonseka

SLC dismisses 'involvement' in fantasy tournament Uva Premier League T20

The clarification comes after some media reports published by Indian websites claiming that such a tournament is being played in Sri Lanka from June 29 onwards.

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara records statement over 10 hours

An investigation was started into the 2011 WC final by Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports, following former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegations that the April 2, 2011 final was fixed

Upul Tharanga questioned in ICC World Cup 2011 final fixing claims

Aluthgamage had earlier claimed that the final at Wankhede Stadium was fixed as they could've won the match easily.

2011 WC final fixing: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

The allegations of match-fixing in the finals of the 2011 World Cup between India and Sri Lanka were made by Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was the Sports Minister of Sri Lanka at the time

Sangakkara asked to give statement in Sri Lanka's 2011 WC probe: Reports

Kumar Sangakkara was captain of the Sri Lankan team at that time

Sri Lanka police questions De Silva over 2011 WC final fixing allegation

Aluthgamage has alleged that his country "sold" the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him

2011 WC final fixing: BCCI's ACU hasn't received correspondence from SL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Anti-Corruption Unit has not received any correspondence from Sri Lanka regarding the claims of match-fixing in the finals of the 2011 World Cup

After declaring 2011 WC final fixed, SL minister says it's his suspicion

After asserting that the 2011 World Cup final was "sold" by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka to India, the island nation's former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has now called his claim a "suspicion" that he wants investigated. The Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special Police investigation unit recorded Aluthgamage's statement on Wednesday. He told the team that he was only suspicious of fixing. "I want my suspicion investigated," Aluthgamage told reporters. "I gave to the Police, a copy of the complaint I lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 30 October 2011 regarding the said allegation as then Sports Minister," he said. Aluthgamage has alleged that his country "sold" the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him. Set a target of 275, India clinched the trophy thanks to the brilliance of Gautam Gambhir (97) and then skipper Mahendra

Can't let people get away with lies: de Silva on 2011 WC fixing claims

Aravinda de Silva said Sachin Tendulkar, who won his maiden World Cup in 2011, deserve the respect and that's why it's the duty of the Indian government and BCCI to initiate an impartial probe

How can one fix a match and not be part of playing XI: Jayawardene

Jayawardene, who alongwith then captain Kumar Sangakkara slammed the statements on Twitter, said that he wonders how anybody can fix a match without playing it

Sangakkara demands proof as ex-SL minister says 2011 WC final was fixed

India had won the 2011 WC final by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on April 2 as Sri Lanka lost its second World Cup final in a row

Holding ICC T20 WC unrealistic amid Covid-19: Cricket Australia Chairman

I would say it is unlikely, trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through Covid spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult, says CA chairman

Sri Lanka likely to host Asia Cup 2020 as PCB offers to swap hosting rights

ACC's executive council has not approved the swap of host nations yet but is expected to confirm hosting plans before the end of the month

Fate of T20 World Cup to be decided in ICC board meet on June 10

There is speculation that the October-November window for the ICC T20 World cup would be taken up by the IPL 2020 if the ICC announces a postponement or cancellation.

On this day 3 yrs ago, Sri Lanka scripted its 2nd-highest run chase in ODIs

The side achieved the feat against India cricket team in the 2017 Champions Trophy after chasing down a total of 322 runs