Tag: World Cup

Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup over doping

Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup over doping

Dec 10, 2019

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events ... Read More

Turkmenistan sink Sri Lanka in World Cup qualifier

Turkmenistan sink Sri Lanka in World Cup qualifier

Sep 6, 2019

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Turkmenistan began their FIFA World Cup qualifier campaign on a winning note when they beat hosts ... Read More

Coach disappointed with World Cup performance

Coach disappointed with World Cup performance

Jul 4, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka head coach Chandika Hathturusingha expressed his disappointment at the team failing to qualify for a place ... Read More

India’s Vijay Shankar ruled out of World Cup with broken toe

India’s Vijay Shankar ruled out of World Cup with broken toe

Jul 2, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -  India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a toe ... Read More

Woeful Lanka throws away World Cup chance

Woeful Lanka throws away World Cup chance

Jun 29, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka gave a woeful batting performance against South Africa to undermine their chances of qualifying for a ... Read More

Babar Azam stars as Pakistan beat New Zealand to keep World Cup hopes alive

Babar Azam stars as Pakistan beat New Zealand to keep World Cup hopes alive

Jun 27, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Pakistan kept alive their chances of reaching the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, cruising to a six-wicket win ... Read More

India World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh ends cricket roller-coaster

India World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh ends cricket roller-coaster

Jun 11, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -  Yuvraj Singh, a winner of two World Cup titles who overcame cancer and a drop in form to ... Read More

South Africa v West Indies World Cup match rained off

South Africa v West Indies World Cup match rained off

Jun 11, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The World Cup match between South Africa and the West Indies was abandoned on Monday after persistent heavy ... Read More

Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut, says Pakistan captain

Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut, says Pakistan captain

May 31, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir is fit and available for selection for Pakistan's opening World Cup match against the ... Read More

Steyn ruled out of South Africa World Cup opener

Steyn ruled out of South Africa World Cup opener

May 29, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Dale Steyn has been ruled out of South Africa's World Cup opener against England on Thursday, with Proteas ... Read More

Bayliss says Morgan could hold key to England World Cup places

Bayliss says Morgan could hold key to England World Cup places

May 23, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The final places in England’s World Cup squad could come down to the personal preference of white-ball captain ... Read More

‘This World Cup will be one of the best ever tournaments’ – Sangakkara

‘This World Cup will be one of the best ever tournaments’ – Sangakkara

May 6, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara feels one can expect a “close competition” and “great cricket” in the ... Read More

Smith, Warner recalled for Australia’s World Cup defence

Smith, Warner recalled for Australia’s World Cup defence

Apr 17, 2019

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -Steve Smith and David Warner completed their remarkable comeback from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked cricket when they were ... Read More