Sri Lanka Cricket to go ahead with EGM

FIFA tells Russia not to compete under national flag

Fifa has told Russia to complete their upcoming games in neutral territory under the name the Football Union of Russia without their flag and anthem following the invasion of Ukraine. Several nations have announced they will refuse to play Russia, including England and Wales, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden. World Cup 2022 play-offs would see Russia face Poland before facing either the Czech Republic or Sweden if they win – and are scheduled to be played in March. Russian Pre

28 Feb, 2022

Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells and Miami Open over US coronavirus rules

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Indian Wells and the Miami Open – the first two Masters Series events of the year – because of US coronavirus rules. Regulations require any non-US citizen to have a Covid vaccination before entering the country. Serb Djokovic, 34, told the BBC last month that he had not been vaccinated. The 20-time Grand Slam winner was included in the draw for both events, but has since posted on Twitter that he knew it was “unlikely” he could travel. He is likely to make

10 Mar, 2022

Jonny Bairstow’s brilliant century rescues England against West Indies

Jonny Bairstow’s sensational hundred rescued England after their new era began with a familiar batting collapse on day one of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua. Bairstow came in at 48-4 and hit 109 not out, his second ton in as many Tests, to steer England to 268-6 at the close. He put on 67 with Ben Stokes and 99 with Ben Foakes, who made a composed 42 on his recall to the team. In their first Test since their humiliating 4-0 Ashes defeat, England lost four wickets in the first s

09 Mar, 2022