Australian Chris Lynn to play crucial games for Jaffna Kings

India beat West Indies by innings and 141 runs in first Test

Ravichandran Ashwin took seven wickets as India bowled West Indies out for 130 to win the first Test by an innings and 141 runs inside three days in Roseau, Dominica. The spinner took 7-71 to take his match tally to 12 after recording 5-60 in the hosts’ first-innings total of 150. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, 21, scored 171 on his debut as India added 109 to their overnight 312-2 before declaring. “This experience has been a special moment,” said Jaiswal. “I used to think about playing for my co

15 Jul, 2023

All Blacks hammer Wallabies to win Rugby Championship

New Zealand cruised past Australia to win their third Rugby Championship in a row, with Eddie Jones still yet to win a game as the new Wallaby head coach. The All Blacks’ first-half tries came from Shannon Frizell, Codie Taylor and Will Jordan, after Rob Valetini’s try had given Australia an early 7-5 lead. The visitors pulled clear in the second half in Melbourne with tries from Caleb Clarke, Mark Telea and Rieko Ioane. The All Blacks retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 21st year in a row. The

29 Jul, 2023

Lewis Hamilton still has ‘100% faith’ in Mercedes despite struggles

Lewis Hamilton says he still has “100% faith” in Mercedes despite their continuing struggles this season. But the seven-time champion confirmed his team boss Toto Wolff’s claim that their discussions over a new contract were moving towards a conclusion. “It is taking longer for us to get where we want to be,” said Hamilton, who has not won since the penultimate race of 2021. “I believe we will get there. We just have to work and chip away at it.” Hamilton, whose existing contract runs out th

07 Jul, 2023