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No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

Nathan Ellis has wrought havoc on Ireland's top order as Australia overcame the shock of losing Mitch Marsh to ease to a big win in their T20 World Cup opener.

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Australia v Ireland: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened

Australia beat Ireland by 67 runs in Colombo to get their T20 World Cup under way with a win

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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Play India in T20 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reverse its earlier boycott and agree to play arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000

A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap

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T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

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Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

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Suryakumar Yadav Reacts to Uncertainty Over India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has reacted calmly to the uncertainty surrounding the high-profile T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. His comments come after the Pakistani government announced its decision to boycott the fixture, creating doubts over whether the much-anticipated clash will…

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Sri Lanka vs England: Harry Brook and Joe Root hit sparkling centuries as tourists seal ODI series win

Yorkshire pair share remarkable 191-run partnership to secure 53-run victory in Colombo

Evening Standard

Harry Brook’s brutal century sets up England for ODI series win in Sri Lanka

Harry Brook clubbed an unbeaten 136 from just 66 balls as England won the deciding ODI by 53 runs in Colombo to win the series 2-1

The Guardian - UK

England seal much-needed series win in Sri Lanka as Harry Brook and Joe Root star with centuries

A classy Root and explosive Brook powered England to an unassailable total in Colombo

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka v England: second men’s cricket one-day international – as it happened

end losing run and level the series in Colombo thanks to Joe Root’s 75, while Harry Brook criticises pitch as “worst I’ve played on”

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook happy to ‘get back to day job’ despite England defeat

Sri Lanka won the first one-day international by 19 runs in Colombo.

The Independent UK

England fall short as Harry Brook fails to fire in opening ODI defeat by Sri Lanka

England fell short in their run chase after Sri Lanka made 271 for six, ending up 252 all out to lose the opening one-day international in Colombo by 19 runs

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England suffer more misery in morale-sapping ODI loss to Sri Lanka

The tourists were bowled out for 252 to lose by 19 runs in Colombo

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Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened

Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, England starting their innings well chasing a gettable target only for a middle-order collapse to stymie their hopes

The Independent UK

Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed train with England in Sri Lanka after visa delays

The spin duo took to the field in Colombo for the first of two training sessions before the first ODI on Thursday.

Evening Standard

How to spend 12 days in Sri Lanka

The tropical island paradise is overwhelmingly beautiful. Colombo-based travel writer Lydia Swinscoe shares how to make the most of it

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Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Sri Lanka as 366 killed

Sri Lankan leader says island battling ‘largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history’

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Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 153

Another 191 missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah while almost 78,000 evacuated to temporary shelters amid rescue operations

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka during severe flooding?

Visa extensions have been introduced for tourists affected by the flooding

The Independent UK

Cyclone Ditwah mapped: Red alert in India as powerful storm leaves at least 123 dead in Sri Lanka

Storm expected to trigger heavy to extremely heavy rain across much of southern India

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England saved by World Cup rain as Aussies go joint top

England have been left grateful to snaffle a point after their World Cup match with Pakistan was rained off as they faced likely defeat in Colombo.

The Guardian - UK

Rain saves England at Women’s World Cup and ruins Pakistan hopes of historic win

Pakistan came agonisingly close to their first ODI win against England in Colombo before torrential rain curtailed their hopes of making history

The Independent UK

Rain saves England in World Cup clash with Pakistan in Colombo

Pakistan appeared to be cruising towards an adjusted target of 113 when bad weather struck for a second time.

The Guardian - UK

England v Pakistan: Women’s Cricket World Cup match abandoned due to rain – as it happened

Pakistan outplayed England and were on course for an historic victory when the weather intervened in Colombo

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