Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to boost Cricket World Cup semifinal hopes

A third win of the tournament keeps Afghanistan in contention for their first Cricket World Cup semifinal.

Defending champions England all but out of World Cup with Sri Lanka loss

Holders England slumped to an eight-wicket loss against Sri Lanka, their fourth of the tournament.

England face early Cricket World Cup exit after thrashing by South Africa

South Africa beat England by a mammoth 229 runs to leave the champions’ title defence hanging by a thread.

India vs Pakistan, ‘nagin dance’, Ashes : A look at cricket’s top rivalries

A bloody partition, a mock obituary and a serpentine dance – cricket has a history of bitter rivalries.

After years of war, Yemen’s national football team look ahead in hope

A ceasefire and the first domestic season in years gives Yemen hope as they embark on 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

India-Pakistan rivalry: Whatever happened to ‘cricket diplomacy’?

With India and Pakistan facing off at the ICC World Cup, we look at the long history of cricket as a diplomatic tool.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in record Cricket World Cup run chase

Pakistan chased down a target of 345, with Rizwan scoring an undefeated 131 and Shafique making 113.

New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may be delayed as review sees revenue shortfall

Global lender says it did not reach staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka in first review under a $2.9bn bailout package.

ICC Cricket World Cup: Hasaragna out as Sri Lanka name Shanaka-led squad

Dasun Shanaka keeps his place as captain despite his poor form and an embarrassing loss in the Asia Cup final.

India beat Sri Lanka to win maiden women’s cricket gold at Asian Games

Indian women’s team beat in-form Sri Lanka by 19 runs, while Bangladesh beat Pakistan by five wickets for bronze.

Novels from Canada, Ireland, US, UK finalists for Booker Prize for fiction

Shortlist announced for annual Booker literature prize includes two first-time novels among the six finalists.

‘It works like a balm’: How cricket unifies Sri Lanka in times of crisis

Cricket has been a unifying force and provided respite amid civil war and political and economic crises in Sri Lanka.

‘Standout’ Siraj skittles Sri Lanka as India romp to Asia Cup glory

Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Siraj gets career-best 6-21 as India thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Colombo.

India crush Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to win eighth Asia Cup cricket crown

Sri Lanka were bowled all-out for just 50 runs, as India’s Mohammed Siraj claimed a career-best 6-21.

‘We’ve fought all the way’: Sri Lanka look to retain Asia Cup against India

Co-hosts and defending champions Sri Lanka will face India in the 2023 Asia Cup final in Colombo on Sunday.

‘Every day is a struggle’: Sri Lanka banks on Asia Cup cricket tournament

Cricket is bringing temporary relief to a struggling Sri Lankan economy reeling from post-COVID shortages and inflation.

‘Special connection’: Sri Lanka’s love affair with Pakistan’s cricket team

Many Sri Lankans speak of a decades-old bond between the two South Asian nations – in cricket and beyond.

Photos: How the India-Pakistan cricket match was seen from the stands

Al Jazeera speaks to fans about the rivalry, favourite players, tournament’s scheduling fiasco and all this cricket.