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U 19 World Cup: Faisal Khan’s ton helps Afghanistan cruise into semifinals

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2 months ago

2026/01/31

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Faisal Khan's 163 came off just 142 balls [Cricinfo]

Faisal Khan’s extraordinary century was the highlight of Afghanistan’s historic win over Ireland that helped them seal their spot in the semifinals. Faisal hit a belligerent 163 off 142 deliveries after walking out to bat by the end of the third over. He almost batted through the innings and was dismissed only in the 48th over. He was involved in a mammoth partnership with Mahboob Khan who hit 89 off just 79 balls.

Even though Ireland did pick up a few late wickets, the damage was already done as Afghanistan managed to breach 300 and put themselves in a strong position. Abdul Aziz then came out with the ball to put Ireland under more pressure. Having made just 7 runs from the first four overs, Ireland were reduced to 21/3 in the ninth over with Aziz striking twice.

The wickets continued to tumble as Ireland lost half their side for just 53. Marko Bates and Reuben Wilson arrested the slide for a brief period with a fighting half-century partnership but it only managed to delay the inevitable. From 108/5 to 124 all out, Ireland succumbed real quick to lose the contest by a massive margin of 191 runs.

Brief scores:
Afghanistan Under 19s 315/7 in 50 overs (Faisal Khan 163, Mahboob Khan 89; Reuben Wilson 3/52) beat Ireland Under 19s 124 in 40.4 overs (Marko Bates 34; Abdul Aziz 3/21) by 191 runs

[Cricbuzz]

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Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters

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37 mins ago

2026/03/29

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An Al Mayadeen journalist holds a press vest at the scene of the strike (BBC)

Three Lebanese journalists were killed in a targeted Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, their employers have said.

Ali Shoeib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV, was killed in the town of Jezzine alongside reporter Fatima Ftouni and her brother, cameraman Mohamed Ftouni, both from the channel Al Mayadeen, according to the stations.

The strike reportedly hit the journalists’ car just before noon local time (10:00 GMT).

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had killed Shoeib, describing him as a “terrorist” from Iranian-backed Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force who had “operated for years under the guise of a journalist”.

It said he had worked to “expose the locations of IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon and along the border”, including during the current fighting, and had used his position “to disseminate Hezbollah propaganda materials”.

The IDF provided no evidence to support its claim that Shoeib had a military role. It did not comment on the deaths of Fatima or Mohamed Ftouni.

Hezbollah denounced the strike as the “deliberate criminal targeting of journalists”.

(BBC)

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Heat Index likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district

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5 hours ago

2026/03/29

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 28 March 2026, valid for 29March 2026.

Heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.

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Tharanga shatters national javelin record again ‎

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5 hours ago

2026/03/29

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(File pic)

Rumesh Tharanga created history with yet another world leading throw that shattered his own national javelin record at the Champions Track and Field event at Diyagama on Saturday.

‎The massive 89.37 metres throw, when recognized by World Athletics is set to become the fourth furthest throw in the history of the Asian region.

‎Despite little competion from his rivals, Tharanga rose like a champion of an entirely different league when he delivered the record breaking feat in his final attempt.

‎Tharanga had a world leading mark of 83.07 metres for the year coming into this meet. His national record of 86.50 metres was from August 2025. (RF)