Sri Lankan cricketer Nawantha Tharaka has apologized to the Sri Lankan Cricket Board after a series of incidents. According to a local media report, Tharaka sent an email to the board seeking forgiveness. The cricketer announced that he would withdraw his legal action against the board and stated that his objective was to achieve transparency and justice.
In a recent match, Tharaka’s team faced Laahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, where they suffered a 76-run defeat. In the same season, Tharaka’s team faced Islamabad United, and in that match, Jehanabad Khan was found guilty of violating section 2.5 of the Code of Conduct.
Meanwhile, former Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle has been in the news for a different reason. In a recent interview, he made a shocking statement, saying that his ex-wife told him to “take a nap” after he announced his retirement from international cricket.
In other news, Pakistan’s military delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of a strategic defense agreement. The Russian Foreign Ministry has also responded to the recent talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad.
In a separate development, US President Donald Trump has announced that the US is starting the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz. The statement was made in response to a joint press release issued after the meeting between the US, Iran, and Pakistan.
In a different context, PSL Season 11 has seen its fair share of excitement, with several matches taking place recently. In one such match, Babar Azam’s team faced Lahore Qalandars, and in that match, he equalled the record for the most runs scored in a partnership in T20 cricket.
In related news, Nadia Khan has become the top scorer for the Pakistan women’s football team, breaking multiple records in the process. In another development, a friendly match was played between two teams at a picnic event, where the players also participated in horse riding and jet skiing activities.
In the PSL Season 11, Quetta Gladiators have set a target of 183 runs for Rawalpindi in their 18th match.
