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Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.

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Sea service: On the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

India and Sri Lanka must ensure that the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service does not meet the fate of the Thoothukudi-Colombo service

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Uncle’s in Colombo celebrates Sri Lanka with arrack cocktails and cassava chips

At Uncle’s in Colombo, when you order toddy and cheese toast, lessons for life come for free. This diminutive bar with a big personality defied all odds when it launched in December 2021, in a country that was both in the grip of the global pandemic and battling an economic…

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At Indian Ocean conference in Colombo, Jaishankar raises dangers of unviable debt, projects

India wants to be a "friend to the world" and work to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discussed dangers of unsustainable debt and witnessed signing of three agreements on bilateral cooperation. India took over as Vice Chair of IORA, which includes…

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Lanka Minister invited for ground-breaking of Buddhist project

Mallepalli Laxmaiah, Special Officer of Telangana's Buddhavanam Project, invited Sri Lanka Minister for Buddhasasana, Vidura Vikramanayake, to visit the theme park. He also proposed a MoU to establish a Sri Lanka-Telangana Friendship Centre in Hyderabad. Consultant Sivanagi Reddy explained the 1,700 year-old Buddhist connection between the two countries. The Sri…

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‘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.

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Asia Cup final: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat against India; Sundar replaces Axar

Defending Champion Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the title clash of the Asia Cup 2023 against India at the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Siraj storm blows away the Sri Lankans, India sprints to title

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs India final match in colombo on September 17, 2023.

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Asia Cup Final: Fans likely to witness full-fledged IND-SL match, no sign of rain in Colombo

India is all set to face defending champion Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India vs Sri Lanka: 2023 Asia Cup final preview

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

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‘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.

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Asia Cup 2023 final | India looks to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Sri Lanka

Asia Cup 2023 finals: Rohit Sharma’s Indian team will be firm favourites to end its five-year trophy draught in multi-nation events, when it squares off against a depleted Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup in Colombo on September 17 despite a few niggling questions still remaining unanswered.

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IND vs BAN | Shubman Gill’s classy ton, Axar Patel’s final dash not enough as India goes down narrowly

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Bangladesh super 4 match in Colombo on September 15, 2023 | Tilak Varma and Tanzib Shakib make ODI debut for India and Bangladesh respectively; Bangladesh posts 265/8

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Asia Cup 2023 | Rain delays toss in Sri Lanka-Pakistan virtual semifinal clash

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan super 4 match in colombo on September 14, 2023. This is a virtual semifinal as the winner will be facing India in the final on September 17 2023.

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‘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.

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‘Pakistan loves you’: Why India’s Virat Kohli wins hearts across the border

The former Indian captain is adored by fans across the border despite historically tense ties between the two nations.

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Saudia Airlines will be the first international airline to arrive at KIA’s T-2

Int'l flights from KIA's T-2 start Tues. Saudia Airlines flight SV 866 from Jeddah 1st to arrive at 10.15am. 1st int'l departure at 11.50am. 2 Indigo flights to Colombo & Male at 12.10 & 1.05pm. Oman Air to Muscat at 3.40pm & Royal Nepal Airlines to Kathmandu at 5.30pm. Arrivals:…

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Indo-Pak match | Empty stands not good advertisement for cricket’s greatest rivalry

Colombo's Premadasa Stadium saw few spectators at the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 match, despite the local administrators expecting a good turnout. Price reductions failed to attract fans, possibly due to rain predictions and speculation of a venue shift.

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Asia Cup 2023: Samarawickrama, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka’s victory against Bangladesh

The host’s 21-run win extended its winning run in ODIs to 13 games, second only to Australia’s 21-match streak in 2003, and virtually eliminated Bangladesh.

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Asia Cup 2023 | India’s top-order keen to decode the Shaheen Afridi riddle

Asia Cup 2023 | High voltage India vs Pakistan super 4 one-day match in Colombo on September 10, 2023. ACC has announced a reserve day for India vs Pakistan match.

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Asia Cup 2023: Reserve day only for India-Pakistan Super 4s game causes an uproar

Asian Cricket Council adds reserve day for India-Pakistan Super 4 match on September 10 in Colombo. If rain suspends play, match will resume on September 11. from point it was halted. Asia Cup final also provided reserve day due to heavy rains. PCB wrote to ACC demanding compensation, but reserve…

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Asia Cup 2023: Tension soars between PCB and Jay Shah

The Asia Cup itinerary was finalised after a prolonged dispute between PCB and BCCI. Soon after the Asia Cup was awarded to Pakistan last year, the BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan, citing security reasons.

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Asia Cup 2023: Super Four, final matches to stay in Colombo

ACC decides to keep Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo despite heavy rains. SLC suggested Hambantota as alternate venue due to drought. India meets Pakistan on September 10 at R Premadasa Stadium. ACC considered Pallekele and Dambulla, but abandoned due to rains and maintenance.

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Asia Cup super four matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

ACC mulls change of venue for Asia Cup Super Four matches due to heavy rains in Colombo. Possible venues: Pallekele, Dambulla, Hambantota. Teams informed. ACC has two days to decide. Hybrid model proposed by PCB chief Najam Sethi in June.

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Asia Cup 2023: Super 4s likely to be moved out of Colombo due to heavy rain

Heavy rain in Colombo may force Super 4s to be rescheduled. Asian Cricket Council considering alternate venues Dambulla/Hambantota. Logistical nightmare for teams, broadcasters, fans. India-Pakistan game on Sept 10 may be 2nd successive match not played in front of full house. Exorbitant ticket prices have caused locals to turn away…

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