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Pathum Nissanka's record double ton propels Sri Lanka to victory in series opener against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious by 42 runs against Afghanistan in the first match of their three-game one-day international series in a gripping encounter at Pallekele, spurred by an exceptional double century from Pathum Nissanka.

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Pathum Nissanka becomes first Sri Lankan to hit double century in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score an ODI double century. His remarkable innings powered the hosts to an imposing total of 381 against Afghanistan in the series opener in Pallekele on Friday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: ACC and SLC announce $50,000 award for curators and groundsmen

NEW DELHI: In a generous gesture of appreciation, the entire team of groundstaff who worked tirelessly to prepare the cricket grounds in Colombo and Pallekele for the Asia Cup, despite the challenges posed by a full-blown monsoon season, will be rewarded with a prize money of $50,000.

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Asia Cup: Shreyas Iyer's latest injury adds to India's selection headache

All the talk leading up to the Asia Cup Super-Four Clash between India and Pakistan at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium was about the weather and who should India pick between the fit-again KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan. Kishan's 82 under pressure vs Pakistan in the league game at Pallekele last…

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Stat Attack: The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup rivalry (ODIs)

The second installment of an India vs Pakistan ODI in the ongoing Asia Cup will be played on Sunday, September 10.

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Sanath Jayasuriya defends Pallekele as Asia Cup venue

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya has come to the defense of Pallekele as one of the venues for the ongoing Asia Cup, addressing criticism about the choice of venues. Jayasuriya mentioned that the city has experienced "unusual weather" in the past few days, leading to concerns about…

The Times of India

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 2023: Watch - Nepal team delighted to get a chance to talk to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Following the conclusion of their Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a defeat against India in Pallekele on Monday, Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel revealed that his team was delighted to get a chance to engage in a conversation with India captain Rohit Sharma and batting icon Virat Kohli.

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India vs Nepal: Watch - Virat Kohli dances on Nepalese song during Asia Cup game

Virat Kohli never misses a chance to engage with his fans at venues across the world. On Monday, Pallekele witnessed the same when Kohli delighted the crowd by dancing to the tune of famous Nepalese song during the rain-hit India vs Nepal Group A match in the Asia Cup.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: How India sealed Super 4s berth with Nepal drubbing in a rain-marred game

NEW DELHI: An ordinary show from the bowlers was superbly compensated by openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as India thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets (DLS) in the rain-marred Asia Cup Group A game in Pallekele on Monday.

The Times of India

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup: India win toss, opt to bowl

India skipper Rohit Sharma had no hesitation in deciding to bowl first after winning the toss in the last Group A match of the Asia Cup against Nepal at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka on Monday.

The Times of India

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023, Pallekele weather update: Rain threatens another damp affair

The Asia Cup match between India and Nepal faces rain threat as the Monday weather forecast for Pallekele doesn't look promising.

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah to miss Nepal game, returns to Mumbai due to personal reasons: Reports

NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has returned to Mumbai and will miss the Asia Cup 2023 match against Nepal scheduled on Monday in Pallekele.

The Times of India

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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Nepal skipper says will allow India 'fanboy moment' only after match

NEW DELHI: Asia Cup debutants Nepal are looking forward to the 'big opportunity' of facing cricketing powerhouse India in the Asia Cup, said skipper Rohit Paudel on the eve of their second and final Group A game in Pallekele on Monday.

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Javagal Srinath set to officiate in 250th ODI as match referee

BENGALURU: Former India pacer Javagal Srinath, now an ICC Elite Panel of match referee, is set to reach a milestone during the ongoing Asia Cup on Monday. The 54-year-old will officiate in his 250th men’s ODI in the Asia Cup match between India and Nepal in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on…

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Asia Cup 2023 | India vs Nepal: Rohit prefers the ‘happy headache’ of first-choice players against Nepal

India received some encouraging signals from their match against Pakistan, and they would want to build on them ahead of the business end of this tournament and much sterner assays in the waiting.

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IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: Looking to book their place in the Asia Cup Super 4s after a wash-out against Pakistan, India take on minnows Nepal in their second Group A game in Pallekele on Monday.

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Former PCB chairman criticises Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout

NEW DELHI: The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi, has launched a scathing critique of the Asia Cup scheduling following the disappointing washout of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after Pallekele washout

PCB chairman Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout in Pallekele. Suggested playing in UAE, but "poor excuses" made to accommodate Sri Lanka. Politics over sport, he says. Hybrid model used, with four games in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli's priceless reaction after Rohit Sharma gets beaten by Shaheen Shah Afridi's magical swing

NEW DELHI: Pakistan speedgun Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a scintillating performance against arch-rivals India in their Group A encounter at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Asia Cup: Pakistan advance to Super 4s as rain washes out see-saw contest against India

NEW DELHI: Rain played spoilsport in what could have turned out to be a cracking contest as India-Pakistan Asia Cup Group A game was called off in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Asia Cup: Virat Kohli registers his lowest score against Pakistan since 2012 across all formats

PALLEKELE: Star India batter Virat Kohli on Saturday registered his lowest individual score against Pakistan during their Asia Cup Group A clash.

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'I liked Rohit Sharma's wicket better': Shaheen Afridi after taking 4-wicket haul against India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's star pacer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, considers the dismissals of India's captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as crucial moments in their Asia Cup clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. However, he particularly relished the wicket of the Indian captain.

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Pakistan pacers achieve unique Asia Cup feat against India

NEW DELHI: Shaheen Afridi-led renowned Pakistani pace attack on Saturday created a unique record after bundling out India for 267 in the Asia Cup Group A match on Pallekele.

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