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Sri Lankan board calls for 'urgent and comprehensive explanation' following 302-run loss to India

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) asked for 'urgent explanation' from coaching staff/selectors after India's 302-run win in ODI World Cup 2023. SLC believes in transparency and accountability, citing team's preparation, strategies and performance as areas of concern. Injury problems forced replacements, with Kusal Mendis taking over as captain.

The Hindu

Lanka police deploys anti-riot squad to protect SLC premises fearing protest

Angry fans call for SLC execs' resignation after Sri Lanka's crushing World Cup defeat to India. Police deploy water cannons near SLC office. Fans demand complete overhaul of SLC management, accusing it of wrong decisions. Sports minister may appoint interim committee, but ICC averse to politically appointed governing bodies.

The Hindu

Mathews, Chameera to join Sri Lankan squad as travelling reserves

Mathews/Chameera join SL World Cup squad as travelling reserves. 36yo Mathews has 221 ODI games/6000 runs/120 wickets. 31yo Chameera has 44 ODI games/50 wickets. SLC to ensure team has replacements in case of injury. Mathews/Chameera join team in India on Friday.

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Shanaka, Perera still recovering; Theekshana to join team

Injuries to key players continue to worry Sri Lanka ahead of their opening World Cup game against South Africa on Saturday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss World Cup due to hamstring injury

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to participate in the upcoming 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, despite efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to aid his recovery, according to reports citing a team doctor.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan: Empty stands not a good advertisement for cricket's greatest rivalry

NEW DELHI: The electric atmosphere that typically surrounds a cricket match between India and Pakistan, creating a pulsating spectacle, was conspicuously absent during their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India

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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SLC hope to keep Premadasa Stadium ready for Asia Cup Super 4, final despite rain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are maintaining a positive outlook despite the varying intensity of rain predictions over the next two weeks. They are determined to ensure that the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo remains ready for the Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the title clash.

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.

The Hindu

UK graduates paid back £100m in student loans while below threshold

More than 850,000 made repayments while their income was too low in 2021-22 , according to an investigation

The Guardian - UK

UFC 291 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Shopping with Jan Blachowicz and Bobby Green in SLC

Jan Blachowicz and Bobby Green have very different tastes in style, as seen in the latest episode of UFC 291 "Embedded."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Player grades: Ousmane Dieng flashes in 100-91 summer league win against Sixers

It was the Ousmane Dieng show against the Sixers in the SLC summer league finale.

USA Today Sports Media Group

African leaders in Sierra Leone played a key role in ending the transatlantic slave trade

Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on the west African coast, was named for the freed slaves who were returned to Africa by British members of the movement to end slavery. Founded in 1787 by a group of 400 black Britons from London, the colony ultimately became a refuge for…

The Conversation

Student loan debt in England surpasses £200bn for first time

Graduates now owe an average amount of £45,000, Student Loans Company figures have revealed

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PCB refuses to play ODI series in Sri Lanka after SLC's proposal to host all Asia Cup matches: Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter’s offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation.

The Hindu

Three out of four sexual assault charges against SL cricket Gunathilaka dropped

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was accused of rape by a woman last year, had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped here on May 18.

The Times of India

IPL 2023: How Chennai Super Kings unearthed 'new Malinga'

CHENNAI: It was Lasith Malinga's slower yorker in the last ball of the final that took the 2019 IPL title away from Chennai Super Kings. It hurt the franchise, but it didn't take them too long to unearth their own slinger who can come close to being as effective as…

Daily Record

Assessors strip South Lanarkshire College of a top-ranking Investors in People hallmark

Troubled South Lanarkshire College is licking its wounds after being toppled from elite to the most basic of rankings in an Investors in People accreditation category

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Daily Record

College boss who co-wrote stinging whistle-blowing letter is now appointed its new principal

The tables have turned at troubled South Lanarkshire College after its board appoints the co-author of a letter - which contained fears for the institution's reputation and financial stability - as its new principal

Daily Record

The origin of popular Scottish word 'outwith' that is not used anywhere else

Here in Scotland, the word 'outwith' is used so commonly that you may be shocked to learn that the majority of non-Scots have never used it—or even heard of it.

The Times of India

Celebrated athlete Susanthika appointed by Sri Lanka to promote women's cricket

COLOMBO: Legendary track athlete and Olympic silver medallist Susanthika Jayasinghe has been appointed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to promote women's cricket in the country.

Daily Record

EXCLUSIVE: South Lanarkshire College sacks principal over 'gross misconduct'

It’s one in a series of damning allegations that have emerged against the college in the last 12 months

The Times of India

Sri Lanka team manager asked to submit report on record defeat against India

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has given the manager of the team touring India five days to submit his report on the world record defeat at the hands of Rohit Sharma's side in the third and final ODI at Thiruvananthapuram.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire soft play ordered to close its doors due to fire 'safety breaches'

Landlords Playsport say fire exits at Lollipop Land were 'regularly blocked' and overheating circuits posed a 'serious fire risk'

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Competition in the luxury residential market is heating up, with new supply increasing and novel players emerging as demand continues to grow, with the wealthy unaffected by high inflation and recession.

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