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Which teams can qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinals?

India and South Africa are likely to qualify for the semifinals but at least five other teams are also in with a chance.

Al Jazeera

For the first time, breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp

Crab-plover, a shore bird that lays eggs in self-excavated burrows, may soon be a resident species of the Indian subcontinent. Five burrow nests were found in an islet near Siruthalaikkadu of Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Tamil Nadu. Researchers found the species was initially believed to only breed in African eastern coast,…

The Hindu

AFG vs SL | Farooqi on fire as Afghanistan keeps itself in the hunt for semifinal berth

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Pune on October 30, 2023

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Early exit puts Champions Trophy at risk – England’s dismal World Cup defence

England are on course for one of the worst ever records for an established cricketing nation after their defeat to India.

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Our aim is to go to the next round: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan aim to win key match vs Sri Lanka to reach next round; captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says team is focused on match-by-match approach, not thinking too far ahead.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | It’s difficult to stop injuries owing to playing a lot of games: Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews, veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder, insists on need to manage workloads to avoid injuries. He cites Jacques Kallis as an example of an all-rounder who didn't suffer from injuries. Mathews joined the squad last week and made an immediate impact in win against England. He takes every challenge as…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan, with the talent they have, can win the World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan

Muralitharan: Smaller nations have proven their worth at WC; Netherlands, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka have surprised; Afghan bowling attack, batting line-up impressive; 1996 WC win due to attacking style. #WC2019 #Afghanistan #Netherlands #SriLanka #MuttiahMuralitharan

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan holds edge over Sri Lanka

Afg. vs SL: Atalan Army to complete unfinished business. Despite break, Afg. on high after win vs. Pak. SL to prove win vs. Eng. not aberration. Duel between Kusals & spinners may decide No. 5 in points table.

The Hindu

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

Follow all the action from Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium

The Independent UK

ICC World Cup 2023: Skipper Rohit Sharma set to raise a ton of a different kind against England today

Rohit's journey as the captain of the Indian team began on December 10, 2017, against Sri Lanka in ODI. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News

India to provide additional funding of LKR 23 million for training of Sri Lankan military

India to provide LKR 23M (Rs 58.75L) for training of Sri Lankan Armed Forces. Acting High Commissioner Satyanjal Pandey met Army Delegation led by Maj Gen Chandana Wickramasinghe to discuss upcoming Exercise Mitra Shakti. Sri Lankan side expressed gratitude for India's capacity-building support.

The Hindu

WHO Southeast Asia members to meet to nominate its regional director, to discuss health issues

Session to also discuss ways to rein in cardiovascular diseases, end neglected tropical diseases and ensure regional health security

The Hindu

England’s inflexible tactics meant they went hard and now they will go home

Jos Buttler’s side do not lack ability but appear woefully out of form at a World Cup with a schedule that does little for 50-over cricket

The Guardian - UK

Cricket World Cup 2023 SL vs ENG | I have confidence and belief in myself as a leader: Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler believes he is the right man to lead England despite their World Cup loss to Sri Lanka. The Lankans credit their bowlers for their discipline and Mathews for adjusting the length.

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The Independent UK

Nasser Hussain on England’s crushing loss to Sri Lanka in World Cup: ‘Never seen us play as badly’

Jos Buttler’s England have lost three consecutive matches in the World Cup 2023

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler says my future as captain out of my hands as England near World Cup exit

England knew nothing less than victory over Sri Lanka would be enough to keep alive their fading hopes of reaching the semi-finals

The Hindu

Ram temple belongs to every citizen of the country, says Kamal Nath

Kamal Nath's soft Hindutva approach has been welcomed by BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia. Congress has made several promises to core Hindu voters, including reviving a Sita Mata temple project in Sri Lanka.

The Guardian - UK

England collapse completes dismal abdication of World Cup crown

A batting lineup that once set a new bar in 50-over cricket is a shadow of its former self with England’s golden chapter over after the World Cup abdication

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The Guardian - UK

Buttler admits England hit ‘huge low’ in World Cup defeat by Sri Lanka

Jos Buttler admitted England were shocked after an eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka left the champions on the brink of World Cup elimination

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler: My future as captain out of my hands as England near World Cup exit

England knew nothing less than victory over Sri Lanka would be enough to keep alive their fading hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

The Independent UK

It’s time to face reality: Cricket World Cup collapse shows England are past their prime

England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Bangalore, Sonia Twigg outlines why an ageing squad badly needs a reset after a nightmare tournament in India

Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup 2023: Shambolic England slip to Sri Lanka defeat

2019 champions beaten by eight wickets as tortuous tournament continues

The Guardian - UK

England embarrassed by Sri Lanka and heading for early Cricket World Cup exit

England fell from 45-0 to 85-5 and then 156 all out, leaving Sri Lanka a simple task to condemn the defending champions to a fourth defeat

The Independent UK

Shambolic England slip to eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka

The 2019 champions made it four defeats from five World Cup matches.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka is firmly back on the holiday map – here’s why now is the time to return for affordable adventures

There’s a superb balance between true escapism and touches of home in the ‘teardrop of India’, finds Emma Cooke – and after a tumultuous chapter, holidaymakers are being welcomed with open arms

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