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Shakib says Bangladesh 'dangerous' for World Cup after India triumph

Rohit elected to bowl first to test their batting under lights, which has been difficult in the Sri Lanka leg of the tournament hosted by Pakistan.

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India rise to second in ODI rankings, Pakistan lose No. 1 spot

India have climbed to 2nd in ODI rankings, overtaking Pakistan who lost in Asia Cup. Australia is No. 1 with 116 points. India and Australia will face off in 3-match ODI series in India before World Cup opener. Australia's loss in 3rd ODI may give India an opening to gain…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin launched Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam to give ₹1,000/month to 1.06 crore women heads of family. Two illicit sand miners were given life imprisonment for murdering a VAO. Two Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested near Kodiyakkarai coast. Madras HC directed DMK MP V. Kalanidhi to vacate…

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Two Sri Lankan fishermen arrested as their boat comes ashore at Kodiyakkarai coast in Nagapattinam

Tamil Nadu Police's Coastal Security Group arrested two Sri Lankan fishermen, J. Nixon Deluxe, 38, and D. Kayus Subathiran, 36, near Kodiyakkarai coast in Nagapattinam district. Boat engine broke down while fishing near Katchatheevu, stranding them mid-sea. Reaching coast on Friday, they were arrested based on alert. Case registered under…

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Sciver-Brunt scores England Women’s fastest ODI century in Sri Lanka cruise

Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed 120 off 74 balls to help secure a 2-0 one-day series win for England Women against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt breaks record to seal England series victory over Sri Lanka

Sciver-Brunt smashed a 66-ball hundred as England cruised to a 161-run win

The Independent UK

Stand-in captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hits a new high for England in milestone match

She thrashed a 66-ball century in the one-day international against Sri Lanka.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

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The Independent UK

Sciver-Brunt and Dean help England to 2-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka – as it happened

Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed a 66-ball hundred before Charlie Dean took five wickets as England sealed a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

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.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023 | India’s workload management plans in focus against Bangladesh; Shami may get a look-in

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Bangladesh | Indian team management might give rest to one of the fast bowlers viz. Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah or Hardik Pandya

The Hindu

Former Sri Lanka international Jehan Mubarak prepares kids for special World Cup

The second Street Child Cricket World Cup starts later this month.

The Independent UK

Asia Cup 2023: India now sporting a settled look ahead of the World Cup

India won ODI vs. Pak. & Sri Lanka with ease. Bowlers showed skill in varying conditions. Axar Patel contributed vital runs & shepherded tail. Team looks settled; Shreyas Iyer's recovery key to World Cup plans.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka and Pakistan vie for spot in the summit clash

Pakistan & Sri Lanka face off in a virtual semifinal in the Asia Cup Super Four stage. Pakistan needs to win to reach the final, while Sri Lanka has a superior Net Run Rate. Pakistan has five changes to its eleven, while Sri Lanka has been successful in tiding over…

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Asia Cup 2023: The story behind K.L. Rahul’s fairytale return

KL Rahul's comeback mission successful; patient 39 vs Sri Lanka proves vital in India's 41-run win. Rahul trusted his preparation, played maturely in trying conditions, proving fitness for World Cup.

Al Jazeera

‘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.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka deploys troops as the railway workers' strike worsens

Sri Lanka's government has deployed army troops at railroad stations as railway employees continued with their strike

The Independent UK

Lauren Filer ‘can definitely bowl quicker’ as England star plans action change

Filer’s immediate focus is on England’s final assignment of a memorable summer in the third ODI against Sri Lanka.

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Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

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Ravindra Jadeja becomes most-successful bowler for India in Asia Cup history

Ravindra Jadeja surpasses Irfan Pathan to become India's leading wicket-taker in Asia Cup ODI format. Kuldeep Yadav also in race with 19 scalps. Muralidaran leads chart with 30 scalps. India's bowling attack helps seal final spot with 41-run win over Sri Lanka. Wellalage bags maiden 5-wicket haul, dismantling India's top…

The Independent UK

Alice Davidson-Richards says England ‘really frustrated’ as rain ruins ODI

Davidson-Richards and Charlie Dean were England’s only changes from the side that thumped Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the series opener.

The Independent UK

England’s hopes of ODI victory against Sri Lanka thwarted by rain

A strong bowling display from England had left Sri Lanka on 106 for nine when rain stopped play.

The Hindu

All about ‘800’: Muthiah Muralidharan and actor Madhurr Mittal on the cricketing biopic

As he awaits the release of his biopic ‘800,’ Sri Lankan cricketing legend Muthiah Muralidharan goes down memory lane, discussing growing up in Kandy where he developed his unique bowling technique

The Guardian - UK

Rain frustrates England and Alice Davidson-Richards in second ODI against Sri Lanka

England were in a dominant position when rain struck so the series goes down to the third and final ODI in Leicester

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