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ICC World Cup: Rain threat looms over crucial New Zealand vs Sri Lanka clash

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's chances of going through to the semifinals of the ongoing ICC World Cup heavily depend on a win in their last league fixture against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India

US invests $553 million in Gautam Adani’s Sri Lanka port to curb China’s influence

NEW DELHI: The US will provide $553 million in financing for a port terminal in Sri Lanka’s capital being developed by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, as New Delhi and Washington look to curtail China’s influence in South Asia.

The Times of India

ICC ODI World Cup: NZ or PAK or AFG - Which team India are most likely to face in semis

NEW DELHI: Riding on a 'big show' from Glenn Maxwell, Australia on Tuesday booked their berth in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. Australia assured themselves a top three finish with the win and a semi-final date with South Africa.

The Times of India

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US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China

The U.S. has announced plans to launch a $553-million project to build a new, deep-water shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing

The Independent UK

World Cup 2023 | It’s time the ‘Timed Out’ rule is revisited and some clauses and nuance added to it

Chennai: Cricket's 'Gentleman's Game' tag was tarnished when Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan used 'Timed Out' rule to dismiss Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews, a first in international cricket. Despite Mathews having a faulty strap attached to his helmet, Shakib refused to budge and 'out' was the verdict. ICC must…

The Hindu

Anamul Haque replaces injured Shakib Al Hasan in Bangladesh World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's captain Shakib Al Hasan will be sidelined from the ICC World Cup 2023 due to an injury to his left index finger. He sustained this injury while batting in Bangladesh's league stage match against Sri Lanka in Delhi on Monday.

The Times of India

Angelo Mathews fumes at Shakib Al Hasan after ‘timed out’ controversy: ‘It’s disgraceful’

The Sri Lankan became the first player to be timed out in 146 years of international cricket.

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What is timed out in cricket? Rules explained after Angelo Mathews controversy

Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket history to be timed out

The Independent UK

Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of Bangladesh's last World Cup match due to injury

Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of last World Cup match vs Australia due to fractured finger. X-ray confirmed injury, estimated recovery 3-4 weeks. Bangladesh out of semifinals contention, had defeated Sri Lanka in inconsequential match. Shakib had snared two wickets, scored 65-ball 82 to lead side to…

The Hindu

Sri Lanka court restores sacked cricket board

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal has made a significant decision by quashing the sports minister's recent move to dismiss the country's cricket board and restore the expelled officials pending a full hearing.

The Times of India

Cricket fans and pundits divided by controversial Angelo Mathews dismissal: ‘This is pathetic’

There are 10 modes of dismissal in cricket, with ‘timed out’ being the rarest

The Independent UK

'Iss debate ka koi answer nahi aana…': Wasim Akram on Angelo Mathews' controversial 'timed out' dismissal

NEW DELHI: The hottest talking point right now at the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup is not who will make it into the remaining two semi-final slots, but was it right to give Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews timed out against Bangladesh on Monday.

The Times of India

World Cup: Angelo Mathews first batter to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket

NEW DELHI: Angelo Mathews became the first international cricketer to be dismissed 'timed out' Monday when Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan decided to appeal as the Sri Lanka all-rounder was busy replacing his helmet during their World Cup match here.

The Times of India

World Cup: Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews demands 'justice' after controversial 'timed out' dismissal

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews has taken to social media, demanding "justice" from the International Cricket Council (ICC), and labelling Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan "a cheat." This follows a highly controversial 'timed out' dismissal during the World Cup that has set the cricketing world abuzz.

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Mathews joins long list of bizarre cricket dismissals

Angelo Mathews' timed out for Sri Lanka at the World Cup puts him alongside Steve Waugh, Len Hutton and Ben Stokes on the list of cricket's unusual dismissals.

The Independent UK

‘It’s disgraceful’: Angelo Mathews fumes at Shakib Al Hasan after ‘timed out’ controversy

The Sri Lankan became the first player to be timed out in 146 years of international cricket.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan has made the cricket world sit up and take note

Afghanistan's 2023 World Cup journey has been a fairytale. From being an also-ran to punching above its weight, the team has won against three former World Cup champions. With a consistent team selection, quality spin quartet, and top-six batting, Afghanistan has emerged as a threat. Its success is due to…

The Independent UK

Angelo Mathews fumes at Shakib Al Hasan and Bangladesh after ‘disgraceful’ first

The Sri Lankan became the first player to be timed out in 146 years of international cricket.

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The Independent UK

Shakib Al Hasan leads Bangladesh to victory over Sri Lanka after ‘timed out’ drama

Bangladesh won by three wickets but the match will be remembered for Angelo Mathews’ dismissal

The Times of India

World Cup: All-round Shakib wins ill-tempered battle with Sri Lanka, keeps Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy hopes alive

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan took it upon himself to add some spark to a rather insignificant World Cup here at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Monday. When he decided to appeal for a ‘timed out’ dismissal against Angelo Mathews in the 25th over of the match, he knew it…

The Times of India

DMK condemns Centre for not telecasting Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s speech at Colombo event

CHENNAI: The DMK and political parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday accused the Union government of “preventing” chief minister M K Stalin’s video message from being telecast at an event in Colombo on November 2 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indian-origin or ‘Malaiyaha’ Tamils being taken from India to…

The Hindu

Vaiko condemns exclusion of Stalin’s virtual message from Colombo event

Vaiko slams Union govt. for excluding CM Stalin's video-recorded message from 'Naam 200' event. CM recalled contributions of Hill Country Tamils to Sri Lanka, called for equal access to quality facilities for them.

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Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews becomes cricket’s first ‘timed out’ dismissal

Mathews was dismissed ‘timed out’ upon Bangladesh’s appeal that the batter failed to take strike within two minutes.

The Times of India

'Chalo ji...bass yehi bacha tha!!!': Social media reacts after Angelo Mathews given out in a rare 'timed out' dismissal

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews created an unwanted record on Monday as he became the first player to be given out in a rare 'timed out' dismissal during the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka ODI World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

The Hindu

Leaders of Sri Lankan Tamil parties should increase their engagement with India for resolving the Tamil issue, says Varatharaja Perumal

Tamil leaders must engage India to resolve Tamil issue: Varatharaja Perumal. Former CM of North-Eastern Province of Sri Lanka urges Tamil parties to pressure India for devolution of power. 13th Amendment of Sri Lanka Constitution should be properly implemented. India should provide permanent documents, property rights to refugees from Sri…

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