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World Cup 2023: Sri Lankan cricket team cancels training session due to 'severe' air pollution in Delhi

NEW DELHI: After Bangladesh cricket team, Sri Lanka too had to call off their initial training session in the national capital Delhi on Saturday due to "severe" air pollution.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup | Board secretary resigns following Sri Lanka's underwhelming run in World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva resigns after team's poor performance in ODI World Cup; Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe blames selection committee and SLC administration; Shammi Silva elected as chair for third successive term; Sri Lanka play Bangladesh in Delhi on Nov 6, two wins from seven games.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup points table: Why are India above South Africa and Australia

Temba Bavuma’s team have 12 points from seven matches but they have played one match more than India

The Independent UK

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World Cup: Bangladesh cancel training due to poor air quality

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh team cancelled its training session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday evening due to poor air quality prevailing in the Capital. Bangladesh are here for their match against Sri Lanka on November 6.

The Times of India

'Sack them all': Outcry in Sri Lanka after World Cup humiliation

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's abysmal World Cup campaign has triggered an outpouring of anger following their crushing 302-run defeat at the hands of host nation India. This embarrassing loss, where Sri Lanka was dismissed for a mere 55 while chasing a formidable target of 358 in Mumbai, marked the fourth-lowest…

The Times of India

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

World Cup: Relentless Indian fast bowling attack the big reason for team's unbeaten run

MUMBAI: If you understand what rhythm means in pace bowling, you will know it when you see bowlers like Mohammed Shami at work. Nice, equal strides, hands pumping next to each other and then the load up, with the front hand going up and the right hand, with solid wrists,…

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Hill Country Tamils toiled for Sri Lanka; their rights must be upheld, says T.N. CM M.K. Stalin

He urged the Sri Lankan government to grant rights to Hill Country Tamils in education, health, habitat, economic aid, and other areas, and to give due importance to the education of their children.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Indian pacers’ thunderbolts have left the batters bruised

India's fast bowlers club wowed at Wankhede Stadium, outshining batters with their supreme craft. Bumrah, Siraj, and Shami's accuracy, steep bounce, and words spoken in follow-throughs left Sri Lanka down for the count. India's fast bowlers have been consistent, making a huge impact in 2003 and now again in 2020.

The Hindu

ICC World Cup | Indian pacers’ thunderbolts have left the batters bruised

India's fast bowlers club thrills: Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj wreaked havoc in Mumbai, outshining batters Kohli, Gill, and Iyer. The trio's accuracy, steep bounce, and words in follow-throughs left Sri Lanka down for the count. Srinath, Zaheer, and Nehra made a huge impact in 2003; now their successors are at…

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

Asia Cup decimation by India could be behind Sri Lanka's huge World Cup loss to Rohit's side: Coach Nawaz

Sri Lanka's batting coach Naveed Nawaz conceded that the decimation in the Asia Cup final may have dented the confidence of the players, leading to another crushing defeat in the World Cup match against India. He said Sri Lanka is in a rebuilding phase with many new players still learning…

The Hindu

Bangladesh cancel training session in Delhi due to 'severe' air pollution

NEW DELHI: Already out of the semis race, the Bangladesh cricket team on Friday cancelled their training session in the national capital ahead of the World Cup clash against Sri Lanka due to deteriorating air quality and rising levels of air pollution.

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer after India’s lethal attack vs Sri Lanka: ‘Lucky to not play against Shami, Siraj, Bumrah’

The three Indian pacers destroyed Sri Lanka’s batting line-up in their match on Thursday

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Mohammed Shami has been the bowler of the World Cup: Ben Stokes

AHMEDABAD: With their consistent demolition job in the 2023 World Cup, India's all-conquering bowlers are now earning lavish praise from the opposition batters they've tormented too. On Friday, England's Test captain Ben Stokes, while talking to the reporters here at the Narendra Modi Stadium, termed paceman Mohammed Shami, who's taken…

The Hindu

Coimbatore car blast | National Investigation Agency arrests 14th accused person

.Wilson Thomas: NIA arrests 14th person in Coimbatore car blast case, inspired by IS ideology. Thaha Naseer (27) met mastermind Jamesha Mubeen (29) days before attack. Naseer also a friend of another accused, Mohammed Thoufiq. NIA chargesheeted 6 accused in April 2023, 5 more in June. Accused operated IS module…

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Ten cricket stars who could be playing their last ICC Cricket World Cup

Could this be the last Cricket World Cup for stars such as Ben Stokes, Rohit Sharma, Shakib al-Hasan and Trent Boult?

The Times of India

Watch: Shreyas Iyer clinches 'Fielder of the Match' award as India dominate Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India clinched a resounding 302-run victory against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The victory propelled India into the semi-final of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup.

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'Start celebrating your fast bowlers...': Shoaib Akhtar requests Indian fans after pacers dismantle Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani fast-bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' heaped praise on India's pace trio after their astounding performance in a World Cup match that led to a 302-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Records tumble as India mercilessly demolish Sri Lanka in Cricket World Cup match

Large number of records made and broken in India’s brutal drubbing of Sri Lanka

The Times of India

'A complete batter...': Wasim Akram heaps praise on 'best' Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Modern day great Virat Kohli faced a heartbreak at Wankhede stadium on Thursday, missing out on the chance to equal Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 One Day International (ODI) hundreds again. But he showed his class with a solid 88, off 94 balls, while adding a match-turning 189…

The Hindu

New Zealand's Matt Henry out of ICC World Cup, replaced by Jamieson

Matt Henry ruled out of World Cup with hamstring tear; Kyle Jamieson replaces him. Coach Stead "gutted" for Henry, Jamieson arrives in Bengaluru, ready for Nov 4th match if needed. Black Caps 4th in standings, two matches left vs Pakistan & Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

World Cup: Why New Zealand are not losing sleep, yet

Defeat to SA was deflating but wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka will see team through to semis

The Hindu

World Cup not a stage to focus on individual milestones: Iyer

Shreyas Iyer: World Cup stage not for individual milestones; India's bowling performance "surreal" after crushing Sri Lanka by 302 runs. Iyer hopes to get a hundred for India in coming matches.

The Hindu

I judge myself through my rhythm not number of wickets: Siraj

Mohammed Siraj's parameter of judging himself is consistency in deliveries bowled in good areas, not wickets taken. He's taken nine wickets from seven games, and after India's 302-run win over Sri Lanka, he was in rhythm with 3/16 in 7 overs.

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