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Nuwan Seneviratne: From school bus driver to India's left-arm throwdown specialist

COLOMBO: As Rohit Sharma effortlessly flicked left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for a six over backward square leg during the Asia Cup Super 4 match here, the cameras zoomed in on a person standing on the Indian dressing room balcony. Even hardcore cricket buffs would have found it tough to…

The Times of India

Watch: 'Baarish ne bacha liya,' Shoaib Akhtar reacts as rain halts India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash

NEW DELHI: In a high-octane clash between cricket giants India and Pakistan, rain played spoilsport as the Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup was called off due to persistent rain in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's president will appoint a committee to probe allegations of complicity in 2019 bombings

Sri Lanka’s president says he will appoint a committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate allegations made in a British television report that the South Asian country’s intelligence was complicit in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 269 people

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Asia Cup, SL vs BAN: When there's no frontline bowlers someone needs to chip in, says Dasun Shanaka

NEW DELHI: Thrilled to contribute to his team's victory in the Asia Cup match against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka stated that in the absence of their frontline bowlers due to injuries, it was essential for someone to step up.

The Times of India

England’s Lauren Filer enjoying chance to shine after eye-catching ODI debut

Filer took three wickets, including two in two balls, in the emphatic win over Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

Debutants dominate as impressive England crush Sri Lanka in opening ODI

Mahika Gaur and Lauren Filer took three wickets apiece, while Maia Bouchier hit the winning runs.

The Independent UK

Asia Cup 2023: Samarawickrama, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka’s victory against Bangladesh

The host’s 21-run win extended its winning run in ODIs to 13 games, second only to Australia’s 21-match streak in 2003, and virtually eliminated Bangladesh.

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Asia Cup Super 4: Sadeera Samarawickrama helps Sri Lanka post 257/9 against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka battled their way to a total of 257 for nine against Bangladesh in an exciting Asia Cup Super 4 showdown on Saturday.

The Times of India

England dominate at Chester-le-Street to bowl Sri Lanka out for 106

Mahika Gaur, Lauren Filer and Sarah Glenn all claimed three wickets.

The Independent UK

England beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in first women’s one-day international – as it happened

The ODI debutants Mahika Gaur, 17, and Lauren Filer, 22, starred as England thrashed Sri Lanka at Durham

The Guardian - UK

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: 'We hold an edge over India because....' - Babar Azam ahead of the big 'Super 4' game

Ahead of another high-pressure India vs Pakistan encounter in the Asia Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that the valuable recent exposure gained from playing in the Sri Lankan conditions will provide his team with a competitive advantage against India in their 'Super 4' showdown scheduled for Sunday.

The Times of India

Tammy Beaumont says England keen to ‘get back to winning ways quickly’

Having not featured in the T20s against Sri Lanka, opener Beaumont makes her return to the ODI squad.

The Independent UK

We also would have liked to have reserve day: Bangladesh coach

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood and his Bangladesh counterpart Chandika Hathurusingha on Friday expressed displeasure over the unilateral decision to provide a reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's ruling coalition defeats a no-confidence motion against the health minister

Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition has defeated a no-confidence motion against the country’s health minister who has been accused of allegedly failing to secure enough essential drugs and laboratory equipment that some say resulted in preventable deaths in hospitals

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

Follow all the action from R. Premadasa Stadium

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023, SL vs BAN: Desperate Bangladesh search for win vs Sri Lanka to stay alive in Super Four

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh will prioritise survival, while Sri Lanka aim for a victorious start as they clash in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup on Saturday.

The Hindu

Jamshedpur to host Asian junior chess from Friday

Tata Steel Chess India tournament brings world's biggest stars to Kolkata, with over 100 players from countries such as Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia competing in classical, rapid and blitz formats. Top seed in open section is Russian Aleksey Grebnev (2486 Elo rating), while highest-rated Indian is L.R. Srihari.…

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: Tension soars between PCB and Jay Shah

The Asia Cup itinerary was finalised after a prolonged dispute between PCB and BCCI. Soon after the Asia Cup was awarded to Pakistan last year, the BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan, citing security reasons.

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Evening Standard

Jon Lewis defends England team selection after shock Sri Lanka series loss

Sri Lanka won Wednesday’s third ODI match in Derby to complete a historic first series win over England in any format

The Guardian - UK

‘Everything is destroyed’: dynamite use sends shockwaves through fishing industries

Using explosives is illegal, wasteful and devastating to marine life and people’s livelihoods. Yet in Sri Lanka and around the world it’s thriving as a quick and easy route to a lucrative haul

The Guardian - UK

Athapaththu stars again as Sri Lanka seal first T20 series win against England

The captain took three wickets and added 44 runs in a historic victory which gave Sri Lanka their first series win against England, a 2-1 triumph

The Independent UK

Chamari Athapaththu stars to lead Sri Lanka to series win over England

Athapaththu claimed figures of three for 21 and then hit 44.

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka beat England by seven wickets to win women’s T20 series – as it happened

The mighty Chamari Atapaththu inspired Sri Lanka to their first series victory over England in any form of the game

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka dismiss England for 116 in T20 series decider in Derby

Maia Bouchier top scored with 23 while Danielle Gibson added 21 late as England were skittled in the 19th over.

The Times of India

PCB demands compensation from Asian Cricket Council for losing Asia Cup matches

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly requested compensation from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) due to the loss of gate revenue resulting from Asia Cup matches being hosted in Sri Lanka.

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