The Latest Breaking News from Colombo

SLC hope to keep Premadasa Stadium ready for Asia Cup Super 4, final despite rain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are maintaining a positive outlook despite the varying intensity of rain predictions over the next two weeks. They are determined to ensure that the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo remains ready for the Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the title clash.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Asia Cup: Is India afraid to play and lose to Pakistan? Najam Sethi hits out again

NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi, who is known for his outspoken opinions, once again hit out at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for their decision not to relocate the India-Pakistan Super-4 match from Colombo to Hambantota, despite unfavorable weather conditions.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake arrested over match-fixing accusations

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was on Wednesday arrested over match fixing allegations.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Asia Cup 2023: Super 4s likely to be moved out of Colombo due to heavy rain

Heavy rain in Colombo may force Super 4s to be rescheduled. Asian Cricket Council considering alternate venues Dambulla/Hambantota. Logistical nightmare for teams, broadcasters, fans. India-Pakistan game on Sept 10 may be 2nd successive match not played in front of full house. Exorbitant ticket prices have caused locals to turn away…

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Asia Cup: ACC considers relocating Super Four matches from Colombo due to heavy rains

NEW DELHI: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is considering relocating the Asia Cup Super Four matches due to the severe rains that have been pounding Colombo.

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

Rajnath Singh cancels 2-day visit to Sri Lanka

Coinciding with the visit, INS Delhi, Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, arrived at Colombo on September 1.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Team India arrives in Colombo, gears up for Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's cricket team landed in Colombo on Wednesday, marking the commencement of their preparations for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 campaign. The team is set to kick off the tournament with a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2.

The Times of India · Aug 30, 2023

Afghanistan records lowest ODI total by any team against Pakistan to lose by 142 runs in 1st ODI

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf's 5-18 spell led to Afghanistan's 142-run loss in the 1st ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan also contributed to the win. Imam-ul-Haq and Iftikhar Ahmed shared a 50-run stand. The teams move to Colombo for the final match on Saturday.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Asia Cup 2023 India squad: KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer return in 17-member team

NEW DELHI: The BCCI declared India's 17-member ODI squad for the Asia Cup on Monday, as batsmen KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer made a comeback from injury, while Jasprit Bumrah also made a comeback to the 50-over format after proving his fitness in the ongoing T20I series in Ireland, where…

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2023

Former Sri Lanka international cricketer facing match-fixing charges slapped travel ban

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, former Sri Lankan cricket player Sachithra Senanayake, facing charges related to match-fixing, has encountered a travel restriction imposed by a local Colombo court on Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023