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Sri Lanka is firmly back on the holiday map – here’s why now is the time to return for affordable adventures

There’s a superb balance between true escapism and touches of home in the ‘teardrop of India’, finds Emma Cooke – and after a tumultuous chapter, holidaymakers are being welcomed with open arms

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.

The Hindu

Sea service: On the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

India and Sri Lanka must ensure that the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service does not meet the fate of the Thoothukudi-Colombo service

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AUS vs SL, ICC World Cup: When and where to watch match, Live telecast, Live streaming, head to head, venue, timing

NEW DELHI: In a bid to shake off their slumber, Australia are determined to rekindle their winning form against an equally faltering Sri Lanka in their ICC ODI World Cup match on Monday.

The Times of India

Uncle’s in Colombo celebrates Sri Lanka with arrack cocktails and cassava chips

At Uncle’s in Colombo, when you order toddy and cheese toast, lessons for life come for free. This diminutive bar with a big personality defied all odds when it launched in December 2021, in a country that was both in the grip of the global pandemic and battling an economic…

The Hindu

At Indian Ocean conference in Colombo, Jaishankar raises dangers of unviable debt, projects

India wants to be a "friend to the world" and work to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discussed dangers of unsustainable debt and witnessed signing of three agreements on bilateral cooperation. India took over as Vice Chair of IORA, which includes…

The Hindu

Pakistan look to continue unbeaten run against Sri Lanka in World Cups

HYDERABAD: Skill sets can make a lot of difference. With an average age of 27.3, the Sri Lankan team is still unravelling the mysteries of the ODI format. They acquitted themselves well in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup match against Pakistan and made the final, where they…

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Lanka Minister invited for ground-breaking of Buddhist project

Mallepalli Laxmaiah, Special Officer of Telangana's Buddhavanam Project, invited Sri Lanka Minister for Buddhasasana, Vidura Vikramanayake, to visit the theme park. He also proposed a MoU to establish a Sri Lanka-Telangana Friendship Centre in Hyderabad. Consultant Sivanagi Reddy explained the 1,700 year-old Buddhist connection between the two countries. The Sri…

The Hindu

Watch: Did Rohit Sharma forget passport while leaving Colombo hotel?

NEW DELHI: India emerged victorious in the Asia Cup, securing their 8th title in a spectacular manner on Sunday.

The Times of India

'Practised a lot to generate...': Mohammed Siraj on his magical spell

NEW DELHI: After hours of dedicated practice in the nets, honing the skill of making the cricket ball swing in the air and then move away unpredictably after pitching, Mohammed Siraj reaped the rewards. The Indian fast bowler delivered a mesmerising performance, claiming six wickets for just 21 runs against…

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Fans cheer as Team India returns to hotel after spectacular win over Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Following Team India's historic victory in the Asia Cup final, excited cricket fans welcomed the Men in Blue with cheers as the team returned to their hotel in Colombo. The fans expressed their enthusiasm and love for the national team by chanting the names of the players.

The Times of India

'Padosi abhi bhi awaz karne ki koshish kar rahe hai': Irfan Pathan takes an indirect dig at Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan appeared to take an indirect dig at Pakistan following India's victory in the Asia Cup, where they secured their record eighth title by defeating defending champions Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India

‘Standout’ Siraj skittles Sri Lanka as India romp to Asia Cup glory

Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Siraj gets career-best 6-21 as India thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Colombo.

Al Jazeera

'Miyan Magic': Mohammed Siraj's devastating spell against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final explained

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who is known as Miyan Magic among his peers, produced one of the most devastating bowling spells in an ODI final on Sunday as he helped his team bundled out hosts Sri Lanka for just 50 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India then…

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Asia Cup: ACC and SLC announce $50,000 award for curators and groundsmen

NEW DELHI: In a generous gesture of appreciation, the entire team of groundstaff who worked tirelessly to prepare the cricket grounds in Colombo and Pallekele for the Asia Cup, despite the challenges posed by a full-blown monsoon season, will be rewarded with a prize money of $50,000.

The Times of India

Asia Cup Final: How Siraj's dream spell ended India's five-year title drought

NEW DELHI: A Mohammed Siraj magical spell demolished Sri Lanka in the big-ticket final as India clinched the Asia Cup 2023 title with a commanding one-sided 10-wicket win in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India

How India pacers destroyed Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj devastated the batting line-up of the hosts Sri Lanka with his fiery bowling in the Asia Cup final at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday as they bundled them out for a meagre 50 in 15.2 overs.

The Times of India

'You get what's in your destiny': Mohammad Siraj on his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj ripped apart Sri Lanka batting line-up, grabbing his maiden five-wicket haul in one-day internationals (ODI) during the Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo on Sunday.

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Dynamite News

Asia Cup final: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat against India; Sundar replaces Axar

Defending Champion Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the title clash of the Asia Cup 2023 against India at the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Siraj storm blows away the Sri Lankans, India sprints to title

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs India final match in colombo on September 17, 2023.

The Times of India

Asia Cup final: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat against India in Colombo

NEW DELHI: Defending Champions Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the Asia Cup 2023 final against India at the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

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Asia Cup Final: Fans likely to witness full-fledged IND-SL match, no sign of rain in Colombo

India is all set to face defending champion Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: What will happen if rain washes out Asia Cup final on Sunday

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma-led Team India is all set to face defending champions Sri Lanka in the grand finale of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. However, the looming threat of rain casts a shadow over this crucial match.

The Times of India

Watch: 'Nahi aisa nahi hoga'...Rohit Sharma's irritated answer to Shubman Gill goes viral

NEW DELHI: With India set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, all eyes are on Colombo and the Sri Lanka capital city's weather also.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023 Final, India vs Sri Lanka, Colombo Weather Forecast, September 17: Rain threat remains but reserve day in place

The weather in Colombo has remained cloudy and rainy throughout the 'Super 4' stage of the Asia Cup, and the forecast is not any different for the final between India and Sri Lanka scheduled to be played on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium.

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