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Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in Asia Cup thriller

Kusal Mendis narrowly misses century, guides SL to 291-8 in crucial Asia Cup match vs. Afghanistan. Mendis' 92 off 84 balls, Pathum Nissanka & Charith Asalanka's contributions help SL to solid start. Middle-order stutter, Rashid Khan's deflection run out of Mendis, Dunith Wellalage & Maheesh Theekshana's 64-run 8th wicket stand.…

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Asia Cup: How bowlers led Sri Lanka to a comfortable win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: A clinical all-round bowling performance was followed by a mature Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka 78-run stand as Sri Lanka eased past Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B game in Pallekele on Thursday.

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Asia Cup: Matheesha Pathirana grabs four as Bangladesh fold for 164

NEW DELHI: An all-round bowling performance led by 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana helped Sri Lanka bundle out Bangladesh for a lowly 164 in Group B match of the Asia Cup in Pallekele on Thursday.

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Matheesha Pathirana didn't copy slingy action from Lasith Malinga, it's natural: Coach Bilal Fassy

NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana's sling-shot action immediately reminds one of Lasith Malinga, but the young Sri Lankan did not purposely mimic his legendary senior, according to his childhood coach Bilal Fassy, who insisted that the much-discussed bowling style came naturally to the pacer.

The Times of India

Explained | The Katchatheevu controversy

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin revives debate over Katchatheevu islet, reiterates demand for retrieval from Sri Lanka. He points out that fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka have been released but boats and nets not returned. Previous PMs of India and Sri Lanka signed agreement in 1974 to demarcate boundary, which…

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Sri Lanka on path of economic recovery: FM Shehan Semasinghe

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Pakistan's long-term aim is to top rankings says coach ahead of 2nd test vs Sri Lanka

Not many teams come to Sri Lanka and manage a win in spin fortress Galle.

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Raise Katchatheevu, Tamils issue during Sri Lankan president’s visit: T.N. CM Stalin writes to PM Modi

TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to raise Katchatheevu retrieval and Tamil rights in Lanka with visiting Sri Lankan President. Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed resolutions to retrieve islet, which has deprived TN fishermen of rights and livelihoods. He urges Union Government to initiate diplomatic efforts and protect Tamils' social,…

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Land reforms will have a positive impact on people, says A.P. Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao

YSRCP govt's land reforms in last 4 yrs will have remarkable impact on lives of people, said Dharmana Prasada Rao. Comprehensive land resurvey, removal of dotted & Inam lands from 22A list, granting pattas on Lanka lands, giving rights to original assignees are all part of reforms. Cabinet ratified certain…

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India says it will continue to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its financial crisis

India has reiterated its willingness to play “a constructive role” in supporting Sri Lanka’s efforts for recovery from the worst economic crisis. Read more on The Hindu

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A people of an emerald isle, waiting with doosras

The Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka need five important changes to be made by them and for them

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Sri Lanka PM hails ties on Vesak Day

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena on his official visit to the kingdom and congratulated the country for its speedy economic recovery, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

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World Test Championship 2023: India's WTC Final chances hinge on series outcome

The India-Australia Test series will decide the two contenders for the 2021-23 World Test Championship Final. Currently, Australia are sitting at the top of the points table. They have all but secured their place in the final, but it isn’t a given yet. The most likely scenario is an India-Australia…

The Times of India

3rd ODI: Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj help set ODI record as India smash Sri Lanka

Centuries from Kohli, Gill and Siraj's four-wicket burst help India crush Lanka by 317 runs sweep series

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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: India cricketers jostling for places in playing XI

Today's 3rd ODI vs Lanka may be a dead rubber but it is crucial for a lot of Indian players looking to make a stronger claim for a berth in the playing XI...

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2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul lead India to 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka

In out of team, Kuldeep turns things India's way in 2nd ODI as hosts bag series; under-fire KL Rahul too proves a point with fighting knock

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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI: India favourites to seal series against Sri Lanka

Eden all set for another run-fest

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Why dropping Suryakumar Yadav from ODI Playing XI doesn’t bode well for Team India

On the eve of the first One Day International against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma dropped enough hints to justify why Suryakumar Yadav could not be part of the team’s Playing XI despite his excellent form in the shortest white-ball format.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Ignored Dasun Shanaka trolls IPL franchises with fireworks against India

RAJKOT: Dasun Shanaka is a man of few words. Humble to the point of being almost apologetic, the Sri Lankan captain is a complete contrast in personality to his rather flamboyant Indian counterpart Hardik Pandya. Unlike most modern-day captains, Shanaka won’t give you a quote that would make your copy-he…

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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Bowling woes, top-order wobbles bother India

RAJKOT: There is no quick-fix solution to this problem, but India will look to quickly address the serious issue of talented pacer Arshdeep Singh delivering too many no-balls when they take on Sri Lanka in the third and deciding match at the SCA Stadium here on Saturday.

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2nd T20I: Shanaka stars as Sri Lanka draw level in series; Axar, Surya fightback in vain

PUNE: If there was a template to chasing a 200-plus score in T20Is, Axar Patel almost created it on Thursday. The Gujarat batter couldn't finish the business, though, as India lost the second T20I by 16 runs to Sri Lanka at the MCA Stadium.

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Deepak Hooda big option for India's 2023 ODI World Cup team: Irfan Pathan

MUMBAI: It can safely be said that since he made his debut for India in T20Is against Sri Lanka in Lucknow on February 24 last year, Deepak Hooda hasn't been given a fair run or used judiciously by India. However, if they intend to build a solid team for the…

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1st T20I: Hardik Pandya-led India beat Sri Lanka by 2 runs

MUMBAI: India won a dramatic first T20I against Sri Lanka by the narrowest of margins, with only two runs separating the sides in a low-scoring thriller here at the Wankhede Stadium.

The Times of India

Ind vs SL: We don't need to sledge Sri Lankans, our body language is enough, says Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya leads revamped team as T20I series starts vs Sri Lanka

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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe holds all-party meeting on 13A for peaceful resolution of Tamil issue

COLOMBO: An all-party meeting convened by President Ranil Wickremesinghe has discussed the 13th Amendment to Sri Lanka's Constitution as mooted by India to resolve the long-standing demand for political autonomy for the minority Tamils in the island nation, political leaders said on Wednesday.

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