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India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: India look to find a way past Sri Lankan spinners on a slow pitch

NEW DELHI: Strategies to counter a slow pitch and a variety of slow bowlers from Sri Lanka will be at the top of India's list of priorities for the second ODI, which is set to take place in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Focus on return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: When India plays Sri Lanka in a three-match series starting in Colombo on Friday, the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management will have the chance to select between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as India's long-term first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs.

The Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal's work ethic is quite impressive: Sanath Jayasuriya

NEW DELHI: With the Olympics going on, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has hardly raised the fervour among fans. Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, however, believes the series holds “massive importance” for young players from both sides. The Lankan legend spoke to TOI on a number…

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T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka aim to tame South Africa

NEW DELHI: In their Group D T20 World Cup opening in New York on Monday, Sri Lanka will look on their incredibly diverse bowling attack to restrain South Africa's unbridled hitting might.

The Times of India

India sends holy Sarayu water to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma temple

India has initiated the process of sending sacred Sarayu river water to Sri Lanka for the consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sita.

The Hindu

Sri Lankan media hit out at Modi’s Katchatheevu remarks

The Sri Lankan govt is yet to comment on the recent remarks on Katchatheevu, but the island nation’s media took a critical view of the development, while fishermen’s associations urged authorities to take up the issue of bottom trawling more vocally with the Indian govt.

The Hindu

Congress ‘callously’ gave away Katchatheevu island: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi criticizes Congress over Katchatheevu island cession to Sri Lanka in 1974, highlighting integrity concerns.

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Lanka’s tourism surge a clarion call for Kerala

Rise of Colombo from the ashes serves as a clarion call for Kerala

The Hindu

Despite laws, Indian fishermen face no consequence for poaching, say Sri Lankan fishermen

The Hindu

'Iss debate ka koi answer nahi aana…': Wasim Akram on Angelo Mathews' controversial 'timed out' dismissal

NEW DELHI: The hottest talking point right now at the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup is not who will make it into the remaining two semi-final slots, but was it right to give Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews timed out against Bangladesh on Monday.

The Times of India

World Cup: All-round Shakib wins ill-tempered battle with Sri Lanka, keeps Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy hopes alive

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan took it upon himself to add some spark to a rather insignificant World Cup here at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Monday. When he decided to appeal for a ‘timed out’ dismissal against Angelo Mathews in the 25th over of the match, he knew it…

The Times of India

BAN vs SL | Shanto-Shakib partnership trumps Asalanka’s century

Match report of the ICC World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on November 6, 2023

The Hindu

'He was just toying around with Lankans': Legendary Wasim Akram hails 'exceptional' Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: Five star Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc on a hapless Sri Lanka as hosts India powered to their seventh straight win at the ODI World Cup and became the first team to qualify for the semis on Thursday.

The Times of India

7 in a row! How unstoppable India demolished hapless Sri Lanka to march into ODI World Cup semis

NEW DELHI: A power-packed batting effort was followed by a demolition job by the pacers as Team India's dream run at the ongoing ODI World Cup continued with an incredible 302-run hammering of Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

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Any team in the world would want a bowling attack like India's: Chris Silverwood

MUMBAI: A major reason why India have been an unstoppable force in the 2023 ODI World Cup so far has been their lethal bowling, which has never allowed the opposition batsmen to put up something substantial that can challenge the hosts' batters. In Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep…

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How Team India skipper Rohit Sharma performed over the years at Wankhede

NEW DELHI: When India take on Sri Lanka in their ICC World Cup match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, it will be a special moment for skipper Rohit Sharma, who worked his way to the top grinding at the iconic venue since the days when he was an upstart.

The Times of India

World Cup: Afghans continue big-game hunting

After England and Pakistan, surprise squad of World Cup now downs Sri Lanka by seven wickets to boost semis hopes

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World Cup: Defending champions England looking down the barrel after huge loss to Sri Lanka

England's semis hopes all down to the math now

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Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup permutations: What do England need to qualify after nightmare tournament?

England face Sri Lanka in must-win clash but few would back them to turn things around

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Sri Lanka, Australia in a fight to revive campaign

LUCKNOW: Nothing is going right for the Sri Lanka team in this World Cup so far, and the same holds true for Australia.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh mull over joining RCEP bloc

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye RCEP membership: Four years after India's exit, neighbours consider joining 15-nation trading bloc. Sri Lanka has applied, Bangladesh to decide after elections. Joining RCEP would take them out of subcontinental trade, enable access to Asian economies. India's neighbours joining RCEP a "development of concern" for India.…

The Times of India

Pakistan pull off record World Cup run chase riding on Rizwan, Shafique sparkling tons

NEW DELHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique struck dazzling centuries as Pakistan pulled off a record ODI World Cup chase against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad for their second win.

The Times of India

For South Africa and Sri Lanka, it's all about restoring pride and honour

'Choker' tag looms large as Bavuma Co begin Cup campaign

The Hindu

South Africa set to test its preparedness against Sri Lanka in World Cup

South Africa well-equipped with experienced players and plenty of bowling options; Sri Lanka with spinners could prove a handful in Indian conditions. Edge to South Africa, but Sri Lanka could have its moments when they face each other on October 7

The Times of India

Afghanistan warm up in style with big win against Sri Lanka

Afghanistan sounded a warning to other teams in the upcoming ODI World Cup as they notched up an easy and rare victory over Sri Lanka in their final warm-up game at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

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