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India win toss, opt to bat against Sri Lanka in 1st Test

MOHALI: India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series here on Friday.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: A Test to take Virat Kohli's legacy forward

On eve of 1st Test, new skipper Rohit credits Kohli for Test turnaround and harps on need to build on his foundation

The Times of India

Transitional India could still be more than a handful for Sri Lanka

For the first time in over a decade, neither Pujara nor Rahane will be a part of the eleven; visitors will rely on seasoned campaigners Mathews, Chandimal and Dickwella

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India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st Test match online

Rohit Sharma will begin his reign as India's new Test captain on Friday in a two-match series against Sri Lanka, hoping to keep the team's juggernaut rolling at home. India have not lost at home in the longest format since their 2-1 defeat by England in 2012 and won their…

The Times of India

Sri Lankan ministers sacked for criticizing economic policy

Sri Lanka’s president has dismissed two more Cabinet ministers after they publicly criticized the government’s handling of the economy, which they said is causing severe hardships for people

The Independent UK

India vs Sri Lanka: Never thought I'll play 100 Tests, worked really hard on my fitness, says Virat Kohli

MOHALI: All set to become the 12th Indian to achieve the milestone of playing 100 Tests, star batter Virat Kohli says he "never thought" he would come this far and make this landmark appearance.

The Times of India

100th Test: When a Virat Kohli fan was jailed in Pakistan and when Pak cricketers praised the Indian run machine

NEW DELHI: On 4th March 2022, former Indian skipper and batting mainstay Virat Kohli will become just the 12th Indian to play 100 Tests when India take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match series at IS Bindra PCA stadium in Mohali.

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1st Test, India vs Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne says Kusal Mendis still not fit, Niroshan Dickwella back

MOHALI: Pacer Kusal Mendis' hamstring injury continues to keep him out but wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is back after serving a one-year ban for a bio-bubble breach, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Thursday unveiling his line-up for the opening Test against India here.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Rohit Sharma's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Virat Kohli's 100th Test

MOHALI: Hailed by many as the 'Last of the Mohicans' in cricket's purest format, Virat Kohli will be focussed on making his 100th appearance memorable while "white-ball legend" Rohit Sharma plots the demolition of an out-of-depth Sri Lanka as India's 35th Test captain in the series-opener starting here on Friday.

The Times of India

Higher oil prices push Sri Lanka into deeper economic crisis

Sri Lanka's already dire economic crisis has deepened as oil prices have surged above $110 a barrel

The Independent UK

India vs Sri Lanka: Shubman Gill readies for first Test on home ground

CHANDIGARH: While all eyes will be on former skipper Virat Kohli turning out for his 100th Test when India take on Sri Lanka at Mohali, there's another cricketer who will be hungry to take the ground on Friday. Local boy Shubman Gill, one of the architects of the historic win…

The Times of India

Milestone Men: Mohali Test against Sri Lanka is Virat Kohli's 100th and Rohit Sharma's first as Test captain

MOHALI: At frequent intervals during the half-an-hour drive from Chandigarh railway station to the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali, there are digital billboards reminding you that Virat Kohli is about to take the field for the 100th time in Test cricket on Friday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka president says no more power cuts after March 5

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Reuters

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya get demoted in BCCI central contracts

MOHALI: As the Indian team gets ready to carry out a transition with the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, Test veterans Ishant Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Wriddhiman Saha have all been demoted in the BCCI’s annual retainership contracts.

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12 countries with recently eased travel rules that Brits can visit

Countries including Spain, Italy, Canada and Sri Lanka have eased their entry requirements

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer jumps 27 places to 18th in ICC T20 rankings

DUBAI: Riding on his splendid run against Sri Lanka recently, India batter Shreyas Iyer has jumped a massive 27 spots in the latest ICC T20I rankings, even as Virat Kohli fell out of the top 10.

The Times of India

Too hot to handle: The current speed merchants from countries other than Pakistan

NEW DELHI: "Oh dear! I think he's got it flush on the helmet. This is seriously quick from Lahiru Kumara," said commentator Harsha Bhogle on air as Ishan Kishan copped a blow to his head courtesy a ferocious 146-clicks plus bouncer rom the Lankan pacer during the India-Sri Lanka second…

The Guardian - UK

Milk sachets, chicken, fuel: basics slip out of reach for Sri Lankans as economic crisis bites

The country is in the midst of one of the worst financial crises in decades, exacerbated by a tourism collapse in the wake of Covid

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India vs Sri Lanka: Mohali to allow 50 percent crowd for Virat Kohli's 100th Test

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has decided to open the gates for spectators at 50% capacity for the upcoming first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which will be Virat Kohli’s 100th for India.

The Hindu

Ind vs SL | Ashwin is shaping up well: Bumrah

Ashwin missed the recent white-ball series against West Indies at home as well as the three-match T20I contest against visiting Sri Lanka due to the injury

The Times of India

Ukraine war may see import bills topping $600 billion this fiscal, pushing up inflation, CAD: Report

MUMBAI: The ongoing crisis in Ukraine is set to push the country's import bills beyond the $600 billion mark this fiscal, given India's import dependence on crude oil, natural gas, gems and jewellery, edible oils and fertilisers, which can lead to a spike in inflation and current account deficit, and…

Daily Mirror

12 countries recently eased Covid travel rules for Brits including Italy and Cyprus

Countries such as Canada, the UAE, Spain, Greece and Australia that have relaxed travel restrictions for UK travellers including Covid tests and vaccine rules

The Hindu

Spectators allowed for Mohali Test

Virat Kohli will play his 100th Test in front of fans after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday evening confirmed that spectators will be allowed for India’s first Test versus Sri Lanka, starting at Mohali from Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka to ditch Covid test rules for vaccinated Brits this week

Latest Sri Lanka travel rules mean that fully vaccinated Brits can visit for holidays without needing Covid tests such as PCRs and antigen tests

The Hindu

Stalin urges PM to secure the release of fishermen

‘Sri Lankan Navy’s attempts to infringe on fishing rights of Tamil Nadu fishermen in the Palk Bay have to be ended’

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