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Heir apparent to Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September's presidential election

The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election in September

The Independent UK

'We know what's at stake...': Team India all set for third and final ODI against Sri Lanka - Watch

NEW DELHI: With the ODI series against Sri Lanka at stake, the Indian cricket team hit the nets in all readiness on Tuesday ahead of the third and final ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.

The Times of India

3rd ODI: Will India stave off Sri Lanka to keep a nearly three-decade long record intact?

The Indian batsmen will need to tactically navigate the spin challenge in the third and decisive ODI on Wednesday to prevent their first series loss to Sri Lanka in nearly three decades, 27 years to be precise. The path has been set by captain Rohit Sharma, and it is up…

The Times of India

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No happy endings for India on Hasina’s road to exit

Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt and dramatic exit from Bangladesh after resigning as prime minister, similar to the dramatic departure of Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Sri Lanka just two years ago, leaves Delhi with no friends in Bangladesh. Within hours of her exit, mobs tore down a statue of the liberator of Bangladesh,…

Newslaundry

'Was it a shock? I would say...': Abhishek Nayar tries to make sense of India's unexpected defeat to Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: In an attempt to explain the surprising loss to Sri Lanka in the second ODI, India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar responded, ""Was it a shock? I would say yes." He attributed the result to the spin-friendly circumstances, which have the power to drastically change the course of a…

The Times of India

Watch: Shreyas Iyer's gun throw to run out Kamindu Mendis in India-Sri Lanka 2nd ODI

NEW DELHI: If catches win matches, run outs can also change the complexion of the game. And when it's a direct hit, the impact can be the deciding factor too.

The Times of India

DRS controversy: How Sri Lanka players were left stunned and Kusal Mendis threw his helmet as Virat Kohli survived LBW - Watch

NEW DELHI: The ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka has faced controversy following a Decision Review System (DRS) incident during the second ODI on Sunday. Sri Lanka secured a 32-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead after the first match ended in a tie. The issue arose from…

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How Rohit Sharma's dismissal fueled Jeffrey Vandersay's match-winning performance in Colombo

NEW DELHI: Jeffrey Vandersay was called up to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad just before the second ODI against India, as Wanindu Hasaranga was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Vandersay then delivered a spectacular performance, taking 6 wickets for 33 runs, which stifled India's chase and secured a memorable 32-run victory…

The Times of India

Watch: Rohit missed, Virat hit, run-out effected

The second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday saw a dramatic run-out of Akila Dananjaya when India skipper Rohit Sharma missed hitting the stumps direct, but had the street-smart Virat Kohli backing up with game-awareness to remove the bails at the other end with the batsman…

The Times of India

Watch: When Virat Kohli showed his dance moves during India's 2nd ODI vs Sri Lanka

India were handed a 32-run defeat by hosts Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Sunday and are now in a must-win situation in the final game of the series, where a win will help the visitors to draw the series.

The Times of India

Dan Lawrence replaces Zak Crawley as England name squad for Sri Lanka Test

Seamer Olly Stone recalled for the first time in three years

Evening Standard

England call up Cox and Stone with Zak Crawley ruled out with broken finger

Essex batters Jordan Cox and Nottinghamshire bowler Olly Stone have been called up by England for Sri Lanka Test series

The Guardian - UK

Zak Crawley out of Sri Lanka series as England call up Jordan Cox and Olly Stone

Opener Crawley suffered a broken finger during the West Indies series victory.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of remaining ODIs against India

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the remainder of the three-match ODI series against India due to a hamstring injury sustained during the first match.

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'Gautam Gambhir jyada lambe samay tak tik nahi payega': India's World Cup winner - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir's tenure as Team India's head coach started on a high note as the Men in Blue, under new captain Suryakumar Yadav, swept Sri Lanka 3-0 in the three-match Twenty20 International series. Gambhir was appointed as Rahul Dravid's successor and has been given a long-term contract, leading…

The Times of India

Confusion: Why there was no 'Super Over' in the tied first ODI between India and Sri Lanka

The first match of the ODI series between India and Sri Lanka ended in a tie, but the 'Super Over' rule was not used as a tiebreaker to decide a winner despite the ICC rules stating that it "shall be played".

The Times of India

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out for last two ODIs against India

Hosts Sri Lanka received a setback ahead of the second ODI against India, with their star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga getting ruled out of the remainder of the three-match series with a left hamstring injury.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage reveals he was inspired by Pathum Nissanka's batting

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Dunith Wellalage of Sri Lanka gave an insight into the motivation behind his outstanding batting against India in the first ODI on Friday in Colombo.

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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

Arshdeep Singh roasted online for his 'glory shot' in the dramatic tied first ODI between India and Sri Lanka

India's run-chase in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday ended 13 balls early when they needed just one run to win the game with two wickets in hands.

The Independent UK

Kumar Sangakkara says England job an ‘exciting prospect’ but no ECB approach yet

The Sri Lanka great is among the candidates to replace Matthew Mott as England’s white-ball head coach.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Indian players wear black armbands in memory of Anshuman Gaekwad

The Indian cricket team paid tribute to the late Anshuman Gaekwad, former India batsman and coach, by wearing black armbands during the opening ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

The Times of India

'It's time to hit the reset button...': Rohit Sharma looks forward to Sri Lanka ODI series - Watch

NEW DELHI: After winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for the ODI series in Colombo starting from Friday.

The Times of India

Sanath Jayasuriya calls on Sri Lanka players to improve their cricket awareness

NEW DELHI: After their defeat in the recently finished Twenty20 International series against India, interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya stated that Sri Lankan players would need to focus on developing their "cricket awareness".

The Times of India

Into the stands! Gautam Gambhir's reaction to Rohit Sharma's big hit can't be missed - Watch

India captain Rohit Sharma was in full flow with the bat during the practice sessions in Sri Lanka after joining the ODI squad for the three-match series beginning on Friday, and one of his big hits in the nets got even head coach Gautam Gambhir looking skywards to see where…

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