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We want to keep playing fearless cricket, says Harmanpreet Kaur after resounding win over Pakistan in women's Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, has urged her players to adopt a fearless approach as they aim to secure their eighth straight Asia Cup championship. The team got off to a strong start by comprehensively defeating their arch-rivals Pakistan in Dambulla, Sri Lanka,…

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Deepti Sharma stars as India bowl out Pakistan for 108 in women's Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: India's experienced off-spinner Deepti Sharma led a strong bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 20 runs, as the defending champions dismissed their arch-rivals Pakistan for a meager 108 in the opening match of the Women's Asia Cup in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Friday.

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Hardik Pandya was entitled to T20I captaincy, koi aisa galat kaam nahi kia: Mohammad Kaif

Surykumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to T20I captaincy for India's tour of Sri Lanka, but former India batsman Mohammad Kaif believes the allrounder deserved to lead the Indian team in the shortest format.

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Ravindra Jadeja's absence from Sri Lanka tour sparks speculation about the all-rounder's ODI future

NEW DELHI: Among the notable absentees from India's squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been crucial to India's ODI setup for the last decade.

The Times of India

Harshit Rana puts Gauti bhaiya 'above everyone else' in gratitude after maiden India call-up

Rookie Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana had the skills but lacked self-assurance until Gautam Gambhir stepped in and encouraged him to confront his apprehensions. At just 22 years old, Rana is thrilled to have been selected for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka next month.

The Times of India

India squad for Sri Lanka tour: 'Riyan Parag's inclusion, Shubman Gill as vice-captain' - Former cricketer highlights key takeaways

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on the recent squad selection for India's upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Chopra focused on notable selections, including the inclusion of Riyan Parag despite his lackluster performance in the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, and the appointment of…

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BCCI monitoring off-duty India internationals' availability in domestic circuit

"The BCCI will continue to monitor player availability and participation in the upcoming domestic cricket season, 2024-25." This statement included in the BCCI press release on Thursday, which announced India's T20I and ODI squads for the tour of Sri Lanka, is a clear message to India internationals to remain available…

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'Slightly different role': Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach on his ward's appointment as India's new T20I captain

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as India's new T20I captain for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka starting July 27. This follows Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from T20I cricket after India's victory in the T20 World Cup, creating a vacancy in the captaincy role.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav got Gautam Gambhir's vote of confidence

Hardik Pandya relieved of vice-captaincy; Rohit, Virat in for ODI series in Sri Lanka

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'It's not that difficult...': Suryakumar Yadav reveals his captaincy mantra

NEW DELHI: Flamboyant batsman Suryakumar Yadav was on Thursday named as India's T20I captain by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Hardik Pandya vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who is the better-performing player as T20I captain - a look at the numbers

The raging debate over who between Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav should lead India in T20Is has left the Indian cricket corridors abuzz with speculations, as the BCCI and the team's new head coach Gautam Gambhir get ready to announce the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Are Gautam Gambhir and Jay Shah divided over India's T20I captaincy? Squad announcement likely today

The decision around who will be India's next T20I captain is the hottest topic on cricket's discussion boards across platforms and possibly the reason behind the delay in announcement of the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka beginning July 27.

The Times of India

Does Hardik Pandya's T20 captaincy experience make him a better choice than Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I skipper?

With the announcement of India's white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka around the corner, the T20I captaincy has become a subject of speculation for two reasons. One, Rohit Sharma is no longer available having quit T20Is following the World Cup last month. And two, the toss-up is now…

The Times of India

Will Rohit Sharma make himself available for Sri Lanka ODIs?

NEW DELHI: Team India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who will begin his tenure with the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, recently expressed his desire for all players, including stalwarts Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma, to be available for all three formats.

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Dhammika Niroshana, former U19 captain of Sri Lanka, shot dead in front of wife and kids

NEW DELHI: Dhammika Niroshana, a former captain of Sri Lanka's cricket team's Under-19 squad, was reportedly shot and killed at his residence on Tuesday night. The event happened at the former cricket player's Ambalangoda home, Kanda Mawatha.

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Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga's latest picture shocks the internet

Sri Lanka's former captain Arjuna Ranatunga, who led his country to their maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 1996, has shocked the cricket world with his latest image that shows him to have lost weight to the point of being almost unrecognizable.

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Tom Latham urges senior New Zealand players to step up in Kane Williamson's absence

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham addressed the media on Wednesday following the release of the summer schedule by New Zealand Cricket, which commences with a three-Test series against England in November, followed by white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Will selectors hand over T20I captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav?

Star batter preferred choice of new coach Gambhir and chief selector Agarkar over Pandya

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Woman & Home

32 must-visit places in Sri Lanka for the trip of a lifetime

Ancient temples, magnificent wildlife, and rugged beaches await…

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Awe-inspiring places to spot incredible wildlife across the globe

Looking for an adventure with a difference? These stunning spots boast all manner of amazing animal-spotting opportunities

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India vs Sri Lanka: BCCI announces revised schedule of limited-overs series

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced an updated schedule for the Indian cricket team's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Evening Standard

The best honeymoon hotels in Sri Lanka for the romantic trip of a lifetime

These 11 dreamy boltholes guarantee picturesque vistas, unrivalled service and sublime design, says Lydia Swinscoe

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'I am a very strong believer in one thing...': Gautam Gambhir shares views on player workload and injury management

NEW DELHI: As Gautam Gambhir prepares to take on his new role as the head coach of the Indian cricket team from the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka later in July, he shared his candid views on workload and injury management of players in a video released by Star…

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India to play three ODIs, T20Is against Sri Lanka at Pallekele and Colombo

NEW DELHI: India will tour Sri Lanka for three T20 Internationals and three ODIs across July to August with matches slated at Pallekele and Colombo, announced the BCCI on Thursday.

Dynamite News

India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, will ask ICC to hold matches in Dubai, Sri Lanka

5 and will ask the International Cricket Council to hold its matches in Sri Lanka or Dubai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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