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Asia Cup 2023: Samarawickrama, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka’s victory against Bangladesh

The host’s 21-run win extended its winning run in ODIs to 13 games, second only to Australia’s 21-match streak in 2003, and virtually eliminated Bangladesh.

The Hindu

England dominate at Chester-le-Street to bowl Sri Lanka out for 106

Mahika Gaur, Lauren Filer and Sarah Glenn all claimed three wickets.

The Independent UK

England beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in first women’s one-day international – as it happened

The ODI debutants Mahika Gaur, 17, and Lauren Filer, 22, starred as England thrashed Sri Lanka at Durham

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Tammy Beaumont says England keen to ‘get back to winning ways quickly’

Having not featured in the T20s against Sri Lanka, opener Beaumont makes her return to the ODI squad.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's ruling coalition defeats a no-confidence motion against the health minister

Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition has defeated a no-confidence motion against the country’s health minister who has been accused of allegedly failing to secure enough essential drugs and laboratory equipment that some say resulted in preventable deaths in hospitals

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

Follow all the action from R. Premadasa Stadium

The Independent UK

Jamshedpur to host Asian junior chess from Friday

Tata Steel Chess India tournament brings world's biggest stars to Kolkata, with over 100 players from countries such as Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia competing in classical, rapid and blitz formats. Top seed in open section is Russian Aleksey Grebnev (2486 Elo rating), while highest-rated Indian is L.R. Srihari.…

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Asia Cup 2023: Tension soars between PCB and Jay Shah

The Asia Cup itinerary was finalised after a prolonged dispute between PCB and BCCI. Soon after the Asia Cup was awarded to Pakistan last year, the BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan, citing security reasons.

The Hindu

Jon Lewis defends England team selection after shock Sri Lanka series loss

Sri Lanka won Wednesday’s third ODI match in Derby to complete a historic first series win over England in any format

Evening Standard

‘Everything is destroyed’: dynamite use sends shockwaves through fishing industries

Using explosives is illegal, wasteful and devastating to marine life and people’s livelihoods. Yet in Sri Lanka and around the world it’s thriving as a quick and easy route to a lucrative haul

The Guardian - UK

Athapaththu stars again as Sri Lanka seal first T20 series win against England

The captain took three wickets and added 44 runs in a historic victory which gave Sri Lanka their first series win against England, a 2-1 triumph

The Guardian - UK

Chamari Athapaththu stars to lead Sri Lanka to series win over England

Athapaththu claimed figures of three for 21 and then hit 44.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka beat England by seven wickets to win women’s T20 series – as it happened

The mighty Chamari Atapaththu inspired Sri Lanka to their first series victory over England in any form of the game

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka dismiss England for 116 in T20 series decider in Derby

Maia Bouchier top scored with 23 while Danielle Gibson added 21 late as England were skittled in the 19th over.

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Why is Pakistan upset over the handling of Asia Cup cricket event?

Confusion over hosting of the tournament has led to last-minute changes and bitterness between cricket officials.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka parliament debates the health minister's fate over reports of lack of drugs, hospital care

Sri Lankan lawmakers are debating the fate of country’s health minister, seeking to remove him over his alleged failure to secure enough essential drugs and laboratory equipment that some say resulted in preventable deaths in hospitals

The Hindu

Former Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested over match fixing accusations

Sri Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested for match fixing allegations. Arrested by Sports Corruption Investigation Unit after surrendering. Banned from traveling overseas for 3 months. Accused of enticing two players to fix LPL games. Played 1 Test, 49 ODIs, 24 T20s between 2012-2016. AG's Dept instructed to frame criminal charges against…

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Sri Lanka government to investigate allegation of intelligence complicity in 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lanka's government will appoint a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations made in a British television report that Sri Lankan intelligence had complicity in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings

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The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings review – startling and deeply disturbing viewing

This chilling Dispatches documentary reports on the aftermath of 2019’s apparently random terrorist attack, and alleges unpalatable truths

The Hindu

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.…

The Independent UK

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

Follow all the action from Gaddafi Stadium

The Hindu

Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after Pallekele washout

PCB chairman Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout in Pallekele. Suggested playing in UAE, but "poor excuses" made to accommodate Sri Lanka. Politics over sport, he says. Hybrid model used, with four games in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

Heather Knight defends team selection after heavy defeat for England Women

England continue to rotate in this series and selected five players aged 22 or under in Saturday’s loss.

The Guardian - UK

Chamari Athapaththu sets up T20 series decider as Sri Lanka cruise past England

The Sri Lanka captain scored 55 off 31 balls in run chase to seal an eight wicket-win in the second T20 international after England were dismissed for 104

The Independent UK

England Women thrashed by Sri Lanka to set up series decider

Sri Lanka chased down 105 with 40 balls to spare to set up a winner-takes-all clash at Derby on Wednesday.

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