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India to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series in July 2024

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced that Team India will tour the island nation for a three-match ODI series and three T20Is in July 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: 21 fishermen reach Chennai today after being released from Sri Lanka prisons

A total of 64 fishermen who belong to Rameshwaram and Mandapam were arrested in three separate arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy, allegedly for cross-border fishing in the month of October. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PCB in deadlock with Asian Cricket Council on demanding additional compensation for chartered flights during Asia Cup

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was on Tuesday caught in a deadlock with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for demanding additional compensation on organising chartered flights between Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup, which it co-hosted in August-September.

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin unveiled V.P. Singh statue at Chennai's Presidency College. Akhilesh Yadav and family members of the former PM were present. Stalin urged Centre to conduct caste census along with population census. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged TN govt to investigate death of patient at Tiruvarur hospital due…

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Family of seven from Sri Lanka arrive in Dhanushkodi by boat

Seven Sri Lankan family members, incl. woman & two girls, reached Dhanushkodi islet near Rameswaram by boat. Struggling to make ends meet due to economic crisis, they paid SLR 1.50 lakh to boatman & crossed Palk Bay. Marine Police brought them to station for interrogation & sent to Mandapam Rehabilitation…

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Malaysia joins Thailand and Sri Lanka in granting visa-free entry for Indians

Malaysia grants 30-day visa-free entry to Indian, Chinese citizens to promote tourism. PM Anwar Ibrahim said security screenings will be conducted for all visitors. 8 ASEAN countries already enjoy such facility.

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Legal options still available to sections of refugees in TN to get Indian passports

Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka have legal options to acquire Indian passports, equating to citizenship. Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has come to the rescue of two refugees, granting them passports. The Citizenship Act of 1955 states that those born in India between 1950-87 are citizens. The Foreigners Act,…

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Fresh China questions for Cameron as video shows him praising port project

Former PM seen quoting from Chinese-funded study in support of Sri Lankan development

The Guardian - UK

Lord Cameron must reveals links to Chinese port project, says Labour

The Foreign Secretary has helped to promote the Port City Colombo project in Sri Lanka which is financed by China.

The Independent UK

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

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Sri Lanka free to compete internationally but will no longer host U-19 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka have been granted permission to participate in international cricket again; however, the hosting rights for next year's Under-19 Cricket World Cup have been transferred to South Africa. The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially outlined the terms of Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) suspension on Tuesday.

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Indian Coast Guard detains five Sri Lankan fishermen near Dhanushkodi

Five fishermen from Sri Lanka detained by ICG near Dhanushkodi for poaching. Boat confiscated and handed to Marine Police. Identified as Abdul Hameed, Ahmed, Vimal, Arul Prasad, and Ajit. Accidentally entered Indian waters; investigations by Central & State agencies.

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ICC moves men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

NEW DELHI: The ICC Board on Tuesday made the decision to relocate the upcoming men's Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa. This move came 11 days after the ICC provisionally suspended the cricket body in Sri Lanka due to government interference.

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Coast Guard apprehends five Sri Lankan fishermen for entering Indian waters off Rameswaram coast

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended five Sri Lankan fishermen on Tuesday for illegally entering Indian waters off the coast of Rameswaram. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Australia's World Cup journey: From embarrassing to inspiring

Pegged at the bottom of the table after two back-to-back losses, Australia were hallucinating at the dangerous prospect of an early exit from their sixth World Cup-chasing campaign. Sri Lanka were cruising nicely with 125 for no loss and looking good for much more. Captain Pat Cummins went for another…

The Guardian - UK

Everything was against Australia except their belief they could beat India

The Cricket World Cup was won by a team that looked at the steepness of the challenge and decided to climb it

The Times of India

Generational shift evident as India reflect on World Cup loss

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of India's heart-wrenching loss in the World Cup final, a composed Virat Kohli exchanged a brief handshake and hug with Shubman Gill, marking a poignant moment that encapsulated the imminent generational shift in Indian cricket. The night, filled with tears, underscored the need for a…

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'They played better cricket...': Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Australia for their sixth World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, congratulated Australia on their record sixth ODI World Cup victory and shared a sweet message with the Indian squad.

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Statistical highlights of 2023 World Cup as Australia win record sixth title

NEW DELHI: Opener Travis Head played a sensational innings, scoring a dazzling 137, to lead Australia to their record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket victory over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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22 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lankan authority

As many as 22 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy who had strayed into international waters, have been released and they arrived in Pampan through boats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sri Lanka sports minister slams cricket board for ICC ban bid

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's sports minister, Roshan Ranasinghe, criticised Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for allegedly seeking a ban from the International Cricket Council (ICC), branding it a "big betrayal of the country."

The Hindu

MDMK urges Union govt. to ‘deal toughly’ with Sri Lanka on fishermen issue

Arresting fishermen from Tamil Nadu appears to be a “routine” affair for the Sri Lankan Navy along the Palk Bay region and to put a permanent end to it, the Union government should deal toughly with the island nation and ensure the livelihood of fishers from the State was protected,…

The Guardian - UK

David Cameron’s backing of Beijing-funded development raises questions over business dealings

New UK foreign secretary’s promotion of China-backed development in Sri Lanka has increased concern he could be a pawn for Xi Jinping

The Hindu

All 22 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy freed

Sri Lankan govt. released 22 fishermen from Rameswaram, TN & their boats detained on Nov. 18. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman intervened & spoke to External Affairs Sec. & Indian High Commissioner in SL.

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What led ICC to suspend Sri Lanka Cricket? | Explained

What will happen to cricket in Sri Lanka because of ICC’s suspension of Sri Lanka’s cricket board? Why are there allegations of breach of obligations as a Member? What do the rules specify?

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