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ICC World Cup | India will want other batters to replicate the prolificacy of Rohit and Kohli

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs Sri Lanka in Mumbai on November 2

The Hindu

How Team India skipper Rohit Sharma performed over the years at Wankhede

NEW DELHI: When India take on Sri Lanka in their ICC World Cup match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, it will be a special moment for skipper Rohit Sharma, who worked his way to the top grinding at the iconic venue since the days when he was an upstart.

The Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar's statue inside Wankhede Stadium to be inaugurated ahead of India-Sri Lanka World Cup tie

NEW DELHI: A life-size statue honouring the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is set to be unveiled on Wednesday on the eve of the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

The Times of India

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ICC World Cup: Bowling without Wanindu Hasaranga has been challenging, says Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has expressed the challenges he faces in the absence of the injured all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who is one of the primary wicket-taking bowlers for the team but is down with a hamstring injury. It has has left Theekshana with the responsibility of being…

The Times of India

Fishermen delegation, led by DMK MP T.R. Baalu, meets Union Minister of State for External Affairs in New Delhi

DMK MP Baalu, delegation of fishermen leaders from Rameswaram met Union Minister Muraleedharan in New Delhi to urge for release of 67 arrested fishermen, 10 boats from Sri Lanka. They requested compensation or retrieval of boats seized since 2018. Minister assured to discuss with Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka.…

The Hindu

The game will bite, if you underestimate any team: Muttiah Muralitharan

PUNE: Muttiah Muralitharan acknowledges that Sri Lankan cricket has gone "backwards" when it came to developing its talents, but warned the Indians that "the game will bite" if they under-estimated the islanders when the two sides clash in the World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Times of India

World Cup: Afghans continue big-game hunting

After England and Pakistan, surprise squad of World Cup now downs Sri Lanka by seven wickets to boost semis hopes

The Times of India

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"Chase against Pakistan gave us....": Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Following their comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Monday, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi credited his team's confidence to their previous successful run chase against Pakistan.

The Times of India

'Many congratulations for beating 3 former world champions': Wishes pour in after Afghanistan stun Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan continued their remarkable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup by securing a significant victory over the 1996 champions, Sri Lanka, winning by seven wickets in a thrilling encounter in Pune on Monday.

The Times of India

World Cup, AFG vs SL: Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to keep semifinal hopes alive

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan continued their remarkable journey in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 by pulling off an impressive victory over the 1996 champions Sri Lanka by seven wickets.

The Times of India

Which teams can qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinals?

India and South Africa are likely to qualify for the semifinals but at least five other teams are also in with a chance.

Al Jazeera

Iconic Sri Lankan cricket team supporter 'Uncle' Percy Abeysekera passes away

NEW DELHI: Percy Abeysekera, the renowned and beloved supporter of the Sri Lankan cricket team, passed away in Colombo on Monday after a prolonged illness. At 87, Abeysekera, affectionately known as Uncle Percy by fans and cricketers, was a fixture at cricket grounds worldwide where the Sri Lankan team played.

The Times of India

For the first time, breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp

Crab-plover, a shore bird that lays eggs in self-excavated burrows, may soon be a resident species of the Indian subcontinent. Five burrow nests were found in an islet near Siruthalaikkadu of Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Tamil Nadu. Researchers found the species was initially believed to only breed in African eastern coast,…

The Hindu

Watch: Team India arrives in Mumbai ahead of World Cup clash against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Team India, undefeated in the tournament, aims to maintain their exceptional form in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 as they prepare to confront Sri Lanka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

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AFG vs SL | Farooqi on fire as Afghanistan keeps itself in the hunt for semifinal berth

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Pune on October 30, 2023

The Independent UK

Early exit puts Champions Trophy at risk – England’s dismal World Cup defence

England are on course for one of the worst ever records for an established cricketing nation after their defeat to India.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Lahiru Kumara injured, Sri Lanka bring in Dushmantha Chameera

PUNE: Right-arm pacer and hero in Sri Lanka’s win against England, Lahiru Kumara, has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the World Cup due to a left thigh muscle injury sustained during their training on Saturday in Pune, informed an ICC release.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Experienced Angelo Mathews answers Sri Lanka's SOS, one more time

PUNE: Angelo Mathews is perhaps to the Sri Lankan team what Mohinder Amarnath was to Indian cricket. Getting dropped only to be recalled in the hour of crisis. And whereas Amarnath could be as blunt as a tool, Mathews lets his lilting Sinhalese-accented cadence make a subtle impact.

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ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan head-to-head record in ODIs

The 1996 champions Sri Lanka and giant-slayers Afghanistan will face off in a mid-table battle at the Maharashtra Cricket Asociation Stadium in Pune on Monday to keep their hopes of qualifying for the semifinals of the ICC World Cup 2023 alive.

The Times of India

AFG vs SL, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka are set to take on a spirited Afghanistan in a high-stakes battle for survival in the World Cup, and while the island nation has been emboldened by back-to-back wins, they face a daunting challenge with the absence of their lead pacer, Lahiru Kumara. Kumara was ruled…

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Hashmatullah's Afghanistan start favourites against Sri Lanka

PUNE: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi doesn’t believe in celebrating too early. Not that he lacks confidence. He just doesn’t want to lose the focus that his team has developed in their quest of making it to the top-four.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Hardik Pandya may join team in Mumbai, but still not certain to play vs Sri Lanka

MUMBAI: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to join Team India in Mumbai ahead of their 2023 ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka on November 2, TOI has learnt.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Our aim is to go to the next round: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan aim to win key match vs Sri Lanka to reach next round; captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says team is focused on match-by-match approach, not thinking too far ahead.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | It’s difficult to stop injuries owing to playing a lot of games: Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews, veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder, insists on need to manage workloads to avoid injuries. He cites Jacques Kallis as an example of an all-rounder who didn't suffer from injuries. Mathews joined the squad last week and made an immediate impact in win against England. He takes every challenge as…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan, with the talent they have, can win the World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan

Muralitharan: Smaller nations have proven their worth at WC; Netherlands, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka have surprised; Afghan bowling attack, batting line-up impressive; 1996 WC win due to attacking style. #WC2019 #Afghanistan #Netherlands #SriLanka #MuttiahMuralitharan

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