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Neither Muralitharan nor Harbhajan, Gautam Gambhir picks this ex-Pakistan wizard as greatest off-spinner

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan, India’s Harbhajan Singh, R Ashwin and Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal are some of the greatest off-spinners to have ever played the game of cricket but former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels legendary spin wizard Saqlain Mushtaq was a class apart and according to the former…

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023 | Rain delays toss in Sri Lanka-Pakistan virtual semifinal clash

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan super 4 match in colombo on September 14, 2023. This is a virtual semifinal as the winner will be facing India in the final on September 17 2023.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023 | India’s workload management plans in focus against Bangladesh; Shami may get a look-in

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Bangladesh | Indian team management might give rest to one of the fast bowlers viz. Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah or Hardik Pandya

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Former Sri Lanka international Jehan Mubarak prepares kids for special World Cup

The second Street Child Cricket World Cup starts later this month.

The Independent UK

Asia Cup 2023: India now sporting a settled look ahead of the World Cup

India won ODI vs. Pak. & Sri Lanka with ease. Bowlers showed skill in varying conditions. Axar Patel contributed vital runs & shepherded tail. Team looks settled; Shreyas Iyer's recovery key to World Cup plans.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka and Pakistan vie for spot in the summit clash

Pakistan & Sri Lanka face off in a virtual semifinal in the Asia Cup Super Four stage. Pakistan needs to win to reach the final, while Sri Lanka has a superior Net Run Rate. Pakistan has five changes to its eleven, while Sri Lanka has been successful in tiding over…

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: The story behind K.L. Rahul’s fairytale return

KL Rahul's comeback mission successful; patient 39 vs Sri Lanka proves vital in India's 41-run win. Rahul trusted his preparation, played maturely in trying conditions, proving fitness for World Cup.

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Missing Naseem Shah a big blow: Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, on Wednesday expressed his concern over the absence of injured pacer Naseem Shah, acknowledging it as a significant setback. Nevertheless, he remained hopeful that another bowler would rise to the occasion during the crucial Asia Cup Super Four match against Sri Lanka, which…

The Times of India

‘Special connection’: Sri Lanka’s love affair with Pakistan’s cricket team

Many Sri Lankans speak of a decades-old bond between the two South Asian nations – in cricket and beyond.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka deploys troops as the railway workers' strike worsens

Sri Lanka's government has deployed army troops at railroad stations as railway employees continued with their strike

The Independent UK

Lauren Filer ‘can definitely bowl quicker’ as England star plans action change

Filer’s immediate focus is on England’s final assignment of a memorable summer in the third ODI against Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

Arjuna Ranatunga masterminded Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup victory: Upul Chandana

COLOMBO: Some people are destined to watch the unfolding of history from the ringside. Upul Chandana is one of them.

The Times of India

Arjun Ranatunga masterminded Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup victory: Upul Chandana

COLOMBO: Some people are destined to watch the unfolding of history from the ringside. Upul Chandana is one of them.

The Times of India

Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

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Lasith Malinga makes massive call on Dunith Wellalage's future

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka bowling legend Lasith Malinga showered accolades on the emerging all-rounder Dunith Wellalage for his remarkable bowling performance that left India's star-studded top-order perplexed during the Asia Cup.

The Independent UK

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

Follow all the action from R. Premadasa Stadium

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023, SL vs PAK: Injury-hit Pakistan, spirited Sri Lanka face-off for place in final

NEW DELHI: Pakistan, grappling with injuries, is set to confront a resilient Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 4 match that will determine a spot in the Asia Cup final.

The Times of India

Very happy to get big wickets of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Dunith Wellalage

NEW DELHI: In the Asia Cup Super 4 encounter, Dunith Wellalage destroyed the Indian top order with a five-wicket haul. The young Sri Lankan left-arm spinner claimed he will treasure the huge wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka and weather stand in the way of an India vs Pakistan final clash

NEW DELHI: India advanced to the Asia Cup final despite 20-year-old Dunith Wellalage's outstanding all-round performance. The Men in Blue, despite an underwhelming batting performance, managed to beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Straighter run-up, technical tweaks help Kuldeep Yadav regain his fizz

India have played 16 ODIs in 2023. Kuldeep Yadav has played in 15 of them. It helps to play regularly, at least in white-ball cricket. In red-ball cricket, that stability has eluded him. He was shockingly dropped after a Man-of-the-Match effort in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram in…

The Times of India

Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul: The dilemma of India's first-choice wicketkeeper for ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan has been the preferred wicketkeeper for India in limited-overs matches this year. However, it's evident that he can't take his position for granted, especially with KL Rahul hitting exceptional form after his return from injury during the Asia Cup.

The Times of India

The thorn in Virat Kohli's flesh: Left-arm spin

What's common between Keshav Maharaj, Mitchell Santner, Shakib Al Hasan, Ashton Agar and Dunith Wellalage? All of them are slow left-arm orthodox spinners. And all of them have dismissed Indian legend Virat Kohli in ODIs since 2021. Maharaj, Santner and Shakib have got Kohli out twice.

The Hindu

Ravindra Jadeja becomes most-successful bowler for India in Asia Cup history

Ravindra Jadeja surpasses Irfan Pathan to become India's leading wicket-taker in Asia Cup ODI format. Kuldeep Yadav also in race with 19 scalps. Muralidaran leads chart with 30 scalps. India's bowling attack helps seal final spot with 41-run win over Sri Lanka. Wellalage bags maiden 5-wicket haul, dismantling India's top…

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma's take on Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav - here's what he said

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma expressed the significance of playing a high-pressure match against Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup, stating that it posed challenges to various aspects of their game in preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

The Times of India

Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: How India bossed a low-scoring thriller against Sri Lanka

Beat SL by 41 runs in Super Four clash to seal Asia Cup final slot

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