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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

The Guardian - UK

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: 'We hold an edge over India because....' - Babar Azam ahead of the big 'Super 4' game

Ahead of another high-pressure India vs Pakistan encounter in the Asia Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that the valuable recent exposure gained from playing in the Sri Lankan conditions will provide his team with a competitive advantage against India in their 'Super 4' showdown scheduled for Sunday.

The Times of India

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

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We also would have liked to have reserve day: Bangladesh coach

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood and his Bangladesh counterpart Chandika Hathurusingha on Friday expressed displeasure over the unilateral decision to provide a reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

The Times of India

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

Asia Cup 2023, SL vs BAN: Desperate Bangladesh search for win vs Sri Lanka to stay alive in Super Four

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh will prioritise survival, while Sri Lanka aim for a victorious start as they clash in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup on Saturday.

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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.…

The Hindu

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

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The Independent 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.

The Times of India

PCB demands compensation from Asian Cricket Council for losing Asia Cup matches

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly requested compensation from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) due to the loss of gate revenue resulting from Asia Cup matches being hosted in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

SLC hope to keep Premadasa Stadium ready for Asia Cup Super 4, final despite rain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are maintaining a positive outlook despite the varying intensity of rain predictions over the next two weeks. They are determined to ensure that the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo remains ready for the Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the title clash.

The Times of India

India's 2023 ODI World Cup squad: Did selectors decide to play it safe?

Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief selector Ajit Agarkar's press conference on Tuesday in Sri Lanka where they announced the 15 member provisional squad for the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November didn't have anything that surprised anyone. After all, most media outlets were already reporting what the provisional squad is…

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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 Times of India

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka relieved to get over the line against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka expressed relief that his team managed to secure a victory against the determined Afghanistan side in the Asia Cup on Tuesday to secure a spot in the 'Super 4' stage of the tournament.

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…

The Times of India

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake arrested over match-fixing accusations

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was on Wednesday arrested over match fixing allegations.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023: Did misinformation cost Afghanistan a place in 'Super 4'?

Following Afghanistan's narrow two-run loss to Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup match on Tuesday, head coach Jonathan Trott revealed that his team was unaware of the calculations that could have allowed them to qualify for the 'Super 4' stage of the Asia Cup, even if they hadn't successfully chased…

The Independent UK

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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