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I had tears in my eyes: Smriti Mandhana on winning Asian Games gold medal

Mandhana said that it was a very special moment for her and was happy to contribute to India’s medal tally in the multi-sport event

The Hindu

Pakistan-NZ warm-up game on Sept. 29 to be a closed affair

The World Cup warm-up match between New Zealand and Pakistan on Sept. 29 in Hyderabad will be a closed-door affair due to security concerns. Spectators who bought tickets will receive a full refund. Pakistan is expected to arrive in the city on Sept. 27 and stay for two World Cup…

The Hindu

Tamil refugees on Diego Garcia win fight against forcible return to Sri Lanka

British territory’s commissioner withdraws decision after supreme court challenge

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Asian Games: Indian women's cricket team wins gold in their maiden appearance

NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team clinched a gold medal at the Asian Games during their inaugural appearance, triumphing over Sri Lanka by a margin of 19 runs in a hard-fought, low-scoring final held on a challenging pitch this Monday.

The Times of India

Hanghzou Asian Games | India gets second gold as Titas blows away Sri Lanka in women’s cricket final

India won by 19 runs.India's Titas Sadhu bowled a devastating spell (4-1-6-3) to help the women's cricket team win its maiden gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in a low-scoring final.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss World Cup due to hamstring injury

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to participate in the upcoming 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, despite efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to aid his recovery, according to reports citing a team doctor.

The Times of India

Team from Buddhavanam project visits Buddhist rock caves in Sri Lanka

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Vastrakar’s four-wicket burst helps India skittle out Bangladesh in semifinal

India pacers script 8-wkt win vs Bangladesh, assuring silver medal at maiden Asian Games. Bangladesh shot out for 51, chased down in 9 overs. India's ground-fielding, bowling & catching excellent. Vastrakar, Titas, Gayakwad & Devika picked up wickets. India to face Pakistan/Sri Lanka in gold medal match.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC seeks TN govt, Udhayanidhi's response on petition seeking probe into his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; TN Min expresses regret; Kamal Haasan keen to contest from Coimbatore LS seat; Sri Lankan boat seized; AG rejects application to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader; HC wants to know if TN…

The Hindu

ICC Under-19 world cup | Defending champion India to open campaign against Bangladesh

India to open U-19 World Cup against Bangladesh; 16 teams to compete in Sri Lanka from January 13-February 4. India, most successful team, have won 5 times. Final on February 4 at Sinhalese Sports Club. Warm-up matches January 6-12.

The Hindu

Sri Lankan fishing boat seized near Kodiyakkarai

Marine Police seize Sri Lankan boat off Kodiyakkarai coast in Nagapattinam. Alert by locals led to boat's seizure; registration number suggests it belonged to fishermen in Sri Lanka.

The Hindu

Cricketer accused of 'stealthing' condom in 'wild' sex

An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.

AAP

'Family': Shaheen Afridi drops a picture with Babar Azam amid reports of verbal spat

NEW DELHI: Putting an end to all the speculations, star pacer Shaheen Afridi has posted a picture on social media platform with skipper Babar Azam after reports emerged of a heated verbal argument between the duo following Pakistan's last-ball defeat to Sri Lanka in a low-scoring thriller in the Asia…

The Times of India

'Ravindra Jadeja has to contribute more significantly with...': Gautam Gambhir expects star India all-rounder to step-up

NEW DELHI: As the 2023 ODI World Cup approaches, the Indian cricket team has finally hit its stride, securing a much-needed boost in confidence. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, they recently clinched the Asia Cup title with a convincing victory over Sri Lanka.

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'Ravindra Jadeja have to contribute more significantly with...': Gautam Gambhir expects star India all-rounder to step-up

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‘It works like a balm’: How cricket unifies Sri Lanka in times of crisis

Cricket has been a unifying force and provided respite amid civil war and political and economic crises in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

'Practised a lot to generate...': Mohammed Siraj on his magical spell

NEW DELHI: After hours of dedicated practice in the nets, honing the skill of making the cricket ball swing in the air and then move away unpredictably after pitching, Mohammed Siraj reaped the rewards. The Indian fast bowler delivered a mesmerising performance, claiming six wickets for just 21 runs against…

The Times of India

India ready to win ODI World Cup: Kapil Dev

NEW DELI: India crushed Sri Lanka in a one-sided Asia Cup final on Sunday to sound the World Cup warning and legendary Kapil Dev believes Rohit Sharma and co. are ready to clinch the ICC trophy at home after a gap of over 12 years.

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The Times of India

India build perfect World Cup template through middle-order clarity, ruthless bowling unit

COLOMBO: Three weeks back, India arrived in Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup seeking answers for a multitude of riddles.

The Independent UK

India cricket star donates man of the match prize money to Sri Lanka groundstaff

The Sri Lanka section of the Asia cup was heavily affected by weather

The Times of India

"Ab Siraj se...": Anushka Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor posts after Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell in Asia Cup final

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a devastating spell in which he took four wickets in the fourth over en route to a career-best 6/21 to help India bowl out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 in the final to clinch their eighth Asia Cup title.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Mohammad Siraj relies on 'keep it simple' plan

All through the Asia Cup, Mohammad Siraj ran hard, beat batters repeatedly and saw no edges and hence minimal rewards. God probably had better things in store for him. So, the Asia Cup final vs Sri Lanka it was, where he was chosen to dazzle. And how. By producing just…

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Mohammad Siraj's 6/21 helps India gallop to title win

"Ye ek dream hain sir (This is a dream)," were Indian seamer Mohammad Siraj's first words to commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, after his 6/21, including a mesmerising four-wicket over, his second, and the fourth of the innings, blew away Sri Lanka for 50 in 15.2 overs in the Asia Cup final…

The Times of India

WATCH: Team India, fans celebrate Asia Cup triumph

NEW DELHI: India clinched a resounding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka to lift the Asia Cup title, with Mohammed Siraj delivering a sensational spell.

The Times of India

WATCH: Victorious Team India arrives at Mumbai airport after winning the Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: India cruised to a comfortable ten-wicket win in the Asia Cup final, handing Sri Lanka a historically heavy defeat at R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

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