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Asia Cup: Familiar sob story as rains make mockery of contest

Would staging Asia Cup in the UAE have been a better option?

The Times of India

Asia Cup super four matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

ACC mulls change of venue for Asia Cup Super Four matches due to heavy rains in Colombo. Possible venues: Pallekele, Dambulla, Hambantota. Teams informed. ACC has two days to decide. Hybrid model proposed by PCB chief Najam Sethi in June.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: Super 4s likely to be moved out of Colombo due to heavy rain

Heavy rain in Colombo may force Super 4s to be rescheduled. Asian Cricket Council considering alternate venues Dambulla/Hambantota. Logistical nightmare for teams, broadcasters, fans. India-Pakistan game on Sept 10 may be 2nd successive match not played in front of full house. Exorbitant ticket prices have caused locals to turn away…

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Asia Cup: ACC considers relocating Super Four matches from Colombo due to heavy rains

NEW DELHI: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is considering relocating the Asia Cup Super Four matches due to the severe rains that have been pounding Colombo.

The Times of India

Rajnath Singh cancels 2-day visit to Sri Lanka

Coinciding with the visit, INS Delhi, Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, arrived at Colombo on September 1.

The Hindu

Team India arrives in Colombo, gears up for Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's cricket team landed in Colombo on Wednesday, marking the commencement of their preparations for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 campaign. The team is set to kick off the tournament with a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2.

The Times of India

Afghanistan records lowest ODI total by any team against Pakistan to lose by 142 runs in 1st ODI

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf's 5-18 spell led to Afghanistan's 142-run loss in the 1st ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan also contributed to the win. Imam-ul-Haq and Iftikhar Ahmed shared a 50-run stand. The teams move to Colombo for the final match on Saturday.

The Hindu

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Asia Cup 2023 India squad: KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer return in 17-member team

NEW DELHI: The BCCI declared India's 17-member ODI squad for the Asia Cup on Monday, as batsmen KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer made a comeback from injury, while Jasprit Bumrah also made a comeback to the 50-over format after proving his fitness in the ongoing T20I series in Ireland, where…

The Times of India

Former Sri Lanka international cricketer facing match-fixing charges slapped travel ban

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, former Sri Lankan cricket player Sachithra Senanayake, facing charges related to match-fixing, has encountered a travel restriction imposed by a local Colombo court on Monday.

The Times of India

WATCH: Snake scares player and cameramen during Lanka Premier League

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) is encountering a unique problem. R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has now witnessed the appearance of snakes during two matches so far.

The Times of India

India-Japan look to restart trilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka, but with caution

More than two years after Sri Lanka cancelled a joint India-Japan MoU for the East Container Terminal project in Colombo, the three countries are studying ways of restarting trilateral cooperation. Officials said it is “early to say” whether India and Japan will execute projects in Sri Lanka jointly as they…

The Hindu

Sachin Tendulkar bats for child nutrition, quality education for children in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar pitched for a nutrient-rich diet and quality education for children during his school visits in Sri Lanka where he also teamed up with people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the country's worst economic crisis.

The Times of India

Lanka Premier League: Colombo Strikers set sights on victory in Pallekele against Dambulla Aura

Colombo Strikers are all set for their third match in the Lanka Premier League, where they will be facing Dambulla Aura at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News

Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka

Indian naval ship ‘Khanjar’, an indigenously-built Missile Corvette of the Khukri class, will make a three-day visit to Sri Lanka’s eastern harbour of Trincomalee to further people-to-people connect and familiarise the people with the Indian Navy

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MR Poovamma returns to action after dope ban, Kishore Jena wins javelin throw event in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Senior India quarter-miler and Asian Games medallist MR Poovamma on Friday returned to action at the Sri Lankan National Championships after serving a two-year ban for flunking a dope test in 2021.

The Hindu

Kishore Jena throws a massive personal best in Sri Lankan National Championships

Kishore Kumar Jena threw a personal best 84.38m as he won the men’s javelin throw title at the Sri Lankan National athletics championships in Colombo on Friday.

The Times of India

Abdullah Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique showcased an exceptional performance, scoring his maiden double century on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

The Times of India

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Mohammad Rizwan replaces Sarfaraz Ahmed as a concussion substitute in second Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed as concussion substitute after the latter was struck on the head by a bouncer during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday.

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2nd Test: Pakistan in lead before rain plays spoilsport in Colombo

NEW DELHI: Rain played a significant role in halting the proceedings on the second day of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday.

Dynamite News

India A vs Pakistan A Emerging Asia Cup 2023 Final: IND win toss, opt to bowl

India A will be taking on Pakistan A in the Emerging Asia Cup 2023 Final at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

2nd Test: Pakistan look to seal series against Sri Lanka after year-long drought

Pakistan celebrated a long-awaited triumph as they secured their first Test victory in 12 months against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series in Galle. Their newfound batting aggression proved to be the key to success, setting them up for the second Test starting on Monday at the…

The Hindu

Sri Lankan govt. requests Alliance Air to extend Chennai-Jaffna services to Ratmalana too

Alliance Air, a subsidiary of AI Assets Holding Limited, recently upgraded Chennai-Jaffna-Chennai flight services to daily. Sri Lankan govt. requested extension to Ratmalana near Colombo. Fare incl. taxes is ₹8,500. Locals investing in hospitality sector, but need chain of hotels targeting middle-income groups. Nallur Kandasamy temple festival in Aug. will…

The Times of India

Emerging Asia Cup: India A beat Bangladesh A by 51 runs, face Pakistan A in final

NEW DELHI: India A set up a potentially high-voltage Emerging Asia Cup title clash against Pakistan A after defeating Bangladesh A by 51 runs in the semifinals in Colombo on Friday.

The Hindu

Focus on joint projects during Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits India to discuss energy projects, connectivity initiatives, and economic relief. India extended $4B in emergency aid during Sri Lanka's economic crisis and is part of IMF package negotiations.

The Times of India

Emerging Asia Cup: India A bank on all-round strength against tricky Bangladesh A in semi-final clash

NEW DELHI: India A has been in dominant form throughout the league phase of the Emerging Asia Cup, making them the favorites to secure a spot in the final as they face Bangladesh A in the semifinal in Colombo on Friday.

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