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ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees announced for July

Hayley Matthews, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nat Sciver-Brunt are nominated for the ICC award. Matthews showcased exceptional all-round performances with bat and ball in ODIs. Samarawickrama played a key role in Sri Lanka's ODI series victory over Pakistan. Sciver-Brunt's crucial knocks helped England reach the T20 World Cup final. These players…

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The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

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Shubman Gill "very much ready" for first Sri Lanka Test: Bahutule after skipper's return during final day of warm-up clash

Gill made a return to the action during the final day of the warm-up clash, scoring a quick 44 in 54 balls, laying the foundation of an easy 207-run chase for India that will give them plenty of morale ahead of the two-match Test series starting from August 15 onwards…

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Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri Lanka

Australia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secured three wins from four games. New Zealand is third, with four wins from six matches played so far. India, the two-time runners-up, faces pressure after recent defeats. Teams are…

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Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka series

Sarfaraz Khan joins the Indian Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces Sai Sudharsan, who suffered an injury and is undergoing rehabilitation. Sudharsan did not travel with the team and missed the warm-up match. The first Test against Sri Lanka is scheduled to begin in Galle. The Board…

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Players play through injuries during IPL due to franchise, financial pressures, then are dumped onto unsuspecting COE physios: BCCI CoE Source

A source at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has raised concerns over players playing through injuries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to franchise and financial pressures before being sent to the national cricket board's rehabilitation facility, making the task of managing their return to international cricket increasingly…

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India hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka

India delivered a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka. This delivery supports rural road reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah caused damage. The bridges were handed over as part of India's reconstruction package. Indian Army engineers will install these bridges across the island. This action helps restore vital connectivity and…

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India Tour of Sri Lanka: Padikkal makes strong case for No. 3 during warm up match

Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel failed to score significantly in favorable batting conditions. India finished the day at 357 for 8 after 90 overs. B Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series due to a toe…

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Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series

B Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a toe injury he suffered during the India A tour last month. Medical professionals have recommended additional healing time, paving the way for Devdutt Padikkal to step in and bat at number three. Additionally,…

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Warm-Up Game: Indian bowlers make comeback after poor first session; SLC XI post 363/8

Sri Lanka posted 363 for 8 on day one of the warm-up match. Young Sri Lankan batters showed ease against the Indian bowling attack. Kuldeep Yadav-led spinners staged a recovery in the final session. Openers Nishan Fernando and Ravindu Rasantha built a strong opening partnership. Sonal Dinusha displayed technique and…

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3 inmates killed, over 20 injured in fresh prison clashes in Sri Lanka

Separate prison clashes in Sri Lanka killed three inmates and injured twenty-three others. Unrest at Kuruwita prison resulted in two deaths and thirteen injuries after a drug bust. Magazine Prison saw one inmate killed and ten injured during a Thursday night riot. Authorities have brought both violent incidents under control…

The Economic Times

Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain growing prison unrest, minister says

Officials have attributed the growing unrest to acute overcrowding. Sri Lanka's prisons hold about four times their intended capacity.

Euronews

IND vs SL Test Series 2026 Squad: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka matches, full team list, schedule and live streaming details as warm-up match begins today

India vs Sri Lanka Matches: Fans from India and Sri Lanka eagerly await a thrilling red-ball series set to commence this month. India aims to maintain its impressive unbeaten streak against Sri Lanka, a record dating back to 2008. A four-day practice match in Colombo will precede the Tests, ensuring…

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Ind vs SL: Shubman Gill suffers finger injury, misses Day 1 of India's warm-up match ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

India captain Shubman Gill will miss the first day of the warm-up match due to a finger injury. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress as a precautionary measure. This practice game is India's sole competitive outing before the Test series. The team aims to adapt to local conditions…

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India vs Sri Lanka: Bad weather threatens IND vs SL warm-up clash in Colombo, putting Shubman Gill-led side's Test preparations at risk

Colombo is set for persistent rain, with wet weather threatening to disrupt India's crucial three-day warm-up match ahead of the Test series. The fixture is the visitors' only opportunity to adapt to Sri Lanka's spin-friendly conditions before the opening Test in Galle. Batters and bowlers alike will be eager to…

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Indian batters aim to ace spin test in warm-up before Test series against SL

Indian batters will fine-tune skills against spin in a warm-up match. This practice is crucial for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The team faces a capable spin attack in home conditions. Many players are experiencing these shores for the first time. Intermittent rain may potentially disrupt the planned…

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Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue operation for Indian vessel carrying 11 crew members

An Indian fishing trawler with eleven crew members ran aground in Sri Lankan waters. The Sri Lanka Navy rescued the fishermen after the vessel sustained partial structural damage. This incident occurred near Delft Island, also known as Neduntheevu, in the Palk Strait. The Indian vessel allegedly engaged in illegal bottom…

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Gautam Gambhir says India ready for Sri Lanka Test challenge

Coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized team readiness for the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series. The squad aims to be fully prepared for all challenges presented during the matches. This series marks India's first World Test Championship assignment since their last defeat. Newcomers Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi received congratulations from the…

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‘I want the world to know my sister’s name’: friends and families of 17 aid workers killed in 2006 Muttur massacre demand justice

Twenty years on, no one has been held accountable for the brutal killings of young Tamils working for a French NGO in Sri Lanka

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Chandrika Kumaratunga: 'Power is a joke, but it gives me the authority to do what I think I need to do for the country'

When Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga sat down with Australian journalist Michael Maher in July 2005 for an interview on the ABC program Foreign Correspondent, her presidency was drawing to a close. Asked about the allure of supreme political office, Sri Lanka’s first female president brushed aside the notion that she was…

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Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing at least five

Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year.

The Independent UK

Five dead as Sri Lanka’s tea region hit by devastating floods and mudslides

The disaster comes as the country is still trying to recover from devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwa in November

Times Life

The Jungle Owlet: India's Smallest Owl and What Its Presence Reveals About Forest Health

A Bird the Size of a Fist, With a Call That CarriesThe jungle owlet (Glaucidium radiatum) measures roughly 20 centimetres from bill to tail and weighs between 75 and 110 grams, lighter than most smartphones. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, found across the Western Ghats, central Indian forests,…

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J-K LG Sinha, CM Abdullah congratulate bowler Auqib Nabi for Indian Test team selection

Baramulla cricketer Auqib Nabi has been selected for the Indian Test squad. He replaces the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Nabi becomes the first from Kashmir Valley to join India's Test team. Officials congratulated Nabi, calling his selection a proud moment. He aims to perform well…

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CoE under scanner: Bumrah's unavailability for Lanka Tests leaves selectors red-faced

A communication gap exists between sports science and the selection committee. Jasprit Bumrah's absence highlights issues with injury management and rehabilitation timelines. Questions arise about the sports science team's effectiveness and player fitness assessments. Physio Kamlesh Jain's role is also under review following numerous player injuries. A comprehensive review meeting…

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