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Sri Lanka team returns home, chief selector blames external conspiracy for poor World Cup show

Sri Lanka's poor World Cup performance is result of "conspiracy from outside", alleges Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe. He takes responsibility for the team's two wins in nine games, marred by injuries and mid-tournament captaincy change

The Hindu

Allegations of conspiracy surround Sri Lanka's disastrous World Cup performance

NEW DELHI: Chief selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe raised eyebrows on Friday by suggesting that Sri Lanka's dismal performance in the ongoing ODI World Cup was the result of an external conspiracy. The Sri Lankan cricket team, having suffered a five-wicket loss to New Zealand in their last group stage match in…

The Times of India

Inconsistency to blame for Sri Lanka's poor World Cup, says coach Silverwood

Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign marred by inconsistency, says coach Chris Silverwood. Reviewing performances to improve for next cycle. Need to learn from mistakes and put best foot forward.

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'There's a lot of confidence...': New Zealand ready for business end of World Cup

NEW DELHI: After breaking a four-match losing streak against Sri Lanka in their last round-robin clash, New Zealand's paceman Lockie Ferguson expressed confidence as they likely head into a World Cup semi-final against India. The crushing five-wicket victory on Thursday has positioned the Black Caps well, with Pakistan and Afghanistan…

The Times of India

Lock England dressing room, get them timed out: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Pakistan's semi-final chances

NEW DELHI: New Zealand have virtually knocked both Afghanistan and Pakistan out of the race to the ICC World Cup semi-finals, leaving the two teams only mathematically alive after Sri Lanka proved to be no match for the Kiwis in their last league fixture in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India

SA vs AFG, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, head-to-head, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's cricket team captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, expressed his disappointment as dreams of a World Cup semi-final spot slipped away. Despite securing victories against reigning champions England, as well as Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan faced a setback against Australia, with Glenn Maxwell's exceptional innings proving to be a…

The Times of India

World Cup: New Zealand hammer Sri Lanka with 160 balls to spare to stay ahead in last-4 race

BENGALURU: : During their pre-match warmup routines, a few New Zealand and Sri Lanka players looked at the skies. With the threat of rain and hovering clouds, their actions did not come as a surprise. It was only around the toss time that the sun made its first real appearance…

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200 years on, no end to sufferings of hill country Tamils in the Nilgiris

For two centuries, Hill Country Tamils have fought for their right to a life of dignity and equality. Repatriated to India, they continue to struggle for basic amenities and better-paying jobs. With a large voter base, they are pushing for change in the Nilgiris.

The Hindu

Trent Boult becomes New Zealand's first bowler to claim 50 wickets in ODI World Cup

Trent Boult became first Kiwi bowler to claim 50 wickets in ODI World Cup. He achieved the feat in 28 innings, third fastest. He also became sixth bowler to do so and the third Blackcaps bowler to have 600+ wickets in international cricket.

The Hindu

Coach Chris Silverwood rues 'inconsistent' Sri Lanka at World Cup

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka faced their seventh defeat in nine matches during the World Cup, culminating in a disappointing campaign characterised as "inconsistent" by coach Chris Silverwood On Thursday.

The Times of India

World Cup, NZ vs SL highlights: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis

NEW DELHI: Trent Boult orchestrated a brilliant bowling performance, guiding New Zealand to a convincing five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday and positioning them on the cusp of the World Cup semi-finals.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka parliament passes resolution to sack cricket governing body's management

COLOMBO: In another twist, the Sri Lankan parliament on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution, calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it.

The Times of India

World Cup, NZ vs SL: New Zealand bowl out Sri Lanka for 171

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's fast bowler Trent Boult spearheaded a formidable attack, dismissing Sri Lanka for 171 as the Kiwis strive for a semi-final berth at the World Cup.

The Times of India

Watch: Witty Kane Williamson asks Angelo Mathews about his helmet strap during NZ-SL World Cup match

NEW DELHI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, who normally appears as a serious fellow, was at his wittiest best on Thursday when he asked Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews about his helmet strap the moment he reached at the crease to take the strike in the World Cup match at the…

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Trent Boult becomes first New Zealand bowler to claim 50 wickets in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Paceman Trent Boult achieved the distinction of becoming the first New Zealand bowler to claim 50 wickets in the ICC ODI World Cup during the match against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Hindu

NZ vs SL | Kiwis ‘almost’ seal a semifinal spot after Sri Lankans fail to put up a challenge

NZ hope to clinch last semi-final spot vs SL in WC game. NZ made 1 change, bringing in Lockie Ferguson. SL brought in Chamika Karunaratne. NZ must win & have higher net run rate than other 2 teams to qualify

The Times of India

World Cup: New Zealand ask Sri Lanka to bat first

NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 41st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka in crucial Cricket World Cup clash – as it happened

New Zealand all-but guarantee a semi-final berth against India. The Black Caps chased the 172 they were set by Sri Lanka in 23.2 overs.

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Rachin Ravindra a very, very special player: Kane Williamson

BENGALURU: As New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra made his way for practice at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on Wednesday, he stopped at the commemorative wall which had Rahul Dravid's silhouette and his statistics in international cricket. He couldn't have found a better place to reflect on the crunch match against…

The Hindu

Baffling why Kiwis used spinners and let DLS come into play

After Glenn Maxwell's stunning performance, the 1983 World Cup-winning team was inspired to victory. Can the rest of the games reach the same level of excellence? New Zealand must find extra motivation to defeat Sri Lanka and be smart with their cricket to stay in the hunt for the semifinals.…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Kamal Nath says people of Madhya Pradesh looking for a change; Ambassador says Brazil to give continuity to India’s presidency of G-20, and more

From, Kamal Nath says people of Madhya Pradesh looking for a change, to, Kiwis keen to stay in the semifinal race, meets wounded Sri Lanka, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

The Times of India

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, ICC World Cup: When and where to watch, live streaming, head to head record, likely playing XIs

NEW DELHI: New Zealand will play their do-or-die league fixture against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday, and the concluding round-robin game for the two teams will play a crucial role in deciding the fate of the BlackCaps in the ICC World Cup 2023.

The Times of India

World Cup, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: New Zealand need to beat Sri Lanka, weather to keep semis hope alive

BENGALURU: In the last decade or so, New Zealand have been one of the consistent teams in ICC events. Be it the World Test Championship triumph, the 2021 T20 World Cup runners-up finish or reaching the final in the last two editions of the 50 over World Cup, the Black…

The Hindu

An under-discussed facet of colonial history

As Sri Lanka looks forward to economic and social revival and the integration of all its communities, decolonisation must be at the heart of it

The Times of India

Sri Lanka Cricket invites retired judges to form independent committee

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday invited retired Supreme Court judges, who were part of interim seven-member committee formed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, to form an independent committee.

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