BIZARRE: 8 - What They Never Told You

Sea service: On the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

India and Sri Lanka must ensure that the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service does not meet the fate of the Thoothukudi-Colombo service

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

AUS vs SL, ICC World Cup: When and where to watch match, Live telecast, Live streaming, head to head, venue, timing

NEW DELHI: In a bid to shake off their slumber, Australia are determined to rekindle their winning form against an equally faltering Sri Lanka in their ICC ODI World Cup match on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

Uncle’s in Colombo celebrates Sri Lanka with arrack cocktails and cassava chips

At Uncle’s in Colombo, when you order toddy and cheese toast, lessons for life come for free. This diminutive bar with a big personality defied all odds when it launched in December 2021, in a country that was both in the grip of the global pandemic and battling an economic…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

'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 · Sep 18, 2023

Asia Cup: Fans cheer as Team India returns to hotel after spectacular win over Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Following Team India's historic victory in the Asia Cup final, excited cricket fans welcomed the Men in Blue with cheers as the team returned to their hotel in Colombo. The fans expressed their enthusiasm and love for the national team by chanting the names of the players.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

'Padosi abhi bhi awaz karne ki koshish kar rahe hai': Irfan Pathan takes an indirect dig at Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan appeared to take an indirect dig at Pakistan following India's victory in the Asia Cup, where they secured their record eighth title by defeating defending champions Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

‘Standout’ Siraj skittles Sri Lanka as India romp to Asia Cup glory

Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Siraj gets career-best 6-21 as India thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Colombo.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

'Miyan Magic': Mohammed Siraj's devastating spell against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final explained

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who is known as Miyan Magic among his peers, produced one of the most devastating bowling spells in an ODI final on Sunday as he helped his team bundled out hosts Sri Lanka for just 50 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India then…

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

Asia Cup: ACC and SLC announce $50,000 award for curators and groundsmen

NEW DELHI: In a generous gesture of appreciation, the entire team of groundstaff who worked tirelessly to prepare the cricket grounds in Colombo and Pallekele for the Asia Cup, despite the challenges posed by a full-blown monsoon season, will be rewarded with a prize money of $50,000.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

Asia Cup Final: How Siraj's dream spell ended India's five-year title drought

NEW DELHI: A Mohammed Siraj magical spell demolished Sri Lanka in the big-ticket final as India clinched the Asia Cup 2023 title with a commanding one-sided 10-wicket win in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023