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'Hard to beat': Harbhajan Singh labels Australia as India's biggest threat in Women's T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: India's World Cup-winning spinner Harbhajan Singh said the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will face a tough challenge from Australia and Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The global showpiece gets underway in the UAE from Thursday, and India are placed in Group A alongside Australia, Sri…

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Exclusive | Women's T20 World Cup: 'I see India going out in the semi-final'

NEW DELHI: The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is just around the corner, and excitement is building up worldwide for this much-anticipated cricketing spectacle. Six-time champions Australia enter the tournament brimming with confidence and are considered firm favourites to defend their title.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama banned for a year: ICC

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from all forms of cricket for a year, of which "six months will be suspended," as per the ICC.

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Sri Lanka’s new president faces uphill battle to revive debt-ridden economy

September 21 was a day of many firsts in Sri Lanka. Millions of people went to the polls to vote in the first presidential elections since mass protests forced the country’s last elected president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, from office in 2022.

The Conversation

With suspension of VFS contract, Dissanayake signals it won’t be business as usual in Sri Lanka

Days after Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s swearing-in as president of Sri Lanka, media reports claim that India’s external affairs minister will visit Colombo later this week. This visit has not been officially confirmed by Delhi.

Newslaundry

Tim Southee steps down as New Zealand Test captain, Tom Latham to lead vs India

Tim Southee has resigned as New Zealand's Test captain following the series defeat in Sri Lanka, and will be replaced by Tom Latham for the tour of India.

The Times of India

Tickets, teams, India vs Pakistan: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 guide

How many teams are playing and who are the favourites? When is India vs Pakistan? Here are all your answers.

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Real winners of Sri Lanka’s election: A people emboldened to force change

Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader’s position is precarious today.

Al Jazeera

Bradmanesque Kamindu Mendis scales new peak as Sri Lanka dominate NZ in second Test

Batter reaches 1000 runs in just eight Tests and 13 innings, is fastest to do so in the last 75 years

The Times of India

Records tumble for Sri Lanka’s Kamindu in second Test against New Zealand

Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka's New President To Address Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka's new President plans to address economic crisis through IMF talks and debt restructuring. Learn more about the country's recent political and ec...

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, India vs Pakistan, full schedule

All you need to know about the groups, format, fixtures, match start times and venues for the tournament.

Al Jazeera

Ben Stokes ‘remains on track’ to captain England in Pakistan Test series

Stokes missed his side’s last three matches against Sri Lanka after tearing his hamstring.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's President Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Election

Sri Lanka's new President dissolves Parliament, calls snap election to address economic challenges and promote gender diversity in government.

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Sri Lanka's New President Faces Balancing Act With India And China

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's presidency in Sri Lanka faces challenges in balancing relations with India and China while addressing domestic issues and econom...

Al Jazeera

‘Only the beginning’: Sri Lankans hope for deep changes under new president

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s call for unity amid ethnic divisions and pro-people economic reforms resonate on the island.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's new leader must balance ties between regional powerhouses India and China

The Marxist lawmaker who won Sri Lanka’s presidency faces a key challenge in how to balance ties with his country’s two most crucial partners, India and China, as he seeks to draw foreign investment and pull the economy out of the doldrums

France 24

Sri Lanka's new leader dissolves parliament, calls for election to solidify mandate

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Sri Lanka's parliament and called for an election on 14 November. The country's new leader, fresh off a weekend presidential victory, hopes this election will consolidate his power.

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Sri Lanka's New President Dissolves Parliament, Calls For Elections

Sri Lanka's president dissolves Parliament, calls for elections on November 14, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape.

The Conversation

Sri Lanka’s new leftist president marks departure from political family rule

Sri Lanka has sworn in 55-year-old leftist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new president. There was no clear winner after the first round of votes from Saturday’s election had been counted. But Dissanayake, who is commonly known by his initials AKD, emerged victorious after a count of the second-choice…

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Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans

Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist anti-poverty campaigner as president of the South Asian nation.

Al Jazeera

Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?

From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As President Of Sri Lanka

Anura Kumara Dissanayake becomes Sri Lanka's president, focusing on economic recovery and stability amidst challenges.

The Guardian - UK

Anura Kumara Dissanayake: who is Sri Lanka’s new leftist president?

JVP leader has positioned himself as opposite to political elites but not all have greeted his win with optimism

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Marxist Anura Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka's Presidential Election

Anura Dissanayake's victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election brings hope for change and economic recovery, but concerns remain about his stance on mino...

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