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The Independent UK · Sep 14

Brendon McCullum shakes up top order with debut for England’s first T20 against Sri Lanka

Aneurin Donald has been in blistering form for Derbyshire and will partner Jos Buttler at the top of the order

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Fuel supplies disrupted across Sri Lanka as private firms seek relief from rising costs

Fuel supplies in Sri Lanka have been disrupted after private distributors reduced diesel deliveries, citing steep increases in global fuel, shipping, insurance and security costs amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Mohsin Naqvi snubbed again by India: BCCI explains why women's cricket team refused to take Asia cup trophy from Pakistan cricket chief after defeating Sri Lanka in final

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said India’s women’s team did not accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi in solidarity with the men’s team’s decision from last year. Head coach Amol Muzumdar backed the BCCI’s stand, while Saikia said India’s title triumph remained the priority after the…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

India's unstoppable run to Women's T20 Asia Cup crown

India produced a dominant all-round display to win its eighth Women’s T20 Asia Cup title, crushing Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma powered a 129-run opening stand, while Sree Charani and Deepti Sharma dismantled Sri Lanka’s chase. India topped batting and bowling metrics, though…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Women's Asia Cup: India refuse trophy from Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi after winning record eighth title

India's women's cricket team won a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs, but did not accept the trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan. The impasse mirrors last year's men's Asia Cup ceremony, when India also declined to receive the trophy from Naqvi.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Women's Asia Cup: India beat Sri Lanka to reclaim title after Smriti Mandhana-Shafali Verma batting blitz

India secured the Women's Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final match. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana powered India to a strong total of 183 runs. The bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 111 runs, securing a dominant victory. Shafali Verma achieved the fastest fifty in the…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

India vs Sri Lanka Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Final: When and where to watch, live streaming, playing XI, weather and pitch report

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final will see India Women take on Sri Lanka Women, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur determined to cap off an impressive tournament with a win. Scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Dubai, fans can catch the live action on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. The pitch…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

India face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final, with Shafali and Deepti key to title bid

India and Sri Lanka meet in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final on Sunday. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma are key players for the Indian team. Both teams have remained undefeated throughout the tournament so far. India seeks redemption after a loss to Sri Lanka in the last final. Concerns…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Controversial monk’s presidential pardon overturned by Sri Lanka’s top court

Galagodaatte Gnanasara served less than a year in prison before being pardoned by Maithripala Sirisena

The Independent UK · Sep 11