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Could Marxist Anura Dissanayake become Sri Lanka’s next president?

His party, the JVP, twice fought violent battles to overthrow the very Sri Lankan state that he now wants to run.

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Indra Nooyi steps down from ICC post after completing term

MUMBAI: Indra Nooyi, the first-ever independent woman director of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has stepped down after completing her term, which concluded with the game's governing body's Annual Conference in Colombo last month.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma emphasizes importance of domestic cricket

Colombo [Sri Lanka] In a strong reaffirmation of the value of domestic cricket, Team India captain Rohit Sharma has underscored the importance of tournaments like the Ranji Trophy in the selection process of the national Test team. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'We know what's at stake...': Team India all set for third and final ODI against Sri Lanka - Watch

NEW DELHI: With the ODI series against Sri Lanka at stake, the Indian cricket team hit the nets in all readiness on Tuesday ahead of the third and final ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.

The Times of India

How Rohit Sharma's dismissal fueled Jeffrey Vandersay's match-winning performance in Colombo

NEW DELHI: Jeffrey Vandersay was called up to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad just before the second ODI against India, as Wanindu Hasaranga was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Vandersay then delivered a spectacular performance, taking 6 wickets for 33 runs, which stifled India's chase and secured a memorable 32-run victory…

The Times of India

Watch: Rohit missed, Virat hit, run-out effected

The second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday saw a dramatic run-out of Akila Dananjaya when India skipper Rohit Sharma missed hitting the stumps direct, but had the street-smart Virat Kohli backing up with game-awareness to remove the bails at the other end with the batsman…

The Times of India

Watch: When Virat Kohli showed his dance moves during India's 2nd ODI vs Sri Lanka

India were handed a 32-run defeat by hosts Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Sunday and are now in a must-win situation in the final game of the series, where a win will help the visitors to draw the series.

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India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage reveals he was inspired by Pathum Nissanka's batting

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Dunith Wellalage of Sri Lanka gave an insight into the motivation behind his outstanding batting against India in the first ODI on Friday in Colombo.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: India look to find a way past Sri Lankan spinners on a slow pitch

NEW DELHI: Strategies to counter a slow pitch and a variety of slow bowlers from Sri Lanka will be at the top of India's list of priorities for the second ODI, which is set to take place in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India

Arshdeep Singh roasted online for his 'glory shot' in the dramatic tied first ODI between India and Sri Lanka

India's run-chase in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday ended 13 balls early when they needed just one run to win the game with two wickets in hands.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Indian players wear black armbands in memory of Anshuman Gaekwad

The Indian cricket team paid tribute to the late Anshuman Gaekwad, former India batsman and coach, by wearing black armbands during the opening ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

The Times of India

'It's time to hit the reset button...': Rohit Sharma looks forward to Sri Lanka ODI series - Watch

NEW DELHI: After winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for the ODI series in Colombo starting from Friday.

The Times of India

Watch: India cricketers hit the nets under the watchful eyes of Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: After winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for the ODI series in Colombo starting from Friday.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Focus on return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: When India plays Sri Lanka in a three-match series starting in Colombo on Friday, the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management will have the chance to select between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as India's long-term first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs.

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Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir's reunion in Sri Lanka showed...

The scenes from India's training session at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday have been received by fans and the cricket fraternity as reassurance that former captain Virat Kohli and the Indian team's new head coach Gautam Gambhir have moved on from their past difference to achieve a…

The Times of India

Watch: KL Rahul 'worried over rain threat', Rohit Sharma smiles it off

NEW DELHI: After winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for the ODI series in Colombo starting from Friday.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli arrives in Sri Lanka, delights fans with memorable photo moments - Watch

NEW DELHI: India's star batsman Virat Kohli arrived in Colombo on Monday ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan airport staff and fans welcomed him warmly and took the opportunity to snap some photos with the celebrated cricketer.

The Times of India

Watch: Rohit Sharma meets Angelo Mathews ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma reached Colombo on Sunday ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting August 2.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli among Team India players to train in Colombo ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India's cricket team, featuring stars such as skipper Rohit Sharma and ace batsman Virat Kohli, will begin their training on Monday for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 2.

The Times of India

'It is now up to the ICC': PCB on BCCI sending Team India for Champions Trophy in Pakistan

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left it to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to persuade the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy scheduled for next year. Although the budget for the event was approved at…

The Times of India

IPL: Rahul Dravid may return to Rajasthan Royals as head coach

COLOMBO: Team India's former head coach Rahul Dravid is likely to return to the Rajasthan Royals as the head coach, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India

'Mumbai to Pallekele via Colombo': Team India arrives in Sri Lanka ahead of white-ball series. Watch

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket squad touched down in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Monday evening, in preparation for their upcoming limited-overs series set to commence on July 27.

The Times of India

ICC forms three-member committee to review conduct of T20 World Cup in Americas

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference concluded in Colombo on Monday with the world body forming a three-member committee to review conduct of T20 World Cup held in Americas last month.

The Times of India

Sairaj Bahutule to be India's bowling coach in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Former India and Mumbai leg-spinning allrounder Sairaj Bahutule will travel to Sri Lanka as Team India's bowling coach for the six-match white-ball series, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy budget on ICC's agenda at annual conference amid allegations of T20 World Cup overspend for matches in New York

Two top International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have recently resigned allegedly because of overspend in putting together the pop-up stadium in New York, which hosted T20 World Cup matches last month; and the ICC Annual Conference starting in Colombo on Friday could be clouded by that development as the apex…

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