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Great that many players stood up, won matches for country: Babar Azam ahead of Asia Cup final

DUBAI: Ahead of final of Asia Cup 2022 against Sri Lanka, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said it has been great for the side that throughout the tournament, many players stood up and won matches for the country.

The Times of India

US announces $40 million agricultural aid to Sri Lanka

The United States has announced $40 million in aid to buy fertilizer and other key agricultural inputs in time for the next cultivation season in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

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Asia Cup 2022 Final: The variation we have in bowling is amazing, says Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka

DUBAI: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka heaped praise on their bowling line-up ahead of the T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan here on Sunday and said that his bowlers can challenge any batting line-up going around.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2022 final | Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket's rebirth

Asia cup 2022 final will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Sepetmeber 11, 2022

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket's rebirth

DUBAI: Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday.

The Times of India

We are confident of doing well in Asia Cup final, says Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq

DUBAI: Despite their five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the last 'Super 4' match, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq said the team is confident that it will do well against the same rivals in the final of the T20 Asia Cup on Sunday.

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Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka drub Pakistan in dress rehearsal for final

DUBAI: Sri Lanka’s resurgence as a T20I team continued on Friday night as they convincingly beat Pakistan by five wickets, with three overs to spare, after dismissing them for a paltry 121 just two days before the same teams clash in Sunday’s final.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka president asks officials to remove obstacles to India-backed projects

Sri Lanka's president on Friday asked officials to resolve obstacles to projects backed by India, a government statement said, without specifying what the obstacles were.

Reuters

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

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The Independent UK

Asia Cup 2022: India vs Afghanistan - Interesting statistical trivia

Pakistan's thrilling 1-wicket win against Afghanistan on Wednesday meant two things - The Asia Cup 2022 final line-up was decided (Sri Lanka vs Pakistan) and it knocked the other two teams, India and Afghanistan, out of the tournament, with two 'Super 4' matches still to be played.

The Times of India

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka swears in 37 junior ministers, two for finance

Sri Lanka swore in 37 junior ministers, including two for the critical finance ministry, the president's office said on Thursday, in a major expansion of the crisis-hit country's government.

Reuters

Asia Cup 2022: Five flaws plaguing Team India

TOI highlights the areas which are letting the Men In Blue down in the Asia Cup...

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2022: India out of contention for final even before last match against Afghanistan

DUBAI: India were on Wednesday knocked out of contention for the Asia Cup final after Pakistan beat Afghanistan by one wicket in a tense 'Super 4' match in Sharjah.

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When Sri Lanka Banned Synthetic Fertilizers, the Country Imploded

Green activists have some good points. But the pursuit of a chemical-free world hurts vulnerable people the most.

Bangkok Post

In the footsteps of the Buddha

Once the epicentre of Theravada Buddhism, the ancient region of what is now Sri Lanka had extended its border to Siam through the Buddhist faith. Its spiritual journey marked its beginning during the Dvaravati era (6th–11th centuries) and culminated with the adoption of Buddhism in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya…

The Times of India

ICC T20I Rankings: Rohit Sharma climbs three places to 14th; Suryakumar Yadav drops to fourth spot

DUBAI: India captain Rohit Sharma gained three slots to be at 14th while Suryakumar Yadav dropped a place to fourth among batters in the ICC T20I rankings issued on Wednesday.

France 24

Amid financial turmoil, US backs Sri Lankan debt restructuring

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US will support the restructuring of Sri Lanka's debt and will extend financing assurances to the country. This as Sri Lanka suffers its worst economic crisis in seven decades. We report on how fishermen are having to use oars instead of motors to…

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The Times of India

Explained: How India can still qualify for Asia Cup final

NEW DELHI: If the 5 wicket loss vs Pakistan hurt India's chances of making the Asia Cup final, the 6 wicket shock loss against Sri Lanka on Tuesday took the Men in Blue to the verge of an early and rather embarrassing exit.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2022: Dilshan Madushanka, the Sri Lankan rookie who rocked India

NEW DELHI: While India would have considered Wanindu Hasaranga's spin to perhaps be the biggest threat in their 'Super 4s' match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, it was the left-arm pace bowling of rookie Dilshan Madushanka that surprised and rocked India before the six-wicket defeat that pushed Rohit Sharma's men…

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: Team is 95% settled for T20 World Cup, but we still need some answers, says Rohit Sharma

DUBAI: Staring at an early exit from the Asia Cup, the Indian team is facing some flak for a below-par show but skipper Rohit Sharma insists that the team combination is more or less settled going into the T20 World Cup, though, they are still looking for some "answers".

Reuters

United States backs Sri Lanka's debt restructuring effort

The United States will support the restructuring of Sri Lanka's debt and extend financing assurances to the crisis-hit island nation, the U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a letter seen by Reuters.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: From bowling pace to shedding fat, Maheesh Theekshana has seen it all

DUBAI: Spinner Maheesh Theekshana lived up to his reputation of being a specialist in the Powerplay on Tuesday. He landed Sri Lanka's first blow when he deceived KL Rahul, yorking the opener in front of the stumps in the second over of the match.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: No long-term worries, we tried out three-seamer option, says Rohit Sharma

DUBAI: India stare at elimination in the Asia Cup after their six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka here on Tuesday but captain Rohit Sharma said there are no long-term worries as they were experimenting with three seamers in view of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

The Hindu

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