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Sri Lanka president says no more power cuts after March 5

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Reuters

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya get demoted in BCCI central contracts

MOHALI: As the Indian team gets ready to carry out a transition with the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, Test veterans Ishant Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Wriddhiman Saha have all been demoted in the BCCI’s annual retainership contracts.

The Times of India

12 countries with recently eased travel rules that Brits can visit

Countries including Spain, Italy, Canada and Sri Lanka have eased their entry requirements

Manchester Evening News

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Shreyas Iyer jumps 27 places to 18th in ICC T20 rankings

DUBAI: Riding on his splendid run against Sri Lanka recently, India batter Shreyas Iyer has jumped a massive 27 spots in the latest ICC T20I rankings, even as Virat Kohli fell out of the top 10.

The Times of India

Too hot to handle: The current speed merchants from countries other than Pakistan

NEW DELHI: "Oh dear! I think he's got it flush on the helmet. This is seriously quick from Lahiru Kumara," said commentator Harsha Bhogle on air as Ishan Kishan copped a blow to his head courtesy a ferocious 146-clicks plus bouncer rom the Lankan pacer during the India-Sri Lanka second…

The Times of India

Milk sachets, chicken, fuel: basics slip out of reach for Sri Lankans as economic crisis bites

The country is in the midst of one of the worst financial crises in decades, exacerbated by a tourism collapse in the wake of Covid

The Guardian - UK

India vs Sri Lanka: Mohali to allow 50 percent crowd for Virat Kohli's 100th Test

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has decided to open the gates for spectators at 50% capacity for the upcoming first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which will be Virat Kohli’s 100th for India.

The Times of India

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Ind vs SL | Ashwin is shaping up well: Bumrah

Ashwin missed the recent white-ball series against West Indies at home as well as the three-match T20I contest against visiting Sri Lanka due to the injury

The Hindu

Ukraine war may see import bills topping $600 billion this fiscal, pushing up inflation, CAD: Report

MUMBAI: The ongoing crisis in Ukraine is set to push the country's import bills beyond the $600 billion mark this fiscal, given India's import dependence on crude oil, natural gas, gems and jewellery, edible oils and fertilisers, which can lead to a spike in inflation and current account deficit, and…

The Times of India

12 countries recently eased Covid travel rules for Brits including Italy and Cyprus

Countries such as Canada, the UAE, Spain, Greece and Australia that have relaxed travel restrictions for UK travellers including Covid tests and vaccine rules

Daily Mirror

Spectators allowed for Mohali Test

Virat Kohli will play his 100th Test in front of fans after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday evening confirmed that spectators will be allowed for India’s first Test versus Sri Lanka, starting at Mohali from Thursday.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka to ditch Covid test rules for vaccinated Brits this week

Latest Sri Lanka travel rules mean that fully vaccinated Brits can visit for holidays without needing Covid tests such as PCRs and antigen tests

Daily Mirror

Stalin urges PM to secure the release of fishermen

‘Sri Lankan Navy’s attempts to infringe on fishing rights of Tamil Nadu fishermen in the Palk Bay have to be ended’

The Hindu

ICC plans to streamline men's women's calendar to avoid clashes

The women’s World Cup, which begins in New Zealand on March 4, clashes with three major men's series -- Pakistan v Australia, India v Sri Lanka and England v West Indies

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In numbers: Team India extends limited overs dominance at home

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer struck his third consecutive half-century as India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to sweep the series 3-0 in Dharamsala on Sunday.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: Empty bullet shells found in bus ferrying Sri Lankan cricketers

CHANDIGARH: Two empty bullet shells were found in a private bus the Sri Lankan cricket team members were about to board from their hotel here, reports said on Monday.

Reuters

About 150 Ukrainian tourists stage anti-war protest in Sri Lanka

Ukrainian tourists staged an anti-war protest outside Russia's embassy in Sri Lanka on Monday, and the country's tourism minister said the government would consider visa extensions for visitors from Ukraine.

The Hindu

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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: India equal world record for most consecutive T20I wins

DHARAMSALA: After defeating Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I, Rohit Sharma-led India equalled the world record for registering the most consecutive T20I victories.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: The wicket was supporting bowlers, says Avesh Khan

DHARAMSALA: India pacer Avesh Khan said that the wicket was supporting the bowlers during the third and final T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka on Sunday here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: My mindset is to focus on my strengths, Shreyas Iyer

DHARAMSALA: Shreyas Iyer relishes finishing off games, but, on the back of his excellent run in the T20Is against Sri Lanka, he has expressed his desire to bat at No.3, the place which is normally reserved for Virat Kohli.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Want to fill whatever gaps we have, says Rohit Sharma after 3-0 sweep

DHARAMSALA: After a convincing 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka, India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said that a lot of positives came out from the series and it was good to give opportunities to many new players in order to understand what kind of bench strength team has and which…

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Shreyas Iyer cracks third successive fifty to help India complete another whitewash

The script remained the same as in the previous game at Dharamsala. Shreyas Iyer came up with a third straight half-century in the series to help India brush aside Sri Lanka by six wickets and register a hat-trick of clean sweeps in white-ball cricket. With the win, India extended their…

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli hits the nets after brief breather

Former India skipper Virat Kohli, who is set to play his landmark 100th Test against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, returned to the field on Sunday after a brief break.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I: Shreyas Iyer's third fifty in a row hands India 3-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka

DHARAMSALA: Making full use of the opportunities, Shreyas Iyer was breathing down Suryakumar Yadav's neck as India completed a clean sweep with consummate ease, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final T20 International here on Sunday.

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