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Cricket World Cup 2023 | India, a favourite, will look to recreate the 2011 magic; Australia, England, South Africa strong contenders

Cricket's showpiece event, the World Cup, kicks off in Ahmedabad, India, with defending champion England and 2019 runner-up New Zealand vying for glory. Stars like Stokes, Williamson, Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin, Warner, Smith and Root will have their last WC dance. India is the sole host and fav to lift the…

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Suspected Maoists sighted at Kambamala again

Armed group suspected to be Maoists sighted at Kambamala, Wayanad. Destroyed surveillance camera installed by police. Distributed pamphlets justifying attack on KFDC office. Collected rice, sugar & tea from two houses. Police & elite commandos conducted quick search. Established in 1970s to rehabilitate repatriates from Sri Lanka, over 200 families…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023: Final result, schedule, how to watch, venues and odds as Australia win

Pat Cummins' side stun hosts with emphatic final victory

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Afghanistan warm up in style with big win against Sri Lanka

Afghanistan sounded a warning to other teams in the upcoming ODI World Cup as they notched up an easy and rare victory over Sri Lanka in their final warm-up game at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Shanaka, Perera still recovering; Theekshana to join team

Injuries to key players continue to worry Sri Lanka ahead of their opening World Cup game against South Africa on Saturday.

The Times of India

Ajay Jadeja appointed as Afghanistan cricket team mentor for World Cup

Afghanistan played their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup warm-up match against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday and they will start their World Cup campaign on October 7 in Dharamshala facing Bangladesh.

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Jitesh Sharma’s India dream realised at nondescript Hangzhou ground

NAGPUR: The wait started during the home T20 series against Sri Lanka in January this year. The Ireland tour went by, warming the bench in the chilly environs. Finally, the dream was realized in Hangzhou, China.

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ICC WORLD CUP | Opening batter Perera doubtful for Sri Lanka’s first game

.Sri Lanka's WC opener vs SA in Delhi on Sat uncertain due to injuries to Kusal Janith Perera & Dasun Shanaka. Shanaka expected to be available, Perera uncertain to recover in time. Maheesh Theekshana to join squad in Delhi Wed, boosting SL's chances.

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India’s Vithya Ramraj wins bronze in women’s 400m hurdles

Vithya Ramraj won bronze in women's 400m hurdles at Asian Games. She clocked 55.68s, while Bahrain's Oluwakemi Mujidat Adekoya set a games record of 54.45s and Jaidie Mo of China had a season best of 55.01s. Ramraj had equalled India's national record of 55.52s to qualify for the final. India's…

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India @ ODI WC Stat Attack: The Indian batter with the best strike rate, Sachin Tendulkar records which will be hard to break and more

The ODI World Cup is a stage which has seen some of the most mind boggling records being created over the years.

The Times of India

ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about the Cricket World Cup warm up matches

The Independent UK

Stars, shocks and tragedies: The history of the ICC Cricket World Cup

Star players, upsets, and unforgettable moments – a roundup of the 47-year history of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Al Jazeera

My full name is my identity – immigrants shouldn’t have to change theirs to fit into Australia’s systems

No one in Sri Lanka would ever call me by my lineage name, the anglicised system used in Australia forces me to be a Liyanamohottilage Wijetunga; unfortunately, that … isn’t me

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Cricket World Cup preview | With a potent bowling unit and a brittle batting line-up, Sri Lanka has its task cut out

Sri Lanka's 13-match winning streak in ODIs saw both highs and lows. Hasaranga's injury rules him out of WC, but Theekshana's mystery spin and Wellalage's recent exploits could help. Kusal Perera and Nissanka's batting, Asalanka and de Silva's all-round skills, and Pathirana's death bowling give Sri Lanka a chance to…

Al Jazeera

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

Cricket World Cup takes place in India from October 5 to November 19 – here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.

The Independent UK

ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about the Cricket World Cup warm up matches

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Kusal Perera injury worry for Sri Lanka in loss to Bangladesh

GUWAHATI: Although they lost their first warm-up match to Bangladesh by seven wickets, wicketkeeper-opener Kusal Perera's injury will keep Sri Lanka more worried ahead of their opening match of the World Cup against South Africa on October 7.

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Cricket World Cup warm-up match | Bangladesh openers make merry, injury scare for Kusal Perera

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Litton, Tanzid and Mehidy star as Bangladesh down Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka a seven-wicket defeat in their first warm-up match of the ICC ODI World Cup in Guwahati on Friday to make a winning start.

The Independent UK

ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches, schedule and how to watch

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ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Teams, best finishes, prize money, format, venue wise schedule, full squads and more

The 2023 edition of the ICC ODI World Cup is now around the corner. This will be the 13th edition overall of the showpiece event and the first time ever that the tournament will be held solely in India.

The Hindu

Suspected Maoists vandalise Kerala Forest Development Corporation office in Wayanad

Maoists vandalised KFDC office in Kambamala, Wayanad, Kerala. Posters in Malayalam and Tamil on behalf of CPI(Maoist) Kabani area committee read: 'Distribute plantations to landless workers and tribal people, join armed rebellion.'

Al Jazeera

What you need to know about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 stadiums

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 matches will be hosted at 10 stadiums across India.

The Hindu

Sri Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault in Sydney. Judge Sarah Huggett said evidence showed no opportunity for Gunathilaka to remove condom during intercourse. Prosecutors said he made incorrect statements during police interview, but Judge disagreed due to confusion, fatigue, language barrier & memory. Gunathilaka free to return to…

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