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Asia Cup 2023, SL vs BAN: Desperate Bangladesh search for win vs Sri Lanka to stay alive in Super Four

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh will prioritise survival, while Sri Lanka aim for a victorious start as they clash in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup on Saturday.

The Times of India

Jamshedpur to host Asian junior chess from Friday

Tata Steel Chess India tournament brings world's biggest stars to Kolkata, with over 100 players from countries such as Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia competing in classical, rapid and blitz formats. Top seed in open section is Russian Aleksey Grebnev (2486 Elo rating), while highest-rated Indian is L.R. Srihari.…

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: Tension soars between PCB and Jay Shah

The Asia Cup itinerary was finalised after a prolonged dispute between PCB and BCCI. Soon after the Asia Cup was awarded to Pakistan last year, the BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan, citing security reasons.

The Hindu

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Jon Lewis defends England team selection after shock Sri Lanka series loss

Sri Lanka won Wednesday’s third ODI match in Derby to complete a historic first series win over England in any format

Evening Standard

‘Everything is destroyed’: dynamite use sends shockwaves through fishing industries

Using explosives is illegal, wasteful and devastating to marine life and people’s livelihoods. Yet in Sri Lanka and around the world it’s thriving as a quick and easy route to a lucrative haul

The Guardian - UK

Athapaththu stars again as Sri Lanka seal first T20 series win against England

The captain took three wickets and added 44 runs in a historic victory which gave Sri Lanka their first series win against England, a 2-1 triumph

The Guardian - UK

Chamari Athapaththu stars to lead Sri Lanka to series win over England

Athapaththu claimed figures of three for 21 and then hit 44.

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Sri Lanka beat England by seven wickets to win women’s T20 series – as it happened

The mighty Chamari Atapaththu inspired Sri Lanka to their first series victory over England in any form of the game

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka dismiss England for 116 in T20 series decider in Derby

Maia Bouchier top scored with 23 while Danielle Gibson added 21 late as England were skittled in the 19th over.

The Independent UK

PCB demands compensation from Asian Cricket Council for losing Asia Cup matches

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly requested compensation from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) due to the loss of gate revenue resulting from Asia Cup matches being hosted in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

SLC hope to keep Premadasa Stadium ready for Asia Cup Super 4, final despite rain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are maintaining a positive outlook despite the varying intensity of rain predictions over the next two weeks. They are determined to ensure that the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo remains ready for the Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the title clash.

The Times of India

India's 2023 ODI World Cup squad: Did selectors decide to play it safe?

Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief selector Ajit Agarkar's press conference on Tuesday in Sri Lanka where they announced the 15 member provisional squad for the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November didn't have anything that surprised anyone. After all, most media outlets were already reporting what the provisional squad is…

The Times of India

Why is Pakistan upset over the handling of Asia Cup cricket event?

Confusion over hosting of the tournament has led to last-minute changes and bitterness between cricket officials.

Al Jazeera

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka relieved to get over the line against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka expressed relief that his team managed to secure a victory against the determined Afghanistan side in the Asia Cup on Tuesday to secure a spot in the 'Super 4' stage of the tournament.

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Sri Lanka parliament debates the health minister's fate over reports of lack of drugs, hospital care

Sri Lankan lawmakers are debating the fate of country’s health minister, seeking to remove him over his alleged failure to secure enough essential drugs and laboratory equipment that some say resulted in preventable deaths in hospitals

The Hindu

Former Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested over match fixing accusations

Sri Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested for match fixing allegations. Arrested by Sports Corruption Investigation Unit after surrendering. Banned from traveling overseas for 3 months. Accused of enticing two players to fix LPL games. Played 1 Test, 49 ODIs, 24 T20s between 2012-2016. AG's Dept instructed to frame criminal charges against…

The Times of India

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake arrested over match-fixing accusations

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was on Wednesday arrested over match fixing allegations.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023: Did misinformation cost Afghanistan a place in 'Super 4'?

Following Afghanistan's narrow two-run loss to Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup match on Tuesday, head coach Jonathan Trott revealed that his team was unaware of the calculations that could have allowed them to qualify for the 'Super 4' stage of the Asia Cup, even if they hadn't successfully chased…

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The Independent UK

Sri Lanka government to investigate allegation of intelligence complicity in 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lanka's government will appoint a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations made in a British television report that Sri Lankan intelligence had complicity in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings review – startling and deeply disturbing viewing

This chilling Dispatches documentary reports on the aftermath of 2019’s apparently random terrorist attack, and alleges unpalatable truths

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Very disappointed but we gave our 100 per cent, says Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain of Afghanistan, expressed his immense pride in his team's performance despite the heart-wrenching two-run loss to Sri Lanka that eliminated them from the Asia Cup in Lahore on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: How Sri Lanka edged Afghanistan in a thriller to qualify for Super Fours

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka registered a thrilling two-run victory over Afghanistan on Tuesday in their do-or-die Asia Cup Group B match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and booked their spot in the Super Fours stage of the continental tournament.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in Asia Cup thriller

Kusal Mendis narrowly misses century, guides SL to 291-8 in crucial Asia Cup match vs. Afghanistan. Mendis' 92 off 84 balls, Pathum Nissanka & Charith Asalanka's contributions help SL to solid start. Middle-order stutter, Rashid Khan's deflection run out of Mendis, Dunith Wellalage & Maheesh Theekshana's 64-run 8th wicket stand.…

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Mohammad Nabi slams Afghanistan's fastest ODI fifty

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nabi on Tuesday etched his name into the record books with a blistering fifty off just 24 balls against Sri Lanka in Lahore in a thrilling Asia Cup group game. Nabi's sensational innings marked the fastest fifty ever recorded by an Afghan batter in the…

The Times of India

Sanath Jayasuriya defends Pallekele as Asia Cup venue

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya has come to the defense of Pallekele as one of the venues for the ongoing Asia Cup, addressing criticism about the choice of venues. Jayasuriya mentioned that the city has experienced "unusual weather" in the past few days, leading to concerns about…

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