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Kusal Mendis shows Sri Lankan teammates how it's done

Kusal Mendis has proved the hero Sri Lanka needed late in the first innings of their second Test against Australia in Galle.

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Australia script history with Sri Lanka rout in first Test

NEW DELHI: Australia blew away Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs to record a historic win at Galle and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Saturday.

The Times of India

How Pakistan can help India make World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: The race to the World Test Championship final is in its last leg and four teams -- Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka are looking to grab the two spots for the finale at Lord's next year.

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South Africa add teenager Kwena Maphaka to squad for second Sri Lanka Test

NEW DELHI: South Africa have called up teen pacer Kwena Maphaka for the second Test against Sri Lanka which begins in Gqeberha on Thursday.

The Times of India

South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crash to 42 all out in first Test

NEW DELHI: Paceman Marco Jansen delivered a remarkable bowling performance, leading South Africa to a commanding position after Sri Lanka were dismissed for their lowest Test score of 42 on Thursday at Kingsmead, Durban.

The Times of India

Watch: Fiery Lockie Ferguson bags hat-trick as New Zealand defend their lowest target

NEW DELHI: Paceman Lockie Ferguson was at his brutal best on Sunday as his fiery spell that included a hat-trick helped New Zealand defend their lowest target in men's T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on Sunday.

The Times of India

Women's T20 World Cup: Don't need to be told about NRR, says Shafali Verma

Harmanpreet Kaur's stellar performance propelled India to a resounding 82-run victory against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Wednesday, reigniting their semifinal aspirations in the tournament.

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, bowlers demolish Sri Lanka as India get NRR boost

With their backs to the wall, Harmanpreet Kaur Co had only one choice – to turn around and fight. Fight they did and how! On the brink of an early exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, India sizzled in the Dubai heat on Wednesday. They registered a resounding…

The Times of India

Closed-door camp in Chennai before first Test against Bangladesh

CHENNAI: It’s a new era in Indian cricket and along with it comes new trappings. Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the team, had a brief stint with some of the players in Sri Lanka but that was merely an appetizer. Now comes the main course — a Test…

The Times of India

Paul Collingwood admits England ‘didn’t get it right’ against Sri Lanka

Assistant coach said England were in a position to ‘take nine wickets quickly’ and compared Jamie Smith to Adam Gilchrist

The Guardian - UK

Kamindu Mendis writes his own story of Sri Lankan excellence

Kamindu Mendis sets Bradman-type numbers in his early Test career to expose disrespectful talk of England’s future plans

The Guardian - UK

Vroom! Rohit Sharma spotted driving his special '0264 plated' Lamborghini in Mumbai. Watch

NEW DELHI: On a break after the tour of Sri Lanka, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma was recently spotted driving his special 0264-plated Lamborghini in Mumbai.

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

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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Yashasvi Jaiswal's work ethic is quite impressive: Sanath Jayasuriya

NEW DELHI: With the Olympics going on, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has hardly raised the fervour among fans. Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, however, believes the series holds “massive importance” for young players from both sides. The Lankan legend spoke to TOI on a number…

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka aim to tame South Africa

NEW DELHI: In their Group D T20 World Cup opening in New York on Monday, Sri Lanka will look on their incredibly diverse bowling attack to restrain South Africa's unbridled hitting might.

The Hindu

India sends holy Sarayu water to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma temple

India has initiated the process of sending sacred Sarayu river water to Sri Lanka for the consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sita.

The Hindu

Sri Lankan media hit out at Modi’s Katchatheevu remarks

The Sri Lankan govt is yet to comment on the recent remarks on Katchatheevu, but the island nation’s media took a critical view of the development, while fishermen’s associations urged authorities to take up the issue of bottom trawling more vocally with the Indian govt.

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The Hindu

Congress ‘callously’ gave away Katchatheevu island: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi criticizes Congress over Katchatheevu island cession to Sri Lanka in 1974, highlighting integrity concerns.

The Hindu

Lanka’s tourism surge a clarion call for Kerala

Rise of Colombo from the ashes serves as a clarion call for Kerala

The Hindu

Despite laws, Indian fishermen face no consequence for poaching, say Sri Lankan fishermen

The Times of India

'Iss debate ka koi answer nahi aana…': Wasim Akram on Angelo Mathews' controversial 'timed out' dismissal

NEW DELHI: The hottest talking point right now at the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup is not who will make it into the remaining two semi-final slots, but was it right to give Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews timed out against Bangladesh on Monday.

The Times of India

World Cup: All-round Shakib wins ill-tempered battle with Sri Lanka, keeps Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy hopes alive

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan took it upon himself to add some spark to a rather insignificant World Cup here at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Monday. When he decided to appeal for a ‘timed out’ dismissal against Angelo Mathews in the 25th over of the match, he knew it…

The Hindu

BAN vs SL | Shanto-Shakib partnership trumps Asalanka’s century

Match report of the ICC World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on November 6, 2023

The Times of India

'He was just toying around with Lankans': Legendary Wasim Akram hails 'exceptional' Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: Five star Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc on a hapless Sri Lanka as hosts India powered to their seventh straight win at the ODI World Cup and became the first team to qualify for the semis on Thursday.

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