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WTC Final scenarios: India's chances take massive hit after defeat at Adelaide Oval

NEW DELHI: A timid surrender from the Indian team, especially its batters, led to Australia's massive 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

The Times of India

South Africa build 221-run lead in crucial second Test against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Dane Paterson delivered his finest bowling performance with figures of 5-71, whilst Temba Bavuma remained not out on 48 as South Africa reached 191 for three in their second innings on Saturday at St George's Park in Gqeberha, establishing a 221-run advantage.

The Times of India

'Oh! that's broken': Kagiso Rabada's bat shattered by Lahiru Kumara's fiery delivery - Watch

Day two of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha, delivered a dramatic moment when Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara broke Kagiso Rabada's bat with a searing delivery.

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Sri Lanka in South Africa 2024

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The Independent UK

On this day, Virender Sehwag nearly became first batter to hit three triple-centuries in Tests

Former India opener Virender Sehwag is one of the only four batters to score two triple-centuries in Test cricket, and he nearly became the first to score three but missed it by an agonizing seven runs on December 4, 2009, against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Spinner Murphy hoping for another taste of Sri Lanka

Back to his best following a shoulder injury, offspinner Todd Murphy is confident he can again deliver in Sri Lanka if selected for the upcoming tour.

AAP

17 years ago, on this day! Muttiah Muralitharan shatters Shane Warne's record for most Test wickets

On this day 17 years ago, Muttiah Muralitharan etched his name in cricketing history by surpassing Shane Warne’s record for the most Test wickets. The legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner achieved this milestone during a Test match against England in Kandy on December 3, 2007.

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How Team India can qualify for World Test Championship final

With 15 Tests to go before this cycle ends, there are plenty of permutations and combinations that need to go in Rohit Sharma and Co's favour

The Times of India

WTC Scenarios: What India need to reach World Test Championship final after New Zealand lost to England

With each Test unfolding in the home stretch of the World Test Championship's (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, the equation keeps changing in the WTC leaderboard, which at present is headed by India, who face a serious challenge from No. 2 South Africa and third-placed Australia.

The Times of India

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

Big-hitting Tristan Stubbs takes satisfaction from grinding out Test century

NEW DELHI: Tristan Stubbs made his mark as a big-hitting Twenty20 specialist, but the South African batsman revealed after scoring a gritty Test century against Sri Lanka on Friday that red-ball cricket is his true passion.

The Times of India

Indian Sri Lanka- naval operation seizes 500 kg narcotics

In a swift and coordinated operation, the Indian Navy successfully intercepted two Sri Lankan-flagged fishing boat. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

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

Zampa feels right with red ball in Test debut push

Adam Zampa believes he is bowling better with the red ball despite limited first-class cricket, as he pushes to be Australia's third spinner in Sri Lanka.

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The Independent UK

Eight people including 6 children missing as heavy rains trigger flooding in Sri Lanka

Police in Sri Lanka say eight people, including six children who were returning from school, have gone missing when the farm tractor they were traveling on was swept away by floods triggered by heavy rains

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England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

Dynamite News

UP: Police bust gang of cyber fraudsters in Azamgarh, 11 held

Apart from India, members from Sri Lanka and UAE were also involved in this syndicate. The arrested accused include 6 from Uttar Pradesh, 2 from Bihar, 2 from Odisha and 1 from Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Sri Lanka in South Africa 2024

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Weather tracker: Swaths of Canada braced for heavy snow

Temperatures unlikely to exceed -20C in parts of Canada, while a red weather warning has been issued for Sri Lanka

Al Jazeera

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks

Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka's President Makes U-turn On IMF Bailout

Sri Lanka's new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to renegotiate the deal secured by his predecessor.

The Conversation

Why is cricket so popular on the Indian sub-continent?

Cricket originated in England, but has been spread worldwide by British soldiers and settlers in the past few hundred years.

The Times of India

Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand final ODI in Pallekele

NEW DELHI: The third and final one-day international (ODI) between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Pallekele was abandoned after just 21 overs due to persistent rain.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's Kasun Rajitha, Lasith Embuldeniya return to Test squad for South Africa tour

Kasun Rajitha and Lasith Embuldeniya made a comeback to Sri Lanka's Test squad for the tour of South Africa, as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday announced the names of 16 players who will feature in the two-Test series.