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Sri Lanka set up women’s T20 series decider after skittling England – as it happened

Sri Lanka cantered to an eight-wicket win in the second match at Chelmsford

The Guardian - UK

TOI poll results: Fans bet on Virat Kohli to be the match-winner against Pakistan in Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Pallekele in Kandy on Saturday.

The Times of India

Rajnath Singh cancels 2-day visit to Sri Lanka

Coinciding with the visit, INS Delhi, Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, arrived at Colombo on September 1.

The Hindu

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Asia Cup: Host name on players’ shirts missing

MUMBAI: The one thing noticeable after the first two games of the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been that the name of the host nation, in this case Pakistan, has been missing from the players’ shirts.

The Times of India

Pakistan captain Babar Azam relies on experience for Asia Cup clash with India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, has shrugged off talks of pressure ahead of their Asia Cup match against India, highlighting the team's confidence in their experience on Sri Lankan turf to perform well.

The Times of India

India to increases grants by 50% for community development projects in Sri Lanka: Official

The government of India has increased the financial allocation for various grant projects being implemented across the length and breadth of the country.

The Hindu

Alice Capsey unsurprised by Mahika Gaur’s impact in England’s win over Sri Lanka

The hosts clinched a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Alice Capsey and Mahika Gaur lead England past Sri Lanka in rain-hit T20

Alice Capsey smashed a 26-ball half-century for England in their 12-run T20 win over Sri Lanka on the DLS method after a rain-interrupted opener

The Guardian - UK

Neighbours and rivals: On the Asia Cup

The Asia Cup, to promote Asian solidarity in cricket, is often caught between the fissures that define Indian subcontinental history

The Hindu

Sri Lanka register their longest winning streak in ODI history

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in the ongoing Asia Cup, marking a significant milestone by setting a new record for their longest winning streak in one-day internationals (ODIs).

The Times of India

England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in rain-hit first women’s T20 – as it happened

Alice Capsey starred with 51 off just 27 balls as England began their series against Sri Lanka with a comfortable win at Hove

The Guardian - UK

Credit to bowlers for executing their plans on a tricky surface: Dasun Shanaka

NEW DELHI: Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday lauded the all-round performance of his bowlers after Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B match in Pallekele.

The Times of India

'It was not a 300-run wicket, but...': Shakib Al Hasan on Bangladesh's defeat

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh had a horrific start to their Asia Cup campaign as they were outperformed by hosts Sri Lanka on Thursday at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh suffered a five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their opening game.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: How bowlers led Sri Lanka to a comfortable win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: A clinical all-round bowling performance was followed by a mature Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka 78-run stand as Sri Lanka eased past Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B game in Pallekele on Thursday.

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Asia Cup: Matheesha Pathirana grabs four as Bangladesh fold for 164

NEW DELHI: An all-round bowling performance led by 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana helped Sri Lanka bundle out Bangladesh for a lowly 164 in Group B match of the Asia Cup in Pallekele on Thursday.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan: Full house at hotels and Kandy stadium ahead of Asia Cup clash

KANDY (Sri Lanka): There is a lot of excitement among cricket fans, especially the Indians, for the upcoming clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023, but there is a lot of struggle involved for a lot of these die-hard supporters of Men in Blue as tickets are…

The Times of India

Matheesha Pathirana didn't copy slingy action from Lasith Malinga, it's natural: Coach Bilal Fassy

NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana's sling-shot action immediately reminds one of Lasith Malinga, but the young Sri Lankan did not purposely mimic his legendary senior, according to his childhood coach Bilal Fassy, who insisted that the much-discussed bowling style came naturally to the pacer.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu fishermen face peril on the high seas

In recent months, Indian fishers venturing into the sea on small fibreglass boats have come under intermittent attacks. Strangely, the attackers have been unidentified persons in civilian clothes.

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Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

Pakistan will now travel to Sri Lanka for the much-anticipated match against India to be played in Pallekele.

The Times of India

'Pakistan need to expose Virat Kohli early': Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg on Asia Cup clash

NEW DELHI: Former Australian leg-spinner and World Cup winner Brad Hogg feels the outcome of the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan hinges on the battle between Shaheen Afridi and the Indian top-order batters. And if Pakistan want to get on top of the game, they need to get…

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Will rain play spoilsport in the much awaited India-Pakistan clash?

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2023 is facing a formidable adversary: the weather in Kandy. According to Weather.com, thunderstorms are in the forecast, carrying a 90% probability of rain on September 2.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

Follow all the action from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh seek winning start amidst challenges

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are poised to kick off their Asia Cup campaigns with a clash that holds significance beyond the contest itself. Both teams are grappling with a string of challenges, including injuries to key players and unimpressive ODI performances. As they face each other on Thursday,…

The Hindu

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das ruled out of entire Asia Cup due to illness

Bangladesh suffer blow as Litton Das ruled out of Asia Cup due to illness; Anamul Haque Bijoy named as replacement

Al Jazeera

How the six teams stack up at the Asia Cup cricket tournament

Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

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