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West Indies Legend’s ‘CSK And MS Dhoni’ Remark As Sri Lanka Star Lights Up Asia Cup

September 1, 2023 admin

Sri Lanka made a light work of Bangladesh in the second match of the Asia Cup on Thursday following a strong performance from their bowlers at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. Chennai Super Kings duo Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana did the damage with the ball as Sri Lanka restricted Bangladesh for 164. Pathirana returned…

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Sri Lanka ends fuel rationing imposed at height of economic crisis

September 1, 2023 admin

People queue up to buy kerosene for domestic use at a supply station in Colombo on May 26, 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP Sri Lanka has formally announced an end to the fuel rationing scheme imposed one year ago during the height of the unprecedented economic crisis, a senior minister said on Friday, hinting at…

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023: Matheesha Pathirana Sets Up Big Win For Sri Lanka

August 31, 2023 admin

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka made resolute fifties after Matheesha Pathirana’s hostile bowling as Sri Lanka slayed Bangladesh by five wickets in their Asia Cup opener in Pallekele on Thursday. Pacer Pathirana’s 4 for 32 restricted Bangladesh to 164. The home side then rode on Samarawickrama’s 54 off 77 balls and Asalanka’s unbeaten 62 off…

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto Eye Recovery For Bangladesh After Early Blow

August 31, 2023 admin

BAN vs SL Live Updates Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan and SL skipper Dasun Shanaka© AFP Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 LIVE Updates: Bangladesh are a wicket down after opting to bat against Sri Lanka. Maheesh Theekshana made early inroads for Sri Lanka as he dismissed Tanzid Hasan (0)…

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“Can’t Have Control Over Injuries”: Sri Lanka Captain Dasun Shanaka

August 30, 2023 admin

Dasun Shanaka said they have enough quality players in the side to make an impression.© AFP Sri Lanka have been hit hard by injuries to key players in the run up to the ongoing Asia Cup, and captain Dasun Shanaka on Wednesday said they can’t have control over such crisis but are confident of others…

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Asia Cup 2023: R Ashwin Finds “Even More Bizarre” Point In Pakistan Star Mohammad Rizwan’s Strange Run Out vs Nepal

August 30, 2023 admin

Asia Cup 2023 latest news: R Ashwin posted this image of Mohammad Rizwan.© Twitter The Asia Cup 2023 got off to a cracking start with Nepal bowlers giving Pakistan batters a run for their money in the opening match in Multan on Wednesday. Pakistan were two down inside the first seven overs with only 25…

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“We Are Talking About India-Pakistan…”: Sunil Gavaskar’s Big Asia Cup 2023 Warning

August 30, 2023 admin

File photo of former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar© Twitter Legendary Indian cricket team opener Sunil Gavaskar believes that although there is a lot of buzz surrounding India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, it will be unwise to not consider Sri Lanka in the conversation. The tournament will start on August 30 as…

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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Look To Rise Above Injuries, Modest Form For Winning Start In Asia Cup

August 30, 2023 admin

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other on Thursday. Sri Lanka, who won the Asia Cup in 2022 in its T20 avatar, could not…

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Sri Lanka Announce Squad For Asia Cup 2023; Dasun Shanaka To Lead, Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out Due To Injury

August 29, 2023 admin

Sri Lanka have been hit by injuries to key bowlers as they named their 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 on Tuesday. Leg-spinning all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is among four key Sri Lankan players who will miss the upcoming Asia Cup due to injury. Pacers Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara are also…

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