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India vs Sri Lanka: A hold, the choke and then the frustrating close
India endured a frustrating day in Colombo, allowing Sri Lanka’s Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis to dictate terms before three late wickets gave the visitors a foothold. With rain cutting the day short, Sonal Dinusha remains the last major hurdle between India and a series clean sweep.
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For first time against India, Sri Lanka do the unthinkable in Colombo
Sri Lanka had lost 24 of their previous 27 Tests after being asked to follow on. Even more strikingly, they had lost all eight such Tests against India. But in Colombo, the hosts finally broke that run. This was only the fourth time Sri Lanka had managed to save a Test after being asked to…
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Colombo draw tastes like defeat as Sri Lanka dent India’s WTC final hopes
India let a golden chance slip in Colombo as Sri Lanka’s remarkable lower-order resistance forced a draw, hurting the visitors’ World Test Championship hopes. Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 capped a sensational series for him, while India’s flat tactics and inability to dismiss the tail after dominating the match leaves India with virtually no margin for…
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AIFF confirms date as India set to face two-time WC champions Uruguay
India will host two-time World Cup champions Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6, following matches against Panama and Brazil. India face Panama on September 26 and Brazil on October 3, creating three major fixtures in 11 days. Uruguay, ranked 20th globally, bring strong international pedigree, while coach Diego Forlán has previous experience of Indian football.
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‘People will lose interest in Pakistan cricket’: Moin Khan slams PCB, selectors
Moin Khan said repeated changes in domestic cricket and the national team have affected Pakistan badly. According to him, the uncertainty has also resulted in players losing confidence in the system. The former wicketkeeper-batter also said the PCB often makes decisions based on the people in power at a particular time rather than following a…
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IND vs SL, 2nd Test Day 5: Rain threat adds twist as India close in on 2-0 sweep
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Rain threat puts India’s WTC hopes under pressure in Sri Lanka Test
India’s prospects in the second Test against Sri Lanka loom uncertain as rain delays threaten their World Test Championship ambitions. A draw would see India slipping to fifth place, jeopardizing their path to the finals. With limited matches left, the team must secure victories to enhance their standing and continue competing at the highest level…
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‘Very rarely do I get chance to play red-ball cricket’: Arshdeep after Duleep win
India pacer Arshdeep Singh used the Duleep Trophy to prove his readiness for Test cricket after a long gap from red-ball cricket. He took four wickets in North Zone’s 52-run win over West Zone and said he had specifically trained with the red ball. Arshdeep also stressed the value of patience, tactical bowling and domestic…
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‘Dukh hota hai’: CWG gold medallist judoka Harsh Singh rues Asian Games snub
Harsh Singh’s Asian Games hopes ended despite his historic Commonwealth Games gold, with a tough Asian Championships draw and selection criteria working against him. The 23-year-old, who once trained through financial hardship as his electrician father struggled to keep the household running, now has the Indian Army’s backing. After Glasgow brought his family newfound respect,…
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The ‘Indian Rhino’ Chungreng Koren finds his way back with UFC contract within reach
Chungreng Koren thought his UFC dream had slipped away twice. Now, after rebuilding himself following the loss to Rabindra Dhant and submitting an unbeaten opponent in the Road to UFC quarterfinals, the Manipuri fighter is one win from the tournament final. But as Koren prepares for Japan’s Ryo Tajima in Shanghai, the opportunity carries a…