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Why Are Sri Lankans Protesting Against India?

Why Are Sri Lankans Protesting Against India?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the protests in Colombo against the worsening economic crisis

India A squad for ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup announced

India A squad for ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup announced

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Junior Cricket Committee has picked India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 to be played from July 13th to 23rd in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Colombo ODI: England fall short by 25 runs despite Moeen ton

Colombo ODI: England fall short by 25 runs despite Moeen ton

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A magnificent century by Moeen Ali proved in vain as England suffered a 25-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first of seven one-day internationals on Wednesday.

Asia Cup Final: Can Sri Lanka upset India?

Asia Cup Final: Can Sri Lanka upset India?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Shanaka added that they would need to replicate their Super 4 performance against India if they wanted to have a chance of winning the Asia Cup.

Will Pakistan lose Naseem Shah before the World Cup?

Will Pakistan lose Naseem Shah before the World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Uncertainty shrouds Naseem Shah's availability for Pakistan's World Cup opening matches

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The ex-president returned to Sri Lanka on a Singapore Airlines flight.

Asia Cup: The secret of Kuldeep's success

Asia Cup: The secret of Kuldeep's success

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 27 wickets from 14 matches this year, the highest by an Indian bowler in ODIs.

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The protests seem unlikely to end until the people's anger and grievances with the leaders who have brought Sri Lanka to economic ruin are redressed.

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin.

Babar on why Pakistan start as favourites against India

Babar on why Pakistan start as favourites against India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said the recent experience of playing in Sri Lankan conditions will give his side an edge over India.

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement.

Amla century guides South Africa to victory in Colombo

Amla century guides South Africa to victory in Colombo

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Hashim Amla's 13th One-day International century and a clinical performance in the field carried South Africa to a comfortable 75 run victory in the opener of their three-match series against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council

'A bit of a kick to the rear end is good ahead of the World Cup'

'A bit of a kick to the rear end is good ahead of the World Cup'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood was disappointed by his team's meek outing in the Asia Cup final but said it was a timely wake up call for his side ahead of the ODI World Cup next month.

Sri Lanka: 'It has really hit us bad'

Sri Lanka: 'It has really hit us bad'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'The economic crisis hit us from nowhere. No one saw it coming.'

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli termed his 47th ODI hundred as a classic example of playing second fiddle after not getting off to a good start in India's record 228-run win against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Trudeau's statements, asserting that they contained outrageous claims of genocide relating to past conflicts in the country.

Workload management: Will Hardik, Gill be rested?

Workload management: Will Hardik, Gill be rested?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

India's T20 captain Hardik Pandya could be given a break from the three-match series against Ireland starting August 18 as part of workload management.

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

We did not ask India to send 'little kids' for Emerging Asia Cup, says Pakistan's Mohammad Haris

Protestors Burn Wickremesinghe Effigy

Protestors Burn Wickremesinghe Effigy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The protestors protest against interim President and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe demanding his resignation at the compound of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not affect the security of any country and should not be 'obstructed' by any 'third party', as the ship berthed at Sri Lanka's strategic southern port of Hambantota amid Indian and United States concerns.

'Miscalculation on my part,' says Gill after Bangladesh defeat

'Miscalculation on my part,' says Gill after Bangladesh defeat

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Centurion Shubman Gill says he should have stayed back and taken India past the finishing line in the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka on Friday.

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Zaman was devastated, realising that luck had abandoned him when he needed it most.

Sri Lanka hero Asalanka cherishes finisher's role

Sri Lanka hero Asalanka cherishes finisher's role

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'I think they are the best players of spin in the Sri Lanka squad. And Charith, he showed great character. Special feeling, back to back finals.'

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp at the President's Secretariat in Colombo early on Friday, arresting nine people and injuring several others, as the protesters continued to occupy the sensitive area despite the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as president.

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'This marks my fourth 50-over World Cup match. Our team and I are committed to giving our best performance, with the primary goal of reaching the semi-finals. I'm fully prepared to put in the hard work necessary to achieve this.'

45 arrested for violent protests outside Lankan Prez house over economic crisis

45 arrested for violent protests outside Lankan Prez house over economic crisis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

"No petrol, no gas, no milk powder, no electricity", "Go home Gota", placard carrying protestors were then seen walking towards the Rajapaksa private residence in Colombo at Pangiriwatte Lane.

KL Rahul spills the beans on India's gruelling victory

KL Rahul spills the beans on India's gruelling victory

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

KL Rahul believes it is always good to put himself in "challenging situations"

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

A 22 year old took the honours on Day 3.

THRILLED To Get A Gas Cylinder

THRILLED To Get A Gas Cylinder

Rediff.com21 May 2022

During the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the joy of receiving a domestic cooking gas cylinder is priceless.

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 1

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 1

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara set a few records during his unbeaten ton.

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