NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday.Following the Brisbane draw, Team India, currently at third spot in WTC standings, must secure victories in both the remaining Tests of the…
The ICC Test mace (Photo Source: X) 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. New Zealand‘s defeat against…
The US embassy in Sri Lanka issued a warning on Wednesday regarding a potential attack on Arugam Bay, a renowned surfing destination on the island’s eastern coast. This alert prompted Sri Lankan authorities to enhance security measures for tourists.In a statement highlighting an imminent threat, the embassy noted it had received “credible information warning of…
NEW DELHI: India gave a new lease of life to their scratchy campaign in the Women’s T20 World Cup with a big 82-run win over Sri Lanka in their penultimate Group A match on Wednesday.This win significantly boosted their chances of qualifying for the semifinals, propelling them to the second spot in the points table.With…
NEW DELHI: India’s Radha Yadav, who came in as a substitute fielder, pulled off a sensational catch to dismiss Sri Lankan opener Vishmi Gunaratne for a duck, leaving the crowd in awe in the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A game in Dubai.Positioned at backward point, Radha ran back to her right after Gunaratne went…
Virender Sehwag (X Photo) During the Natwest Series in 2002, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag faced a notable incident with his then-coach John Wright. Known for his aggressive playing style, Sehwag was once punched by Wright for playing lofted shots. This occurred at a time when Sehwag was struggling with his form, having a series…
IT’S CRUNCH TIME: The usually prolific and attacking opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Varma has not yet fired in the T20 WC. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) Harman fit, but team needs to improve NRR vs Sri LankaThe Indian women’s team’s T20 World Cup campaign has not got off to an…
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told foreign minister S Jaishankar in a meeting that Lankan territory would never be allowed to be used in a manner inimical to India’s security interests, govt said in a readout.Both countries also agreed in meetings with Jaishankar, who became the first foreign minister to visit Sri Lanka since…
<p>External affairs minist<wbr>er S Jaishankar met with Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake</p> NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar met with Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday and conveyed India’s unwavering commitment to supporting Colombo’s economic recovery efforts.During their meeting, they explored avenues to enhance the existing cooperation and fortify the ties…
NEW DELHI: As he prepares to receive India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar this week, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Indian high commissioner Santosh Jha who conveyed India’s readiness to support Sri Lanka‘s development process in any way possible, while also appreciating the president’s anti-corruption agenda.Taking to X, Dissanayake said that Jha emphasised that…
