NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup‘s opening match between South Africa and Sri Lanka took place at the Nassau Stadium in New York, where the pitch conditions were far from ideal. Both team captains expressed their dissatisfaction with the surface.Sri Lanka’s batting performance was abysmal, as they were bowled out for a meager 77 runs,…
NEW DELHI: The security has been significantly enhanced at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York for the T20 World Cup 2024. The Nassau County Police Department is overseeing a comprehensive operation to ensure the safety of the games held at the Long Island ground from June 3 to June 12.This includes positioning snipers…
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat anti-terrorist squad (ATS) arrested four Sri Lankan men with suspected ties to Islamic State (IS) at Ahmedabad airport late Sunday and alleged that they’re on a mission devised by their Pakistani handlers to carry out a suicide attack in the state. ATS claimed Monday to have confiscated three pistols and 20 bullets from…
Ever since asking Joginder Sharma to bowl the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and India captain MS Dhoni has been known to putting his trust into young players and turning them into champion performers, and Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is experiencing something similar at…
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said the ruling BJP has been raising the “closed issue” of Katchatheevu to gain political ground ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, which would “gravely harm the interests of the millions of Tamil-speaking people in Sri Lanka“.Chidambaram said the issue may create a situation of confrontation…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday once again reacted to the Katchatheevu island issue and slammed DMK saying the new details emerging on the matter have “unmasked” the party’s double standards. Taking to X, PM Modi cited a TOI report, which claimed that then chief minister M Karunanidhi had given his concurrence to…
NEW DELHI: “This agreement goes against the interests of the country since it amounts to pure surrender of our territory without going through any of the norms. This is an unholy and disgraceful act of statesmanship unworthy of any govt. Therefore, we do not want to associate ourselves with the statement that is going to…
NEW DELHI: The 22 Indian crew members on the cargo ship named Dali, which collided with a bridge in Baltimore, USA, are still on board, overseeing the ship’s operations and working with authorities.As reported by the New York Times, the crew will remain on the ship, keeping it operable until the debris from the damaged…
NEW DELHI: Following a low-scoring Super Four stage match win at the R Premadasa Stadium, India clinched a spot in the Asia Cup final by defeating defending champions Sri Lanka by 41 runs.India’s innings appeared underwhelming as they were bowled out for 213 in 49.1 overs, an unusual outcome for the team as all ten…
