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In response to the high demand for holiday travel to Madagascar, Emirates has announced a fifth weekly flight on its Dubai – Antananarivo route. The additional frequency will run from December 13, 2024 to January 10, 2025 and will provide more capacity on the route, allowing for over 1,800 seats per week. This temporary increase in capacity, which will utilize Emirates' Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will also boost connectivity to the Seychelles and other popular destinations in Emirates' network. With an ethnically diverse population, the increased capacity is expected to cater to the demand from travellers flying to countries such as Sri Lanka, France, and China.
The highly anticipated white-ball tour of Sri Lanka for the New Zealand cricket team starts off with a two-match T20I series. After a successful tour of India in the Test format, the Kiwi side will be looking to dominate in the T20 matches. Meanwhile, the hosts will enter the contest following a 2-1 win against the West Indies in their last T20 series. Despite their disappointing performance at the 2024 T20 World Cup, New Zealand will be confident and eager to make a comeback in this format.
India A has been on an impressive run in the Emerging Asia Cup 2024, defeating strong opponents like Pakistan and reaching the semi-final stage without losing a single match. This time, under the leadership of Tilak Verma, the team is determined to avenge their loss against Pakistan in the previous edition. With the semi-finals just around the corner, all eyes are on the match between India A and Afghanistan, while Pakistan will face off against Sri Lanka in the other semi-final match. Can India continue their winning streak and secure a spot in the final?
Afghanistan A has created history by defeating India A in the semi-final of the T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024, booking their spot in the final against Sri Lanka A. The Afghan team put up an outstanding performance with both bat and ball, leaving the Indian team struggling to keep up. A 100+ partnership from the openers set the tone for their victory, while Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, at just 18 years old, shined with the ball, taking early wickets to derail India A's chase. This is the first time Afghanistan A has made it to the final of the Emerging Asia Cup, making them the new kings of the tournament.
Sri Lanka cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the semi-final of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Ahan Wickramasinghe's unbeaten half-century and Lahuru Udara's quickfire knock helped Sri Lanka chase down the target of 136 with ease. Omair Yousuf's valiant 68 went in vain for Pakistan as they suffered a batting collapse. Dushan Hemantha's brilliant spell of 4/21 helped Sri Lanka restrict Pakistan to a modest total.
The four teams competing in the semifinals of the 2024 ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup have been decided after a tough league-stage phase in Muscat, Oman. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan advanced from Group A, while India and Pakistan secured their spots from Group B. With India being the only unbeaten team in the semifinals, all eyes will be on the upcoming matches in the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.
After months of being detained in Sri Lanka, 50 Indian fishermen from Mayiladuthurai, Pudukottai, and Nagapattinam will finally be repatriated to Tamil Nadu later this week. This comes as a relief to their families and the Tamil Nadu government, as the fishermen were arrested on charges of illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. Their release comes at a crucial time, as the Indian government gears up for the upcoming Assembly Polls in 2024.
Cricket fans are in for an exciting match as Sri Lanka and West Indies face off in the second T20I, happening at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With the first T20I ending in a thrilling tie, both teams will be eager for a win in this crucial game. Don't miss out on the action, catch it live at 7:00 PM IST on October 15, 2024.
As the group stage of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 heads towards the end, India Women are in a tricky yet hopeful position. With crucial victories against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, they have improved their Net Run Rate (NRR), giving them a good chance to qualify for the semi-finals. However, their upcoming match against defending champions Australia is crucial, and a win with a margin of more than 61 runs would secure an automatic semi-final spot for India. But even if they win, qualification scenarios are tough and depend on the results of other matches. The most favourable outcome for India would be a win against Australia along with losses for both New Zealand and Pakistan in their remaining matches, securing their qualification based on points alone rather than NRR.