The highly anticipated ACC Men's Emerging T20 Asia Cup is set to kick off on Friday with a double-header featuring Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A. This edition marks the tournament's switch to the T20 format and will be held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat. India A, led by Tilak Varma, will also be competing against arch-rivals Pakistan in the evening encounter on Saturday. While the tournament will not be broadcasted on any TV channel in India, fans can catch all the action live on the FanCode app and website.
In a must-win game, India came out on top as they crushed Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match. Asha Shobhana and Arundhati Reddy were the star performers with three wickets each as India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur (52) and her deputy Smriti Mandhana (50) led the team to a formidable total of 172/3 in 20 overs. Despite a recent loss to Pakistan, India's victory over Sri Lanka helped boost their net run rate and keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. With a potential rematch against Australia on the horizon, India will need to continue their winning form to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
Lord's owner Marylebone Cricket Club faced criticism for the ticket prices for the Test between England and Sri Lanka, but the prices for the India vs England Test have been increased even further. Former England crickter David Lloyd has called the ticket prices "utterly preposterous", highlighting the danger of Test cricket becoming an "elite showpiece". The cheapest tickets for India's Test at Lord's are priced at 90 pound each with restricted views, while fans can pay up to 175 pound for unrestricted views.
On Wednesday, Indian captain Virat Kohli's struggles against spin were on full display as he fell to a string of low scores in the final match of the Sri Lanka tour. Kohli's woes were further compounded as he engaged in a heated verbal altercation with Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando, only to resolve it with a handshake after the match. Despite a valiant effort from debutant Riyan Parag, Sri Lanka emerged victorious with a competitive total of 248/7.
As the 2024 cricket season progresses, all eyes are on the upcoming India versus Sri Lanka match at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium. With both teams giving their all and the series currently tied at 1-1, this match holds much significance for both teams. Sri Lanka, in particular, will be looking to break their 27-year drought of winning an ODI series against India. Don't miss out on witnessing this nail-biting match, make sure to tune in on Wednesday!
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against India due to a left hamstring injury. With a thrilling tie in the first match, the two teams will face off again in the second ODI on Sunday at R Premadasa Stadium. Jeffrey Vandersay has been named as Hasaranga's replacement in the squad. This injury adds to Sri Lanka's already depleted bowling attack.
In a thrilling tie, India and Sri Lanka began their three-match ODI series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Sri Lanka opted to bat first and put up a decent total of 230/8, with Dunith Wellalage scoring 67 and Pathum Nissanka making 56. India's bowling was tight, with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav being economical. In their chase, India fell short by just one run, with Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga both taking three wickets for Sri Lanka.
Despite a strong start from Rohit Sharma and a promising partnership between Axar Patel and KL Rahul, the Indian team was unable to secure a win in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. After a topsy-turvy chase, the game ended in a draw due to a last-minute wicket by Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka. Sharma stated that the score was "gettable" but acknowledged that the pitch was difficult for shot-making. The two teams will face off again in the second ODI on Sunday.
In the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat first. Pacer Mohammed Shiraz is set to make his ODI debut for the team. India will have KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven. Shivam Dube will be playing his first ODI since 2019. Indian players will be wearing black armbands in memory of former coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who recently passed away.
Indian boxer Amit Panghal's hopes of securing a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 came to an end as he suffered an early exit in the boxing event. Gill and Parag put on a strong fight to rescue Team India after a top-five collapse in the India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20 match. Stay tuned for live updates and breaking news on India's performances at the Paris Olympics.