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In last year’s crisis, Lanka cricketers went all out to help; fans are returning the love
Sri Lankan cricketers practice for Sunday’s Asia Cup final against India in Colombo. (Sri Lanka Cricket)
Sunday’s game will be special for India, who have beaten Pakan and Sri Lanka in the group stages and are looking to win a multinational tournament ahead of the World Cup final. But for the Sri Lankans, the Asia cup has gone beyond mere victory and loss. When the two sides meet Sunday, India will be facing not just 11 players but a packed crowd of Sri Lankans bursting with love and gratitude for their national cricket team. (READ MORE)
Can India down Sri Lanka to end their multi-nation tournament drought?
Indian team members celebrate their team’s win over Sri Lanka 41 runs in the Asia Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (AP/PTI)
For a team that is aspiring to end their ICC title drought at the World Cup on home soil next month, the Asia Cup final on Sunday provides them an opportunity to show they can raise their game to another level in such big matches. And awaiting them is Sri Lanka, a side ravaged injuries – the latest being Maheesh Theekshana- but which continues to punch above their weight. (READ MORE)
Asia Cup final: 90 per cent chance of rain in the evening
Ground personnel stand on the field as the Asia Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakan is delayed due to a wet outfield in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday. (PTI)
Since the brief spell of rain on Thursday, Colombo hasn’t witnessed any rain for the past two days. Although there were predictions of heavy showers on Friday and Saturday evening, it just remained gloomy. And according to AccuWeather, thunderstorms and rain is predicted between 6 pm to 10 pm, meaning there could be brief stoppages in play. (READ MORE)

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