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90% chance of heavy rainfall predicted for September 10, the day the match is scheduled. The ACC stated that if rain interferes, the match will continue from where it left off on the reserve day. However, the decision to allocate a reserve day only for this particular match has raised eyebrows.

heatwave was unprecedented and the most intense in the last 70 years, severely affecting millions of people in South Asia, according to new research from India. Such heatwaves are expected to increase in the near future, enhancing heat accumulation in the region and threatening food, water and energy security in the region, the study from institutes including IIT-Gandhinagar and IIT-Jodhpur, said. South Asia faced five continuous heatwave spells that lasted about 35 days during late February and April 2022, affecting a large part of the region. The heatwave lasted for a longer duration and had more spells than the historical heatwave events, compared to the historical heatwave events during 1950-2021, the study published in Environmental Research Letters said. Exceptional heating with more than 3.9 degrees Celsius rise in maximum temperature was experienced by majority region of South Asia, which includes countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, along with India, the study found after analysing observational datasets from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US, and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis version 5 (ERA5). The study projected an increase in frequency of mega heatwave, more severe than that of 2022, in a warming planet under all types of emissions scenario.

International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. If you're planning to catch the action from the comfort of your home, tune into the Star Sports Network for live broadcast.

Ahead of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, former Indian cricket star Virender Sehwag has shared his dream ODI XI, comprising five exceptional players. Known for his aggressive style, Sehwag amassed 8273 runs and 15 centuries in 50-over cricket. He played a pivotal role in India's 2011 World Cup victory.

ALSO READ: BCCI replies to PCB chief Najam Sethi's 'How disappointing!' dig at Asia Cup in Sri Lanka Although India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012 amid the political tensions between the two nations, players share a great bond and respect for each other. Fans also shared heartwarming posts on social media. However, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir was left fuming at the scene during a conversation with Star Sports, admitting that the camaraderie the players of India and Pakistan share left him baffled.

PTI. The Colombo Police said their unit targeting corruption in sports had obtained a court order to arrest Senanayake for his alleged attempt to fix matches during the Sri Lankan Premier League in 2020.

Sri Lanka Meteorological Department official has given the Asia Cup organisers, battling rain woes, some hope that the business end of the tournament could witness better playing conditions. Athula Karunanayake, the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department director-general, told PTI Video on Wednesday that as per the prediction, the weather will be more conducive for cricket after September 9.India will take on Pakistan in the Super Four match on September 10 at Colombo, while Rohit Sharma's side will clash with Sri Lanka at the same venue on September 12 and then against Bangladesh on September 15. The final is slated for September 17. «During this time of the year, which is the end of the southwest monsoon period, the southwestern part of Sri Lanka receives more rainfall.

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₹200 per kg of leaf, and will collapse without urgent financial support. According to industry reports, 50 of the 87 registered gardens that qualify for the “Darjeeling Tea" GI tag, are up for sale. India’s overall production of tea has remained flat for several years at around 1.3 billion kgs, while the average price of CTC tea fell to ₹171 per kg in FY23.

In what promises to be an electrifying start to the Super Four round of the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan will square off against Bangladesh. Both nations are entering this pivotal round in high spirits, having successfully navigated through their respective group stages. India and Pakistan have qualified from Group A while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh emerged from Group B.

Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023: In one of the most exciting matches of Asia Cup 2023 so far, defending champions Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 2 runs to qualify for the Super 4 stage. This was a perfect nail-biting thriller where Afghanistan almost triumphed over Sri Lanka, but under the Net Run Rate (NRR) pressure, the team collapsed and lost all 10 wickets.

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has the potential to scale almost ten times and reach a couple of billion transactions a day by 2030, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) chief executive officer Dilip Asbe said on Tuesday. Asbe’s comments come as UPI transactions in the country hit the 10-billion mark in August.

change India's name to 'Bharat' in the special session of Parliament which is scheduled from 18 to 22 September. The proposal to change the name of the country to ‘Bharat’ comes as the government is moving on the path to break away from the shackles of colonial legacy.

biopic of legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been released.Sachin Tendulkar unveiled the trailer earlier today. Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya was also present at the event. The movie, titled 800, is set to be released on October 6 this year. The film will release on October 6, 2023, in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu. The trailer is available on YouTube.

While nothing has been finalised yet, it is understood that officials of Sri Lanka Cricket are in discussions with the meteorological department to learn more about the specific forecast for the coming days. The request to change venues came from the broadcaster, and the shortlisted alternate venues include Dambulla, Hambantota and an extended stint in Pallekele. It’s worth noting that SLC raised the likelihood of rain interrupting cricket, at this time of the year, in Pallekele, suggesting matches be played in Dambulla, a rain-shadow region, instead. However, several stakeholders did not go along with this. But, the uncertainty in this tournament is not limited to the off field action. For India, the latest potential tricky decision is the No. 5 batting slot. KL Rahul, who was cleared to join the team in Sri Lanka — it’s not yet clear which city he will end up in — was the primary wicketkeeping batsman for that position. But, Ishan Kishan put up his hand in such emphatic fashion in the game against Pakistan, that it is impossible to ignore his claims in entirety. Batting at No. 5 in a One-Day International for the first time and also playing against Pakistan for the first time in this format, Kishan walked out to bat after the top order had been shredded.Shaheen Shah Afridi led the carnage, cleaning up Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma with inswingers after setting them up beautifully. Kishan, known for his attacking style in Twenty20 cricket, has often played too fast and too loose. While he has all the shots in the book, he sometimes also tries to play them all in one innings.

India vs. Nepal clash, the weather is likely to again create problems for India and Nepal.

The venue for the Asia Cup 2023 Final and Super-4 matches is likely to be shifted from Colombo to Pallekele due to the threat of rain. In that context, the ACC is currently engaged in a discussion with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and tournament host Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the possible change of venue. Sri Lanka Cricket said three venues are under consideration Pallekele, Dambulla and Hambantota.

Ind vs Nep, Asia Cup 2023: Rain played the spoilsport during the much-hyped India vs. Pakistan match. The match was called off due to rains before Pakistan could start its 267-run chase against India.

debt problems gripping a number of developing world nations will be a core topic during the G20 summit in Delhi next month. Below is a look at countries currently facing problems.

After receiving a clearance from the National Cricket Academy, KL Rahul has reportedly been included in India's 15-member provisional squad for the World Cup, which will be announced today. Rahul is recovering from a hamstring operation at the NCA in Bengaluru and is expected to undergo a final fitness drill before joining the rest of the Indian squad in Sri Lanka.