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With Focus On Asian Games, Murali Sreeshankar To Skip Diamond League Final

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will skip the next week's Diamond League final scheduled in Eugene in order to focus on the Asian Games. The official handle of the Asian Games shared the information with the fans. "India's long jumper M. Sreeshankar has decided to skip next week's Diamond League Final in Eugene and focus on Hangzhou Asian Games. Sreeshankar is the first Indian long jumper to make the cut for Diamond League Final. #Hangzhou #AsianGames #TeamIndia #Sreeshankar #diamondleague2023 #HangzhouAsianGames@WorldAthletics @SreeshankarM @WeAreTeamIndia," the Asian Games 2022 handle posted on 'X'.

Updated Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Points Table After India's Thrilling Win Over Sri Lanka

Kuldeep Yadav was the star of the show as India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in a low-scoring thriller at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Tuesday. Sri Lanka's youngster Dunith Wellalage too showed brilliant all-round skills but failed to take his team over the line. Defending a total of 213 runs, India bundled out Sri Lanka for 172 despite Wellalage's gritty 42 not out. With the win on Tuesday, India booked a spot for themselves in the final of the tournament.

Majestic Markram, indomitable spin twins steal the show as Proteas come alive in ODI series

And so, in less than 85 overs, all seems right with the world again for the Proteas.

India reach Asia Cup final with win over Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Kuldeep Yadav starred as India overcame a brilliant all-round effort from Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage to win a tense Asia Cup clash by 41 runs on Tuesday (Sep 12) and book a place in the final.

Rohit Sharma Sums Up KL Rahul's Mindset With Intriguing '5 Minutes Before Toss' Story

Marking his return to the Indian team after months of hiatus due to injury, KL Rahul truly made the opportunity count and slammed a century in the Asia Cup 2023 clash against Pakistan. However, Rahul wasn't even in the Indian team's plans for the match, but a back issue with Shreyas Iyer saw the Karnataka lad getting the nod. The result was KL Rahul and Virat Kohli scoring a century each to help India bag a 228-run victory against their arch-rivals. After the game, skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that Rahul came to know of him playing the match only 5 minutes before the toss.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Kuldeep Yadav Magic Sends India Into Final

India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in a super four match to secure their place in the final of the Asia Cup on Tuesday. Asked to bowl first, left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage (5/40) took a fifer as Sri Lanka bowled India out for 213. The spin duo of Wellalage and Charith Asalanka (4/18) wreaked havoc in the middle overs to bundle out India in 49.1 overs after skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat. Rohit (53) top-scored for India. There was a brief rain interruption with just three overs remaining in India's innings.

Ashique Kuruniyan ACL Tear Sparks Row, Mohun Bagan 'Refuse' To Release Players For Asian Games

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are "furious" with the way Ashique Kuruniyan's injury was handled by the Indian physio during their King's Cup match against Iraq and have decided not to release their players for the upcoming Asian Games. The reigning Indian Super League champions, who are slated to begin their AFC Cup group stage campaign on September 19, have two players -- Liston Colaco and Ashish Rai -- in the 22-member squad for the Hangzhou showpiece whose football matches will begin on September 19. The 26-year-old India midfielder sustained an injury around the hour mark and had to be replaced by Rahim Ali in their King's Cup semifinal match against Iraq on September 7.

What Happens To India's Asia Cup Title Hopes If Match Against Sri Lanka Is Abandoned

The Asia Cup 2023 has been severely affected by rain delays with a number of matches getting abandoned due to either heavy showers or far from ideal ground conditions. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan game in the group stages had to be abandoned due to rain and their Super 4 clash could be finished thanks to the reserve day. The game between India and Sri Lanka was also halted after the 47th over during the Indian innings due to rain with the score reading 197 for 9 wickets.

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With Focus On Asian Games, Murali Sreeshankar To Skip Diamond League Final

Updated Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Points Table After India's Thrilling Win Over Sri Lanka

Majestic Markram, indomitable spin twins steal the show as Proteas come alive in ODI series

India reach Asia Cup final with win over Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma Sums Up KL Rahul's Mindset With Intriguing '5 Minutes Before Toss' Story

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Kuldeep Yadav Magic Sends India Into Final

Ashique Kuruniyan ACL Tear Sparks Row, Mohun Bagan 'Refuse' To Release Players For Asian Games

What Happens To India's Asia Cup Title Hopes If Match Against Sri Lanka Is Abandoned