Tuesday told a delegation of Sri Lanka Tamil MPs that he was "dismayed" by reports suggesting that Colombo planned to dilute certain key provisions of the 13th Amendment on devolution of powers to provinces ahead of polls to the Northern Provincial Council.The prime minister noted that the proposed changes raised doubts about the commitments made by the Sri Lankan government to India and the inte...

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England will not take Swann risk

Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio 4 LW and via BBC Sport website & BBC iPlayer Radio app; live text commentary on BBC Sport website, mobile devices and appThe off-spinner, 34, has only played in one of England's three group matches because of back and calf injuries."We have not trained yet so we will see how he pulls up in training," England captain...

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McCullum relishes Glam T20 challenge

Nathan McCullum is setting his sights on helping Glamorgan to the finals day of the Friends Life T20 campaign.The New Zealand international off-spin bowler has joined the Welsh county for the tournament after original signing, Australian Dirk Nannes, suffered an injury."I guess the finals are probably a realistic target and you never know what can happen," he said.But Nathan McCullum, 32, says that...

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Aravali Gardens

Sarv Awas Housing Bhiwadi Private Limited present "" at Bhiwadi. a project which is Truly Affordable in Price, Exellent in quality, nice in Ambience, best in location.Today, Bhiwadi seems to be stepping out of the shadow of Gurgaon-Manesar, to emerge as a realty destination of its own. In terms of connectivity, Bhiwadi has excellent connectivity, with eight lane NH-8 passing through Daruhera-Bhiwadi...

Source : Realestateindia | 1 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sri Lanka

Taylor better Test skipper than McCullum, says New Zealand media

Wellington: The New Zealand media has said that the under the leadership of former captain Ross Taylor, the Black Caps Test team had been making significant progress than they are doing under current skipper Brendon McCullum.Six months after Taylor lost the captaincy, under him, New Zealand enjoyed the first Test win in Australia after 25 years, and the first drawn test series in Australia for a d...

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Australia out of Champions Trophy

Lanka progressed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with victory over Australia, who failed in their 'mission improbable' at The Oval.The holders had to win and reach the 254-run target set by their opponents inside only 29.1 overs in order to qualify, but it proved to be too great an ask.After a good start, the run-rate dropped as they missed the first target before losing the match by 20 runs.South...

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CT: Lanka beat Australia to enter semis

were knocked out of Champions Trophy as they needed to chase down the 254-run target in 29.1 overs, to ensure a semifinal berth, which they couldn't do.and Xavier Doherty added crucial 41 runs for the last wicket to dash Lankan hopes but they couldn't succeed.Tillakaratne Dilshan held on a stunner off his own bowling to dismiss McKay and guide his team into the semis.Australia's run-chase was in bad...

Source : Times Of India | 2 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sri Lanka

Oz knocked out as Lanka eye semis

Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara (second right) celebrates with teammates after running out Australia's George Bailey during the ICC Champions Trophy at the Oval in London. (AFP Photo)England will take on South Africa in the first semifinal on June 19 at the Oval in London whilewill meet India in the second semifinal on June 20 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.Australia's...

Source : Times Of India | 2 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sri Lanka

Ireland beaten by Australia A side

Ireland lost by 93 runs to Australia A in the rain-interrupted four-day match between the sides at Stormont.The Irish began the final day's play on 51-3, needing a further 250 runs to win the game after the tourists had declared on 174-0 on Sunday.The morning's play was wiped out because of a wet outfield but the home side lost wickets on a regular basis when play began after lunch on Monday.Chasing...

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Oz need 254 in 175 balls to reach semis

the ninth over. Australian skipperVeteran Mahela Jayawardene brought all his experience into play as he struck an unbeaten 84 to guide Sri Lanka to a respectable total.Jaywardene made his runs off 81 balls and was involved in an useful partnership of 65 for the sixth wicket with Dinesh Chandimal, who contributed 31 off 32 balls.Australia will need to chase down the target in 29.1 overs to ensure a...

Source : Times Of India | 2 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sri Lanka