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Sri Lanka Announces Sahan Arachchige-led 15-member Squad For Asian Games
Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday named a 15-member men’s squad for the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Japan, with Sahan Arachchige appointed captain and Niroshan Dickwella retained as the wicketkeeper.
The Sri Lankan squad is scheduled to leave for Japan on September 24, with the 10-team T20I competition set to be held from September 24 to October 3 at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture.
The squad features a mix of experienced campaigners and fringe players, with Chamika Karunaratne and Nuwan Thushara among the senior names. Ashen Bandara, Sohan de Livera and Lasith Croospulle provide batting options, while Vijayakanth Viyaskanth adds a specialist leg-spin option to the bowling attack.
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'Asian Games Gold Will Motivate Team For Olympics': Deepti Sharma After Second Straight Top Prize
Korogi Sports Park: India star all-rounder Deepti Sharma was elated to win the second straight gold medal with the Indian women's team at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday.
Asian Games: BCCI President, Sachin Tendulkar Hail Indian Women's Team For Winning Gold Medal
Mithun Manhas: BCCI president Mithun Manhas and batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team after it bagged a second successive gold medal at the Asian Games with a thumping 147-run win over Sri Lanka in the final of the 2026 edition on Tuesday.
ICC Rankings: Shafali Breaks Into Top Four Among T20I Batters As Indians Rise After Asiad Heroics
T20I Batting Rankings: India’s Shafali Verma climbed to fourth in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings after a productive Asian Games campaign, while a number of players from India, Pakistan and South Africa made significant gains in the latest update.
ICC Chief Jay Shah, BCCI Secy Saikia Hail Indian Women’s Cricket Team After Asian Games Gold
BCCI Secy Saikia: ICC chairman Jay Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team after it successfully defended its Asian Games gold medal with a commanding 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final in Nisshin on Tuesday.
Asian Games: ‘Left Column Finally Has A Medal,’ Says India Coach Muzumdar On Gold Win
Amol Muzumdar: India women’s cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team’s successful title defence at the 2026 Asian Games could trigger a run of gold medals for the country after India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Nagoya on Tuesday.
‘A Completely Different Feeling’: Shreyanka, Richa Rejoice After Gold Medal Win
Richa Ghosh: India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh said winning the gold medal at the Asian Games was a special feeling, as the women’s team produced a dominant performance to retain its title with a crushing victory over Sri Lanka in the final.
Asian Games: Cricket Gets A Crash Course For Japanese Fans As Organisers Roll Out Easy-to-follow Guide
Asian Games: With cricket still a relatively unfamiliar sport for many Japanese fans, the Asian Games organising committee has come up with a simple and illustrated guide to help spectators understand the basics of the game and enjoy the action at the venue.
‘They Were Brilliant’: Iyer Praises Japan After India Survive Two-run Scare
T20 World Cup: India captain Shreyas Iyer praised Japan for their spirited performance and hailed the efforts behind the historic five-over contest after India held their nerve to edge the hosts by two runs in Sano on Tuesday.
Asian Games: 'Heartiest Congratulations To All The Members', Says Prez Murmu After Women's Cricket Team Clinch Gold
T20 Asia Cup Championship: President of India Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, marking India’s first top-of-the-podium finish of the ongoing edition.
Asian Games: PM Modi Congratulates Suchika Tariyal, Women’s Cricket Team On Medal-winning Performances
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian MMA athlete Suchika Tariyal and the Indian women’s cricket team for their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
'Focus Was To Raise India's Flag As High As We Can': Richa Ghosh After Asian Games Gold
Korogi Sports Park: India wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh was elated to help India women win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 after a stellar win over Sri Lanka in the final at the Korogi Sports Park here on Tuesday.
'Proud Moment, We Will Win More Gold Medals': IOA Chief PT Usha Reacts To India Women Cricket Team's Win
Indian Olympic Association: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha heaped praise on the Indian women's team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, calling the moment a proud one and expecting the Indian contingent to bag many more gold medals at the ongoing Asiad in Aichi-Nagoya.
Asian Games: India Women Defend Cricket Gold After Cakewalk Win Over Sri Lanka
Korogi Sports Park: India women defended their gold medal after thrashing Sri Lanka in the final of the cricket event at the Korogi Sports Park here on Tuesday.
Only T20I: Sooryavanshi Misses Out As India Opt To Bat Against Japan
Sano International Cricket Ground: India won the toss and elected to bat against Japan in the one-off T20I, here at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
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