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Kohli gets century but loses partners

Wengen - Al Maghrib Today

Kohli has always been a team man and individual records do not play on his mind often. He has forged crucial partnerships across all formats, helping the Indian team cross the finish line on a number of occasions. His stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore has also produced some breathtaking knocks, powering the team's total immensely. Let us take a look at someRead more

Sri Lanka president restores ban

Colombo - Al Maghrib Today

Sri Lanka's president on Sunday reimposed a four-decade-long ban on women buying liquor, just days after his finance minister had lifted the restriction. Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera to revoke his decision last week to overturn the 1979 law prohibiting the sale of any type of alcohol to women. "From tomorrow (Monday), the minister's orderRead more

India says more than 660 missing one month after cyclone

New Delhi - Al Maghrib Today

More than 660 fisherman remain missing one month after a deadly cyclone battered India’s south coast and parts of neighboring Sri Lanka, Indian authorities said Wednesday. Cyclone Ockhi has already left a confirmed death toll of more than 250 people from its rampage that started on November 29 in Sri Lanka, where 27 of the dead were reported. Winds ofRead more

Unadkat helps India sweep T20 series

Mumbai - Al Maghrib Today

Paceman Jaydev Unadkat led a disciplined attack to set up India's five-wicket win in the third Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka as the hosts completed a 3-0 whitewash on Sunday. Unadkat returned impressive figures of 2-15 to help restrict the visitors to 135-7. India then achieved their target with four balls to spare in a tense chase at the WankhedeRead more

Nepal's last known two dancing bears rescued

Kathmandu - Al Maghrib Today

Nepali authorities have rescued the country's last known "dancing bears", officials said Sunday, in a major step towards ending the medieval tradition of abuse of the beasts for entertainment. The Himalayan nation banned the practice of performing bears back in 1973 but the tradition, an occupation for some street performer communities, lingered on in parts of its southern region. PoliceRead more

Unadkat helps India sweep T20 series against Sri Lanka

Mumbai - Al Maghrib Today

Super Rohit Sharma ready for more glory in crunch Sri Lanka clash

Bangalore - Al Maghrib Today

Rohit Sharma was already five years into his ODI career when he went to Sri Lanka in the summer of 2012. He finished the five-match series with 13 runs, including two ducks, and spawned a succession of memes and cruel social media posts about “No-Hit.” If some of Indian cricket’s most influential voices had not sworn by his talent, heRead more

Kohli-Sharma set to marry in Italy: reports

Mumbai - Al Maghrib Today

India cricket captain Virat Kohli is set to marry long-time girlfriend and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in a much-anticipated wedding in Italy this week, according to media reports on Sunday. Rumours started swirling when Kohli pulled out of India's limited-overs matches against Sri Lanka and Sharma also ducked out of her busy acting schedule in December. Indian TV channels haveRead more

India scent Test victory as pollution makes bowlers vomit

New Delhi - Al Maghrib Today

Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas praised his team's perseverence Tuesday against a formidable India despite severe pollution which made players from both sides vomit during the third Test in smogbound New Delhi. Fast bowlers Suranga Lakmal and Mohammed Shami threw up as pollution levels soared at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, and Sri Lankan fielders again turned to face masksRead more

Doctors say no to sport in Delhi

New Delhi - Al Maghrib Today

Unprecedented scenes of Sri Lankan cricketers wearing face masks have reignited debate about hosting major sports in heavily polluted New Delhi, where doctors are increasingly vocal about the health risks posed by smog. Medics urged cricket's governing body to revise its rulebook after the third Test match between India and Sri Lanka went ahead in the capital despite players visiblyRead more