Love you with all my heart: ABD’s b’day wish to wife

Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper batter AB de Villiers shared a sweet message with wife Danielle on the occasion of her 39th birthday recently. raccoongame.org

Sharing this picture of the couple with his 29.5 million followers, De Villiers wrote: “About September 27… final year in the 30s. Happy birthday my love. We are so grateful to have you in our lives. Love you with all my heart.”

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IND Vs SL Match Prediction: For the past few editions of the Asian Games, cricket has been a part of the proceedings, with the bigger Asian sides competing for the gold along with some less prominent teams.

We are currently in the semi-final stage of the Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket competition, with all the teams looking to achieve a medal finish

The Indian Cricket Team became the first to win back-to-back T20 World Cup titles earlier this year, and the first to win the tournament three times.

Then came the IPL, where the entire Indian team played. The Sri Lankans then hosted Afghanistan for one Test match and three T20Is, winning them all comfortably. Then came the disastrous two T20Is against Ireland, both of which the Men in Blue lost, resulting in their first-ever series loss to the Irish.

Next came a tour to England, where the Indians were thrashed 4-0 in a T20I series, then lost 2-1 in an ODI series. Most recently, they defeated Sri Lanka 1-0 in a two-Test series, before whitewashing Afghanistan 3-0 in T20Is.

While the ODI Indian squad is currently hosting the West Indies for ODIs at home, the T20 team is playing in the 2026 Asian Games. Here, in their quarter-final game, India got a bye due to rain against Afghanistan.

As for the Sri Lankan Cricket Team, they made it to the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, but were knocked out before the knockouts.

After the IPL, they toured the West Indies, where the Lankan Lions beat the hosts 1-0 in a three-game ODI series but lost the subsequent Test series. Most recently, they faced India in two home Tests, losing the first and drawing the second.

Then came the tour to England, where the Lankans lost the T20I and the ODI series comprehensively. Now, their second-rate team is representing the nation in the 2026 Asian Games, where Sri Lanka got a bye in their quarter-final game against Nepal because the match was washed out due to rain.

IND Vs SL Match Prediction Date and Time:

• Date: Thursday, October 01, 2026
• Time: 10:30 AM onwards (IST); 02:00 PM (local time)
• Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin

IND Vs SL Live Streaming: How To Watch

The India Vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semi-Final 2 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.

IND Vs SL Team; Full Squads:

India Full Squad:

Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur

Sri Lanka Full Squad:

Charith Asalanka (C), Lahiru Udara (wk), Kamil Mishara (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage

India Vs Sri Lanka Prediction T20Is: Head-to-Head

• Matches Played: 33
• India Won: 23
• Sri Lanka Won: 09
• No Result: 01
• First Played: February 10, 2009 (IND win)
• Last Played: September 26, 2025 (IND win)

IND Vs SL Toss Update

*To be updated after the toss*

IND Vs SL Team; Predicted XIs:

India Predicted XI:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Arshdeep Singh

Sri Lanka Predicted XI:

Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara (wk), Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Tharindu Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka

IND Vs SL Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final 2026 Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report

The ground at the Korogi Sports Park is traditionally a baseball pitch, which was converted to accommodate cricket earlier this year, specifically for the 2026 Asian Games cricket competition. The stadium, in the limited T20 cricket that has been played here. While only non-Test nations have played on this ground before the Asian Games, the pitches here are very typical for T20S, which means they are conducive to batting. On a fresh surface, the ball travels nicely to the bat, making run-scoring easier. The spinners do make things a little more interesting in the second innings. So, in the games where teams of equal quality face off, after winning the toss, a team would usually decide to bat first and put up a decent total.

IND Vs SL Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final Weather Forecast

After what might be a rainy morning, the precipitation is expected to stop by the afternoon, which is the time this match starts. The skies will be partly cloudy with a low chance of rain. The temperatures on this autumn afternoon will peak around the 27 degrees Celsius mark. The winds will be weak, while the humidity will be on the higher end.

IND Vs SL 2026 Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final Match Sri Lanka Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For

The 3 players to watch out for in the IND Vs SL 2026 Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final are:

• India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
• Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka
• India wicketkeeper/batter Ishan Kishan

India Vs Sri Lanka Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final?

For the IND Vs SL 2026 Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final Prediction, India will defeat Sri Lanka in the 2026 Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final 2.

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India batter Rohit Sharma touched upon his relationship with Virat Kohli, stressing that, having played together for close to two decades, there is good camaraderie between the two legends of the game.

Speaking to JioStar, Rohit was, as usual, candid with his responses. When asked about the ‘Ro-Ko’ tag given to him and Kohli, Rohit said: “I think we were together. This started, I think, when we were playing in Australia, or right after Australia when we came to India. That’s when this started, and whenever this plays on TV, we look at each other and laugh. Which is good, it’s fun. People want masala, so there you go, there is some masala.”

While their methods of playing could be different, Rohit highlighted that the focus is on doing things that can help the Ro-Ko duo maintain a ‘certain level’ in international cricket.

“So yeah, there’s a strong camaraderie between the two of us, and we understand what it requires to be at a certain level when you’re playing at this level,” Rohit said. “Methods are different, obviously, but that’s how it should be. Every individual is different.”

Rohit was dismissed for 32 in a game in which three batters, including Kohli, scored hundreds. India won the first ODI by eight wickets and will now look to seal the series in Guwahati.

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Brazil will arrive in Kolkata on October 1 ahead of their much-anticipated friendly against India at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 3, but the five-time world champions will be without one of their biggest names.

Raphinha has been ruled out of the match after experiencing discomfort in his right thigh during Brazil’s 4-2 win over Australia. The Barcelona forward was substituted at half-time and has been released by the Brazilian Football Confederation to return to Barcelona for treatment.

According to Globo, medical examinations did not reveal an injury, with only minor edema detected. The decision to send him back to his club has been taken as a precaution, given his history of problems in the same thigh.

Raphinha endured four separate injuries to the right thigh last season and spent more than 150 days on the sidelines, including a spell during the 2026 World Cup. The CBF has therefore decided against taking any risks with the Barcelona star.

His absence will come as a disappointment to Indian fans, particularly after his impressive recent run with Brazil. Raphinha had taken over the No. 10 shirt, wore the captain’s armband in the absence of Marquinhos and was also Brazil’s designated penalty taker during this international window.

The CBF will not call up a replacement for the 29-year-old.

Brazil are scheduled to train once more in Brisbane before travelling to India. Their meeting with the Blue Tigers on October 3 will be the first-ever senior international clash between the two nations, adding further significance to an already historic occasion in Kolkata.

The post Barcelona Star Raphinha Out of Brazil’s Showdown with India appeared first on Sports News Portal | Revsportz.

New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Indian golfer Aditi Ashok remains a strong medal contender at the Asian Games 2026, said Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) director Manav Jaini, who expressed confidence in both the men’s and women’s golf teams bringing home medals from the continental event.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the MoU signing between IGPL and Special Olympics Bharat on Tuesday, Jaini praised Aditi’s performances and said she is currently the leading Indian women’s professional golfer.

“Aditi is currently the top player among Indian women professionals; she is the leading player. I believe Aditi Ashok is definitely a strong medal contender. However, I have full faith in both teams—if they play to their potential, there is a strong hope for medals from both," Jaini said.

Aditi Ashok had won a silver medal in the previous edition of the Asian Games, and expectations remain high for the Indian golfer ahead of the upcoming competition.

Jaini also backed India’s men’s and women’s golf teams, describing both squads as exceptionally strong and expressing hope that they would secure medals at the Games.

“Both the Indian men’s and women’s teams sent to the Asian Games are exceptionally strong. I am very hopeful that both teams will bring home medals," he added.

During the event, IGPL and Special Olympics Bharat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting golf among athletes with intellectual disabilities. Under the partnership, IGPL will assist in organising the National Championship and work towards providing better coaching facilities through its partners, the Indian Golf Union and the Professional Golf Association of India.

Jaini said the collaboration will help special athletes gain access to professional guidance and training opportunities.

“I believe special athletes will benefit immensely because the professionals at IGPL will mentor them. They will get the opportunity to observe, learn, and play alongside them. We will also aim to have our professionals visit their training camps, interact with them, and offer as much guidance as possible," he said.

Special Olympics Bharat President Mallika Nadda said the partnership will support coach training, athlete development and the inclusion of Unified Partners, which she described as important for improving participation and performance of athletes.

“Under this MOU, IGPL will specifically assist us in organizing national championships. We will receive support for coach training, which is a crucial component; indeed, coach training and the subsequent athlete training are the two most vital aspects. Another key factor for us is the inclusion of ‘Unified Partners’; since our sport is ‘Unified’ in nature, we require such partners. I believe that if we succeed in finding good Unified Partners, our athletes will receive better training and their participation will improve," she said.

The partnership gets underway with the Special Olympics Bharat coaching camp, which starts on 1st October 2026 and runs until 10th October. Coach Anup Singh, a nationally certified coach, will be at the camp for all ten days, working with both SO Bharat coaches and athletes to strengthen their training and development, according to a release.

Beyond the camp, IGPL will continue to provide qualified, certified coaches for Special Olympics Bharat camps, and the two organisations will hold regular joint coaching camps built around athlete development, coach education and a clearer golf pathway for Special Olympics athletes. IGPL will also host a dedicated national championship for Special Olympics golfers, where IGPL professionals will join the athletes for demonstrations and playing opportunities.

At the grassroots level, the partners will roll out IGPL’s Golf On Wheels programme across Special Olympics Bharat’s network of over 1,200 schools, introducing golf to children with intellectual disabilities nationwide. (ANI)

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