Sri Lanka News

Sri Lanka lose Women's Champions Trophy hosting rights

The inaugural six-team event will be played at a different venue in the same window, and it is likely to be held in India

Sask. woman crowned Mrs. Canada Universe after 26 years away from the stage

Jasmin Esquivel of Prince Albert, Sask., won the national pageant in Surrey, B.C. and will represent Canada at the Mrs. Universe 2026 competition in Sri Lanka this fall. She says her children are her greatest support.

Vimukthi, Ayodhya hand Sri Lanka winning start to title defence

The two shared three wickets apiece to bowl out UAE for 79 before Athapaththu's unbeaten 48 gave SL a nine-wicket win

SL opt to field vs UAE; Vimukthi makes T20I debut

Sri Lanka made a host of changes to the XI that last played against Pakistan earlier this month

Nepal weighs foreign rescue offers as over 12 countries pledge Rasuwa flood aid

Kathmandu, August 29 More than 12 countries have sought permission from the Nepali government to provide emergency assistance and participate in rescue operations for people affected by the Rasuwa floods. India, China, t…

'India took it for granted': Ex-cricketer on how Kohli could have changed result

According to Mohammad Kaif, India demonstrated a lack of intensity in their recent Test match in Colombo. He emphasized that the inclusion of Virat Kohli could have sharpened the team’s focus. With Sri Lanka managing to…

‘India messed up big time’: Ex-captain sounds alarm after costly Colombo blunder

India's ambitions for World Test Championship qualification took a blow following a drawn Test match in Colombo. This result denied them a chance to sweep the series against Sri Lanka. Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth…

'Test cricket needs character': Gambhir's message after India's draw vs Sri Lanka

In a gripping Test series finale, India emerged victorious against Sri Lanka with a narrow 1-0 win. This triumph was characterized by Shubman Gill's resilient team, exhibiting great mental fortitude. Sri Lanka’s Sonal Di…

'Can be one of SL’s greats': Pujara draws Sanga, Jayawardene parallel for Dinusha

In the recent Test series, Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha showcased remarkable talent, scoring three centuries and amassing an impressive 420 runs, which topped the series charts. Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Puja…

Sonal Dinusha scripts history vs India, breaks Root's all-time 'sweeping' record

The 25-year-old left-hander remained unbeaten on 133 in Sri Lanka's second innings as the hosts forced a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Thursday. India still won the two-match series 1…

When disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates

Major flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and local hydropower projects. The flooding of the Bhote Koshi river is affecting 50,000 residents. More than 300 people are dead , with h…

‘Test cricket won’: Shubman Gill after Sri Lanka force draw in Colombo

Following a thrilling second Test match, India captain Shubman Gill hailed the outcome as a victory after Sri Lanka's determined resistance led to a draw. The Sri Lankan team batted fiercely for 154 overs, earning a hard…

Shubman Gill dismisses Siraj's injury concerns, says it 'takes time'

Mohammed Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the Test. His fitness also came under the scanner after he landed heavily while trying to take a catch in Sri Lanka's first innings. Shubman…

Gill still hoping India can make WTC final, de Silva hails Sri Lanka trio

Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India

Dinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.

Dinusha's defiant 133* earns Sri Lanka epic draw in Colombo

Dinusha got solid support from the Sri Lankan lower order as India were made to toil on the fifth day, managing just three wickets

WTC Points Table after IND vs SL 2nd Test: Where does Gambhir's side stand?

India and Sri Lanka drew the second Test in Colombo, with India winning the two-match series 1-0 after their Galle victory. India dominated the first innings but could not force a win after Sri Lanka fought back strongly…

For first time against India, Sri Lanka do the unthinkable in Colombo

Sri Lanka had lost 24 of their previous 27 Tests after being asked to follow on. Even more strikingly, they had lost all eight such Tests against India. But in Colombo, the hosts finally broke that run. This was only the…

Colombo draw tastes like defeat as Sri Lanka dent India's WTC final hopes

India let a golden chance slip in Colombo as Sri Lanka's remarkable lower-order resistance forced a draw, hurting the visitors' World Test Championship hopes. Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 capped a sensational series for…

Sri Lanka salvage draw after battling Dinusha denies India