Sri Lanka
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SL vs IRE T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka defeat Ireland by 20 runs
Cricket | Feb 08, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTSri Lanka host Ireland in their opening game of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo. The Paul Stirling-led side won the toss and elected to field first. The hosts, in the meantime, have announced a strong playing XI and will be confident of their chances in the match.
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Sri Lanka announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad, Kamindu Mendis replaces Dhananjaya de Silva
Cricket | Feb 02, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTDasun Shanaka will be leading Sri Lanka as they have named their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. Kamindu Mendis has replaced Dhanajaya de Silva as the Lankan Lions look to boost their batting department.
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Matheesha Pathirana changes release point ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Jan 31, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTMatheesha Pathirana revealed that after his shoulder injury, his release point has changed, which was on display in the first T20I against England. He proved effective with the ball, even though Sri Lanka suffered a defeat.
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Why is Kamindu Mendis dropped from T20 World Cup 2026? Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka answers
Cricket | Jan 29, 2026, 08:59 PM ISTSri Lanka’s T20I squad for the England series raised eyebrows with Kusal Perera returning and Kamindu Mendis omitted. Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara were also left out, while Pramod Madushan and Dunith Wellalage earned recalls ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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Jos Buttler becomes second England cricketer to achieve legendary feet, set to surpass Anderson
Cricket | Jan 27, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTEngland’s Jos Buttler reached 400 international matches, becoming the second player after James Anderson and set to surpass him. In the third ODI vs Sri Lanka, Brook (136*) and Root (111*) scored centuries as England posted 357 in the first innings.
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Charith Asalanka hits back at Harry Brook over 'worst pitch' controversy in 2nd ODI
Cricket | Jan 26, 2026, 08:23 PM ISTSri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka defended the R Premadasa pitch after England labelled it the "worst" for the second ODI, citing 440 runs scored. He acknowledged it fell short of expectations but noted past low scores didn’t attract similar criticism.
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Test captain returns, star pacers not picked as Sri Lanka name ODI squad for England series
Cricket | Jan 21, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTSri Lanka have named their squad for the three-match ODI series against England with the Test captain returning. Meanwhile, England have named their Playing XI for the first match on January 22.
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Former Test cricketer becomes fourth Sri Lankan player to complete 1000 First-class wickets
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 10:25 PM ISTFormer Test cricketer Malinda Pushpakumara has achieved a huge milestone as he completed 1000 wickets in first-class cricket. He has become just the fourth player from his country to get to the milestone.
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'Can play central role': Sri Lankan MP's message for India amid turmoil in Bangladesh, Nepal
World | Jan 08, 2026, 04:57 PM ISTNamal Rajapaksa said South Asia needs greater regional coherence to withstand emerging crises and respond collectively to shared challenges. India's leadership can play a crucial role in maintaining long-term peace and stability in the region, the Sri Lanka MP added.
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SL vs PAK 1st T20I live score: Pakistan look to hunt down 129 to take series lead in Dambulla
Cricket | Jan 07, 2026, 08:57 PM ISTSL vs PAK 1st T20I live score: Sri Lanka and Pakistan lock horns in what is a crucial T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The two teams face each other in a three-match series.
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Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Pakistan in build-up to World Cup 2026
Cricket | Jan 06, 2026, 09:33 PM ISTSri Lanka will face Pakistan in a crucial three-match T20I series before the World Cup 2026. The Lankan Lions have named their squad for the series, with Dasun Shanaka set to lead the team.
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IND U19 vs SL U19 Asia Cup semifinal Highlights: India beat Sri Lanka to enter into final
Cricket | Dec 20, 2025, 12:04 AM ISTIND U19 vs SL U19 Asia Cup semifinal Highlights: India chased down 139 in the semifinal against Sri Lanka to make their way into the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2025. The Indian bowlers starred in the first innings in the rain-hit game.
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Sri Lanka Cricket rope in former India fielding coach for T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Dec 17, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTSri Lanka have appointed R Sridhar as their fielding coach until the end of upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Sridhar was India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021 and covered more than 300 international matches.
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7 reasons Sri Lanka is the new millennial-favourite beach escape
Lifestyle | Dec 04, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTSri Lanka is becoming a top millennial beach escape thanks to its clean shores, easy travel, budget stays, surf culture and wellness experiences. Scroll through the gallery to explore why.
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Rupee hits all-time low: These 6 travel destinations still give you great value for your INR
Lifestyle | Dec 03, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTDiscover 6 travel destinations where the Indian rupee still offers great value. Enjoy premium stays, unique experiences, and stylish vacations without overspending, even as the rupee weakens.
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India rejects Pak's 'ridiculous' claim of delaying overflight clearance for aid flights to Sri Lanka
India | Dec 02, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTIndia had granted rapid clearance for Pakistan's humanitarian aid flight carrying relief material to flood-affected Sri Lanka.
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Pakistan mocked for sending 'expired' food packages to flood-hit Sri Lanka after photos go viral
World | Dec 02, 2025, 07:15 PM ISTSri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country’s disaster-response capacity.
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India Denies Pakistan Claims, Approves Aid Flight to Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka
Originals | Dec 02, 2025, 11:43 AM ISTIndia rejects Pakistani media claims of blocking a relief flight to Sri Lanka, saying Pakistan's overflight request was approved within hours. As Sri Lanka battles Cyclone Ditwah's devastation, India says its swift clearance underscores its commitment to humanitarian aid and regional cooperation.
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India rebuts Pakistan's propaganda on aid flight clearance to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
India | Dec 02, 2025, 07:37 AM ISTOfficials stated that Pakistan submitted its overflight request around 1:00 pm (IST) on Monday, asking for same-day clearance to use Indian airspace. Since the purpose was to deliver humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, India handled the request with unusual urgency.
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Cyclone Ditwah: PM Modi speaks to Sri Lanka's Anura Dissanayake, assures India's complete assistance
World | Dec 01, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah: In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked PM Modi for India's decision to swiftly deploy rescue teams and provide relief material to Sri Lanka.