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  Sri Lanka register comfortable six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, as Group B spices up in Asia Cup

  Cricket | September 13, 2025 23:34 IST

  Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, with Pathum Nissanka scoring 50 and becoming the fastest Sri Lankan to 2000 T20I runs. Bangladesh posted 139 after early setbacks, but Sri Lanka chased it down with 32 balls to spare.

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  Sri Lanka announce 15-member squad for Women's World Cup, recall veteran pacer after 12 months

  Cricket | September 10, 2025 17:58 IST

  Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup that is starting on September 30. Chamari Athapaththu has been appointed the captain of the team as they have also recalled a 39-year-old veteran pacer after 12 months.

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  Nepal echoes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: Anti-Govt protests across South Asia follow similar patterns

  Explainers | September 09, 2025 17:48 IST

  Widespread youth-led protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal over corruption, governance failures, and economic hardship have toppled long-standing regimes, reflecting shared regional and global crises.

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  Passenger bus skids off road, falls into cliff in Sri Lanka, claiming 15 lives, injuring 16 others

  World | September 05, 2025 15:47 IST

  A tragic bus accident in Sri Lanka's Uva Province on Thursday night claimed 15 lives and injured 16 others, with high-speed driving suspected as the cause.

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  Kamindu Mendis' late fireworks seal dramatic win for Sri Lanka over Zimbabwe

  Cricket | September 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  Kamindu Mendis’ explosive 41* off 16 rescued Sri Lanka from a collapse, sealing a 4-wicket win over Zimbabwe with 5 balls to spare. Brian Bennett’s 81 had powered Zimbabwe to 175, but Mendis’ late blitz, including a 26-run over, turned the match around.

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  Sri Lankan president makes surprise visit to Katchatheevu island after Vijay's call for reclaiming

  September 02, 2025 16:02 IST

  Dissanayake, who was in Jaffna to launch welfare programmes and review the expansion of the Mayilidi Fishing Port, travelled by Navy speedboat to Katchatheevu with senior defence officials.

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  ZIM vs SL: Brendan Taylor returns to ODIs after four years; Sean Williams leads Zimbabwe

  Cricket | August 29, 2025 14:09 IST

  Brendon Taylor returned to ODI cricket for the first time since his ban of three and a half years. He has been named in the squad for the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Harare. Sean Williams, meanwhile leading the Chevrons in Craig Ervine's absence.

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  Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka: Where to watch ZIM vs SL live on TV and stream online in India?

  Cricket | August 29, 2025 9:59 IST

  Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka for a two-match ODI and three-match T20I series, starting August 29. All the matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The series will help Sri Lanka build momentum ahead of the Asia Cup.

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  Sri Lanka announce squad for Asia Cup 2025, Wanindu Hasaranga finds place despite injury concerns

  Cricket | August 28, 2025 19:16 IST

  Sri Lanka reveal their 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Despite injury concerns, Wanindu Hasaranga has found a spot in the squad. The Lankan Lions are part of group B. Charith Asalanka will lead the team.

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  Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail over alleged misuse of govt funds

  World | August 26, 2025 20:25 IST

  Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on the alleged charges of misuse of government funds amounting to LKR 16.6 million. Earlier on Friday, Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on allegations of state funds' misuse, as reported by Newswire Lanka.

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  Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe ODI Squad after four years for Sri Lanka series

  Cricket | August 28, 2025 14:43 IST

  Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series after completing his ICC ban. Zimbabwe named a 16-member squad for the two ODIs on August 29 and 31 in Harare, with Craig Ervine as captain and several new faces included.

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  Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds

  World | August 22, 2025 14:11 IST

  The investigations focus on a trip he made to the United Kingdom to attend a university graduation ceremony in London, but it is alleged that this was a personal visit using state funds.

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  Former Sri Lanka cricketer Saliya Saman banned for five years by ICC

  Cricket | August 15, 2025 19:24 IST

  Former Sri Lanka cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all cricket for five years by the ICC after being found guilty of attempting to fix matches during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 while linked to the Pune Devils franchise. The ban is backdated to Sept 2023.

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  Bangladesh script history with T20I series win over Sri Lanka

  Cricket | July 16, 2025 22:46 IST

  Bangladesh registered their maiden T20I series win in Sri Lanka. The Litton Das-led side defeated the hosts by eight wickets to script history in Colombo. Mehidy Hasan was adjudged Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul.

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  Bangladesh announce squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka; former captain dropped

  Cricket | July 04, 2025 20:11 IST

  Bangladesh announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting July 10. Najmul Hossain Shanto was left out, while Naim Sheikh and Taskin Ahmed returned. The three-match T20I series will begin on July 10 in Kandy.

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  Sri Lanka announce ODI Squad for Bangladesh series, Dilshan Madushanka returns

  Cricket | June 27, 2025 19:44 IST

  Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, starting July 2. Star pacer Dilshan Madushanka made his return to the squad after an injury break.

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  Litton Das surpasses Mushfiqur Rahim for most dismissals by a Bangladesh keeper in Tests, check list

  Cricket | June 27, 2025 6:49 IST

  In the second Test vs Sri Lanka, Litton Das surpassed Mushfiqur Rahim with 114 dismissals (99 catches, 15 stumpings) to become Bangladesh’s top wicketkeeper in Tests. He achieved this in 65 innings, compared to Rahim’s 97, and can reach 100 Test wickets on Day 3.

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  Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 146 Powers Sri Lanka to commanding position vs Bangladesh after Day 2

  Cricket | June 26, 2025 18:51 IST

  Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka took a 43-run lead against Bangladesh in the second Test. Bangladesh struggled early, bundled out for 247 on Day 1, with Asitha Fernando and Sonal Dinusha taking three wickets each.

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  Angelo Mathews picks top Test cricket memories as he bids adieu to format that he 'loved playing'

  Cricket | June 21, 2025 23:38 IST

  Angelo Mathews bid adieu to a 16-year-old Test career as he walked away from the format that he 'loved playing.' Mathews opened up on his favourite memories from the Test format after playing his last Test match of his career against Bangladesh in Galle.

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  Sri Lanka, Bangladesh settle for stalemate after Najmul's ton in Angelo Mathews' last Test

  Cricket | June 21, 2025 21:13 IST

  Bangladesh looked for an improbable win late on Day 5 of the first Test against Sri Lanka; however, with not much time on offer, the teams settled for a stalemate in what was Angelo Mathews' last Test. Najmul Hossain Shanto starred with centuries in both innings of the match.