Sri Lanka
-
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds
World | Aug 22, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTThe 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.
-
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Saliya Saman banned for five years by ICC
Cricket | Aug 15, 2025, 07:24 PM ISTFormer 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.
-
Bangladesh script history with T20I series win over Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jul 16, 2025, 10:46 PM ISTBangladesh 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.
-
Bangladesh announce squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka; former captain dropped
Cricket | Jul 04, 2025, 08:11 PM ISTBangladesh 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.
-
Sri Lanka announce ODI Squad for Bangladesh series, Dilshan Madushanka returns
Cricket | Jun 27, 2025, 07:44 PM ISTSri 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.
-
Litton Das surpasses Mushfiqur Rahim for most dismissals by a Bangladesh keeper in Tests, check list
Cricket | Jun 27, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTIn 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.
-
Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 146 Powers Sri Lanka to commanding position vs Bangladesh after Day 2
Cricket | Jun 26, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTPathum 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.
-
Angelo Mathews picks top Test cricket memories as he bids adieu to format that he 'loved playing'
Cricket | Jun 21, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTAngelo 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.
-
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh settle for stalemate after Najmul's ton in Angelo Mathews' last Test
Cricket | Jun 21, 2025, 09:13 PM ISTBangladesh 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.
-
This cricketer won World Cup with Sanath Jayasuriya in 1996, now owns luxurious resort in Sri Lanka
Cricket | May 30, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTSri Lanka changed the way the batting team played during the field restrictions in the World Cup 1996. Along with Sanath Jayasuriya, this Sri Lankan cricketer played a crucial role in winning the mega event for his team with his batting approach.
-
India not dharamshala, can't host refugees from all over: SC junks Sri Lankan man's plea
India | May 19, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTA bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a plea by a Sri Lankan citizen, who was arrested in 2015 on suspicion of having connections to the LTTE, a terrorist organisation once active in Sri Lanka.
-
Srilankan Airlines suspends all flights to Lahore amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions
World | May 08, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTThree explosions were heard in quick succession in Walton Road of Pakistan's Lahore on Thursday (May 8), prompting residents to rush out of their homes in fear. The blasts happened in the vicinity of Gulberg, which is one of Lahore's most upscale and sensitive districts.
-
BCB expect Taskin Ahmed to regain full fitness ahead of Sri Lanka series
Cricket | May 06, 2025, 08:12 PM ISTThe Bangladesh Cricket Board expects Taskin Ahmed to regain full fitness ahead of the Sri Lanka tour in June. The pacer missed the recently concluded Test series against Zimbabwe as he was in London for rehab.
-
Flight from Chennai searched at Sri Lanka airport on suspicion of Pahalgam attacker on board
World | May 03, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTPahalgam terror attack: Amid the tensions, Pakistan-based media channels and certain social media handles started a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at various Indian Armed Forces officials, amidst cross border tensions following India's swift and decisive response.
-
Sri Lanka probes viral photo of Lord Buddha's sacred tooth relic amid strict ban on photography
World | Apr 21, 2025, 12:12 PM ISTActing IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya said preliminary investigations are underway to determine when the image was captured. He added that the Criminal Investigation Department's assistance would be sought if required.
-
Sri Lanka cancels plan to hold naval exercise off Trincomalee with Pakistan after India's concerns
World | Apr 19, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTFollowing India's objections to the Sri Lanka-Pakistan navy drills in the strategic waters of Trincomalee, Colombo has decided to cancel plans to hold the naval exercise with Islamabad. Notably, India has been extending assistance to Sri Lanka in developing Trincomalee's energy infrastructure.
-
PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning stars in Colombo | WATCH
Cricket | Apr 06, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi was captured interacting with Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning heroes in Colombo. He took to X to share pictures and videos of the same, and the likes of Sanath Jayasuriya and Chaminda Vaas were present as well.
-
PM Modi calls his aerial 'darshan' of Ram Setu a divine coincidence with Surya Tilak in Ayodhya
India | Apr 06, 2025, 03:11 PM ISTCalling it a divine coincidence, PM Modi said that it happened at the same time as the Surya Tilak (of Ram Lalla on the occasion of Ram Navami) was taking place in Ayodhya.
-
PM Modi Awarded Sri Lanka's Highest Honor For Strengthening Bilateral Ties| 5th April | Speed News
Originals | Apr 05, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTPM Modi was awarded Sri Lanka's highest honor for strengthening bilateral ties. Nitish Kumar's JDU faced a rift as five leaders resigned over the waqf bill. Vadodara crash accused was high on marijuana, not alcohol, police reveal. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
-
PM Modi raises fishermen issue with Sri Lankan President, says 'agreed on humanitarian approach'
World | Apr 06, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTPM Modi in Sri Lanka: As per MEA reports, Sri Lankan authorities have decided to release 11 fishermen imminently and a few more in the coming days on humanitarian grounds.