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PAK vs SL: PAK out of semi-final race; Survive Shanaka's onslaught to win vs SL

Dasun Shanaka scored 76* off 31 balls and took the game to the last over.

Published 135 days ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup: SL decimated, Kiwis win by 61 runs

Sri Lanka's dream of ending a home World Cup campaign in style came crashing down in Colombo on another evening where the batting failed to show up. New Zealand scored 168, which proved to be enough on a slow and turning track at the Premadasa – and now qualification for the Lankans is mathematically impossible.

Published 138 days ago

England vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup: Will Jacks' bowling shines in fightback win

England take control of Group 2 in the Super 8s with a fightback win, managing to defend 147 thanks to Sri Lanka's batting falling apart in Pallekele. The hosts with work to do to stay alive now.

Published 141 days ago

SL vs AUS: Nissanka's brilliance fades AUS's qualification chances - In pictures

Even after the dismissal of Kusal Mendis for 51 off 38, Nissanka did not lose his cool. He stayed till the end scoring 100* off 52.

Published 147 days ago

Cyclone Ditwah: Scenes of damage, resilience across Sri Lanka; India on edge

A man is seen pushing a makeshift raft along a flooded street in Ambatale on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Saturday after Cyclone Ditwah unleashed torrential rains and powerful winds across the country, triggering widespread flooding and deadly landslides, especially in central and eastern hilly regions. The death toll climbed to 132, while 176 others remain unaccounted for. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the severe weather has damaged over 15,000 houses and forced nearly 78,000 people to take refuge in government-run relief camps, said a report by AFP.

Updated 226 days ago

Sri Lanka reels from floods and Cyclone Ditwah | 15 photos of chaos

A tree is uprooted in front of a residential building partially damaged by heavy rains in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Published 227 days ago

IND vs SL, Asia Cup 2025: Nissanka's special ton goes in vain, IND stay unbeaten

Pathum Nissanka was the hero of the match as his sensational century brought them right to the verge of a big victory. Ultimately, he couldn't take his team home, but this was his breakthrough as he set the world on notice.

Published 290 days ago

SL vs AFG, Asia Cup: Kusal Mendis the star as Sri Lanka seal place in Super 4s

Sri Lanka saw off the Afghanistan challenge to win by 6 wickets in Abu Dhabi, sealing their spot in the Super 4s after a perfect group campaign. They also help out Bangladesh, who progress through with them to the next round.

Published 298 days ago

Ranil Wickremesinghe chosen new Sri Lanka President, supporters rejoice | pics

Music, dancing and joyous revelry broke out on the streets of Colombo.

Updated 1454 days ago

In pics | Sri Lankans hit streets in celebration as Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns

Demonstrators cheer after hearing the news that Gotabaya Rajapaksa, resigned from the President's post at a protest site close to the president's office in Colombo.

Published 1459 days ago

In Photos: Sri Lanka crisis intensifies, protesters storm PM’s office

Demonstrators amid tear gas take part in an anti-government protest outside the office of Sri Lanka's prime minister in Colombo.

Published 1461 days ago

Pictures of Sri Lankan protesters living it up in president Gotabaya's home

Protesters swim as onlookers wait at a swimming pool in the president's official residence.

Updated 1463 days ago

Photos: In crisis-hit Sri Lanka, protesters storm President’s home

Demonstrators protest inside the President's House, after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled, amid the country's economic crisis, in Colombo, Sri Lanka,

Published 1465 days ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Long queues at fuel stations as commuters scramble for diesel

Sri Lankans gather at a fuel station to buy diesel before the beginning of curfew in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Published 1561 days ago

England vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup: Action in images from Super 12 match

England's Adil Rashid, without cap, celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera during the Cricket Twenty20 World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka in Sharjah, UAE, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Published 1715 days ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Action through images

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka, left, celebrates with teammate Dasun Shanaka after defeating Bangladesh in their Cricket Twenty20 World Cup match in Sharjah, UAE, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Published 1723 days ago

From pristine beaches to lip-smacking seafood, 7 reasons to visit Sri Lanka

From history buffs to water babies and wildlife enthusiasts, Sri Lanka has a sport for everyone visiting the island. Here are seven reasons why you need to add Sri Lanka to your bucket list and visit as soon as the pandemic ends.

Updated 1832 days ago

Photos: Fire-stricken container vessel MV X-Press Pearl sinking off Sri Lanka

Smoke billows from the Singapore-registered container ship MV X-Press Pearl as it is towed away from the coast of Colombo on June 2 following Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's order to move the ship to deeper water to prevent a bigger environmental disaster.

Published 1867 days ago

7 countries with lower currency value than Indian Rupees

Well, if you are one of them then you need to check out these places that will not burn a hole in your pocket.

Updated 1871 days ago

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