Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cricket willing to host India-England Tests next year: report

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka Cricket is willing to host the India-England test series which has been delayed till 2021.

Aug 15, 2020

Sri Lanka cricketer Kusal Mendis held for running over and killing 64-year-old man

Kusal Mendis got arrested in Panadura, Sri Lanka after a car accident. The Sri Lankan cricketer ran over a 64-year-old man who died suffering the injuries from the crash.

Jul 5, 2020

Sri Lanka to firmly support, accelerate Port City development

The prime minister pledged to accelerate the implementation of the preferential policies of the Colombo Port City from the government level as early as January 2020.

Dec 9, 2019

Sri Lanka to launch green projects to protect ecosystem

The government said the section along the southern expressway from Matara to Matala in the south, will soon be greener when the viaducts placed there for elephant crossings are converted to vertical gardens.

Dec 5, 2019

Sri Lanka strongman Rajapaksa set to become president after rival concedes defeat

Rajapaksa, who oversaw the military defeat of Tamil separatists under his brother and then president Mahinda Rajapaksa 10 years ago, has promised strong leadership.

Nov 17, 2019

'Itna Kashmir kiya ke Karachi bhool gaye' - Gambhir mocks security provided to SL team [Watch]

PCB has put into place elaborate security arrangements and as such, there is a near curfew like situation in Karachi, where the ODIs are being played.

Oct 1, 2019

Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, warm-up

Did India lure Sri Lankan players out of Pakistan tour? Island nation's minister responds

As many as 10 Sri Lankan players including Lasith Malinga and Angelo Mathews have pulled out of the upcoming Pakistan tour.

Sep 11, 2019

Virat Kohli on verge of becoming most successful captain; Is he the best skipper ever?

The 30-year-old Indian cricketer is arguably one of the best captains who has led the Indian cricket team.

Aug 26, 2019

5 LeT terrorists infiltrate into Tamil Nadu, high alert sounded in Coimbatore

There was an intelligence input that a group of terrorists, including a Pakistani national and five people from Sri Lanka, were planning to carry out a possible terror attack.

Aug 23, 2019

China gifts Sri Lanka a warship it decommissioned 4 years ago

The 'Tongling' warship was decommissioned by the PLA in 2015. A former navy chief had warned against accepting ageing vessels as gifts as they come with high maintenance costs.

Jul 17, 2019

India vs New Zealand World Cup semi-final in danger of being washed out; How will India qualify?

Men in Blue have been in scintillating form through the tournament but if it rains on the match and reserve day, what are their chances to qualify?

Jul 8, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: MS Dhoni's presence in Indian squad incomparable?

The Men in Blue are in good form in the ongoing tournament and they will be looking forward to lift the coveted trophy this year.

Jul 4, 2019

Who is Charulata Patel? 87-yr-old Indian fan steals show at India-Bangladesh clash

The Men in Blue are in scintillating form in the tournament, they have lost only one match till now and won all the other matches convincingly.

Jul 3, 2019

Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Ex-defence secretary, police chief arrested

Sri Lanka Attorney General Dappula de Livera has instructed to charge the two top officials of "grave crimes against humanity" for their inaction to prevent the serial terror attacks.

Jul 3, 2019

India, Pakistan, MS Dhoni, Hasan Ali, CT 2017 final

World Cup 2019: Former Pakistan cricketer claims India will deliberately lose to not let Pakistan qualify

India are on the verge of qualifying for the semi-finals, they just need one more win to ensure their qualification.

Jun 29, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Shakib Al Hasan achieves rare feat to match Yuvraj Singh

The 32-year-old Shakib Al Hasan, an all-rounder, has been the main inspiration for Bangladesh's superb performance in the World Cup.

Jun 25, 2019

Favourites England defeated by Sri Lanka in ICC 2019 World Cup's biggest upset

Coming into the match as the second weakest side in the event, Sri Lanka showed, once again this year, why they should never be underestimated.

Jun 21, 2019

Sri Lanka cardinal says government hiding truth about Easter attacks

President Maithripala Sirisena has criticised a parliamentary investigation, where some have accused him of mishandling national security.

Jun 21, 2019

India cricket team Virat Kohli Mohammed Shami

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: India to become Men in Orange in India-England clash?

Men in Blue will turn to Men in Orange in the match against England at the end of the moment.

Jun 20, 2019

Cochin shopping mall on high alert as ISIS plans deadly attack in India: Intel inputs

Days after the awful Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, the ISIS is eyeing the Indian Ocean Regions in comeback plan.