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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka survive Jamie Overton scare to beat England in opening cricket ODI

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage (right) celebrating with captain Charith Asalanka after taking a catch to dismiss England's Jamie Overton during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Jan 22, 2026.
Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage (right) celebrating with captain Charith Asalanka after taking a catch to dismiss England's Jamie Overton during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Jan 22, 2026.

Brook says lucky to be England captain despite nightclub brawl in NZ

Cricket - First One Day International - England v South Africa - Headingley, Leeds, Britain - September 2, 2025 England's Harry Brook in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
Cricket - First One Day International - England v South Africa - Headingley, Leeds, Britain - September 2, 2025 England's Harry Brook in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

India's Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series

Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fourth Test - England v India - Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, Britain - July 24, 2025 India's Rishabh Pant in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fourth Test - England v India - Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, Britain - July 24, 2025 India's Rishabh Pant in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

India captain Gill targets New Zealand ODI series after injury woes

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Asia Cup - Final - India v Pakistan - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 28, 2025 India's Shubman Gill in action REUTERS/Raghed Waked/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Asia Cup - Final - India v Pakistan - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 28, 2025 India's Shubman Gill in action REUTERS/Raghed Waked/ File Photo

Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists to aid cyclone recovery

Tourism is Sri Lanka’s second-largest foreign exchange earner with US$3.2 billion (S$4.12 billion) in revenues in 2025.
Tourism is Sri Lanka’s second-largest foreign exchange earner with US$3.2 billion (S$4.12 billion) in revenues in 2025.

Zimbabwe select old hands Taylor and Cremer for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka launches investigation over English syllabus’ gay website link

Red-faced authorities ordered the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission to block access to the site on local internet providers.
Red-faced authorities ordered the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission to block access to the site on local internet providers.

Building back better? Sri Lankans face challenges in recovery from floods, landslides

Landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah toppled buildings and destroyed plantations still left their mark throughout the area of Badulla.
Landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah toppled buildings and destroyed plantations still left their mark throughout the area of Badulla.

India to provide $580 million to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka

A view of houses in a flooded area caused by heavy rainfall following Cyclone Ditwah in Niyamgamdora, Sri Lanka, on Dec 2, 2025.
A view of houses in a flooded area caused by heavy rainfall following Cyclone Ditwah in Niyamgamdora, Sri Lanka, on Dec 2, 2025.

Sri Lanka cyclone caused $5b in damage, says World Bank

Floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah left extensive damage throughout Sri Lanka.
Floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah left extensive damage throughout Sri Lanka.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.