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2nd Test: Pakistan look to seal series against Sri Lanka after year-long drought

Pakistan celebrated a long-awaited triumph as they secured their first Test victory in 12 months against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series in Galle. Their newfound batting aggression proved to be the key to success, setting them up for the second Test starting on Monday at the…

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2023

Sri Lankan govt. requests Alliance Air to extend Chennai-Jaffna services to Ratmalana too

Alliance Air, a subsidiary of AI Assets Holding Limited, recently upgraded Chennai-Jaffna-Chennai flight services to daily. Sri Lankan govt. requested extension to Ratmalana near Colombo. Fare incl. taxes is ₹8,500. Locals investing in hospitality sector, but need chain of hotels targeting middle-income groups. Nallur Kandasamy temple festival in Aug. will…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Emerging Asia Cup: India A beat Bangladesh A by 51 runs, face Pakistan A in final

NEW DELHI: India A set up a potentially high-voltage Emerging Asia Cup title clash against Pakistan A after defeating Bangladesh A by 51 runs in the semifinals in Colombo on Friday.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2023

ACC Emerging Cup: Yash Dhull, Harshit Rana star in India A's thumping 8-wicket win over UAE A

NEW DELHI: India 'A' kicked off their campaign in the ACC Men's Emerging Cup with a resounding eight-wicket victory over UAE 'A' in Colombo, led by an outstanding display from skipper Yash Dhull.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023

Rajasthan spinner Manav makes the cut for India A

JAIPUR: Following a successful Ranji Trophy season last year, Rajasthan's Manav Suthar, 20, is busy attending bigger assignments. After making the cut for the Central Zone squad for Duleep Trophy, the left-arm spinner from Sri Ganganagar has made it to the India A side for the ACC Men's Emerging Teams…

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2023

Yash Dhull to lead India A in Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: The Junior Cricket Committee has announced the India A squad for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 13 to July 23.

The Times of India · Jul 4, 2023

Neglected elephant boards jumbo flight home to Thailand

An elephant gifted to Sri Lanka two decades ago was flown back to Thailand on Sunday after a diplomatic spat over the animal's alleged mistreatment.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2023

Neglected Thai elephant prepares for jumbo flight home

COLOMBO: An ailing Thai elephant is being prepared for an arduous journey home from Sri Lanka after a diplomatic dispute between the two Asian nations over the creature's alleged mistreatment.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2023

Tear gas, water cannon fired on protesting Sri Lankan students

Hundreds of students march in Colombo to demand release of activists arrested during last year’s anti-gov’t protests.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

First India-Sri Lanka defence exhibition in Colombo for boosting bilateral relations

The High Commission of India organised the first India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar and Exhibition in Colombo on June 7 to promote and identify newer areas of cooperation and collaboration between the two countries in the defence sector.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023