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Asia Cup: Wellalage, Asalanka help Sri Lanka bowl out India for 213

NEW DELHI: On a turning pitch, the Sri Lankan combo of Dunith Wellalage and part-timer Charith Asalanka spun a web around the Indian batters, limiting them to a sub-par 213 in their Asia Cup Super 4 encounter in Colombo on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023

Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in Asia Cup thriller

Kusal Mendis narrowly misses century, guides SL to 291-8 in crucial Asia Cup match vs. Afghanistan. Mendis' 92 off 84 balls, Pathum Nissanka & Charith Asalanka's contributions help SL to solid start. Middle-order stutter, Rashid Khan's deflection run out of Mendis, Dunith Wellalage & Maheesh Theekshana's 64-run 8th wicket stand.…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Asia Cup: How bowlers led Sri Lanka to a comfortable win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: A clinical all-round bowling performance was followed by a mature Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka 78-run stand as Sri Lanka eased past Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B game in Pallekele on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

Pakistan's long-term aim is to top rankings says coach ahead of 2nd test vs Sri Lanka

Not many teams come to Sri Lanka and manage a win in spin fortress Galle.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Raise Katchatheevu, Tamils issue during Sri Lankan president’s visit: T.N. CM Stalin writes to PM Modi

TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to raise Katchatheevu retrieval and Tamil rights in Lanka with visiting Sri Lankan President. Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed resolutions to retrieve islet, which has deprived TN fishermen of rights and livelihoods. He urges Union Government to initiate diplomatic efforts and protect Tamils' social,…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Land reforms will have a positive impact on people, says A.P. Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao

YSRCP govt's land reforms in last 4 yrs will have remarkable impact on lives of people, said Dharmana Prasada Rao. Comprehensive land resurvey, removal of dotted & Inam lands from 22A list, granting pattas on Lanka lands, giving rights to original assignees are all part of reforms. Cabinet ratified certain…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

India says it will continue to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its financial crisis

India has reiterated its willingness to play “a constructive role” in supporting Sri Lanka’s efforts for recovery from the worst economic crisis. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

A people of an emerald isle, waiting with doosras

The Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka need five important changes to be made by them and for them

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Sri Lanka PM hails ties on Vesak Day

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena on his official visit to the kingdom and congratulated the country for its speedy economic recovery, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023

World Test Championship 2023: India's WTC Final chances hinge on series outcome

The India-Australia Test series will decide the two contenders for the 2021-23 World Test Championship Final. Currently, Australia are sitting at the top of the points table. They have all but secured their place in the final, but it isn’t a given yet. The most likely scenario is an India-Australia…

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2023