The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s prime minister says its debt-laden economy has “collapsed" after months of shortages of food, fuel and electricity

Sri Lanka will hold a donor conference with China, India and Japan as it seeks overseas assistance to find a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka’s government finally began bailout talks with IMF officials this week after a crippling delay exacerbated a longstanding economic crisis. But as food prices soar amid an impending global food shortage sparked by the Ukraine conflict, Sri Lankans are paying a heavy price for the government’s mismanagement, nepotism and…

It was the first time Sri Lanka had beaten Australia in a five-match series. The fifth ODI is on Friday.

David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.

Scott Boland has taken four wickets in a red-ball match for Australia A against Sri Lanka A, showing selectors he is ready for the Tests if called upon.

Cabinet approves amendment to the constitution in a move to appease protesters calling for Gotabaya Rajapaksa to quit.

Australia have won the toss and will bowl first against a Sri Lanka side featuring five spinners, as both Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith miss the must-win ODI.

Sri Lanka were defeated by eight wickets in London 13 years ago.