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ICC appoints Sumathi Dharmawardena as new Independent Chairman of Anti-Corruption Unit

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday appointed Sri Lanka's Sumathi Dharmawardena as the new Independent Chairman for its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). Dharmawardena replaced Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who retired from the position after 14 years in charge.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks

The Guardian - UK

World Test Championships: Team India battling for Lord's spot

Loss to Kiwis has made India's task to qualify for WTC Final tougher; Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka all close in

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Race to the WTC Final: What India, Australia, New Zealand, others need to secure a spot

NEW DELHI: The ICC World Test Championship standings are becoming increasingly competitive, with only a 15% gap separating the top two teams, India and Australia.

The Times of India

Memory wars: Sri Lankan diaspora in Canada grapples with how to honour those lost in civil war

Last August, a foundation stone laying ceremony was held in Brampton, Ont. for a Tamil genocide monument in the city. The memorial’s architectural design was selected from among 100,000 submissions and finalized by the National Council of Canadian Tamils in 2022.

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3rd ODI: West Indies register consolation win against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: In the third and final one-day cricket international, West Indies defeated series winners Sri Lanka with a consolation victory led by Evin Lewis' undefeated 102 at Pallekele.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in Sri Lanka 2024

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Sri Lanka police arrest three people after threat to Israelis at popular tourist spots

US Embassy in Colombo warns of possible threat to Israeli tourists

The Independent UK

Security Alerts Issued For Potential Attack In Sri Lanka

US and Israel issue security alerts for potential attacks on tourist areas in Sri Lanka, urging caution.

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Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis

Sri Lanka’s police are raising security around a popular tourist destination after receiving information about a possible attack on Israeli travelers

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Deploys Troops To Jewish Community Centre After US Warning

Sri Lanka deployed troops and increased police patrols around a Jewish community centre in a popular surfing town on Wednesday after the US embassy warned its citizens of a possible attack there.

International Business Times

Israelis told to urgently leave Sri Lankan tourist areas after terrorist threat

Israel tells citizens in Arugam Bay area to hide Jewish identity and not gather in large groups

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand call up youngsters as six top stars sit out of white-ball tour of Sri Lanka

WELLINGTON: The senior national men's selection committee of New Zealand has called upon promising all-rounder Nathan Smith and up-and-coming wicketkeeper-batsman Mitch Hay for next month’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in Sri Lanka 2024

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'World Test Championship mei India vs Pakistan bhi hona chahiye' - says Basit Ali

The 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle is in its home stretch, with India and Australia the frontrunners for a repeat of the last WTC final, which Australia won. Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali also feels it will be an India vs Australia final once again next year, but has…

The Times of India

Tom Latham praises Rachin Ravindra for calming the dressing room during chase

BENGALURU: New Zealand entered the first Test of the three-match series against India following a string of defeats, having lost four consecutive matches, two each against Australia (at home) and Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

1st ODI: Sri Lanka beat West Indies in rain-affected match

NEW DELHI: With half-centuries from skipper Charith Asalanka and rookie Nishan Madushka, Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in Sunday's rain-shortened first one-day international at Pallekele.

The Independent UK

Train hits and kills 2 wild elephants in Sri Lanka as 2 of its fuel-carrying tankers derail

Authorities in Sri Lanka say a train carrying thousands of gallons of fuel hit a herd of wild elephants in the country's northeast, killing two of the giant mammals and injuring one other as two of its tankers got derailed

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Two wild elephants killed by train in Sri Lanka as fuel tankers derail

A train carrying thousands of gallons of fuel hit the elephants near a renowned nature park

The Times of India

Sri Lanka level three-match T20 series 1-1 with record-breaking West Indies win

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka bounced back in the second T20 against the West Indies, securing a resounding 73-run victory in Dambulla on Tuesday. This win marked their biggest margin of triumph against the Caribbean side and their sixth-largest in T20Is.

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Sri Lanka Schools Closed As Heavy Rains Cause Flooding

Heavy rains in Sri Lanka cause widespread flooding, leading to school closures and significant damage. Tragic loss of life and ongoing rescue operations.

The Times of India

When swashbuckling Viv Richards demolished Sri Lanka in a World Cup match

NEW DELHI: In a dominant display at the 1987 Cricket World Cup, the West Indies secured a commanding 191-run victory over Sri Lanka in Karachi, powered by a sensational knock from captain Viv Richards. Richards delivered one of the most memorable innings in World Cup history, smashing 181 off just…

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital Colombo and suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

The Times of India

Mahela Jayawardene returns as Mumbai Indians head coach

NEW DELHI: Mahela Jayawardene is back as the head coach of Mumbai Indians after serving as the franchise's Global Head of Cricket for the last two years. When Mahela was elevated to the global role, MI appointed former South Africa cricketer Mark Boucher as the head coach in 2023 but…

Evening Standard

UK among 40 nations ‘strongly’ condemning attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ireland, France and Sri Lanka are among the other co-signatories to the statement.

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