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Booker Prize winner lets ghosts of Sri Lanka's past speak

Shehan Karunatilaka wrote his Booker Prize-winning novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida” to give voice to Sri Lanka’s dead

The Independent UK

Sri Lankans rally to demand release of 2 protest leaders

Sri Lankan police have blocked more than 1,000 protesters who were attempting to march to the capital’s main railroad station to demand the release of two detained protest leaders and an end to a government crackdown on demonstrations against the country's economic crisis

The Independent UK

Hundreds march in crisis-hit Sri Lanka protesting tax hikes, crackdowns

Hundreds of people marched in Sri Lanka's largest city Colombo on Wednesday protesting against higher taxes, inflation and alleged state-led repression as the country struggles to emerge from its worst financial crisis in seven decades.

Reuters

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T20 World Cup organisers miss a trick with tiebreaker climax for England’s showdown with Sri Lanka

The calculators were out within seconds of England’s victory over New Zealand, a result that leaves the two sides, along with Australia, level on points at the top of the T20 World Cup’s Group 1.

Evening Standard

As the T20 World Cup semis approach, how can New Zealand, England, Australia, Sri Lanka or Ireland make it through to the semi-finals?

With one round of games to go in Australia's group at the T20 World Cup, the host nation has a task ahead — but five teams still have a mathematic possibility to make the last four. Check out the Group 1 permutations here.

ABC News

Buttler 'proud' after England reignite World Cup prospects

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Skipper Jos Buttler praised the character of his England side as they breathed new life into their Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday, but it was curtains for Afghanistan.

AFP

Wanindu Hasaranga stars as Sri Lanka keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

Hasaranga took three for 13 before Dhananjaya de Silva’s 66 not out off 42 deliveries anchored a successful 145 chase to end Afghanistan’s chances

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka keep T20 World Cup hopes alive with Afghanistan win

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Dhananjaya de Silva scored an unbeaten 66 as Sri Lanka kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.

AFP

Afghanistan set Sri Lanka 145 to win World Cup clash

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took three wickets as Afghanistan made 144-8 in their Twenty20 World Cup Group 1 clash at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.

AFP

Bankrupt Sri Lanka's inflation dips to 66 percent

Colombo (AFP) - Inflation in crisis-hit Sri Lanka dipped marginally for the first time in 12 months but prices were still an eye-watering 66 percent higher than a year ago, official data showed Monday.

AFP

New Zealand go top after beating Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Phillips scores blistering century, Boult takes four to leave Sri Lanka on the brink of elimination.

Al Jazeera

Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Sydney (AFP) - Glenn Phillips smashed a powerhouse 104 and Trent Boult grabbed four wickets as New Zealand swept past Sri Lanka by 65 runs in Sydney on Saturday to put them in pole position to make the semi-finals at the Twenty20 World Cup.

AFP

Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka

AFP

Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand make 167-7 against Sri Lanka

Sydney (AFP) - Glenn Phillips smashed a top-class 104 to rescue New Zealand after they slumped to 15-3 against Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup group game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, helping his team reach 167-7.

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AAP

Phillips ton makes Sri Lanka pay in T20 WC

Sri Lanka have been left to rue a crucial dropped catch, as Glenn Phillips' century helped the New Zealand recover from 3-15 to 7-167 in the T20 World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

‘Parents can’t afford meat, eggs and milk’: children bear the brunt of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis

Child malnutrition is soaring as inflation hits 94.9%, and many are missing school because parents do not have the cash to send them

Al Jazeera

Protests in Sri Lanka over economic crisis and police brutality

Despite earlier brutal crackdowns, protesters gathered in Colombo to express discontent at the dire economic situation.

The Independent UK

Sri Lankans march against government crackdown on protests

Thousands of Sri Lankans have marched in the capital to urge the government to halt its crackdown on protests against an unprecedented economic crisis that has engulfed the Indian Ocean nation for months

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'Doesn't get bigger than this': Finch relishes England MCG showdown

Melbourne (AFP) - Australia captain Aaron Finch said Thursday he couldn't wait to face England in a Twenty20 World Cup clash that is shaping up as a must-win showdown for the Ashes rivals.

AAP

Finch 'confident' in T20 World Cup form

Aaron Finch is confident in his own form and has backed under-fire star quick Pat Cummins ahead of Australia's must-win Twenty20 World Cup game.

Daily Mirror

Ugly mass brawl erupts at beauty pageant between glamorous attendees

The now viral video shows a group of men and women laying into each other after New York City's first Miss Sri Lanka at the Vanderbilt in South Beach

The Conversation

The whole world is facing a debt crisis – but richer countries can afford to stop it

Countries across the world are drifting towards a debt crisis. Economic slowdowns and rising inflation have increased demands on spending, making it almost impossible for many governments to pay back the money they owe.

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup 2022: Full match schedule and how to watch on TV

The tournament is taking place in Australia

Reuters

Families in Sri Lanka yearn for answers on relatives who disappeared in civil war

(This Oct. 26 story has been corrected to fix name of official to Mahesh Katulanda in paragraph 16 and 20)

AAP

Aussies on COVID alert before England game

Australia have kept their T20 World Cup title defence alive with a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka, but a tougher challenge awaits them at the MCG on Friday.

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