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Virat Kohli to Pat Cummins: Cricketers who made a mark in 2023

The year 2023 in cricket saw several players emerging as true exemplars of skill, consistency and match-winning performances. Across formats, these players showcased exceptional prowess, captivating fans and pundits alike.

The Times of India

Previous Sri Lanka government accused of blocking investigation into Easter bombings

The 2019 attacks killed 269 people, but investigators say search for answers obstructed under ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Guardian - UK

The top 10 moments that shaped cricket in 2023

From Australia winning women’s and men’s World Cups and everything in between, Al Jazeera looks at cricket in 2023.

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Yearender 2023: India's long wait for ICC trophy continues

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leader of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Bombs to buzzing beaches: Sri Lanka sees tourism surge after long crisis

Hotel attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s tourism. Now, visitors are returning.

Al Jazeera

14 Indian fishermen from T.N., Puducherry arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

14 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly trespassing into island nation's waters near Jaffna. Meenava Panchayathars seek Central & State govt. intervention. Over 50 arrested this month, 240 this year.

The Hindu

‘We sacrificed so much to be here’: couples’ lives in disarray after new UK visa rules

British citizens who earn less than £38,700 face ‘immense uncertainty and heartbreaking choices’

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Sri Lanka's Agriculture Fuels Economic Rebirth

Outshining the shadow of crisis, Sri Lanka's economy bounces back, painting a green palette of growth driven by a thriving agriculture sector.

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SLC appoints Sanath Jayasuriya as Cricket Consultant for one year

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the appointment of former opener Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time cricket consultant for a duration of one year. The decision to bring Jayasuriya on board is part of an effort to foster the all-round development of cricket in the country.

The Times of India

Conned, exploited, trapped: Romania’s new flock of Asian delivery riders

The jobs and conditions that await Sri Lankans barely resemble the opportunities offered to them by shady agents.

Al Jazeera

Elephant breaks van window to get food; child is terrified

Video shows elephant reaching into a van with its trunk in Yala National Park in Sri Lanka as a child reacts in fear.

USA Today Sports Media Group

End the uncertainty: On the Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu

India needs to adopt a proactive approach to ensure that those tagged as refugees, that is refugees from Sri Lanka, are able to lead a life of dignity

The Hindu

Sri Lanka will get the second tranche of a much-need bailout package from the IMF

The International Monetary Fund executive board has approved the release of the second tranche of a bailout package to help Sri Lanka recover from the worst economic crisis in its history

The Independent UK

IMF Resumes Sri Lanka Bailout After China's Debt Deal

The International Monetary Fund announced on Tuesday it is reviving its $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka after the South Asian nation clinched a debt restructure deal with its largest single lender China.

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The Times of India

Zimbabwe set to take on Sri Lanka in three ODIs and three T20Is

NEW DELHI: The schedule for Zimbabwe's tour of Sri Lanka was unveiled on Tuesday, featuring two white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, slated for early next year.

The Guardian - UK

Mass whale strandings: what is behind the recent spate of ‘suicidal’ urges?

Scientists are still puzzled by these tragic events, usually involving pilot whales. Vital clues, however, may lie in the tight-knit social ties that give each pod a unique culture

The Times of India

IPL 2024 auction: Full list of 333 players up for grabs and their base price

Harry Brook, the standout batter from England, and Travis Head, the Australian all-rounder opener who hit a century in the ODI World Cup final, are slotted in the Rs 2 crore base-price category for the upcoming IPL 2024 auction to take place in Dubai.

The Hindu

Stalin writes to Jaishankar on fishermen’s arrests, says attacks on the rise

.Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin requests External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene & repatriate 25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy. He highlights attacks on fishermen have caused serious repercussions & details 3 incidents of arrests & boat damage. Urges immediate action to repatriate apprehended fishermen & boats.

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The Independent UK

Sri Lanka experiences a temporary power outage after a main transmission line fails

Sri Lanka's power and energy ministry says the country experienced an island-wide power outage for several hours after a system failure in one of the main transmission lines

The Times of India

Sports minister's power to appoint interim committees will be taken off: Sri Lankan president

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is mulling a regulation with which sports minister's power to appoint interim committees would be taken off.

The Times of India

'How many people talk about him?': Gautam Gambhir furious over Yuvraj Singh's 2011 World Cup contribution always underplayed

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri’s tracer-bullet commentary during the climax of the 2011 World Cup final -- "Dhoni, finishes it off in style, India lift the World Cup after 28 years" -- remains etched in the hearts of every Indian cricket fan. Skipper MS Dhoni's six over mid-on off Sri Lanka's…

The Hindu

Bridge this deficit between India and Sri Lanka

The larger vision of regional economic integration, encompassing Sri Lanka and the southern States of India must be realised

The Independent UK

Asian Development Bank approves a $200M loan to debt-stricken Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank says it approved $200-million concessional loan to debt-stricken Sri Lanka to help stabilize the country’s finance sector

The Independent UK

Pressure grows on UK over British Museum treasures as Netherlands returns major colonial artefacts

Sri Lanka says return of looted artefacts is redressing ‘historical injustice’

The Hindu

Indian envoy visits Sri Lanka's north, underscores India's commitment to country

The Indian envoy here has visited Sri Lanka’s Northern Province to emphasise New Delhi’s abiding commitment to the development and well-being of the people of the country through enhanced development cooperation and expanded economic partnership.

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