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Mark Boucher named head coach of Mumbai Indians

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher will replace former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene as head coach of Mumbai Indians for the next IPL season

The Hindu

Sri Lanka to upgrade trade agreement with India - president

Sri Lanka will turn a free trade agreement with India into a comprehensive economic and technological partnership, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Friday, according to a government statement.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's crisis pushes war-shattered Tamils to the brink

Under a blazing sun, a 44-year-old Tamil labourer tended his rented patch of peanut field in Sri Lanka, striking his spade against the earth in a daily struggle to beat inflation that has put many necessities out of reach.

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The naval prowess of the Cholas

A millennium ago, the dynasty achieved what INS Vikrant is expected to accomplish — to make India a superior maritime power

The Hindu

Sri Lanka's economy shrinks 8.4% amid fertiliser, fuel shortages

Sri Lanka's economy shrank 8.4% in the quarter through June from a year ago in one of the steepest declines seen in a three-month period, amid fertiliser and fuel shortages during the nation's most severe financial crisis in more than seven decades.

Reuters

India plans no more funding for Sri Lanka as IMF talks progress - sources

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, two sources told Reuters, as the island's battered economy starts to stabilise after a preliminary loan agreement with the IMF.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's protest movement toppled a president. Then came the crackdown

Their movement shot to global fame when they stormed the president's palace. But few saw the swift crackdown that followed.

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Lazard in talks with China, India, Japan on Sri Lanka debt

Financial advisory group Lazard has started talks with India, China and Japan on restructuring Sri Lanka's debt, a spokesman for the Sri Lanka government said on Tuesday, as the crisis-hit island nation seeks an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.

Reuters

Morning Digest | India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N.; Measures to cool food inflation will deliver in coming weeks, says Finance Ministry, and more

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The Hindu

Well won: On Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup victory

Sri Lanka and Pakistan gave their fans back home something to cheer about

The Hindu

U.N. presses Sri Lanka to advance human rights amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka should improve human rights and strengthen institutions to tackle the humanitarian challenges that have sprung from its worst financial crisis in seven decades, a top U.N. Human Rights official said on Monday.

Reuters

Asia Cup cricket victory lifts spirits of crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans celebrate the win as a rare moment of respite amid a dire economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka surprise, Kohli comeback: Five Asia Cup talking points

Dubai (AFP) - Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in Dubai on Sunday to clinch their sixth Asia Cup.

AFP

Morning Digest | Food prices may affect August inflation; Sri Lanka beats Pakistan to win Asia Cup final, and more

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Rajapaksa hails 'great win' as Sri Lanka clinch Asia Cup title

Dubai (AFP) - Bhanuka Rajapaksa on Sunday said Sri Lanka's cricket has proved a point to the world with their sixth Asia Cup title after his unbeaten 71 set up a commanding 23-run win over Pakistan.

AFP

Cricket cup lifts spirits of battered Sri Lanka

Colombo (AFP) - Crisis-hit Sri Lanka burst into spontaneous celebrations Sunday as the South Asian nation won the Asia Cup tournament in the shortest form of cricket in Dubai.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka stage stunning fightback vs Pakistan to win Asia Cup

Sri Lanka had lost half their side for just 58 but managed to win their sixth Asia Cup title with a 23-run win.

AFP

Rajapaksa, Hasaranga power Sri Lanka to sixth Asia Cup title

Dubai (AFP) - Bhanuka Rajapaksa's unbeaten 71 and Wanindu Hasaranga's key contributions with both and ball fired Sri Lanka to their sixth Asia Cup title with a 23-run win over Pakistan on Sunday.

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Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Sri Lanka’s Cup of glory as Pakistan get vanquished

Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan by 23 runs to win sixth Asia Cup title

AFP

Rajapaksa's unbeaten 71 lifts Sri Lanka to 170-6 in Asia Cup final

Dubai (AFP) - Bhanuka Rajapaksa smashed an unbeaten 71 to guide Sri Lanka to 170-6 after Pakistan's Haris Rauf rattled the opposition with early wickets in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

The Independent UK

USAID head urges crisis-hit Sri Lanka to tackle corruption

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Al Jazeera

Asia Cup final: Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet in Sunday’s decider

Both sides have made it to the decider amid tough conditions and the UAE heat.

The Independent UK

US announces $40 million agricultural aid to Sri Lanka

The United States has announced $40 million in aid to buy fertilizer and other key agricultural inputs in time for the next cultivation season in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

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Asia Cup 2022 final | Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket's rebirth

Asia cup 2022 final will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Sepetmeber 11, 2022

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