The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Washington Sundar is set to join the India squad ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. The 23-year-old Sundar has been picked as a replacement for Axar Patel, who experienced niggles during the Super Four encounter against Bangladesh, a match that India…

Rohit elected to bowl first to test their batting under lights, which has been difficult in the Sri Lanka leg of the tournament hosted by Pakistan.

India have climbed to 2nd in ODI rankings, overtaking Pakistan who lost in Asia Cup. Australia is No. 1 with 116 points. India and Australia will face off in 3-match ODI series in India before World Cup opener. Australia's loss in 3rd ODI may give India an opening to gain…

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir expressed strong criticism of Babar Azam's captaincy terming it 'extremely ordinary' following Pakistan's failure to reach the Asia Cup final after losing to Sri Lanka in a rain-hit Super 4 clash in Colombo on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin launched Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam to give ₹1,000/month to 1.06 crore women heads of family. Two illicit sand miners were given life imprisonment for murdering a VAO. Two Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested near Kodiyakkarai coast. Madras HC directed DMK MP V. Kalanidhi to vacate…

NEW DELHI: Chaminda Vaas, the Sri Lankan cricket legend and World Cup winner, believes that a rare talent like Jasprit Bumrah, who is a once-in-a-generation fast bowler, should not participate in all three formats of the game. This approach is crucial to prevent injuries and extend his career.

NEW DELHI: Former allrounder Suresh Raina, a key member of the 2011 World Cup-winning Indian team, on Friday shared his favourite teams for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in India.

Tamil Nadu Police's Coastal Security Group arrested two Sri Lankan fishermen, J. Nixon Deluxe, 38, and D. Kayus Subathiran, 36, near Kodiyakkarai coast in Nagapattinam district. Boat engine broke down while fishing near Katchatheevu, stranding them mid-sea. Reaching coast on Friday, they were arrested based on alert. Case registered under…

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's preparations for the Asia Cup 2023 final have been dealt a significant blow as spinner Maheesh Theekshana grapples with a right hamstring issue. This setback comes at a time when Sri Lanka is already dealing with the absence of key players, Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga.

NEW DELHI: Allrounder Charith Asalanka played a sensational knock of unbeaten 49 against Pakistan to take Sri Lanka into the final of the Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka managed to secure a heart-stopping last-ball victory over Pakistan in a nail-biting Super Four showdown at the Asia Cup, leaving cricket fans on the edge of their seats.