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Sri Lanka's economic crisis: From protests to IMF bailout

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a nearly $3 billion bailout for Sri Lanka, which could help the country unlock up to $7 billion more from other lenders such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

Reuters

Wickremesinghe delivers IMF deal for Sri Lanka despite public mistrust

When Ranil Wickremesinghe took over as Sri Lanka's president in July after a popular uprising ousted his predecessor, the South Asian island nation was engulfed in its worst economic meltdown in 75 years.

Reuters

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka to get first tranche of IMF bailout funds in two days

Sri Lanka will get the first $330 million tranche of an International Monetary Fund bailout in the next two days, the global lender said on Tuesday, putting the onus on the cash-strapped country to rein in its debt to sustainable levels.

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'It's time': Coach Stead calls for separate coaches for New Zealand teams

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead says it is time for the Black Caps to have separate coaches for their Test and white ball teams. Stead further added that separate coaches guiding the different teams will help ease the demands on staff.

The Times of India

IMF approves crucial $3B bailout for bankrupt Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund says its executive board has approved a nearly $3 billion bailout program for bankrupt Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

IMF says $3 billion loan for Sri Lanka will catalyze lending from others

The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Monday approved a $3 billion four-year extended financing arrangement for Sri Lanka, paving the way for immediate disbursement of about $333 million to the cash-strapped country.

Reuters

IMF approves nearly $3 billion bailout for Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday said its executive board approved a nearly $3 billion bailout for Sri Lanka, and the country's presidency said the program will enable it to access up to $7 billion in overall funding.

Reuters

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Wales Online

New Zealand triumphs in windy Wellington to sweep Sri Lanka series

New Zealand has completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test in blustery Wellington to sweep the series 2-0 as the South

The New Daily

ODI Recap, 1986 to now: India's 5 lowest completed innings totals at home

NEW DELHI: No one expected Team India to capitulate the way they did in Visakhapatnam on Sunday against the Aussies. The Indian innings lasted just 26 overs, while Australia completed their run chase in a mere 11 overs.

The Times of India

2nd Test: New Zealand set for series sweep against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: New Zealand enforced a follow-on to set up the likelihood of a series clean sweep with two days to play to maintain their dominance over Sri Lanka in the second Test on Sunday.

The Times of India

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls hit double tons as NZ punish Sri Lanka on Day 2

NEW DELHI: Star batter Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls scored double centuries as New Zealand flayed Sri Lanka's bowling to post an imposing 580 for four declared on Day 2 of the second Test on Saturday. Williamson and Nicholls shared a partnership of 363 runs.

The Times of India

2nd Test: Devon Conway puts New Zealand on top against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: New Zealand raced to 155/2 thanks to Devon Conway's blistering 78 against Sri Lanka at the end of a rain-delayed opening day of the second Test on Friday in Wellington.

The Times of India

Sri Lankan state workers strike, protesting high taxes

Sri Lankan health, railway, port and other state workers are on a daylong strike to protest against sharp increases in income taxes and electricity charges, as the island nation awaits approval of an International Monetary Fund package to aid its bankrupt economy

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Kane Williamson and Tim Southee not in New Zealand squad for white-ball series vs Sri Lanka, to be released early for IPL

Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner will soon be on a flight to India to participate in the coming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the New Zealand cricket board excluded them from the white-ball series at home against Sri Lanka and join their respective…

Dynamite News

Cricket: India qualifies for World Test Championship final, to take on Australia at Oval

India has qualified for the World Test Championship as New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka in one of the instant classics. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

India secure WTC final berth after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in a thriller

NW DELHI: India will face on Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval in London in June after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in a thrilling first Test in Christchurch on Monday. The WTC final will be played from June 7 to 11.

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Khawaja keeps calm and carries on batting in dramatic turn of fortunes

The Australian opener once averaged 14.62 in Asia but his first Test century in India confirms his status as the team’s most important sub-continent batsman

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The Independent UK

Sri Lanka leader says IMF deal imminent after China's pledge

Sri Lanka’s president says China has given crucial debt restructuring assurances that mean the bankrupt nation could get its bailout package approved soon

360info

Microfinance promises women a future instead it traps them in debt

Micro loans promised Sri Lankan and Cambodian women affected by war a way out of poverty as they rebuilt their lives. Instead the loans trapped them in debt.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Captaining in India is like playing chess, says Steve Smith

INDORE: One doesn’t know if the term ‘match-winning captaincy’ is a thing, but Steve Smith sure served up an example of it in the Indore Test.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia crush India by nine wickets, qualify for WTC final

INDORE: The irony was palpable here at the Holkar Stadium on Friday as it was expectedly Australia who booked their berth in the World Test Championship Final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win inside three days.

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Sri Lanka raises rates, relaxes currency band to secure IMF funds

The country is awaiting approval of a $2.9bn IMF bailout package as it endures its worst financial crisis since 1948.

The Times of India

India need to win 4th Test in Ahmedabad to qualify for WTC final

NEW DELHI: Humbled in Indore, an outright victory in Ahmedabad will seal India's place in the World Test Championship final against Australia but if Rohit Sharma's team loses or plays a draw, its fate will depend on the outcome of the Sri Lanka-New Zealand series.

The Times of India

New Zealand name unchanged squad for two-Test series against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: The New Zealand cricket board on Thursday announced an unchanged 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka.

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