Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka cuts lending rates after debt deal
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said it was moving to a single policy rate set at 8.0 percent, an "effective reduction" of around 50 basis points.
Sri Lanka probes Adani projects after US charges
Both the finance and foreign ministries had been asked to review infrastructure projects awarded to the Indian conglomerate
4 budget-friendly destinations under TK 50,000 for Bangladeshi travellers
Here are 4 top travel destinations you can explore with a roundtrip flight ticket costing less than Tk 50,000.
Asalanka seals SL's four-wicket win over NZ
A captain's knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday's Twenty20 opener in Dambulla.
Asalanka to captain Sri Lanka against New Zealand
Sri Lanka named their squads Wednesday for two T20s and three ODIs at home to New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka captain in both formats.
Lewis century gifts West Indies consolation victory in Sri Lanka
Opener Evin Lewis blazed his way to an unbeaten century to give the West Indies a consolation eight-wicket victory in Saturday's rain-hit third and final ODI against Sri Lanka.
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / All our heroes end up dead
Review of ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’ (Sort of Books, 2022) by Shehan Karunatilaka
SL beat NZ by innings and 154 runs to sweep series
Sri Lanka clinched their biggest Test victory over New Zealand on Sunday, prevailing by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
Shakeel ton fires Pakistan into lead against Sri Lanka
Saud Shakeel hit an attacking century and, along with overnight partner Agha Salman, helped Pakistan take the lead against Sri Lanka on the third day of the rain-hit first Test on Tuesday.
Afridi's long wait for 100 Test wickets ends
Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed his 100th Test wicket on his return from injury in the first match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.
Sri Lanka beat Netherlands to win CWC Qualifier final
Spinner Maheesh Theekshana took 4-31 as Sri Lanka claimed victory over Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup qualifier tournament at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Sri Lanka survive Dutch scare
Dhananjaya made 93, his best ODI score, to help Sri Lanka recover from 96 for six to make 213. And Theekshana then took three wickets in the space of two overs to derail the Dutch chase in a 21-run victory.
Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka target World Cup with Windies in danger
Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year's Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time.
Tillakaratne sees value of nurturing upcoming talents
Bangladesh women’s team head coach, Hashan Tillakratne, believes patience is needed if the Tigresses are to find a foothold in international cricket.
Lankan cricketers pay the price for not qualifying directly for World Cup
Sri Lankan cricket team members visiting Zimbabwe to take part in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers were seen seated on the floor of their hotel, waiting to be allocated rooms on Sunday.
Captain Joty leads Bangladesh's thrilling win over Sri Lanka
Nigar Sultana Jyoti struck an unbeaten 51-ball 75 as Bangladesh women’s team beat their Sri Lankan counterparts by six wickets in the first T20I in Colombo on Tuesday.
Second match of BD-SL Women's series washed out too
The last match of the series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played in Colombo on Thursday.
Sri Lanka's hopes of direct World Cup qualification end in loss to NZ
Sri Lanka will now look to earn their berth via a 10-team qualifying competition in Zimbabwe in June and July.