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.
Life after #GotaGoHome
Among four South Asian nations, Sri Lanka performed the best in containing high inflation.
Theekshana in as Sri Lanka bat against Pakistan
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bat first in their second match of the World Cup against Pakistan today. Spinner Maheesh Theekshana is fit to play and replaces pacer Kasun Rajitha.
SL slinger Pathirana to be World Cup 'X Factor', says Silverwood
The 20-year-old, dubbed "Baby Malinga" for his copycat style of compatriot Lasith Malinga's unorthodox action, has only played 10 ODIs and one T20 but is tipped to be amongst the tournament's breakout stars.
Sri Lanka's rising stars dream of emulating class of 1996
Both aged 20, fast bowler Pathirana and all-rounder Wellalage are undeterred by facing childhood heroes at the tournament that opens on October 5
A Sri Lankan’s memory of Dhaka
Over the course of my career, I have spent a significant amount of time in Dhaka, Bangladesh and various other locations in the country.
Sri Lanka's Hasaranga 'unlikely' for World Cup with hamstring injury
All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is "highly unlikely" to play in the 50-overs World Cup in India despite Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) making every effort to aid his bid to recover from a hamstring injury, according to media reports citing a team doctor.
It’s like a dream, says Siraj
India kept their best reserved, or, Sri Lanka their worst, for Sunday’s one-sided final of the Asia Cup, a tournament played as a prelude to the World Cup in India next month.
Sri Lanka bat in Asia Cup final
Defending champions Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the Asia Cup in Colombo today.
India, Sri Lanka eye Asian crown
Rohit Sharma's India face underdogs Sri Lanka in Sunday's Asia Cup final, a crucial momentum-builder heading into next month's ODI World Cup.
Injury forces Theekshana out of Asia Cup final
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of the Asia Cup final against India due to an injury, captain Dasun Shanaka confirmed Saturday.