Siraj stars as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown
Sri Lanka’s miserably low total in the 50-over contest left a nearly packed house disappointed after they witnessed just 116 minutes of play.
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Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to earn Asia Cup final match against India
A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World…
Sri Lanka survive Afghanistan scare to reach Asia Cup Super Four
Needing to overhaul a target of 292 in 37.1 overs to oust Sri Lanka on net run-rate, Afghanistan fell agonisingly short as Mujeeb Ur Rahman holed out with three needed from the…
Sri Lankan inflation halves to 4.6 per cent
Since June, Sri Lanka's inflation has come down sharply from the runaway levels seen earlier, also helped by a stronger rupee currency, which has lowered the costs of fuel, power…
Sri Lankans migrate in thousands as bankrupt nation struggles
The South Asian nation’s 22 million people suffered desperate shortages of essentials in 2022 after the government ran out of dollars to finance imports, including life-saving…
Inflation eases sharply in Sri Lanka
This week, the government unveiled a debt restructuring plan which offers a 30 per cent haircut for international sovereign bondholders, who account for more than a quarter of Sri…
Sri Lanka likely Asia Cup venue after India-Pakistan row: official
India and Pakistan have not met on either side’s soil since 2012, and only play each other in international tournaments on neutral grounds.
President’s Japan visit signals Sri Lanka’s tilt towards Asia for economic recovery
This pronounced tilt towards Asia has been viewed as a significant evolution in Sri Lanka’s foreign policy.
Thailand ready to offer help, Prayut tells Sri Lankan PM
Gunawardena has asked Prayut to invest in the “Port City Colombo” project, saying Sri Lanka can profit from Thailand’s expertise hospitality.
ADB grants $350 million loan for Sri Lanka
The loan will help stabilise the economy of the South Asian nation after Sri Lanka ran out of foreign currency and defaulted on its $46 billion debt over a year ago.