Sri Lanka’s anti-India stance : Accuses Indian fishermen of looting !

Also made it clear that it will not relinquish control over Katchatheevu Island Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Wijitha Herath Colombo (Sri Lanka) – “We have diplomatic options open to resolve the issue of Katchatheevu Island; however, under international law, …

Bangladesh Levels ODI Series Against Sri Lanka in Thrilling Finish

Bangladesh secured a dramatic 16-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second One-Day International (ODI) in Colombo on Saturday, squaring the three-match series at 1-1. Chasing a target of 249, Sri Lanka mounted a late surge, but Bangladesh held their nerve …

IMF offers Sri Lanka immediate access to $350 mn

Though Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to its macroeconomic and social stability, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which recently offered the country immediate …

Bangladesh bounce back with 16-run win over Sri Lanka to level ODI series

COLOMBO  -   Bangladesh kept their hopes alive in the three-match ODI series with a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. The victory, fueled by a gritty batting effort and a disciplined bowling …

West Indies Academy’s Impressive Series Against Sri Lanka

Academy head coach impressed with players performances Speaking of the West Indies Academy players’ performances following the conclusion of the Series between the West Indies Academy and the touring Sri Lanka Emerging Players, Ramesh Subasinghe said “I …

Sri Lanka, Netherlands discuss return of colonial-era artefacts

A meeting was held yesterday (2) at the Presidential Secretariat between President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and Netherlands Ambassador Bonnie Horbach to discuss the possible return of ancient Sri Lankan artefacts and manuscripts currently …

Bangladesh hold nerve to level ODI series with Sri Lanka

Bangladesh held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to clinch a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Colombo on Saturday, squaring the three-match series at 1-1. Chasing 249, Sri Lanka were down in the dumps at 170-8. A fighting 78 by Janith …

Liyanage rues not taking Sri Lanka over the finish line

Sri Lanka conceded more runs than they would have liked to Bangladesh's last-wicket partnership. But still, it was the batters whose failures are most responsible for the 16-run defeat against Bangladesh, according to the game's top scorer, Janith …

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs, level ODI series

Bangladesh edge Sri Lanka to level ODI series

Bangladesh have clawed their way back to level the ODI series 1-1 after a dramatic 16-run victory over Sri Lanka, as Tanvir Islam tore through the hosts’ middle order with a decisive spell culminating in a superb 5-wicket haul. Chasing a modest 249, Sri …