Sri Lanka’s inflation rate fell to minus 0.5 per cent in September 2024, down from 0.5 per cent in August, marking the first deflation in nearly four decades. According to the data released by Sri Lanka’s Department of Census and Statistics, food items also witnessed a deflation as the basket recorded minus 0.3 per cent. … Read more
On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, legislator Vijitha Herath, and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka established a new Cabinet of Ministers. As per the report by Xinhua news agency, Dissanayake would take charge of defense, finance, economic development, policy formation, planning, tourism, energy, agriculture, lands, livestock, irrigation, fisheries, and aquatic resources. In … Read more
Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, securing 42.31 per cent of the vote, according to official results announced Sunday. The 55-year-old leader of the People’s Liberation Front (JVP), a left-wing coalition, claimed victory on Sunday, even before the full results were officially released. “This victory belongs to all of us,” … Read more
On September 21, the island nation of Sri Lanka will hold its first election since its economic collapse in 2022, with 38 people running for the presidency. Sri Lanka will start voting at 7am (local time) and end at 4pm, after which counting will begin. Results are expected on Sunday, reported news agency the Associate … Read more
India beat Sri Lanka in a thrilling Super Over to win the three-match T20 series in Pallekele. Sri Lanka was in a strong position at 110/1, chasing a target of 138, and seemed set to avoid a series whitewash. However, their middle-order collapsed, losing seven wickets for just 22 runs, sending the match into a … Read more
Virat Kohli has arrived in Sri Lanka ahead of India’s ODI series starting on August 2. The internet is buzzing with excitement about his arrival. Kohli, just a month after India’s T20 World Cup win, reached Sri Lanka for the three-match ODI series. Along with Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma also arrived, following their respective breaks. … Read more
According to a report from Hindustan Times, Rohit Sharma is confirmed to lead India in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. Earlier speculations suggested Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, might skip the tour, possibly paving the way for KL Rahul to captain the ODI team. However, the latest report indicates Rohit’s … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect due to extensive government interference in the board’s administration. The suspension, labeled as a stern warning, aims to curb further intervention in SLC’s affairs. Sri Lanka’s lackluster performance in the World Cup held in India triggered a tumultuous week at … Read more
Sri Lanka’s cricket team, led by Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe, landed back home early Friday morning, facing the aftermath of a disappointing World Cup campaign. Wickramasinghe, a member of the victorious 1996 World Cup squad, didn’t mince words, alleging a conspiracy from external forces as the root cause of Sri Lanka’s dismal performance. “Give me … Read more
Sri Lanka’s World Cup 2023 campaign took a controversial turn when they refused to shake hands with Bangladesh players after their nail-biting showdown. The Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh match, captained by Kusal Mendis and Shakib Al Hasan, will be remembered not only for its intense on-field rivalry but also for the unprecedented incident involving Angelo … Read more
Angelo Mathews found himself ‘Timed Out,’ becoming the first international cricketer to face such a dismissal. The incident unfolded during the intense rivalry match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, shedding light on a ‘winning at all costs’ belief held by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan. Mathews’ unexpected departure left the cricket world abuzz with controversy, … Read more
In a drastic response to Sri Lanka’s devastating loss to India in the 2023 World Cup, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has wielded the axe on the entire Sri Lanka Cricket board. The national team’s colossal 302-run defeat in Mumbai on November 2 sent shockwaves across the cricketing world. Public discontent had been brewing, demanding the … Read more
At the Wankhede Stadium, India’s Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj delivered scorching fast bowling against Sri Lanka, propelling the undefeated hosts to a resounding 302-run victory in the Cricket World Cup 2023. With this win, India became the first team to secure a spot in the semifinals. This stunning triumph marked India’s seventh consecutive victory … Read more
In a groundbreaking move by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Secretary Jay Shah revealed that there will be no dazzling fireworks display after the upcoming India vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. The decision comes as a proactive response to pollution concerns and … Read more
At the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, the ODI World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Australia witnessed a heartwarming moment amidst the fierce competition. As Sri Lanka managed to post a formidable 178/4 after 32 overs, the heavens decided to intervene, forcing a temporary pause in the game. However, it was the Australian opener, … Read more