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Wanindu Hasaranga Steps Down As Sri Lanka T20 Captain Ahead Of India Series

July 11, 2024 admin

File image of Sri Lankan cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga.© X (Twitter) Wanindu Hasaranga on Thursday stepped down as the Sri Lanka captain in T20 Internationals ahead of their upcoming three-match series against India. India will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series which begins with the three T20Is to be played on July 26,…

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Sri Lanka Cricket Board Breaks Silence On Alleged ‘Drinks Party’ Before T20 World Cup 2024 Game

July 9, 2024 admin

Sri Lanka cricket team in action during T20 World Cup 2024© AFP The Sri Lankan Cricket Board on Tuesday described a media report which claimed that its players were involved in a drinking party inside team hotel during the recent T20 World Cup as “entirely false, fabricated, and baseless”. A weekend newspaper had…

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Out For Sri Lanka ODIs. One Of These 2 Stars To Lead: Report

July 9, 2024 admin

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have sought a longish break from the BCCI.© X (Twitter) India skipper Rohit Sharma and premier batter Virat Kohli are likely to be rested for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in August and either Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul will be asked to lead the side….

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Sri Lanka Appoints Rakesh Ramanlal Shah As Honorary Consul In Gujarat

July 8, 2024 admin

The High Commissioner highlighted the importance of elevating Sri Lanka’s engagements with Gujarat. Ahmedabad: Rakesh Ramanlal Shah, Chairman & Managing Director for GSEC Limited, has been appointed by the Sri Lanka government as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, with consular jurisdiction covering Gujarat. Mr Shah received his Commission of Appointment on Monday…

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Sanath Jayasuriya Named Sri Lanka’s Interim Coach Ahead Of Limited-Overs Series Against India

July 8, 2024 admin

File photo of Sanath Jayasuriya Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach of the island nation’s cricket team ahead of its white-ball home series against India beginning later this month. The Indian team will be touring Sri Lanka for three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs, starting…

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Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest presidential polls as independent candidate, says aide

July 7, 2024 admin

President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe. | Photo Credit: PTI Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the Presidential election as an independent candidate, his aide said on July 7. Deputy Chairman of the United National Party Ruwan Wijewardene confirmed that the presidential election will definitely be held and Mr. Wickremesinghe, 75, will contest the…

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Sri Lanka Says Won’t Ban Foreign Research Ships Despite India Concerns

July 7, 2024 admin

The US had expressed concern to Sri Lanka before the arrival of Shi Yan 6. Colombo: Sri Lanka has decided to lift from next year a ban on the visit of foreign research ships imposed after strong security concerns raised by India and the US following frequent docking requests from hi-tech Chinese surveillance vessels, the…

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Sri Lanka to lift ban on foreign research vessels next year

July 6, 2024 admin

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 is seen berthed at Colombo harbor, Sri Lanka. File. | Photo Credit: AP Sri Lanka will resume permitting calls from foreign research vessels at its ports from next year, as the government “cannot only block China”. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry made the remarks to Japanese state media NHK World…

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Sri Lanka strikes private debt restructuring deal with bondholders

July 4, 2024 admin

Sri Lanka State Minister of Finance Asanka Shehan Semasinghe. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Sri Lanka has reached a debt restructuring deal with the international sovereign bondholders after protracted negotiations, state Finance Minister Shehan Semasingher said on July 4, calling it a “crucial step” in the cash-strapped country’s efforts to restore debt sustainability. In a…

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Australia Legend Michael Clarke Becomes Brand Ambassador Of Lanka Premier League 2024

July 3, 2024 admin

File image of Michael Clarke.© X (Twitter) Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke joined the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 as the tournament’s brand ambassador. The 2024 edition of the LPL will run from July 1 to 21. Clarke joined the list of LPL brand ambassadors, which included cricket legends like Vivian Richards, Wasim…

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