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Tom Latham tries to play a shot during the third day of the opening Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand now better acquainted with Sri Lankan conditions

New Zealand’s only warm-up game was badly affected by torrential rain and the Black Caps went into the match in Galle a little underdone.

20 Aug 2019 3:30 PM

The local assembly cum manufacturing operations will lead to significant tax savings for Mahindra Ideal Lanka, which is hoping to price the KUV100 below 3.2 million Sri Lankan Rupee (INR 12.85 lakh).

M&M says fiscal stimulus needed for India's auto industry

M&M's Managing Director Pawan Goenka said that the auto maker has retrenched about 1,500 temporary workers since April 1.

18 Aug 2019 3:57 PM

A fighting half-century by wicket keeper-batsman BJ Watling helped New Zealand to take a lead of 177 at stumps on day three in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ: BJ Watling puts New Zealand in strong position in Galle

New Zealand, who trailed Sri Lanka by 18 runs in the first innings, finished on 195 for seven.

16 Aug 2019 9:05 PM

‘Considering what has transpired, I have ordered officials to initiate an inquiry and ascertain how and why an elephant in such poor health was used in the perehara (pageant) and to take necessary action against those responsible,’ wildlife minister John Amaratunga said. (Photo: Facebook | @SaveElephantFoundation)

70-year-old emaciated elephant paraded in Sri Lanka, she collapsed later

After a howl of protests over social media, festival organisers withdrew the aged animal from the grand finale on Wednesday.

16 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

The tourists lost opener Jeet Raval for four runs but captain Kane Williamson, who joined Tom Latham, was watchful and the Kiwis went to lunch without further damage. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand on level terms with Sri Lanka in first Test

Suranga Lakmal shared the new ball with off-spinner Akila Dananjaya, who was preferred over seamer Lahiru Kumara.

16 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel became the first New Zealander to claim a five-wicket haul in Galle as the tourists restricted Sri Lanka to 227 for seven at stumps on day two of the first Test on Thursday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Ajaz Patel takes five wickets as Sri Lanka reach 227 for seven

In reply to New Zealand's first innings total of 249 all out, Sri Lanka were on 143 for two as Mathews and Mendis laid the foundation.

15 Aug 2019 8:30 PM

Top-order batsman Kusal Mendis completed his 10th Test half-century and shared a 77-run stand with Angelo Mathews as Sri Lanka reached 143 for three at tea on day two of the first Test. (Photo:ICC/Twitter))

Sri Lanka reach 143 for 3 against New Zealand at tea

The hosts lost Dimuth Karunaratne early in the extended afternoon session.

15 Aug 2019 6:27 PM

Akila Dananjaya, bowling with a remodelled action after being reported for a suspect action last year, trapped BJ Watling for one at the stroke of tea to register his fourth five-wicket haul in six matches. (Photo:AP/PTI)

SL vs NZ: Akila Dananjaya grabs five as New Zealand slip to 179-5

New Zealand were 179 for five, having recovered from 71-3 at lunch as Taylor and Henry Nicholls put on 100 runs to have a fightback.

14 Aug 2019 5:01 PM

Akila Dananjaya, who was bowling with a remodelled action after his mystery spin was reported to be suspect last year, returned figures of 3-28 in 11.2 overs. Kane Williamson walks back after being dismissed by Akila Dananjaya. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ: Kane Williamson falls cheaply as Dananjaya rocks New Zealand

Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham put on 64 after the Kiwis elected to bat before Dananjaya struck.

14 Aug 2019 1:50 PM

New Zealand, with 109 points in Test cricket, are ranked behind India on 113 points, but a 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka will see the Kiwis leapfrog the Asian heavyweights. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand eye whitewash to claim top Test ranking after Sri Lanka series

Test rankings have added relevance with the new, two-year ICC World Test Championship now under way, culminating in a 2021 final at Lord's.

13 Aug 2019 10:11 AM

From time to time, the Prime Minister added, he received reports from the National Security Council. He stated that he had also received a few reports from the Minister of Law and Order. (Photo: AFP)

Lanka's Wickremesinghe says govt responsible for mistakes that lead to Easter blasts

Lankan PM made the statement while testifying before Parliamentary Select Committee, appointed to probe the Easter Sunday blasts.

07 Aug 2019 3:42 PM

Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Harin Fernando on Tuesday announced that three members will function as national selectors for Sri Lanka Cricket for a year. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka announces new cricket selection committee

Sri Lanka white-washed Bangladesh by 3-0 in the recently concluded ODI series.

07 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

The Indian government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and moved a separate bill to split the state into two union territories of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. (Photo: AFP)

'Creation of Ladakh' India's internal matter: Lankan PM

‘Buddhists are 70 per cent of Ladakh's population and it will be the first Indian state with Buddhist majority,’ he also said.

06 Aug 2019 2:56 PM

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena. (Photo: AP)

Sirisena defends his capital punishment order citing Trump's similar views

Sirisena in June signed the death warrants to hang four drug convicts, ending a four-decade-long moratorium on the capital punishment.

03 Aug 2019 7:08 PM

Choosing to bat after winning the toss, Sri Lanka made 294 for eight in 50 overs, riding on the innings of Angelo Mathews. He was well backed by Kusal Mendis who made 54. (Photo:AFP)

Angelo Mathews leads Sri Lanka to 2-0 series sweep against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's last sweep was a 2-0 series win at in Ireland in June 2016.

01 Aug 2019 9:10 AM

37-year-old Nuwan Kulasekara has 199 scalps in 184 ODI matches. He has featured in 58 T20Is and bagged 66 wickets. Nuwan Kulasekara made his ODI debut against England in 2003. He played his last ODI against Zimbabwe at Hambantota in 2017. In 21 Test matches, he has 48 wickets under his name. (Photo:AFP)

SLC dedicates final ODI against Bangladesh to Nuwan Kulasekara

Kulasekara was the top-ranked bowler in the ICC ODI rankings on March 11, 2009.

30 Jul 2019 5:24 PM

Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando stitched a partnership of 58-runs and helped their side to go past the three-figure mark. (Photo:AFP)

Sri Lanka seal series 2-0 after 7-wicket win over Bangladesh

Sri Lankan batsman easily chased down the below-par target of 239.

29 Jul 2019 10:07 AM

Sri Lanka will next play against Bangladesh in second ODI on July 28. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh by 91 runs in 1st ODI

Chasing a target of 315, Bangladesh suffered the first blow in the fifth bowl of the inning as skipper Tamim Iqbal was dismissed by Malinga.

27 Jul 2019 9:47 AM

The 35-year-old made his debut against Australia in Test cricket in 2004. (Photo: AFP)

Lasith Malinga bids adieu to international cricket

The pacer had retired from Test cricket in 2011, but he had continued to play other formats since then.

27 Jul 2019 9:44 AM

The match also holds special meaning for Tamim, who will make his debut as 14th ODI captain for Bangladesh with Mashrafe Mortaza out injured. (Photo: AP)

'Bangladesh won't be distracted by Malinga's farewell': Tamim Iqbal

Shakib, who made 606 runs and grabbed 11 wickets, has been rested alongside Liton while Saifuddin was ruled out with a back injury.

25 Jul 2019 8:48 PM

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