Sri Lanka

Devastating effects of cyclone Roanu

Sri Lanka has been severely affected by the unprecedented floods and landslides caused by cyclone Roanu.
24 May 2016, 18:00 PM

PM expresses condolences at SL loss of lives

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses her heartfelt condolence and profound sympathy on the tragic loss of lives in devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka which was caused by Cyclonic storm Roanu.
21 May 2016, 09:14 AM

ICC will not reimburse SLC

International Cricket Council (ICC) refutes claims made by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that the governing body had agreed to reimburse the money spent on clearing Kusal Perera of doping charges.
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Cook's chance to make history

Alastair Cook will have the opportunity to create history when England take on Sri Lanka in the first Test which begins today in Leeds.
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Many feared buried by mudslides in Sri Lanka

A massive landslide triggered by torrential rains buried homes in three villages in the central hills of Sri Lanka, and more than 200 families were missing and feared buried under the mud and debris, the Sri Lankan Red Cross says.
18 May 2016, 10:24 AM

Probe body blames SWIFT for Bangladesh Bank heist

Global financial network SWIFT is primarily responsible for the hacking of Bangladesh central bank reserve, says head of the committee probing into one of the biggest cyber-heists in the world. SWIFT was responsible to ensure around 13 security measures for the safety of the system but it did not do so, he adds.
15 May 2016, 08:41 AM

Pakistan hope to host WI in Lanka

Pakistan hope to host West Indies in Sri Lanka instead of the United Arab Emirates this October, eyeing the island as a neutral venue for the first time since 2002.
13 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Dravid, Jayawardene in ICC cricket committee

Rahul Dravid, the former India captain, and Mahela Jayawardene, the former Sri Lanka captain, have been appointed to ICC cricket committee for the next three years.
13 May 2016, 07:54 AM

Perera dope test botched, cleared to play

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Perera target a swift return Thursday to international cricket after officials admitted the analysis of a doping test which triggered his suspension had been botched.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Mathews not a fan of points system

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has questioned plans to introduce a points system for his side's upcoming tour of England.
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Malinga's knee issue a 'substantial injury'

Sri Lanka Cricket's doctors have confirmed a "substantial injury" to Lasith Malinga's left knee, after the bowler was ruled out of both the World T20 and the ongoing IPL. The SLC medical team has not advised surgery, but said the injury requires rest and periodic reassessment.
21 April 2016, 08:57 AM

BB heist: Top Asia IT security meet to be held in Sri Lanka

The recent Bangladesh Bank heist has brought to light the criticality of cyber security for a nation and its economy. And therefore emphasises the need to secure the cyberspace with collaboration from the cyber security community across borders.
7 April 2016, 04:42 AM

Proteas hand Lankans an 8-wkt pounding

South Africa easily chase down Sri Lanka’s paltry total of 120 with eight wickets and 14 balls remaining in the Super Ten match of ICC WT20 2016 at Delhi under the lights.
28 March 2016, 13:53 PM

England go to semis

England hold their nerve to come out in front by 10 runs despite a valiant 73 from Mathews against Sri Lanka in the Super Ten match of ICC WT20 2016 at Delhi, India.
26 March 2016, 13:43 PM

6 Sri Lankans banned from leaving after Bangladesh bank hack

A Sri Lankan court has banned foreign travel by six directors of a foundation that police say was supposed to have received some of the money stolen from Bangladesh central bank's account.
24 March 2016, 04:44 AM

WI beat SL by 7 wickets

West Indies beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the Super Ten match of ICC World Twenty20 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, India.
20 March 2016, 14:35 PM

Hackers' bid to steal $870m more foiled

The hackers who stole Bangladesh Bank's money were on their way to pull off a heist of about $1 billion, but the banking system responded in time to stop the transfer of $870 million from the central bank's account with the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Malinga steps down as captain, Mathews to lead

Defending champions Sri Lanka announced Lasith Malinga was stepping down as captain of their World T20 side Tuesday and Angelo Mathews would instead skipper the team in the tournament in India.
8 March 2016, 06:17 AM

Pakistan pip Sri Lanka

Pakistan came out in front in the tenth match of Asia Cup 2016 against Sri Lanka by six wickets under the lights at Mirpur stadium.
4 March 2016, 13:09 PM

Bowlers not canon-fodder at Mirpur: Javagal Srinath

When the sporty wicket at Mirpur has earned the ire of Dhoni, Waqar and others, Javagal Srinath, ex-Indian pacer expressed his delight at seeing how bowlers had something going in their favour during the ongoing Asia Cup 2016 at Bangladesh.
1 March 2016, 12:08 PM