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Sri Lanka trying to reduce overall debt by $17b, president says

Caught in its worst financial crisis since independence from Britain in 1948

Published 26 Apr, 2023 12:35pm

Pakistan

Fact check: Is Sri Lanka gifting two elephants to Pakistan?

The Government of Pakistan has not made any such request

Updated 25 Apr, 2023 03:10pm

Sports

Sri Lanka drop Dickwella, Samarawickrama returns

Dickwella was also dropped for the second test defeat to New Zealand

Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:48am

Sports

Seifert blasts New Zealand to T20 series win over Sri Lanka

Batter blasted a career-best 88 off 48 balls

Published 08 Apr, 2023 10:28am

Sports

New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka in 2nd T20

Black Caps bowler Adam Milne had earlier taken five wickets

Published 05 Apr, 2023 10:57am

Sports

Sri Lanka bowl first in opening ODI against New Zealand

The Islanders included experienced former Test captain Angelo Mathews

Published 25 Mar, 2023 11:07am

World

Sri Lanka to start next round of talks with creditors in April

The IMF has released the first tranche of about $330 million

Published 22 Mar, 2023 01:26pm

Business & Economy

Sri Lanka to receive first tranche from IMF in next two days

Peter Breuer says debt sustainability was one of key criteria for IMF to approve a bailout for any economy

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 12:28pm

World

Sri Lanka seeks 10-year debt moratorium ahead of IMF bailout

Desperately needed $2.9 billion IMF bailout, says president office

Published 20 Mar, 2023 04:08pm

Sports

New Zealand triumph in windy Wellington, sweep series 2-0

New Zealand completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test in blustery Wellington on Monday to sweep the series 2-0 as the South Asian side’s resistance finally broke late on day four.

Updated 20 Mar, 2023 03:10pm

Sports

Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test

Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne will resume on 16 on Sunday

Published 18 Mar, 2023 04:47pm

Sports

Conway hits 78 as New Zealand dig in on opening day against Sri Lanka

The batter fell short of a hundred as he was caught and bowled by Dhananjaya de Silva

Published 17 Mar, 2023 12:01pm

Sports

Last-gasp defeat motivates Sri Lanka for second New Zealand Test

Kane Williamson sealed a thrilling win by running a bye

Published 16 Mar, 2023 09:55am

World

Strike grips Sri Lanka as unions protest IMF bailout

Sought IMF help last year after defaulting on $46 billion foreign debt

Published 15 Mar, 2023 02:53pm

Sports

Ireland to play two Tests in Sri Lanka after schedule tweak

Both Red-ball games will be played in Galle

Published 14 Mar, 2023 02:45pm

World

Sri Lanka clears key anti-corruption law dictated by IMF

Needs $2.9 billion bailout

Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:21am

Sports

New Zealand hope Williamson ready for Sri Lanka despite bereavement

The 32-year-old is key to the Blackcaps chances in the two-Test series

Published 08 Mar, 2023 10:15am

World

Bankrupt Sri Lanka hikes power prices again for IMF deal

Sri Lanka faced daily blackouts of up to 13 hours last year

Updated 16 Feb, 2023 05:31pm

Sports

WWE superstar in awe of Virat Kohli

The 34-year-old scored unbeaten 166

Published 16 Jan, 2023 10:58am

World

Sri Lanka to slash military by a third to cut costs

Aim of the move is to create a 'technically and tactically sound and well-balanced' defence force by 2030, says minister

Published 13 Jan, 2023 03:24pm

World

Bankrupt Sri Lanka to hold first polls since crisis

Island nation defaulted on its $46 billion external debt in April, which followed months of acute shortages

Published 04 Jan, 2023 05:53pm

Sports

Sri Lanka’s Gunathilaka granted bail in Sydney assault case

The suspended batter appeared in Sydney's Downing Centre court via video link

Published 17 Nov, 2022 11:58am

Trending

Sri Lankan cricketer denied bail on rape charges in Sydney

Cricket board suspends batsman Danushka Gunathilaka from all cricket

Updated 07 Nov, 2022 03:35pm

Sports

Ben Stokes takes England into T20 World Cup semis as hosts Australia dumped out

Adil Rashid named player of the match for miserly spell of 1-16 in four overs

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:44pm

Sports

Sri Lanka keep T20 World Cup hopes alive with Afghanistan win

Asia Cup champions can still make semi-finals, but they need other results to go their way

Published 01 Nov, 2022 02:37pm

Sports

Glenn Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Phillips hit 10 fours and four sixes in his 64-ball knock, the second century of the tournament

Published 29 Oct, 2022 07:20pm

Sports

Sri Lanka growing in belief despite defeat, says coach Silverwood

'I truly believe that we can not only challenge in this group but come out victorious as well,' says Srilankan coach Silverwood said

Published 26 Oct, 2022 11:40am

Sports

Stoinis powers Australia to seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Chasing 158 for victory, the hosts depended on Stoinis's 18-ball knock to achieve their target

Updated 25 Oct, 2022 10:07pm

Sports

Australia to stick with same 11 for Sri Lanka despite NZ thrashing: Marsh

'The nature of tournament is you lose one game, your back is up against wall and we know what’s in front of us now,' Australian all-rounder

Published 24 Oct, 2022 11:48am

Sports

Sri Lanka thrash Ireland by nine wickets at T20 World Cup

Wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis scored 68 runs in 43 balls

Updated 23 Oct, 2022 12:28pm