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ICC members raise concerns over 'mismanaged' World Cup

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is going to audit the recently-concluded T20 World Cup at its next board meeting in Colombo next week. TOI has learnt that the board members have expressed disappointment over how the tournament was organized in USA and West Indies.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: ICC Board likely to discuss US leg expenses during Colombo meeting

NEW DELHI: The powerful ICC Board will talk about the losses incurred when it convenes on July 19 during the world governing body's annual conference in Colombo. It is suspected that the United States' portion of the T20 World Cup went over budget.

The Times of India

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India to play three ODIs, T20Is against Sri Lanka at Pallekele and Colombo

NEW DELHI: India will tour Sri Lanka for three T20 Internationals and three ODIs across July to August with matches slated at Pallekele and Colombo, announced the BCCI on Thursday.

The Times of India

The world's most beautiful buildings, from Colombo’s standout Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque to Ricardo Bofill’s vibrant La Muralla Roja

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Woman & Home

Mahela Jayawardene resigns as consultant coach of Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Mahela Jayawardene, the former captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team, has resigned from his role as a consultant coach for the national side, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in Colombo on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka loses 10 percent of its doctors amid exodus after economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s doctors have migrated en masse to other nations in the past two years, crippling hospitals.

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ICC to hold annual conference in Colombo from July 19-22

MUMBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold its annual conference in Colombo from July 19-22. During the conclave, the ICC bosses will take stock of the T20 World Cup in the US and the West Indies.

The Times of India

The 'Duped' Sri Lankans Fighting In Russia's Ukraine War

When Sri Lanka's economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it -- including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia's invasion.

International Business Times

Match-fixing charges: Sri Lanka court orders seizure of passports of Indian nationals

NEW DELHI: Indian citizens Yoni Patel and P Akash have been ordered by a Sri Lankan court to give up their passports because they are both expected to face charges related to match-fixing in the unofficial Legends Cricket League in Colombo.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka top court hears rights petition against Indian fishermen

Supreme Court in Colombo addresses illegal bottom trawling by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters, affecting local fishermen.

The Hindu

Fatal Crash At Sri Lanka Race Track Leaves 7 Dead

Tragic race car accident in Colombo raises safety concerns after seven fatalities and twenty injuries.

Top News

19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu released from Sri Lankan prison arrives in Chennai

A total of 19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were sent to Chennai in an Air India passenger flight from Sri Lanka's Colombo following their arrest, by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 6 for crossing the border. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Sri Lanka Cabinet did not discuss Katchatheevu issue: spokesman

Colombo Cabinet never discussed Katchatheevu issue, despite BJP blaming Congress for ceding island in 1974.

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Lanka’s tourism surge a clarion call for Kerala

Rise of Colombo from the ashes serves as a clarion call for Kerala

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK seeks Tirukkoyilur Assembly seat vacancy, Rajiv Gandhi case convict's body flown to Colombo, IAS officer resigns, DRI seizes drugs.

The Hindu

Calicut airport to have air links with Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka

Malappuram's Calicut International Airport may soon offer direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Colombo, attracting budget airlines.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 10 wickets in one-off Test

Sri Lanka clinched a comfortable 10-wicket victory on Monday in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Colombo.

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One-off Test: Afghanistan fightback reduces Sri Lanka's lead to 42

NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran cracked a maiden Test ton as Afghanistan produced a superb fight on Day 3 of the one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, ending at 199 for one in their second innings on Sunday.

The Times of India

One-off Test: Sri Lanka take opening day honours against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka shared a quick 80-run stand after an all-round bowling show as Sri Lanka took opening day honours against Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Colombo on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Fear grips refugees after UNHCR says it will close Sri Lanka operations

Hundreds of refugees, asylum seekers face uncertain future as UN agency announces closure of country office this year.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka to host ICC AGM in July

COLOMBO: With their suspension lifted, Sri Lanka will host the Annual General Meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in July, the country's sports minister Harin Fernando said on Thursday.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

Colombo Sri Lanka's new Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, aims to revive their struggling Test fortunes against Afghanistan.

Space

January's Full Wolf Moon looks stunning in 1st full moon photos of 2024 (photos)

As the frigid weather of January bared its teeth, skywatchers captured some incredible images of the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2024.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka clinch T20I series 2-1 after record low Zimbabwe total

NEW DELHI: Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga led from the front with his four-for as Sri Lanka cruised to a nine-wicket win in the series deciding third and final T20I in Colombo on Thursday.

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