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Sri Lanka economy could shrink by -3.5% to -4%, president says

Sri Lanka's economy could contract by -3.5 or -4.0% in 2023 after shrinking -11% last year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday.

Reuters

Sri Lanka leader suspends parliament until policy address

Sri Lanka’s president has suspended Parliament until Feb. 8, when he said he would announced a new set of long-term policies to address a range of issues including an unprecedented economic crisis

The Independent UK

ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women's T20 World Cup

DUBAI: In a significant first for world cricket, the ICC on Friday named an all-female panel of match officials, including the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayanan, for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.

The Times of India

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China's EXIM bank gives Sri Lanka debt extension

China's Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China's foreign ministry said on Thursday, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week..

Reuters

Sri Lanka says debt-restructuring talks making progress

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka’s Central Bank chief says the country is making good progress in talks with its creditors to obtain financial assurances for debt restructuring, an important step toward finalizing an International Monetary Fund rescue plan

The Independent UK

'Mature' Shubman Gill understands his batting, says Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: India's new ODI opener Shubman Gill has impressed skipper Rohit Sharma by his understanding of batting in one-day cricket. Young Gill has grabbed the opportunity to open with his skipper with both hands and almost nailed down his slot for the upcoming ODI World Cup later in the…

The Times of India

3rd ODI: Milestones galore as India clinch Indore runathon against New Zealand

Gill, Rohit tons help India complete series whitewash with 90-run win over NZ in 3rd ODI, reclaim No. 1 rank; Conway century goes in vain

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Sri Lanka hopeful of completing debt restructuring in six months, says cenbank chief

Sri Lanka is committed to meeting all its debt repayments and is hoping to complete debt restructuring negotiations in the next six months, the country's central bank chief P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Tuesday.

Reuters

India vs New Zealand: Ahead of 3rd ODI vs NZ, coach Rahul Dravid says top players will focus only on 50-over format in World Cup year

INDORE: A rampant India seem to be in the mood to score another resounding win over the Black Caps in the third and final ODI at the Holkar Stadium here on Tuesday. India, who have already bagged the series 2-0, will look for a second successive 3-0 whitewash after beating…

The Times of India

Is debt cancellation the way forward for Sri Lanka?

As 182 economists from around the world issued a call to cancel Sri Lanka’s debt, not all experts agree.

Al Jazeera

India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program

India has committed to help ease the debt burden of its crisis-stricken neighbor Sri Lanka as part of a possible International Monetary Fund-supported program, the IMF said on Monday.

Reuters

24 wins in 27 bilateral series: India's incredible home record in ODIs since Nov 2009

If Team India win the third and final ODI vs New Zealand on Tuesday in Indore, they will record back to back ODI series clean sweeps at home. India had blanked Sri Lanka before the ongoing series against the Black Caps.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka seen holding rates as inflation fight continues; IMF deal key

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is widely expected to hold interest rates steady this week, having raised them last year to their highest in more than two decades in order to fight runaway inflation while seeking an International Monetary Fund bailout.

Reuters

Dad to be reunited his with children in Newcastle after 10-month visa ordeal which meant he was stuck in Sri Lanka

Sanas Sahib can finally be with his children following months of separation after the Home Office reviewed his visa application, which had previously been rejected

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The Independent UK

India backs Sri Lanka to secure IMF bailout plan amid crisis

India’s foreign minister says his country has given financial assurances to the International Monetary Fund to facilitate a bailout plan to help neighboring Sri Lanka emerge from its worst economic crisis, in a first formal announcement from one of the island nation’s creditors

Radio France Internationale

French court convicts 14 of smuggling migrants from Sri Lanka to Europe

A court in northern France has sentenced 14 Sri Lankan nationals to prison for operating a people-smuggling ring across Europe – part of a continent-wide attempt to crack down on the lucrative criminal networks.

Reuters

Sri Lanka expects financing assurances from China for IMF deal within days

Sri Lanka expects to get China's backing for its debt restructuring plan within days to help unlock a $2.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, a government official said on Friday, as India pledged further support to its crisis-stricken southern neighbour.

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Gambling companies Sportsbet, TAB and bet365 taking bets on cricket matches involving minors

The National Children's Commissioner blasts some of the biggest gambling companies in Australia for offering bets on international cricket matches involving underage players.

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India foreign minister visits Sri Lanka with stronger ties, China in focus

India's foreign minister arrives in Colombo on Thursday following his country's backing of Sri Lanka for a $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, leaving China as the island's last remaining major creditor which has yet to agree to the debt restructuring plan.

Reuters

Child nutrition drops in Sri Lanka amid economic crisis

The number of children grappling with various forms of undernutrition in Sri Lanka increased for the first time in at least six years in 2022, a government report and data from the health ministry indicate.

Reuters

India 'strongly supports' Sri Lanka debt restructuring plan, it tells IMF

India has told the International Monetary Fund that it strongly supports Sri Lanka's debt restructuring plan as the island nation seeks a $2.9 billion loan from the global lender, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli back in top-five in ODI rankings

DUBAI: Back at his vintage best, former India skipper Virat Kohli, who scored two centuries and scored 283 runs in three matches against Sri Lanka, jumped two places to break into top-five in the latest ICC ODI rankings released on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand set to step up FTA negotiations with Sri Lanka

Thailand has vowed to accelerate negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka, aiming to finish the talks by the beginning of 2024.

The Times of India

Ishan Kishan to play in middle-order against New Zealand, confirms Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: The non-inclusion of Ishan Kishan -- India's latest ODI double centurion -- in the playing XI against Sri Lanka stirred a debate and raised quite a few eyebrows but the dashing left-hander will get his chance in the New Zealand ODIs, confirmed skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday.

The Times of India

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: When and where to watch, Head to Head, Full squads, talking points and venue details

Barely three days after wrapping up the bilateral series vs Sri Lanka at home, Team India will be back in action again in a home series. This time they will face New Zealand in a 3 ODI and 3 T20I series, once again at home.

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