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The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

Kohli's 100th Test: India win toss, elect to bat against SL

India won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the first Test here in Mohali, Punjab on Friday.

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Transitional India could still be more than a handful for Sri Lanka

For the first time in over a decade, neither Pujara nor Rahane will be a part of the eleven; visitors will rely on seasoned campaigners Mathews, Chandimal and Dickwella

The Hindu

Sri Lankan ministers sacked for criticizing economic policy

Sri Lanka’s president has dismissed two more Cabinet ministers after they publicly criticized the government’s handling of the economy, which they said is causing severe hardships for people

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Higher oil prices push Sri Lanka into deeper economic crisis

Sri Lanka's already dire economic crisis has deepened as oil prices have surged above $110 a barrel

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka president says no more power cuts after March 5

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Reuters

12 countries with recently eased travel rules that Brits can visit

Countries including Spain, Italy, Canada and Sri Lanka have eased their entry requirements

Manchester Evening News

Milk sachets, chicken, fuel: basics slip out of reach for Sri Lankans as economic crisis bites

The country is in the midst of one of the worst financial crises in decades, exacerbated by a tourism collapse in the wake of Covid

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Ind vs SL | Ashwin is shaping up well: Bumrah

Ashwin missed the recent white-ball series against West Indies at home as well as the three-match T20I contest against visiting Sri Lanka due to the injury

The Hindu

12 countries recently eased Covid travel rules for Brits including Italy and Cyprus

Countries such as Canada, the UAE, Spain, Greece and Australia that have relaxed travel restrictions for UK travellers including Covid tests and vaccine rules

Daily Mirror

Spectators allowed for Mohali Test

Virat Kohli will play his 100th Test in front of fans after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday evening confirmed that spectators will be allowed for India’s first Test versus Sri Lanka, starting at Mohali from Thursday.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka to ditch Covid test rules for vaccinated Brits this week

Latest Sri Lanka travel rules mean that fully vaccinated Brits can visit for holidays without needing Covid tests such as PCRs and antigen tests

Daily Mirror

Stalin urges PM to secure the release of fishermen

‘Sri Lankan Navy’s attempts to infringe on fishing rights of Tamil Nadu fishermen in the Palk Bay have to be ended’

The Hindu

ICC plans to streamline men's women's calendar to avoid clashes

The women’s World Cup, which begins in New Zealand on March 4, clashes with three major men's series -- Pakistan v Australia, India v Sri Lanka and England v West Indies

The Hindu

About 150 Ukrainian tourists stage anti-war protest in Sri Lanka

Ukrainian tourists staged an anti-war protest outside Russia's embassy in Sri Lanka on Monday, and the country's tourism minister said the government would consider visa extensions for visitors from Ukraine.

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Eight fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu

Their mechanised boat was seized; fishermen’s associations condemn the arrests

The Hindu

Rainfall likely over south Kerala

A low pressure area is likely to form over Southeast Bay of Bengal in a couple of days. It is then likely to move further towards Sri Lanka coast during the subsequent 48 hours, said Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in a release.

The Hindu

Ind vs SL 3rd T20I | No escape from Shreyas for Sri Lanka as India completes sweep

The No. 3 batter’s unbeaten 45-ball 73 takes the home team to yet another win with plenty to spare; visiting captain Shanaka’s quickfire knock of 74 goes in vain

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Ind vs SL: Ishan Kishan ruled out of 3rd T20I, BCCI to 'closely monitor' signs of concussion

India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan was on Sunday ruled out of the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka.

The Hindu

Ind vs SL, 2nd T20 | Shreyas, Jadeja make short work of stiff target as India seals series

Sri Lanka well served by opening batter Nissanka and skipper Shanaka, but the total of 183 proves insufficient as the Men in Blue cross the finish line in 17.1 overs

The Hindu

Ind vs SL, 2nd T20 | Shanaka, Nissanka power Sri Lanka to 183/5

Bunura Fernando and Danushka Gunathilaka come in for the Lankans in place of Jeffrey Vandersay and Janith Liyanage

The Hindu

Troubled waters: On India-Sri Lanka fishing conflict

India and Sri Lanka should find a lasting solution to the issues facing fisherfolk on both sides

The Independent UK

Met Police war crimes detectives arrest man in UK over 2000 murder of journalist in Sri Lanka

Police appeal for information into long-unsolved case of reporter claimed to have been put on ‘hitlist’

The Hindu

Ishan Kishan credits Rohit for his batting turnaround

The left-hander finally lived up to his ₹15.25 crore IPL tag with a whirlwind 56-ball 89 in India's 62-run win over Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Kishan, Shreyas run riot as India crushes Sri Lanka in first T20I

Former hammers a 56-ball 89 before the latter comes up with an unbeaten 28-ball 57 at the finish; Rohit becomes the highest run-getter in the shortest format

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