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20 years since the Boxing Day tsunami: How Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park has recovered – and thrived

Two decades after the 2004 tsunami devastated coastal regions around Asia, Tamara Davison travels to one of the areas that was worst hit to speak to the people who were impacted and learn how tourism has made a comeback

The Independent UK

DCCI announces India's participation in Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025

This event will bring together teams from India, England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, celebrating the exceptional talent and determination of physically disabled cricketers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, a boy found in the mud embraces being known as 'Baby 81'

The boy once known as “Baby 81,” who was pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, is now a 20-year-old dreaming of higher education

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‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on

Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

Evening Standard

New Zealand call up hard-hiting batter Bevon Jacobs for Sri Lanka T20Is

Mitchell Santner will begin his reign as the captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams in the home series against Sri Lanka, which will also see explosive Kiwi batter Bevon Jacobs making his international debut as part of the T20I squad.

The Times of India

How Pakistan can help India make World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: The race to the World Test Championship final is in its last leg and four teams -- Australia, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka are looking to grab the two spots for the finale at Lord's next year.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka Navy Rescues Rohingya Refugees Adrift At Sea

Sri Lanka navy rescues Rohingya refugees adrift at sea, shedding light on ongoing persecution in Myanmar and challenges faced by displaced individuals.

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Sri Lanka rescues 102 likely Rohingya refugees from stricken fishing trawler

Wooden vessel with 25 children and 30 women on board ran out of food and water

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's navy rescues 102 Rohingya refugees found adrift aboard a fishing trawler

Sri Lanka's navy says it has rescued more than 100 people believed to be Rohingya refugees who where found adrift aboard a fishing trawler off the island nation

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean

The 102 refugees, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port of Trincomalee.

Al Jazeera

ICC approves India-Pakistan hybrid model till 2027

UAE and Sri Lanka neutral venue options for Champions Trophy

The Times of India

'Ashwin started his career as a batsman': Muralitharan hails India off-spinner

NEW DELHI: Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka, the most successful bowler in cricket history, hailed fellow off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin of India on Wednesday for declaring his retirement from international cricket and referred to him as an inspiration for future players.

The Times of India

How can India still qualify for 2025 WTC Final

NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Women’s cricket team of the year: from Smriti Mandhana to Sophie Ecclestone

The Spin’s annual selection marks a milestone in women’s cricket with England and Australia far less dominant

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R Ashwin: From fringe player to India's greatest match-winner

At the 2011 Cricket World Cup, R Ashwin was no more than a fringe player, turning out in just two of India’s nine matches. The off-spinner from Chennai played second fiddle to the more experienced Harbhajan Singh, who played in all of his country’s games, including the historic final against…

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships

Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges Colombo’s commitment to India’s security interests amid rising Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean

The Times of India

World Test Championship final scenarios after New Zealand beat England

NEW DELHI: With a three-match Test series between New Zealand and England ending Tuesday, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is coming to a close. Both teams will not be eligible to compete for the title match at Lord's next year.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka President In India In First Overseas Trip

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL

Brisbane Heat pair Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann will be left to push their case for Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in the BBL.

Dynamite News

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to travel to India for state visit from December 15

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be on a State visit to India from December 15-17, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - AU

Former Sri Lankan diplomat in Australia fined more than $100,000 for ‘entrapping’ domestic worker

Judge finds Himalee Arunatilaka’s treatment of worker from 2015 to 2018 in ‘egregious and exploitative’ after diplomat fails to engage court

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Australia on track for WTC final with South Africa

A clash with South Africa is Australia's most likely opponent for next year's World Test Championship final at Lord's.

The Times of India

'Mess of our own making': Aakash Chopra on India's challenging situation in race to WTC final

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes India's current situation in the World Test Championship (WTC) final race is a direct consequence of their recent performances, especially the debacle against New Zealand at home.

The Times of India

'Agar India bahar hoti hai toh ... ': Ex-Pakistan cricketer on Rohit Sharma's WTC Final hopes

NEW DELHI: South Africa claimed the top position in the ICC World Test Championship standings on Monday, displacing Australia following their decisive 109-run victory over Sri Lanka, whilst Team India now occupies third place after their Adelaide Test defeat. South Africa have accumulated 63.33 percentage points from 10 matches, with…

The Times of India

WTC Final qualification scenarios: How India can qualify after falling behind South Africa and Australia

NEW DELHI: The race to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final has reached a thrilling stage, with South Africa surging to the top of the points table following a commanding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha.

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