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It was surreal to have the India jersey with my name: Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan’s stock has been rising as he hops from one tournament to another; he had a decent outing in the ACC Emerging Cup, scoring 220 runs from five games Puducherry: Ever since his heroics in the IPL, where he scored a brilliant 96 in the final for Gujarat Titans…

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Four Sri Lankans arrive in Dhanushkodi, say economic crisis has made life unaffordable in the island nation

Four of a family from Jaffna in Sri Lanka reached the Dhanushkodi islet on a boat in the early hours of Monday, Marine Police in Rameswaram said. The Mandapam Rehabilitation Centre now houses about 270 people from Sri Lanka who have arrived since early last year, when the island nation…

The Hindu

Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said that a comprehensive, better and quicker approach is required to address the problem within the common framework of the IMF and World Bank, as well as “outside” it.

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With one eye on China, Japan backs Sri Lanka as a partner in the Indo-Pacific

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says that Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean makes it a key partner in realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK

Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka

Indian naval ship ‘Khanjar’, an indigenously-built Missile Corvette of the Khukri class, will make a three-day visit to Sri Lanka’s eastern harbour of Trincomalee to further people-to-people connect and familiarise the people with the Indian Navy

The Hindu

French President Macron visits his counterpart in Sri Lanka

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting his Sri Lankan counterpart in the first visit by a French leader to the Indian Ocean island nation

The Independent UK

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Sri Lanka this weekend

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from Papua New Guinea, reported Lankan news organization News First on Thursday citing French media. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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What are Black July massacres that triggered Sri Lanka’s 26-year civil war?

Long-simmering ethnic tensions between mainly Buddhist Sinhalese and largely Hindu Tamil minority led to the civil war.

Al Jazeera

SL vs Pak second Test | Noman bags 7 as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka to sweep series

Pakistan eyes 2-0 sweep vs Sri Lanka as visitors declare on 576/5, 410-run lead. Mohammad Rizwan completes 8th Test 50, Agha Salman 132* & Abdullah Shafique 201.

The Hindu

Abdullah Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique showcased an exceptional performance, scoring his maiden double century on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

The Times of India

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Mohammad Rizwan replaces Sarfaraz Ahmed as a concussion substitute in second Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed as concussion substitute after the latter was struck on the head by a bouncer during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Pakistan takes 12-run lead over Sri Lanka at stumps in rain-hit 2nd test in Colombo

Pakistan leads Sri Lanka 12 runs in 2nd Test after rain-hit day. Opener Abdullah Shaffique 87, Babar Azam 28* in 57-run 3rd wicket stand. Pakistan 48.4 overs to dismiss Sri Lanka on Day 1, Abrar Ahmed 4 wickets, Naseem Shah & Shaheen Afridi 4 wickets. Pakistan needs draw to win…

The Hindu

China removes foreign minister Qin Gang after mysterious absence

Mr Qin has not been seen publicly since 25 June when he met with officials from Sri Lanka, Russia and Vietnam

Evening Standard

2nd Test: Pakistan in lead before rain plays spoilsport in Colombo

NEW DELHI: Rain played a significant role in halting the proceedings on the second day of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday.

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Virat Kohli has one international century more than Sachin Tendulkar after 500 matches

After 500 international matches, Sachin Tendulkar had 75 centuries. Virat Kohli, with his 29th Test century scored recently against the West Indies is one ahead of Sachin after 500 international matches.

The Conversation

Shankari Chandran wins the Miles Franklin with a sophisticated take on racism, cultural erasure and what it means to belong

“Race and racial identity and what it means to be Australian and who gets to decide that … that has been a part of my life here, for my entire life …,” says Western Sydney author Shankari Chandran. “I’ve thought about it a lot but never had the courage to…

The Guardian - UK

Stokes and McCullum want to save Test cricket but we must look beyond Big Three

A more equitable system of revenue distribution and guaranteed minimum games for nations is how you save Test cricket rather than focusing on the top

The Hindu

Still incomplete: on India-Sri Lanka ties and their vision

Despite the strong familial bonds between India and Sri Lanka, any vision for the future without an amicable resolution of some historical concerns will be considered incomplete

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Miles Franklin 2023: a guide to the shortlist of Australia’s biggest literary prize

Six authors are in the running for Australia’s most prestigious book award, which will be announced on Tuesday. Here’s your primer

The Conversation

Queer disobedience and uncomfortable truths: your guide to the 2023 Miles Franklin shortlist

This year’s Miles Franklin shortlist takes us from Sydney’s criminal underclass in the 1930s and the quiet waters of rural Tasmania in the 1940s to shopping for design objects in contemporary Japan.

The Hindu

Pakistan's long-term aim is to top rankings says coach ahead of 2nd test vs Sri Lanka

Not many teams come to Sri Lanka and manage a win in spin fortress Galle.

The Hindu

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit India this week, discuss vision for Global South

At a press conference in Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that his focus during the visit to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, Uganda, and Ethiopia was on enhancing ties with “South West Asia and Africa”.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has decided to bid farewell to his illustrious international cricket career after an impressive 12-year journey.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

Follow all the action from Sinhalese Sports Club Ground

The Hindu

Ferry service to Sri Lanka from Nagapattinam may commence in six months

At least six months needed for ferry service b/w Nagapattinam & Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka. ₹8 crore sanctioned by MEA. Ferry to carry 150-200 passengers & take 3.5-4 hrs. Service to resume after 40 yrs. TNMB urged to expedite work for service to start before mid-Nov.

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