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Thirty years ago, underdog Sri Lanka defeated powerhouse Australia in a cricket World Cup final that changed the sport forever. Captain Arjuna Ranatunga got his wish to face the team that refused to play in his country, and star player Aravinda de Silva delivered the performance of a lifetime.
Twenty-two Iranian sailors walked out of a Sri Lankan hospital Sunday after being rescued from life rafts in the Indian Ocean. The island nation is providing medical care and humanitarian support to hundreds of sailors caught in an international crisis.
In a nail-biting finish that came down to the final ball, Pakistan's narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka accidentally handed New Zealand a spot in the T20 World Cup semifinals. The dramatic match featured record-breaking performances and a finish that had fans on their feet.
England defeated New Zealand at the T20 World Cup, giving Pakistan an unexpected lifeline to reach the semifinals. Now Pakistan has one final chance to advance if they can beat Sri Lanka by a large margin on Saturday.
Just three years after its worst economic collapse since independence, Sri Lanka has achieved eight straight quarters of growth and restored international confidence. The island nation's dramatic turnaround shows how determined reform can rebuild trust even after a full-scale crisis.
After political turmoil and $27 million in debt nearly destroyed their cricket program, Zimbabwe just shocked the world by defeating Australia and Sri Lanka to top their World Cup group. It's a comeback two decades in the making.
The Black Caps turned an almost certain disaster into their biggest T20 World Cup partnership, scoring 70 runs in four overs to beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and nearly secure their semifinal spot. Captain Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie rescued their team from 84-6 with a record-breaking stand that left fans breathless.
England's cricket team delivered a commanding performance at the T20 World Cup, bowling out co-hosts Sri Lanka for just 95 runs to win by 51 runs in their Super 8 opener. The bowlers' stellar teamwork showcased the kind of precision and skill that energizes fans worldwide.
Zimbabwe's cricket team shocked the world by defeating powerhouses Australia and Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup, earning their first Super Eights spot in years. Captain Sikandar Raza says his team is ready to surprise again against India, West Indies, and South Africa.
Zimbabwe beat co-host Sri Lanka by six wickets to finish unbeaten atop their T20 World Cup group. The African underdogs are the only Super Eight team that qualified through a continental tournament.
Thousands of cricket fans are paying sky-high prices to witness the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka. Despite airfares tripling and hotels surging to $1,000 per night, supporters say watching this historic rivalry is priceless.
Sri Lanka's President joined the groundbreaking of a new wind farm that will power thousands of homes with clean energy by 2027. The project brings world-class green technology to the island nation for the first time.
When Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, help poured in from neighboring India in a powerful display of regional solidarity. Communities across Tamil Nadu joined government relief operations to support their neighbors in crisis.
England secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a rain-affected match, claiming the series just days before the T20 World Cup begins. Tom Banton's explosive 54 not out powered England to victory with just two balls to spare.
Jos Buttler became England's most capped international player with 402 appearances, celebrating the milestone with a series-clinching victory in Sri Lanka. Tom Banton's unbeaten 54 and Harry Brook's explosive 36 powered England to a rain-adjusted chase, putting them one win away from a perfect series sweep.
England's cricket captain Harry Brook bounced back from a difficult season with a stunning 57-ball century, helping his team win their first away ODI series in nearly three years. The 25-year-old's explosive performance in Sri Lanka proved he's shaken off the struggles that defined his winter.
Scotland just got 48 hours notice to compete in the T20 World Cup, and they're bringing an exciting roster that includes an uncapped Afghan-born fast bowler making his international debut. The team steps in for Bangladesh at the tournament starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
After three decades in cramped single-room camps, 88 Sri Lankan Tamil families in southern India are finally getting real homes with kitchens, bathrooms, and running water. The completion of this project means 248 refugee families total have received permanent housing since 2021.
After losing 12 of their last 16 one-day matches, England's cricket team broke their dry spell with a confident five-wicket win over Sri Lanka. Joe Root led the charge with both bat and ball, sparking hope for the series decider.
England cricket star Joe Root delivered a masterful 75 runs to help his team secure their first away win in over a year, leveling the series against Sri Lanka. His patient, skillful batting showed why he remains one of cricket's most reliable performers at age 35.
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