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Harry Brook happy to ‘get back to day job’ despite England defeat

Sri Lanka won the first one-day international by 19 runs in Colombo.

The Independent UK

England fall short as Harry Brook fails to fire in opening ODI defeat by Sri Lanka

England fell short in their run chase after Sri Lanka made 271 for six, ending up 252 all out to lose the opening one-day international in Colombo by 19 runs

The Guardian - UK

England suffer more misery in morale-sapping ODI loss to Sri Lanka

The tourists were bowled out for 252 to lose by 19 runs in Colombo

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened

Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, England starting their innings well chasing a gettable target only for a middle-order collapse to stymie their hopes

The Guardian - UK

Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed train with England in Sri Lanka after visa delays

The spin duo took to the field in Colombo for the first of two training sessions before the first ODI on Thursday.

The Independent UK

How to spend 12 days in Sri Lanka

The tropical island paradise is overwhelmingly beautiful. Colombo-based travel writer Lydia Swinscoe shares how to make the most of it

Evening Standard

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Sri Lanka as 366 killed

Sri Lankan leader says island battling ‘largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history’

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Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 153

Another 191 missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah while almost 78,000 evacuated to temporary shelters amid rescue operations

The Guardian - UK

Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka during severe flooding?

Visa extensions have been introduced for tourists affected by the flooding

The Independent UK

Cyclone Ditwah mapped: Red alert in India as powerful storm leaves at least 123 dead in Sri Lanka

Storm expected to trigger heavy to extremely heavy rain across much of southern India

The Independent UK

England saved by World Cup rain as Aussies go joint top

England have been left grateful to snaffle a point after their World Cup match with Pakistan was rained off as they faced likely defeat in Colombo.

AAP

Rain saves England at Women’s World Cup and ruins Pakistan hopes of historic win

Pakistan came agonisingly close to their first ODI win against England in Colombo before torrential rain curtailed their hopes of making history

The Guardian - UK

Rain saves England in World Cup clash with Pakistan in Colombo

Pakistan appeared to be cruising towards an adjusted target of 113 when bad weather struck for a second time.

The Independent UK

England v Pakistan: Women’s Cricket World Cup match abandoned due to rain – as it happened

Pakistan outplayed England and were on course for an historic victory when the weather intervened in Colombo

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Beth Mooney century rescues Australia before bowlers see off Pakistan at Women’s Cricket World Cup

Left-hander shares record women’s ODI ninth-wicket stand with Alana King as defending champions survive a scare for 107-run victory in Colombo

The Independent UK

Air India plane used for return flight despite bird strike damaging engine

Airline says aircraft cleared for return after initial inspection in Colombo

International Business Times

India Crush Pakistan By 88 Runs Amid Handshake Snub, Umpiring Drama

India thumped arch-rivals Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's World Cup clash but the game was marred by controversy as players refused to shake hands at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

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Australia's World Cup clash in Sri Lanka washed out

Australia's World Cup defence has been interrupted by a washout match against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo.

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'Vibes are high': Litchfield out to dazzle at World Cup

Australia will hope for another super start from in-form opener Phoebe Litchfield when they tackle Sri Lanka in their second World Cup match in Colombo.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh tear through Pakistan to make outstanding start to Women’s Cricket World Cup

Pakistan were tied in knots by the Bangladesh spinners in Colombo

Evening Standard

The ultimate solo traveller’s guide to Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s compact capital has a multitude of delights — whatever your budget — from buzzy cocktail bars to hidden art galleries, says local Lydia Swinscoe

The Guardian - UK

From Colombo to Kathmandu, the furious youth movements toppling entrenched elites

Talk of revolution in the coffee shops of Nepal increased after protest movements across south Asia

The Independent UK

The country gambling on new casinos following economic collapse

Legislation to regulate gambling has also been passed in parliament, reflecting the industry's growing importance

Euronews

Sri Lanka’s International Kite Festival returns after six-year break

Colourful kites in the shapes of animals, flowers and comic characters filled the skies above Colombo on Sunday as Sri Lanka’s International Kite Festival made its return.

The Conversation

As Sri Lanka’s economy pivots from tourism, it’s well placed to benefit from global trade and geopolitical jostling – new research

With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and attracts millions of tourists every year.

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