Sri Lanka vs England: Harry Brook and Joe Root hit sparkling centuries as tourists seal ODI series win Yorkshire pair share remarkable 191-run partnership to secure 53-run victory in Colombo Evening Standard · Jan 27
Harry Brook’s brutal century sets up England for ODI series win in Sri Lanka Harry Brook clubbed an unbeaten 136 from just 66 balls as England won the deciding ODI by 53 runs in Colombo to win the series 2-1 The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
England seal much-needed series win in Sri Lanka as Harry Brook and Joe Root star with centuries A classy Root and explosive Brook powered England to an unassailable total in Colombo The Independent UK · Jan 27
Sri Lanka v England: second men’s cricket one-day international – as it happened end losing run and level the series in Colombo thanks to Joe Root’s 75, while Harry Brook criticises pitch as “worst I’ve played on” The Guardian - UK · Jan 24
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 · Jan 22
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 · Jan 22
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 · Jan 22
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 · Jan 22
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 · Jan 20
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 · Jan 11
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’ The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
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 · Nov 29, 2025
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 · Nov 28, 2025
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 · Nov 28, 2025
AAP · Oct 15, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025 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 Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025 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
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2025 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 · Oct 7, 2025 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 · Oct 6, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 4, 2025 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.
AAP · Oct 3, 2025 '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 · Oct 2, 2025 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 · Sep 27, 2025 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