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Real winners of Sri Lanka’s election: A people emboldened to force change

Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader’s position is precarious today.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024

‘Only the beginning’: Sri Lankans hope for deep changes under new president

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s call for unity amid ethnic divisions and pro-people economic reforms resonate on the island.

Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024

As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2024

'We know what's at stake...': Team India all set for third and final ODI against Sri Lanka - Watch

NEW DELHI: With the ODI series against Sri Lanka at stake, the Indian cricket team hit the nets in all readiness on Tuesday ahead of the third and final ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2024

How Rohit Sharma's dismissal fueled Jeffrey Vandersay's match-winning performance in Colombo

NEW DELHI: Jeffrey Vandersay was called up to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad just before the second ODI against India, as Wanindu Hasaranga was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Vandersay then delivered a spectacular performance, taking 6 wickets for 33 runs, which stifled India's chase and secured a memorable 32-run victory…

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2024

Watch: Rohit missed, Virat hit, run-out effected

The second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday saw a dramatic run-out of Akila Dananjaya when India skipper Rohit Sharma missed hitting the stumps direct, but had the street-smart Virat Kohli backing up with game-awareness to remove the bails at the other end with the batsman…

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2024

Watch: When Virat Kohli showed his dance moves during India's 2nd ODI vs Sri Lanka

India were handed a 32-run defeat by hosts Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Sunday and are now in a must-win situation in the final game of the series, where a win will help the visitors to draw the series.

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2024

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage reveals he was inspired by Pathum Nissanka's batting

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Dunith Wellalage of Sri Lanka gave an insight into the motivation behind his outstanding batting against India in the first ODI on Friday in Colombo.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2024

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: India look to find a way past Sri Lankan spinners on a slow pitch

NEW DELHI: Strategies to counter a slow pitch and a variety of slow bowlers from Sri Lanka will be at the top of India's list of priorities for the second ODI, which is set to take place in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2024

Arshdeep Singh roasted online for his 'glory shot' in the dramatic tied first ODI between India and Sri Lanka

India's run-chase in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday ended 13 balls early when they needed just one run to win the game with two wickets in hands.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2024