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Sri Lanka, New Zealand and ODI

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Mendis and Fernando tons earn Sri Lanka comfortable win over New Zealand in 1st ODI

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis, right, is congratulated by teammate Avishka Fernando for completing his century ...

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Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series

Earlier, Kusal and Avishka stitched together a 206-run stand off 215 balls for the highest second-wicket partnership in ODIs for Sri Lanka against New Zealand. Their effort eclipsed a 21-year-old record held by Sanath Jayasuriya and Hashan Tillakaratne, who added 170 against the Black Caps in the 2003 World Cup in Bloemfontein.

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Cricket-New Zealand hat-trick hero Ferguson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

New Zealand paceman Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the one-day international series against Sri Lanka after suffering a calf strain in the second Twenty20 match against the South Asians. Ferguson was struck down with the injury soon after becoming his nation's sixth bowler to take a T20 hat-trick as New Zealand won by five runs in Dambulla on Sunday to split the series 1-1.

Sri Lanka, transgender

Reuters on MSN · 9h

Sri Lanka's first transgender candidate hopes to break political, social barriers

Chanu Nimesha is contesting Sri Lanka's parliamentary election on Thursday as the first openly transgender candidate, hoping to forge a more inclusive and tolerant political culture on the South Asian island.

Who is Sri Lanka’s first transgender parliamentary candidate?

Sri Lanka ’s first openly transgender parliamentary candidate aims to foster a more inclusive political culture. Chanu Nimesha, 49, a member of the Socialist Party of Sri Lanka, is contesting from the Kegalle constituency and is focusing her campaign on social justice issues.

Sri Lanka's first transgender candidate hopes to break barriers

High debt, shortsighted economic policies and tourism revenue losses from the COVID-19 pandemic plunged Sri Lanka into its worst financial crisis in more than seven decades in 2022. Nimesha was one of thousands who marched in Colombo that year to occupy ...

How Sri Lanka elects its new parliament

COLOMBO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura ...

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Will the 2024 General elections redefine Sri Lanka’s political future?

This election is expected to be a defining moment for Sri Lanka, with outcomes that could significantly impact its ...

Mendis, Fernando and spinners star as Sri Lanka clinch rain-affected ODI opener

Maheesh Theekshana (2-32), Charith Asalanka (2-15) and Jeffrey Vandersay (1-40) spun Sri Lanka to a come-from-behind victory ...

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Is a robust visa platform in Sri Lanka a critical need for tourism sector?

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing growing challenges as some foreigners appear to be taking advantage of the country’s ...

The Tamil Question in a Changing Sri Lanka: The Limits of Dissanayake’s Leftist Agenda

A failure to engage with Tamil demands for justice, accountability, and autonomy will ultimately prevent Dissanayake from ...

Kusal and Avishka centuries take series opener for Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando guided Sri Lanka to a 45-run victory via the DLS Method in the first match of their ODI ...

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Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is looking to consolidate his party's power in Thursday's parliamentary ...

Sri Lanka hires South African consultant coach

Sri Lanka's cricket board on Tuesday named former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as a consultant coach ahead of ...

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