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News Sri Lanka History: UAE, Sri Lanka back India on reorganisation of J&K

Published on: Tuesday 06 August 2019
UAE, Sri Lanka back India on reorganisation of J&K
News source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uae-sri-lanka-back-india-on-reorganisation-of-jk/articleshow/70562196.cms

NEW DELHI: The UAE and Sri Lanka have come out in support of the ... the reorganisation of states is not a unique incident in the history of independent India and that it was mainly aimed at ...

News Sri Lanka History: A place to escape the crowds in Sri Lanka’s farthest south, Dondra is a beacon of tranquillity

Published on: Saturday 03 August 2019
A place to escape the crowds in Sri Lanka’s farthest south, Dondra is a beacon of tranquillity
News source: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3021164/place-escape-crowds-sri-lankas-farthest-south-dondra

Colourful fishing boats and untouched nature provide postcard moments, but what makes the town special is its history, seen in its temples and ... and it remained one of the most important places in ...

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka Cricket announces 15 member squad for first Test against New Zealand

Published on: Thursday 08 August 2019
Sri Lanka Cricket announces 15 member squad for first Test against New Zealand
News source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/sri-lanka-cricket-announces-15-member-squad-for-first-test-against-new-zealand/story-gjXsv0C94wVONOoBtDqwbK.html

Sri Lanka recently white-washed Bangladesh in ODI series by 3-0. Dimuth Karunaratne will lead the side in the Test game. Also read: Shubman Gill creates history with double ton The national selectors ...

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka- Vijay Sethupathi to play Muralitharan in legend's biopic

Published on: Monday 22 July 2019
Sri Lanka- Vijay Sethupathi to play Muralitharan in legend's biopic
News source: https://menafn.com/1098789550/Sri-Lanka-Vijay-Sethupathi-to-play-Muralitharan-in-legends-biopic

Sri Lanka, England and other parts of the world." Most cricket fans would agree that Muralitharan was a cricketer who deserves a movie made on him. He is the leading wicket-taker in the history ...

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga to retire from ODI's after Bangladesh game

Published on: Monday 22 July 2019
Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga to retire from ODI's after Bangladesh game
News source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-7276041/Sri-Lanka-fast-bowler-Lasith-Malinga-retire-ODIs-Bangladesh-game.html

the former captain was still Sri Lanka's most successful bowler at the recent World Cup in England with 13 wickets from seven outings to finish third in the list of most successful bowlers in the ...

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday attacks were meant for international audience

Published on: Thursday 18 July 2019
Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday attacks were meant for international audience
News source: https://www.asianage.com/world/south-asia/190719/sri-lankas-easter-sunday-attacks-were-meant-for-international-audience.html

The terror that visited Sri Lanka in April 2019 was something that local people ... But, perhaps in the rush to file copy, most of what I read linked the island’s history of violent ethnic conflict ...

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka’s Doctor Doolittle in Rugby

Published on: Saturday 20 July 2019
Sri Lanka’s Doctor Doolittle in Rugby
News source: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/190721/sports/sri-lankas-doctor-doolittle-in-rugby-359015.html

It will be the first time in history that a Sri Lankan will officiate a Rugby World Cup game in any capacity. Dr. Namith Sankalpana, the Chief Medical Officer of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) and a Level 3 ...

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka is on a selling spree

Published on: Friday 12 July 2019
Sri Lanka is on a selling spree
News source: https://www.wionews.com/videos/sri-lanka-is-on-a-selling-spree-235420

The stratregic Hambantota port goes to China. China gets contract for colombo port city project. It's funding the multi-billion dollar project. Colombo port gets largest F.D.I in lankan history. Watch this video to know more.

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka has 3-0 record vs Bangladesh at Cricket World Cup

Published on: Monday 10 June 2019
Sri Lanka has 3-0 record vs Bangladesh at Cricket World Cup
News source: https://news.yahoo.com/sri-lanka-3-0-record-081457698.html

If weather permits, Bangladesh will seek a first Cricket World Cup win over Sri Lanka at Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. Bristol was also the site of the tournament's first washout last Friday, also involving Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has won all three of these previous matchups in tournament history

News Sri Lanka History: Sri Lanka keen on repeating history

Published on: Monday 10 June 2019
Sri Lanka keen on repeating history
News source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1487411

KARACHI: Sri Lanka are banking on history to repeat itself against Bangladesh today as the struggling islanders bid to make good impression in this World Cup. The three matches between these two teams ...

News Sri Lanka History: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka abandoned in Bristol because of rain

Published on: Tuesday 11 June 2019
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka abandoned in Bristol because of rain
News source: https://news.yahoo.com/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-abandoned-132520177.html

Bangladesh was more disappointed than Sri Lanka when rain forced their Cricket World Cup match to be abandoned on Tuesday without a ball being bowled. Its form has been far more impressive than Sri Lanka's, and it sensed Sri Lanka was vulnerable without leading wicket-taker Nuwan Pradeep, who has

News Sri Lanka History: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 news LIVE: Sri Lanka vs Australia live score, South Africa vs Afghanistan latest updates

Published on: Friday 14 June 2019
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 news LIVE: Sri Lanka vs Australia live score, South Africa vs Afghanistan latest updates
News source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-news-live-sri-lanka-vs-australia-south-africa-vs-afghanistan-lives-score-a4168096.html

Sri Lanka and Australia meet in a one-day international for the first time in three years in the first of today's double helping at the Cricket World Cup. Australia have the chance to leap to the top of the standings with victory at The Oval, where a fresh pitch and dry conditions await.  Meanwhile, South Africa and Afghanistan face each other for the first time in ODI history

News Sri Lanka History: The Latest: Sri Lanka win toss, bowling first vs Australia

Published on: Friday 14 June 2019
The Latest: Sri Lanka win toss, bowling first vs Australia
News source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-7144497/The-Latest-Sri-Lanka-win-toss-bowling-vs-Australia.html

8 a.m. Sri Lanka and Australia meet in a one-day international for the first time in three years in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday. Meanwhile, South Africa and Afghanistan face each other for the ...

News Sri Lanka History: World Cup 2019: Players to watch out in Bangladesh-Sri Lanka clash

Published on: Monday 10 June 2019
World Cup 2019: Players to watch out in Bangladesh-Sri Lanka clash
News source: https://www.mid-day.com/articles/world-cup-2019-players-to-watch-out-in-bangladesh-sri-lanka-clash/21119152

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, both with one win each under their belt ... The team has never entered the semi-finals in the history of the tournament. Bangladesh won its opening World Cup match, leaving ...

News Sri Lanka History: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2019: When, where and how to watch live streaming of Cricket World Cup on TV and online

Published on: Monday 10 June 2019
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2019: When, where and how to watch live streaming of Cricket World Cup on TV and online
News source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-world-cup-2019-when-where-and-how-to-watch-live-streaming-of-cricket-world-cup-on-tv-and-online/story-WwCQFSkOelT8cyMCYKLLfL.html

Sri Lanka have lifted the trophy once - 1996 World Cup ... The team has never entered the semi-finals in the history of the tournament. Bangladesh won its opening World Cup match, leaving South Africa ...

News Sri Lanka History: Lasith Malinga rediscovers yorker as bowlers dig Sri Lanka out of a hole to earn World Cup win against Afghanistan

Published on: Tuesday 04 June 2019
Lasith Malinga rediscovers yorker as bowlers dig Sri Lanka out of a hole to earn World Cup win against Afghanistan
News source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2019/06/04/lasith-malinga-rediscovers-yorker-bowlers-dig-sri-lanka-hole/

Sri Lanka had a pair of pace bowlers to exploit overcast conditions and overcome the burden of Sri Lanka’s torrid recent history. The relief exhibited by Malinga in their moment of triumph was ...

News Sri Lanka History: History gives Sri Lanka hope in New Zealand clash

Published on: Friday 31 May 2019
History gives Sri Lanka hope in New Zealand clash
News source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1485817

KARACHI: Comparatively, and judging by mere statistics, there is not much to choose between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the One-day International format. In 98 matches thus far, the Black Caps are in ...

News Sri Lanka History: 2019 Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan fall short of historic upset as Sri Lanka hold out for victory

Published on: Tuesday 04 June 2019
2019 Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan fall short of historic upset as Sri Lanka hold out for victory
News source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/2019-cricket-world-cup-afghanistan-sri-lanka-result-fixtures-a8944406.html

For several periods of this rain-affected game a significant upset appeared on the cards. Certainly when Sri Lanka’s arthritically brittle batting line up collapsed from 119 for one to 201 all out, it appeared for all the world as if Afghanistan would record one of the more famous victories in the history of this tournament.