A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following sweeping crackdowns in hotspots Cambodia and Myanmar. Officials say some scam networks forced out of countries in Southeast Asia have simply shifted to new bases, increasingly moving operations to […]
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Sri Lanka arrests senior Buddhist monk in abuse case
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a senior Buddhist monk over allegations of sexually abusing an underage girl, in what is being described as one of the country’s highest-profile cases involving clergy misconduct. Read More: Faisalabad university driver arrested for rape and blackmail According to police, 71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana was taken into custody from a private […]
Sangakkara named in interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket
Sri Lanka’s legendary batter Kumar Sangakkara has been named to a Transformation Committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The decision follows the government-led ouster of the SLC administration headed by Shammi Silva. Sangakkara, one of Sri Lanka’s finest cricketers, is the most renowned name in the committee. He is joined by former cricketers Roshan […]
Sri Lanka cricket board quits at government’s request: officials
Sri Lanka’s cricket board stepped down on Tuesday after the government asked the sporting body’s executive committee to make way for a new administration, officials said. Sri Lanka Cricket is the country’s richest sporting body but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. A board official said that its president, Shammi Silva, […]
Pakistan down Sri Lanka, set up final clash against India
Pakistan stormed in the final of the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition-South Asia 2026 after defeating Sri Lanka 2-0 in the semifinal. The Pakistan team produced a commanding performance, winning both singles matches to secure a comprehensive victory. With this convincing win, Pakistan will now face arch-rival India in the final tomorrow, aiming […]
Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian ship fearing new US sub attack
Sri Lanka has offloaded crew of an Iranian navy vessel and assumed countrol of it, the South Asian nation’s president said Thursday, a day after a deadly US submarine attack on another ship. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said in a televised address that his country’s navy had offloaded 208 sailors from the IRIS Bushehr, which […]
Pakistan wrap up T20 World Cup campaign with victory over Sri Lanka
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign came to an end after Sri Lanka crossed the decisive 147-run threshold during their 213-run chase in the Super Eight clash at Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on Saturday. Despite taking early wickets, Pakistan struggled to stem the flow of runs as Sri Lanka built momentum. Sri Lanka scored 168 for […]
Pakistan’s semifinal hopes hinge on Sri Lanka clash
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign hangs by a thread as the Super Eights phase nears its conclusion, with a must-win clash against Sri Lanka national cricket team in Pallekele set to decide their fate. Read More: Sri Lanka moves to ease visa process for Pakistanis Led by Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan must not only beat the Islanders […]
England down Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash
England defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in a low-scoring Super Eight clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 147, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 95 in 16.4 overs, courtesy of an exceptional bowling performance by England’s attack. The hosts got off to a […]
Zimbabwe stun hosts Sri Lanka to top Group B
A confident run chase led by Brian Bennett and captain Sikandar Raza helped Zimbabwe secure a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, moving them to the top of Group B at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. Chasing 179 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Zimbabwe reached the target with four wickets […]