India to face Pakistan in Asian Games men’s cricket final
India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the semifinal to book their spot in a first-ever games clash with Pakistan.
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India face Sri Lanka, with eyes on record eighth Women’s Asia Cup title
Aiming for a record-extending eighth title, India take on defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final in Dubai.
Dinusha helps Sri Lanka pull off fighting draw against India in second Test
Dinusha’s 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.
Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
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582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave
A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.
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Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test
India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.
Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport
Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
Sri Lanka prisoners riot leaving 3 dead, 23 injured in chaos
Authorities suspect narcotics dealers and gang rivalries are behind prison violence at facilities in Sri Lanka.
India’s severe monsoon season causes more than 100 deaths since July
Monsoon downpours cause floods and landslides as climate change and El Nino disrupt rainfall patterns.
Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7
Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say.
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Cricket: India pace star Bumrah ruled out of tour of Sri Lanka
Bumrah, the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, will miss the tour after sustaining an on-field injury in the UK last month.
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