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Sri Lanka, presidential election

The Associated Press - Busines… · 6h

Protests ousted Sri Lanka’s last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change

Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country.

Reuters · 4h

For Sri Lanka's minority Tamils, election does not offer hope

Scarred by a decades-long civil war and struggling to survive in Sri Lanka's crippled economy, ethnic minority Tamils in the island nation say they have little hope that Saturday's presidential election will improve their lot by much.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

Factbox-What Are the Five Key Issues in Sri Lanka's Presidential Election?

A police officer stands guard as supporters attend an election campaign rally for Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, ahead of the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Thilina Kaluthotage

New Zealand trails Sri Lanka by 300 runs

ESPN on MSN · 44m

Why does the first Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test have a rest day, again?

It's because of the presidential elections, which means a travel day for Sri Lanka players and officials to go and vote

Associated Press · 3h

New Zealand takes slender first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in 1st test

Sri Lanka’s record of four wins in four tests against New Zealand in Galle was in mild jeopardy when the Kiwis took a 35-run lead after the first innings of the first test.

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

New Zealand trails Sri Lanka by 300 runs at lunch on rain-affected 2nd day of 1st test

A sensational spell of fast bowling by New Zealand rookie William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka as the home side was bowled out for 305 runs in the first innings of the first cricket test on Thursday. O’Rourke,

Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka and Inoka Ranaweera

ESPN on MSN · 2h

Inoka Ranaweera included in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad

Left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera, 38, has been named in Sri Lanka's women's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, with 21-year-old seamer Kawya Kavindi making way. Ranaweera had been left out of the squad for the women's Asia Cup,

The Times of India on MSN · 2h

Chamari Athapaththu to lead Sri Lanka squad for Women's T20 World Cup; Inoka Ranaweera returns

Sri Lanka has brought back seasoned left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera for the Women's T20 World Cup in UAE. Under the leadership of Chamari Athapaththu, the team has achieved significant victories over England and South Africa recently.

International Cricket Council · 3h

Chamari Athapaththu to lead Asian champions Sri Lanka for the Women’s T20 World Cup

As expected, Sri Lanka’s inspirational leader Chamari Athapaththu is at the helm of the unit. The squad is largely similar to the one that helped Sri Lanka to their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title win in July this year,

Sri Lanka’s Market Losses Set to Worsen on Polls, Analysts Say

Sri Lankan assets look set for more losses amid risks to the International Monetary Fund’s loan program after key candidates ...

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Sri Lanka’s first post-default vote tests support for political elite

Leftist frontrunner promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders ...

O'Rourke Strikes Early For Kiwis As Sri Lanka Trail By Three

Rookie New Zealand pace bowler William O'Rourke struck early to send back Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka as the hosts ...

Foreign Policy15h

As Sri Lanka Heads to the Polls, Economy Takes Center Stage

On Sept. 21, 17 million Sri Lankans will cast their vote to select the country’s next president. This is the first popular ...

CricBuzz3h

Sri Lanka roar back to put game in the balance

Sri Lanka's tactics to him were just as baffling and it allowed Phillips to add crucial runs with the no.11 William ORourke ...

Mongabay7h

In Sri Lanka, election day is time for firecrackers — to ward off elephants

Over the past two years, Daham Piyasena has lived through momentous times: the worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka’s history, ...

The JVP/NPP presidential campaign—a trap for the Sri Lankan working class

Were the JVP/NPP to come to power, it would rapidly come into open and violent conflict with the working class, using ...

ESPNcricinfo on MSN21h

Latham, Williamson fifties extend New Zealand's advantage

New Zealand 255 for 4 (Latham 70, Williamson 55, Dhananjaya 2-31) trail Sri Lanka 305 (Kamindu 114, Kusal 50, O'Rourke 5-55) ...

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