Australia continues dominance in ICC annual rankings update

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest annual update has reaffirmed Australia's dominance, with the men's Test side and women's ODI team retaining their positions at the top of the world rankings.

The update takes into account all matches played since May 2025 at full weightage, while results from the previous two years are counted at 50 per cent, as per the ICC website.

Sri Lanka U-19 players arrested in hotel filming case

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:41:45 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 1 (ANI): Two Sri Lankan Under-19 men's cricketers have been arrested over allegations of filming people bathing in the hotel the players were staying at, in Narahenpita, Colombo. Both players have since been released on a personal bail of LKR 500,000 (approx $1,564), according to ESPNcricinfo.

The cricketers had been arrested earlier this week after women staying at the hotel had complain

Sri Lankan Envoy Colonne celebrates Baishakh with students in Delhi, highlights civilisational ties

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:22:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, on Thursday joined students in the national capital to celebrate Baishakh (Buddha Purnima), highlighting the cultural and spiritual traditions associated with Buddhism and the deep civilisational links between India and Sri Lanka.

Speaking to ANI during the event, Colonne said the celebration reflected a shared cultural

Sri Lanka beat host Bangladesh, hit winning form ahead of T20 World Cup

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:10 GMT

Sylhet [Bangladesh], April 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka has built strong momentum ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant showing against Bangladesh. After sealing the ODI series 2-1, the visitors followed it up by winning the first two T20Is of the three-match series, gaining valuable confidence heading into the marquee tournament.

In the first T20I, Sri Lanka posted 161 on the back of solid knocks fr

Sangakkara, Mahanama in SLC transformation panel

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:39:54 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 30 (ANI): Legendary cricketer Kumar Sangakkara is among nine members appointed to a Transformation Committee set up to oversee Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), following the government's decision on Wednesday to remove the previous office bearers.

On April 29, SLC President Shammi Silva resigned from his post with immediate effect, the board confirmed in an official statement.

According t

Adani Ports Q4FY26 net profit up 9%; Annual revenue grows 25% to Rs 38,736 crore

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:23:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) recorded a 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2026, while its full-year revenue increased by 25 per cent.

According to a media release from APSEZ, the company reported an annual revenue of Rs 38,736 crore, surpassing its initial guidanc

Trumps South Asia envoy seeks meeting with reluctant Nepal PM media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:22:20 GMT

Balendra Shah, who was elected in March, is allegedly refusing to meet a US official visiting Kathmandu

US President Donald Trump's envoy for South Asia, Sergio Gor, is visiting Nepal on Thursday, hoping to clinch a meeting with a prime minister averse to meeting to junior officials from foreign countries, local media has reported.

Recently elected Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah refu

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:47:04 GMT

(260430) -- SANYA, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A light show is seen before the closing ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

Muralidaran attributes IPL runfests to league's "business" and "entertainment" side

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:36:59 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Following Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) win over Mumbai Indians (MI), the team's spin bowling coach Muthiah Muralidaran highlighted that even a good bowler is prone to beatdown, due to changing mindset of the batters' and the fact that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a 'big business' at the moment where the fans want fours and sixes for entertainment.

Another day, a

India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exercise

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:09:13 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 29 (ANI): India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, conducted at Colombo from April 21-28.

The exercise witnessed participation of the Indian Navy's Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak, alongside diving teams from both navies- underscoring enhanced operational c

Sri Lanka Cricket Board President Shammi Silva and his team resign from position

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:38:49 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 29 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has resigned from his post with immediate effect, the board confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday.

According to the SLC media release, the entire leadership structure of the board, including office bearers and members of the Executive Committee, has also stepped down as part of the decision.

'The President of Sri L

Defending champions New Zealand announce squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:36:28 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], April 29 (ANI): Off-spinning all-rounder Nensi Patel and batter Izzy Sharp have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups as part of a White Ferns squad selected to defend their title at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England in June.

The 15-strong squad, led by captain Melie Kerr, features ten players from New Zealand's victorious 2024 campaign, including Sophie Devine and Suzie Bat

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH WRESTLING (CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:46:01 GMT

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ou Xuexian (top) of China competes against Yamada Yoshiki of Japan during their beach wrestling men's 70kg knockout match at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

Indian, Sri Lankan navies deepen maritime cooperation with diving drills, joint activities in Colombo

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:48:25 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 27 (ANI): The Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy strengthened operational coordination and camaraderie through a series of joint activities in Colombo under the fourth edition of the Exercise IN-SLN DIVEX (India-Sri Lanka Diving Exercise) 2026 with the INS Nireekshak at Colombo.

Highlighting the operational aspect, the Indian Navy spokesperson in a post on X on Monday said, 'From the

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN-BEACH GAMES-BEACH KABADDI (CN)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:52:17 GMT

(260427) -- SANYA, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist team Sri Lanka poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the Beach Kabaddi Women's event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

Sri Lanka grapples with shortage of critical medicines, expert warns

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:15:17 GMT

COLOMBO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Patients in Sri Lanka suffering from cancer, kidney and liver diseases are facing increasing difficulties in accessing essential medicines amid a widening drug shortage, local media Daily Mirror reported Friday, citing a health expert.

Chamal Sanjeewa, chairman of the Doctors' Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights, said the shortage has also affected patients receiving trea

Sri Lanka Customs launches 3 new digital systems

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:45:04 GMT

COLOMBO, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka Customs launched three new information and communication technology systems on Thursday to improve efficiency, transparency and modernization within the department, officials has announced.

The three systems are Cargo Flow, the Sri Lanka Customs Remittances Portal and the e-Vessel Service Charges system, according to the department.

Speaking at the launch, Deputy Minis

Sri Lanka to set up authority to protect Central Highlands after landslide damage

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:45:16 GMT

COLOMBO, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will establish a dedicated authority to protect and restore the Central Highlands after recent landslide damage linked to Cyclone Dithwah, the President's Media Division (PMD) said on Wednesday.

The proposed authority will manage environmental restoration in Sri Lanka's upper watershed areas and improve institutional coordination, the PMD said.

The division said the

Day 7 Roundup: China retains women's 3x3 basketball gold, takes water polo silver

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:12 GMT

SANYA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's women's 3x3 basketball team successfully defended its title, while the Chinese men's water polo team secured a historic silver medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Wednesday.

China's quartet of Wang Lili, Cao Junwei, Sun Fengyi and Yang Hengyu completed a perfect run to claim the women's 3x3 gold. On the final day of the event, they edged Thailand 18-16 in the semifinal befor

Iran takes four beach wrestling golds at Asian Beach Games

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:15:22 GMT

SANYA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Iran swept four golds in men's beach wrestling at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Wednesday.

The four golds came from Aliakbar Zaroudi in 70kg, Ali Gholami in 80kg, Amirhossein Kavousi in 90kg and Seyedamirreza Sahraeimahali in +90kg.

Sahraeimahali beat 2.13-meter-tall host wrestler Lu Da 3-0 in the final.

"He is more flexible and has stable and mature mind on the court, ma

Sri Lanka to provide electric vehicles for police officers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:45:15 GMT

COLOMBO, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to provide electric vehicles and electric motorcycles for police officers, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala said on Tuesday.

Wijepala said that 400 electric cars would be supplied to police officers from the rank of assistant superintendent of police to senior deputy inspector general.

China Focus: China boosts global climate cooperation with AI-supported early warning system

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:47 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- As the world braces for a potential El Nino event later this year, China has unveiled a significant upgrade to the "MAZU" early warning system, a cloud-based meteorological platform designed to help countries, particularly developing ones, better anticipate and respond to extreme weather.

This marks one of the latest milestones in China's participation in global cooperation to tackl

Sri Lanka probes missing foreign currency payment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:45:24 GMT

COLOMBO, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan authorities have initiated an investigation into a foreign currency payment made by the Department of Posts to the United States Postal Service that has not been received, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday.

The payment, amounting to 625,000 U.S. dollars, is now under examination following confirmation from the United States Postal Service that the funds hav

34 schoolchildren hospitalized after bus accident in central Sri Lanka

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:45:21 GMT

COLOMBO, April 28 (Xinhua) -- At least 34 schoolchildren were hospitalized on Tuesday after a privately owned bus transporting them to schools in Sri Lanka's Central Province met with an accident, the police said.

The accident occurred at around 7:30 a.m. local time, the police said.

The bus suffered a sudden braking system failure, and the driver then steered the vehicle into an embankment along the main

India claims 6th straight women's beach kabaddi title at Sanya 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:46:34 GMT

SANYA, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion India secured its sixth consecutive Asian Beach Games women's beach kabaddi title, defeating Sri Lanka 47-31 in Monday's final, while Iran claimed the men's title.

India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Silver medalist Sri Lanka made history by advancing to the final for the first time, while Nepal and Bangladesh shared the bronze medals.

"I am ve

Sri Lanka issues interim guidelines to expand remote public services amid fuel constraints

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:15:18 GMT

COLOMBO, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Ministry of Digital Economy has introduced interim guidelines to enable the public sector to expand remote service delivery, as the government seeks to reduce pressure on national fuel reserves amid ongoing global supply disruptions.

The directive follows developments after Feb. 28, which have affected energy availability, prompting authorities to limit in-office operati

Advanced Radiation Therapy Offers Veterans Faster Path Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:06 GMT

Advanced Radiation Therapy Offers Veterans Faster Path Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

Sangakkara and Mahanama part of Transformation Committee to run SLC

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Sangakkara and Mahanama part of Transformation Committee to run SLC

Shanaka banned from PSL for one year for IPL switch

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:09:54 GMT

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'Team audit' done, Kirsten hopes Sri Lanka keep 'progressing and improving'

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:09:27 GMT

'Team audit' done, Kirsten hopes Sri Lanka keep 'progressing and improving'

SLC president Shammi Silva, executive committee members resign

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:07:36 GMT

SLC president Shammi Silva, executive committee members resign

Nuwan Thushara withdraws lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:06:24 GMT

Nuwan Thushara withdraws lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket

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Samarawickrama, Dilhari help Sri Lanka clinch series

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:03:29 GMT

Samarawickrama, Dilhari help Sri Lanka clinch series

Two SL U-19 cricketers arrested for allegedly filming women in a hotel

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:03:06 GMT

Two SL U-19 cricketers arrested for allegedly filming women in a hotel

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