Lanka 'processing' China's request to allow docking of research ship

Sri Lanka is currently processing a request by China to allow a research ship to dock in the country, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, a year after a visit by a Chinese spy vessel......

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

Expressing his gratitude to "trustworthy friend" India for saving Sri Lanka and preventing a "bloodbath" during its unprecedented economic crisis last year, Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa......

After A Lull, Protests Are Back In Sri Lanka

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, university students staged anti-government protests in Colombo. The island is in the midst of a severe economic and fuel crisis since early 2022.   IMAGE: Sri......

Military use of Hambantota not allowed: Lankan to China

China will not be allowed to use the southern port of Hambantota for military purposes, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, apparently attempting to allay fears in India and the......

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan know the only way back for them in the Indian team is through IPL 2024. Photograph: BCCI   In a telling statement, BCCI excluded India regulars Shreyas......

Bhajji's Emotional Message For Ashwin

IMAGE: Harbhajan Singh hugs Ravichandran Ashwin during a Test in Sri Lanka. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters Retired cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Yusuf Pathan extended their wishes and......

Can Padikkal Fill The Rahul Void?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Devdutt Padikkal/Instagram   In the build-up to the Rajkot Test against England, India faced a setback with K L Rahul sidelined due to a knee issue. Stepping into......

When England Stunned India!

IMAGE: Alastair Cook led England to a historic Test series win over India in 2012. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Ben Stokes and his team-mates have their task cut out as they look to emulate......

'We had been told to not say anything to this bloke'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli had scored a century in the 4th Test while Graeme Swann was the pick of the bowlers for England during the Test tour of India in 2012. Photograph: Vivek Prakash and Dinuka......