Sri Lanka prepare for New Zealand challenge with unchanged T20I squad
Sri Lanka have named a strong 16-member squad led by Charith Asalanka for a six-match white-ball series involving three T20Is followed by three ODIs, against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka have named a strong 16-member squad led by Charith Asalanka for a six-match white-ball series involving three T20Is followed by three ODIs, against New Zealand.
The three-day bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) is scheduled to take place in Visakhapatnam, under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, from Tuesday.
Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Monday assured India that the island nation will not allow its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of India as well as towards regional stability, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the two neighbouring countries have decided to explore the possibility of concluding a framework agreement on defence cooperation.
As a concession, the ICC, BCCI and PCB have also agreed that the Pakistan men's team won't travel to India for their league game against the hosts in the T20 World Cup 2026 and will instead play the match in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Over 463,000 people have been affected by rain-related disasters in Sri Lanka starting from November 22, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) revealed on Friday.
Meanwhile, US Embassy in Sri Lanka on Wednesday cancelled its all consular services for today and tomorrow amid fresh protests. "Out of an abundance of caution, Consular is canceling our Wednesday afternoon services (American citizen services and NIV passback) as well as all consular services on Thursday. We apologize for any inconvenience and will reschedule all cancelled appointments," tweeted US Embassy in Sri Lanka.
In a statement, the Sri Lankan Air Force also said that the move was done under the executive powers vested with the president.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa landed at the Velana International Airport in the Maldives early Wednesday, Xinhua reported citing the Maldivian media.
The protesters cooked food for public on either side of the green lawns of the Prime Minister's official residence while others made merry playing music.
"It was 50 per cent premeditation and coordination, another 30 per cent willingness of the people and 20 per cent luck."
