Pakistan celebrate ‘historic’ return of Test cricket after 10-year absence
Pakistan’s bowlers dominated day one against Sri Lanka as Test cricket returned to the country following a 10-year absence.
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Pakistan hosting first Test in over a decade will be emotional – captain Azhar
Captain Azhar Ali admits it will be an emotional moment when he leads his side out in the first Test to be held in Pakistan for over a decade.
University returns nine human skulls to Sri Lankan tribe
An elder from an ancient Sri Lankan tribe has visited Scotland to collect human remains that will be returned to his homeland.
Sri Lankan president’s brother sworn in as PM
Sri Lanka’s newly-elected President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sworn in as prime minister his brother and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, capping a victorious return to power of the siblings credited with a military victory over Tamil rebels – but also implicated in human rights violations.
Sri Lanka’s new president reaches out to Tamils and Muslims at inauguration
Sri Lanka’s new president has been sworn in and appealed to minority Tamils and Muslims who voted against him to give their support.
Sri Lanka’s former defence secretary wins presidential vote
Sri Lanka’s former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has secured a comfortable victory in the nation’s presidential election.
Pakistan calls for resumption of full cricket tours
The return of limited-overs international cricket to Pakistan after a 10-year absence following a terrorist attack targeting a foreign team has coincided with a renewed plea from the country’s cricket chief to recommence full, in-bound tours, including Test matches.
My Favourite Holiday: I will never tire of loud and colourful Sri Lanka, says author Isabelle Broom
AUTHOR Isabelle Broom has written five escapist romance novels set in different locations, including Greece, Prague, Spain, Italy and, most recently, Sri Lanka.
Take a walk on Sri Lanka’s wild side with tour of the stunning island nation
EVERY year, a raft of “must visit” destinations are flagged up by the travel press.