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Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state

Hundreds of Buddhist monks have rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition that they be consulted in matters of state

The Independent UK

World T20 Super 8s guide: India still team to beat but Curran can inspire England

Power-hitting co-hosts are hot favourites despite playing in strongest group, while Sri Lanka and New Zealand will fancy chance of making final

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s early T20 World Cup exit not caused by prioritising Ashes, insists head coach

Australia crashed out of the T20 World Cup this week after defeats by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

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Michael Vaughan urges England captain Harry Brook to deliver in big games

Brook made a stunning hundred in Sri Lanka last month to lead England to an ODI series success before their 3-0 win in the T20s.

The Independent UK

If Ravana Was Evil, Why Is He Worshipped in Some Places?

“रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः” Rama is the embodiment of dharma. This declaration from the Valmiki Ramayana sets the tone for how generations have understood the epic. Rama represents righteousness. Ravana represents adharma. Every year on Dussehra, his effigy is burned to symbolize the destruction of evil. Yet here is a question…

Times Life

Sri Lanka MPs vote overwhelmingly to scrap their pensions in post-crisis reform move

Sri Lankan legislators have overwhelmingly voted to scrap their pensions, as the Marxist-leaning government fulfills a key campaign promise

The Independent UK

Australia crash out of T20 World Cup as rain sends Zimbabwe through

Zimbabwe’s abandoned clash with Ireland sent the African side through to the Super 8s and confirmed a humiliating exit for Australia in Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

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Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia face an early T20 World Cup exit despite Mitch Marsh and Travis Head's 104-run opening stand after Sri Lanka chased down a home record 182.

AAP

Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened

Pathum Nissanka hits remarkable century as Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets to leave Mitchell Marsh’s side on the brink of elimination

The Guardian - AU

Tom Banton happy to adapt as England look to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

England must beat minnows Italy on Monday to qualify for the Super Eights.

The Independent UK

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes could be over if they are beaten by co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with a path to the Super Eight stage far from clear.

AAP

Sri Lanka withdraws support from LGBT tourism advocacy project

Advocacy group Equal Ground told The Independent that the decision is ‘disappointing’

The Independent UK

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

A major threat to Australia's progression at the T20 World Cup has been removed with Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out injured.

AAP

Australia go full white-ball in T20 World Cup battle

Australia are set to face an uphill battle to win a second T20 World Cup, with their squad having a distinct white-ball feel to it.

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‘Inappropriate’: South Korean official fired for saying Seoul should ‘import young women’ to solve population crisis

A South Korean official has been expelled from his party after suggesting that the country should "import young women" from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to help increase its birth rate.

The Independent UK

Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup

Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup odds: Latest cricket T20 World Cup betting odds for 2026

We’ve collected the latest T20 World Cup odds on a range of markets for the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

How a shambolic T20 World Cup could lead to redemption for England

Brendon McCullum’s England have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, and the now withdrawn Bangladesh

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The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Cricket asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India game at Twenty20 World Cup

A Sri Lankan cricket official says the sport's national governing body has formally asked Pakistan to reconsider its planned boycott of a Twenty20 World Cup game with India next week

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

Euronews

Dreamy beaches and incredible wildlife: Sri Lanka just launched a digital nomad visa

You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026.

The Independent UK

Moeen tells Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum what they must do to answer critics

Moeen knows a deep run in India and Sri Lanka will help the captain and head coach respond to negative headlines.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum ‘excited’ for T20 World Cup amid doubts over his England future

England will look to win the T20 World Cup for the third time and begin their campaign against Nepal on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

India’s dominance looms over faster and more furious T20 World Cup

India are favourites by a long way but England are on form approaching tournament already hit by controversy

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum denies running ‘loose ship’ with England as he defends Harry Brook

Brook has been in the eye of a storm since news emerged of his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year

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