Australia, Sri Lanka and Pat Cummins

Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave
Former captain Steve Smith will once again lead Australia this month, having been named skipper in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is on paternity leave. Smith will lead Australia in their three-match series against Sri Lanka,
McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins’ absence
Nathan McSweeney has been recalled to Australia’s test squad to tour Sri Lanka less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order.
Maxwell misses out in Australia squad for Sri Lanka series
Glenn Maxwell's hopes of reviving his test career may be over after the all-rounder missed out on selection in Australia's much-changed squad for the Sri Lanka tour.
Smith to captain Australia in Sri Lanka Tests
Pat Cummins will miss the tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child, with Steve Smith leading the side in his absence.
New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in 1st ODI to lead the series 1-0
Will Young has made an unbeaten 90 and shared a 93-run opening partnership with Rachin Ravindra which propelled New Zealand to a nine wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Steve Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka series in absence of Pat Cummins
Australian cricket icon Steve Smith will lead the national side in absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming two-Test match series in Sri Lanka, starting on January 29. The 16-member squad includes some fresh faces and notable omissions, with Steven Smith taking over as captain in Pat Cummins' absence.
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Sri Lankan firebrand monk jailed for anti-Muslim remarks
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced an influential Buddhist monk, Galagodaatte Gnanasara, to nine months in prison for making ...
Sri Lanka Governor Says Deflation to Provide ‘Some Respite’
A deflationary environment in Sri Lanka is expected to continue in early 2025, according to the central bank governor, ...
Sri Lanka court jails influential Buddhist monk for inciting anti-Muslim hatred
COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court has imprisoned a politically powerful Buddhist monk for the second time for defaming Islam and ...
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Rising tobacco addiction among Sri Lankan schoolchildren sparks concern
Sri Lanka is grappling with a rising trend of tobacco addiction among schoolchildren, highlighting the urgent need to address ...
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Sri Lanka’s Dilemmas Over Chinese ‘Research’ Vessels
China’s strategic interest in Sri Lanka extends beyond research vessels. Its “Look South” policy aligns with its broader ...
Waves to Wildlife, Tea to Tranquility: Sri Lanka’s South Coast Is This Winter’s Hottest Destination
For those who like their luxury with a side of adventure, the buzzy southern coast of Sri Lanka firmly delivers.
Sri Lanka President To Visit China Ahead Of Budget
Sri Lanka's president will travel to the island's largest bilateral lender China next week ahead of his first national budget, the information minister said Tuesday.
Sri Lanka's key consumer price index falls 1.7% in December
Sri Lanka's consumer price index fell 1.7% year-on-year in December after dropping 2.1% in the previous month, the statistics ...