New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said on Tuesday adapting to slow-turning pitches in Colombo would be key for their crucial T20 World Cup clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka.

That is the plight of Sri Lanka, which since November has been recovering from Cyclone Ditwah. An inexperienced government—led by a former Marxist revolutionary committed to stamping out graft—has weathered the storm,

Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup Super Eight hopes faltered as they succumbed to a 51-run defeat against England, marking their 12th consecutive loss to the opposition. Despite a disciplined bowling effort restricting England to 146,

Sri Lanka could play their 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final at home in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium if they qualify and aren’t drawn against India. According to ESPNcricinfo, if Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals,

The R Premadasa Stadium will host Sri Lanka if they are drawn to face anyone other than India, and if Pakistan don't make the last four | ESPN.com

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

As of February 2026, Sri Lanka offers a year-long digital nomad visa to individuals aged 18 or older who earn at least $2,000 per month.

Sri Lanka is not a nation that lacks agricultural pedigree. We are a civilisation shaped by irrigation engineering, water management systems, and disciplined cultivation practices that predate modern .