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Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine ruled out of Sri Lanka series
The News Mill
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August 29, 2025
Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf injury, as per ICC. An MRI scan on Thursday confirmed that the 40-year-old sustained a Grade II strain in his left calf, along with a chronic and...
Confident Captain Joshua Dorne eyes victory in West Indies U19 clash with Sri Lanka
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 29, 2025
West Indies Under-19 captain Joshua Dorne has set his sights firmly on victory as his team prepares to face Sri Lanka in a seven-match Youth One-Day International series, beginning Saturday, August 30, at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. -...
Sri Lanka to expand fingerprint attendance to all state institutions
On Lanka
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August 29, 2025
Posted by Editor on August 29, 2025 - 10:02 am AI-generated image The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that steps are being taken to install fingerprint machines in every state institution...
CBSL Governor Highlights Importance of Central Bank Independence
Lanka News Web
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August 30, 2025
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) gained formal independence with the enactment of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No.16 of 2023, which came into effect in September last year, replacing...
Sri Lanka: SEP holds online public meeting on postal workers’ strike
World Socialist Web Site
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August 29, 2025
On Monday, the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka held a successful online public meeting titled, “What is the way forward for striking postal workers?” SEP Assistant Secretary Saman Gunadasa (left) and Samitha Fernando, a postal worker...
Ervine ruled out of Sri Lanka ODI series with calf injury
Three Men on a Boat
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August 29, 2025
Craig Ervine PIC: Zimbabwe CricketZimbabwe captain Craig Ervine has been ruled out of the one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka after sustaining a calf injury on the eve of the first match at Harare Sports Club. An MRI scan...
Sri Lankan officials visit Kalinga Stadium, OSM
Orissa Post
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August 29, 2025
Bhubaneswar: A 30-member delegation from the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) wing of the Sri Lankan government, currently on a five-day visit to Odisha, toured the Kalinga Stadium and Odisha State Museum (OSM) here Thursday. During the...
ZIM vs SL 2025: Zimbabwe Captain Craig Ervine Ruled Out of Sri Lanka ODI Series Due to Calf Injury
Latestly
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August 29, 2025
Mumbai, August 29: Zimbabwe faced a major blow as captain Craig Ervine has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf injury. An MRI scan on Thursday revealed a Grade II strain in Ervine’s left calf, along with a chronic and...
ICC takes 2026-28 media rights tenders to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Sportcal
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August 29, 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a media rights tender covering the 2026-28 cycle of major events, across Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. There are up to five packages available in Pakistan, covering rights to both men's and...
Data debunks spike in Sri Lanka’s elephant killings, points at media hype
Mongabay
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August 29, 2025
With 238 elephant deaths reported between January and end of July this year, including several iconic tuskers that were found dead, there is increasing concerns about possible organized crime network behind the elephant killings in Sri Lanka. The...
Sri Lanka eye consolidation in ODI rankings
The Island
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August 29, 2025
Sri Lanka, still licking their wounds after the heartbreak of missing out on the ICC Champions Trophy, have found a silver lining in one-day cricket. Ranked fourth in the world – their highest standing across formats – the islanders have stitched...
If you don’t know your market, don’t grow: Sri Lanka agri minister tells farmers
EconomyNext
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August 29, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Artifacts from Sri Lanka’s Godawaya Shipwreck will be featured at an exhibition and symposium organised by the US Embassy and the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit. Discovered off the coast of the fishing village of...
Sri Lanka, US unite to safeguard maritime heritage through archaeology
Lanka News Web
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August 29, 2025
Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage will gain new international attention this September, as the United States joins hands with local authorities to highlight one of the island’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries the Godawaya Ancient Shipwreck....
Sri Lanka Apparel Exports Rise, Face Challenges from US Tariffs, GSP+
Lanka News Web
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August 29, 2025
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, the country’s single largest export earner, continued to post healthy growth in July 2025 despite looming uncertainties over United States tariffs and the European Union’s review of the GSP+ trade concession....
Zimbabwe Captain Craig Ervine Ruled Out Of Sri Lanka Odis
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Harare, Aug 29 (IANS) Zimbabwe faced a major blow as captain Craig Ervine has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf injury. An MRI scan on Thursday revealed a Grade II strain in Ervine's left calf, along...
'Perfect' 8-day Sri Lanka and Maldives trip comes with a free room upgrade
Liverpool Echo
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August 29, 2025
Explore the beauty of Sri Lanka on a private eight-day tour, with a free upgrade to Half Board accommodation - saving up to £200 per couple The world is brimming with remarkable destinations just waiting to be discovered. Whether you're after a...
Craig Ervine ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka with calf strain
ESPN India
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August 29, 2025
Craig Ervine, the designated Zimbabwe captain, has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka after sustaining a calf injury on the eve of the first match, played at Harare Sports Club on Friday. In his absence, Sean Williams will lead...
Founders: Melanie Vairawanathan's unique take on law
Azzet
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August 29, 2025
As a mother and first-generation immigrant, Melanie Vairawanathan has a unique view on how to combine life and work. Vairawanathan completed her secondary education in London before moving to Melbourne to complete her Bachelor of Laws at Monash...
Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Awards tonight
Daily FT
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25 years of celebrating excellence as FCCISL marks 50 years of service to nation FCCISL President Keerthi Gunawardena FCCISL Director/Chairman – Public Relations Committee Ruwan De Silva The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri...
West Indies U-19 Captain Joshua Dorne Targets Series Win Against Sri Lanka
Stabroek News
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August 29, 2025
(CWI) ST JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Under-19 captain Joshua Dorne says the squad is ready to embrace the challenge of Sri Lanka in a seven-match Youth One-Day International series, which bowls off tomorrow at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The...