Hazardous chemicals, plastic micro-pellets, and now an oil spill -- the sinking X-Press Pearl has done incalculable damage to Sri Lanka's coast and waters.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/sri-lankan-presidents-plan-for-nuclear-power-could-run-into-opposition/

In a sign of confidence that the worst of Sri Lanka's financial crisis is over, its central bank surprised markets with its first rate cut in three years on Thursday, signalling a change of course to fuel a rebound in the economy.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/sri-lanka-remain-policy-loosening-course-next-rate-cut-likely-august-analysts-3533941?cid=cna_flip_070214

None of New Zealand's fast bowling reinforcements offered a compelling case for their retention, though Blair Tickner battled hard against the Wellington wind to take 3-84 in Sri Lanka's second innings on Monday.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/cricket/2023-03-21-stead-calls-for-separate-coaches-for-new-zealand-test-white-ball-teams/

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage, second left, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi during the Asia Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/asia-cup-sri-lanka-scrape-through-to-super-4s-breaking-afghanistan-hearts-8926345/

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Technology has confirmed it will have a cyber security authority – at some point.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/83fcb54d15991183?ref=ff

They were 1-28 at stumps with Tom Latham unbeaten on 11 alongside Kane Williamson, who will resume on seven as the Black Caps go for a win that would end Sri Lanka's hopes of playing in the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-build-lead-in-first-test-against-new-zealand-c-10014968