Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka gives free visa to boost tourism after bomb blasts
Colombo, Jul 31 (AP/UNB) — Sri Lanka announced Wednesday it will give a one-month free visa on arrival to visitors from nearly 50 countries in its latest effort to revive the island nation's lucrative tourism industry that was badly hit by the Easter bomb attacks that killed 263 people.
Sri Lanka lose quick wickets after laying solid foundation
Dhaka, July 31 (UNB) — Sri Lanka lost two wickets after laying solid foundation in the third and final ODI of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh on Wednesday at R Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka opt to bat first in the last match
Dhaka, July 31 (UNB) — In the last game of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka won the toss opted to bat first on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Cornered Tigers aim to avoid whitewash
Dhaka, July 30 (UNB) — After losing the first two games of the series, Bangladesh are aiming to win the last one on July 31 to avoid an embarrassing whitewash against Sri Lanka.
Easter Day attacks imperil Sri Lanka economic recovery
Colombo, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — Shocks from deadly suicide bombings on Easter Day in Sri Lanka are reverberating throughout its economy in the worst crisis since the South Asian island nation's civil war ended in 2009.
Bangladesh lose ODI series with one match to spare
Dhaka, July 28 (UNB) - Stand in-captain Tamim Iqbal-led Bangladesh lost the three-match ODI series 0-2 after suffering 2nd successive defeat to Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.
Magnificent Mushfiqur propels Tigers to 238 against Sri Lanka
Dhaka, July 28 (UNB) - Despite a fragile show from the middle order once again, Mushfiqur Rahim hit unbeaten 98 to take the Tigers to 238 for 8 in 50 overs in the 2nd match of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.
Mushfiqur Rahim completes 6000 ODI runs
Dhaka, July 28 (UNB) — As the third Bangladeshi batsman after Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, wicketkeeper cum right handed batsman Mushfiqur Rahim completed 6000 runs in ODIs.
Bangladesh bat first in 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka
Dhaka, July 28 (UNB) — Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first in the second game of three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka on Sunday at Colombo.
Tigers upbeat to level series Sunday
Dhaka, July 27 (UNB) — Bangladesh are optimistic about bouncing back in the second game of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka on Sunday.