Sri Lanka

Nissanka century powers Sri Lanka past Australia at T20 World Cup

Pathum Nissanka struck the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Monday, powering Sri Lanka to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Australia in Pallekele and booking the co-hosts a place in the Super Eight stage while leaving the…

T20 World Cup 2026 to begin Saturday with 20 teams

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on Saturday, February 7, with defending champions India aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back titles in the tournament's history. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across eight venues,…

Sri Lanka unveils 3,563-carat purple star sapphire, world’s largest

A 3,563-carat purple star sapphire named the "Star of Pure Land" was unveiled Saturday in Colombo, with experts calling it the world's largest documented natural purple star sapphire. The owners have indicated they are prepared to sell the gem, which…