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Sri Lanka opens ports and free zones to UAE capital

Trade hit $1.1 billion in 2025, while Colombo and Trincomalee seek fresh capital

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UAE investors eye Sri Lanka ports, logistics, food security and technology opportunities

Devdutt Padikkal reflects on standout Sri Lanka tour

Batter says he was eager to prove his first-class form could translate to Tests

India's Devdutt Padikkal (R) receives Player of the Series trophy in the end of the fifth day of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 27, 2026.

Japanese fan steals spotlight at India-Sri Lanka Test

India have a upperhand as the second Test entered Day 3 in Colombo

India's Prasidh Krishna (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 25, 2026.

Jaiswal, Fernando fined for on-field altercation

Incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal in 17th over of India’s first innings

Jaiswal, Fernando penalised after on-field altercation in Colombo

Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s record in Sri Lanka

Pant had amassed 2,501 runs at an average of 41.68, edging past Dhoni’s tally of 2,496

India's Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 24, 2026.

Padikkal century highlights India’s dominance with bat

The man of the tournament so far has put India in the driver's seat against Sri Lanka

India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India.

Jaiswal fires back after Fernando clash controversy

India batting coach Kotak acknowledged Jaiswal should not have moved so close to Fernando

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (2L) confronts Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando (3L) after his dismissal during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 23, 2026.

Will Yashasvi Jaiswal face a lengthy ban for headbutt?

Sri Lanka pacer Fernando dismissed Jaiswal with the final delivery of the 17th over

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (2L) confronts Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando (3L) after his dismissal during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 23, 2026.

Saransh Jain’s debut: A father’s fight, a son’s dream

33-year-old all-rounder’s debut made him India’s oldest Test debutant since 1998

From father’s cancer battle to India Test debut: Saransh Jain’s inspiring journey

Saransh Jain’s long wait ends with first India Test cap

33-year-old handed opportunity after Kuldeep Yadav ruled out of Test due to an infection

Saransh Jain’s long wait ends with maiden India Test cap

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Premier League returns, F1 bids farewell to Zandvoort in packed global weekend

What a weekend it is for you sports fans!

India spinner Manav Suthar reveals key to his success

Young spinner says daily practice and adapting to conditions have driven his early success

India's Manav Suthar

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