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Sri Lanka

Latest news from the South Asian country

Show at Sharjah was well worth the wait

SportNovember 21, 2011
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In pictures: The world on 21/11/2011

UAENovember 21, 2011
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, right, with his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Raza Gilani during the 17th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit in Addu. Raveendran / AFP

South Asia takes step towards unity

AsiaNovember 18, 2011
Sri Lanka's cricketer Mahela Jayawardene, right, needs only 13 runs on Friday to reach 10,000 in his ODI career.

Sri Lankans once again believe they can

SportNovember 17, 2011
Groundstaff remove excess water on the final day of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Weather denies Sri Lanka a chance to level series

SportNovember 07, 2011
There is not much precedent to go by to determine what could be a decent target on a final day in Sharjah.

Pakistan's positive spin on prospects at favourite Sharjah ground

SportNovember 06, 2011

Travelling wih Kids: reckless on the streets of Colombo

The NationalNovember 05, 2011
The challenging task of revamping the Sharjah Cricket Stadium was completed in just three months.

Sharjah Stadium back as oasis in the desert, just like old days

SportNovember 04, 2011
The cabanas and villas at Bar Reef Resort are made from natural materials, creating an almost seamless transition to the saltwater pool and ocean views. Kevin Clogstoun / Lonely Planet

Even if you've been before, Sri Lanka teems with the thrill of discovery

October 28, 2011
Prasanna Jayawardena, left, and Kumar Sangakkara, right, shared a stand which saved the Test match.

Sri Lanka escape with a draw thanks to brilliance of Sangakkara

UAEOctober 22, 2011

Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Day four session updates from Abu Dhabi

SportOctober 21, 2011
Chanaka Welegedara and the other bowlers laboured throughout the second day without much success. Lakruwan Wanniarachchi / AFP

Coach looks ahead to bat out of trouble 'in hard conditions'

SportOctober 20, 2011
Taufeeq Umar scored his sixth Test hundred, more than any other in the post-Saeed Anwar era.

Taufeeq ton against Sri Lanka should open up debate for Pakistan

SportOctober 20, 2011
Coconut shavings are ground using this hand machine. Photos by Abid Shah for The National

Tempering the sting of spices with fruit in a tiny Sri Lankan kitchen

September 24, 2011
A record partnership of 176 by Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey denied Sri Lanka any chance to level the series. Eranga Jayawardena / AP Photo

Australia's 'fantastic tour' makes up for horrible Ashes, says captain

SportSeptember 20, 2011

Expats send gift of education to Sri Lankan children

UAESeptember 19, 2011
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