Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka goes past 13,500

Dutch Prime Minister declares Western Europe’s first partial Covid lockdown

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced Western Europe’s first partial Covid lockdown of the winter, with three weeks of restrictions for shops, sport and catering. He said that the annoying, drastic move was in response to record infections and rising intensive care cases. Police have fired water cannon against hundreds of protesters in The Hague. Much of Europe is facing a surge in cases, blamed partly on low vaccine take-up in several countries. Restrictions would be imposed first i

13 Nov, 2021

Australia crush New Zealand to win T20 World Cup

Australia powered to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand to win the Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time. Mitchell Marsh plundered a ferocious 77 not out from 50 balls as Australia overhauled what appeared to be a challenging 173 with seven deliveries to spare in Dubai. The all-rounder shared a dominant stand of 92 with opener David Warner and continued to attack after the opener was bowled for 53 from 38 balls. Marsh was dropped on 68 but at that stage only 15 runs were needed from 19

14 Nov, 2021

Sri Lanka throw West Indies out of T20 World Cup

Defending champions West Indies have been knocked out of the Men’s T20 World Cup after a 20-run defeat by already-eliminated Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 190 to win, West Indies finished on 169-8, with Shimron Hetmyer top-scoring with 81 not out and three bowlers taking two wickets apiece. Earlier, Sri Lanka made 189-3 with Charith Asalanka making 68 from 41 balls and Pathum Nissanaka 51. It leaves England, Australia and South Africa fighting to progress in Group 1. Australia beat Banglad

05 Nov, 2021