Sri Lanka must win match today

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3 years ago

November 27, 2022

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Following their 60-run loss in the opening ODI on Friday, Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in the second ODI against Afghanistan today to keep the three-match series alive.

Each team in the Super League play three ODIs against eight other teams, four of these are home series and four are away series.

At the end of the cycle only the top eight teams will earn direct qualification while the rest will play a qualifying round to earn one of the two remaining spot in the 10-team tournament in 2024.

With six wins, 12 defeats and one no result, Sri Lanka is placed 10th in the table with a total of 62 points.

Their next assignment is against New Zealand in New Zealand.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, take a big step towards sealing their World Cup place.

With 110 points now they are placed seventh.

Before Afghanistan seamers destroyed Sri Lanka’s batting order, their top order laid a solid platform to put on a formidable target on the board.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.