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Pakistan needs big win over Sri Lanka to reach T20 World Cup semifinals
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Pakistan faces a decisive Super 8 match against eliminated Sri Lanka on February 28, 2026, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. To qualify for the semifinals ahead of New Zealand, Pakistan must win by 65 runs if batting first or chase the target in under 13 overs. England's four-wicket victory over New Zealand has kept Pakistan's hopes alive in Group 2.
Sri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk on Saturday for the alleged sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl. Police said the 71-year-old was taken into custody at a private hospital in Colombo. The victim's mother was also detained on charges of aiding and abetting.
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In Sri Lanka's Monaragala district, UK firm Mygroup and Fibershed Sri Lanka are expanding a regenerative cotton initiative to help debt-trapped farmers. The Exiled project fuses ancient Chena practices with modern techniques, yielding its first crop and launching a new clothing brand this week. Farmers report hopes for stable prices and healthier soil amid climate challenges.
Vaishnavi Sharma impressed on her international debut for the India women's team with a disciplined four-over spell that helped restrict Sri Lanka to 121/6. She praised captain Harmanpreet Kaur's leadership, noting her influence both before and during the match.
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Sri Lanka's Chief Justice Padman Surasena has highlighted the principle of suspect liberty as a key link between the judiciaries of India and Sri Lanka. He discussed the role of artificial intelligence in courts, the benefits of mediation, and the need for regional judicial dialogue. The remarks aim to enhance access to justice.