AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoColombo Test Update: India tightened the noose after enforcing the follow-on, but Sri Lanka fought back through Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55) to reach 229/6 at stumps on Day 4, leading by 16 runs as rain cut play early. Cricket Discipline Watch: India’s spinners conceded 10 no-balls in the match so far; spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said a “free-hit” idea could help curb overstepping. Constitutional Debate: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake defended the proposed 22nd Amendment, saying it aims to speed up justice and improve public confidence in the legal system. Economy Signal: Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said Sri Lanka’s economy has recovered to near pre-crisis levels, with growth expected close to 5% this year. Sports Spotlight: Javelin star Rumesh Tharanga reclaimed world No. 1 in men’s rankings. Regional Disaster: Sri Lanka expressed solidarity with Nepal after deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, with hundreds missing. Air Connectivity: Jetstar launched direct Melbourne–Colombo flights, boosting tourism links between Sri Lanka and Australia.
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