The landscape of international women’s cricket continues to expand with unprecedented momentum, marked most recently by the auspicious arrival of the New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ Team on Sri Lankan soil. Touching down at the Bandaranaike International Airport on May 7, 2026, the visiting contingent was greeted with the warm hospitality that remains a hallmark of the island nation, signaling the commencement of a tour that is as strategically significant as it is historically groundbreaking. This particular excursion represents a pivotal juncture for New Zealand Cricket, as it constitutes the inaugural occasion upon which a Women’s ‘A’ side from the nation has embarked upon a comprehensive tour of the Asian continent, thereby facilitating a vital opportunity for emerging athletes to test their mettle within the demanding and distinct subcontinental conditions. The expedition, meticulously organised to foster developmental depth within the New Zealand ranks while providing high-quality competition for the host nation’s ...
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Monthly Archives : May 2026
Toxic රැයක් , Mother’s Day extra special – 9th May 2026 – 5.30 PM ( NZ Event) Source : SriLankaNZ – ශ්රී ලංකන්ස්’s FB post Toxic රැයක් Make this Mother’s Day extra special සාහිත්ය, සංගීතය සහ ජීවිතය ගැන කතා කරමින් ගීතයක මිහිර විඳගන්න ඔබත් එන්න වෙලින්ටන් අහස යට දී… Wellington Show Date – 9th May 2026 Location – Aotea College Host – Wajira Jayawardena Time. – 5.30 PM Ticket Price – $30 Tickets Available From: Online: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BDIJ Aloka – +64 22 466 4059 Anu – +64 21 155 3301 Dimuthu – +64 22 096 8494 Oshad – +64 21 261 2353 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! At eLanka, we respect the rights of creators. If we have used an image you own and you’d like it removed, please email us at info@elanka.com.au and we’ll handle it promptly. ...
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The historic Nittawela Stadium in Kandy, a venue traditionally steeped in the rich heritage of Sri Lankan rugby, became the epicentre of an extraordinary display of sporting resilience and physical prowess on Sunday, 3rd of May 2026. In an encounter that was as physically demanding as it was emotionally charged, the Sri Lankan national side, affectionately known as the “Tuskers,” faced off against the New Zealand Under 85kg side in a match that served as the second leg of the prestigious Sir Graham Henry Trophy. Whilst the final scoreline of 25–10 in favour of the visitors might suggest a comfortable victory for the New Zealanders, it provides only a partial narrative of a contest defined by Sri Lankan grit, a capacity crowd’s fervour, and a disciplinary crisis that saw the New Zealanders reduced to thirteen men during the height of the second-half struggle. The Atmospheric Intensity of Nittawela Nittawela Stadium, ...
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