Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a nation in South Asia, currently in the news primarily due to its co-hosting of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 alongside India. The tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, will feature 54 matches across eight venues in both countries. However, Sri Lanka's past political instability and ethnic tensions continue to cast a shadow. A recent article highlights the work of T. Kumar, a rights activist shaped by his imprisonment for advocating for the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, Bangladesh's cricket team withdrew from the T20 World Cup after the ICC declined their request to move matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing safety concerns. These events underscore the complex interplay of sports, politics, and historical issues affecting Sri Lanka's international standing and its role in global events.