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Jansen’s seven wickets blow Sri Lanka away
Sri Lanka were dismissed for their lowest Test total and the lowest at Kingsmead by a rampant South African pace pack. Marco Jansen took a career-best seven for 13 in 45 balls as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 42, the lowest Test score by a team against South Africa.
Sri Lanka’s misfortunes were a combined result of incisive bowling with movement still on offer deep into the second day, and poor shot selection. Of the top seven, Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva all played at deliveries they could have left.
Brief scores:
South Africa 191 in 49.4 overs (Temba Bavuma 70, Keshav Maharaj 24; Asitha Fernando 3-44, Lahiru Kumara 3-70, Vishwa Fernando 2-35, Prabath Jayasuriya 2-24) lead Sri Lanka 42 in 13.5 overs (Kamindu Mendis 13; Marco Jansen 7-13, Gerald Coetzee 2-18) by 149 runs
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kuthar which arrived in Sri Lanka on 03 Mar 25 on an official visit, departed the island today (06 Mar).
The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
During their stay in Colombo, crew members of INS Kuthar explored some tourist attractions in Colombo. Additionally, they also engaged in training exchange programmes arranged by the Sri Lanka Navy, aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation.
Further, Indian naval personnel participated in a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training programme hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy’s Special Boat Squadron (SBS).
A notable feature on the itinerary was a yoga session conducted by INS Kuthar, which saw naval personnel of both countries participating.
Meanwhile, the enhanced cooperation and interoperability fostered will provide a strong foundation for the Sri Lanka Navy to collectively and effectively respond to emerging trends and challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit on 05 Mar 2025, departed the island today (06 Mar).
The Sri Lanka Navy honoured the departing ship with a traditional farewell at the Port of Colombo, adhering to established naval traditions.
Upon leaving, PNS Aslat engaged in a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Samudura. The PASSEX involved training exercises in communication and tactical maneuvering, concluding with the traditional cheer ship salute.
Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the ship, Captain Muhammad Azhar Akram called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chandima Silva and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage, during the visit.
In addition, the crew of PNS Aslat took time off to visit some tourist attractions within Colombo as well. Further, members of the Sri Lanka Navy had the opportunity to attend briefings, detailing the ship’s operational capabilities and functions.
Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) last night has been remanded until March 17 after being produced before the Mahara Magistrate’s Court this (6) evening.
The former minister and two others were arrested, accused of selling state owned land to a private party on forged documents. The other two suspects have also been remanded till 17th March.
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INS Kuthar sets sail from Colombo
PNS Aslat departs island on successful completion of her visit
Former Minister Mervyn Silva remanded till 17th March
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