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Test takers can take IELTS in more than 140 countries and in over 4,000 locations. [2] There are up to 48 test dates available per year. Each test centre offers tests up to four times a month depending on local demand. The Academic version is available on all 48 dates per year and the General Training version is available on 24 dates. [1]
1 January – The "Clean Sri Lanka" national initiative commences under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. [1]16 January – The government announces an agreement with Chinese state oil company Sinopec valued at $3.7 billion to construct a "state-of-the-art oil refinery" with a capacity of 200,000 barrels in Hambantota.
The exams are held in three mediums Sinhala, Tamil and English. The exam is the basic Certificate awarded in Sri Lanka as proof of completion of Secondary Education. The GCE O/L examination is an important milestone for students as it determines their eligibility to pursue further studies at the Advanced Level (A/L) or vocational training courses.
The Test series, where the teams are competing for the Warne–Muralitharan Trophy, forms part of the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship. [3] The ODI series will serve as part of Australia's preparation for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025. [4] In November 2024, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed the fixtures for the tour.
The election signified a major political realignment in Sri Lanka. [10] Dissanayake's victory was the first time a third-party candidate was elected president. This was also the first election where neither of the top two candidates were endorsed by the United National Party or the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.
2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship – Test series; No. Date Venue Result 1st Test: 20–24 June: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds: 2nd Test: 2–6 July: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham: 3rd Test: 10–14 July: Lord's, London: 4th Test: 23–27 July: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester: 5th Test: 31 July – 4 August: The Oval, London
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field. Only 20.4 overs of play was possible on Day 1 due to rain. Sri Lanka recorded their lowest total in Tests. [11] [12] Prabath Jayasuriya (SL) took his 100th wicket in Tests. [13] Marco Jansen (SA) took his maiden ten-wicket haul in Tests. [14] World Test Championship points: South Africa 12, Sri Lanka 0.
The Sri Lanka women's cricket team are scheduled to tour New Zealand in March 2025 to play the New Zealand women's cricket team. [1] [2] [3] The tour will consist of three One Day International (ODI) and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.