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Nat Sciver-Brunt, England's captain, scored a century and took two wickets, while Sophie Ecclestone claimed four wickets, leading England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's World Cup. Despite the win, Sciver-Brunt acknowledged that England is yet to play at their best. Sciver-Brunt dedicated her century to her newborn baby with a cradle celebration. This win helped England secure the top spot in the tournament.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, the former President of Sri Lanka, was transferred to the Colombo National Hospital after being remanded in custody. He was arrested and accused of misusing government funds. Prior to his arrest, Wickremesinghe had met with Indian politician Shashi Tharoor. Following his transfer to the prison hospital, Wickremesinghe received visits from opposition leaders Sajith Premadasa and Maithripala Sirisena. Meanwhile, Indranil Bhattacharyya was appointed as an ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee by the Reserve Bank of India.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's former president, has been arrested on charges of misusing state funds. The veteran politician is accused of misappropriating funds during his tenure, with the case against him explained in detail. This arrest comes amidst ongoing political turmoil in the country.