A 24-year-old British influencer and a German tourist have died after falling violently ill at a hostel in Sri Lanka. A third tourist remains hospitalized.

Ebony McIntosh, 24, from Derby, was just four days into her dream trip to the tropical island when she was rushed to hospital on Saturday along with other guests.

A second tourist has died after a British woman suffered a fatal illness at their hostel in Sri Lanka, according to reports. A 24-year-old British woman was taken to hospital after collapsing while staying at a hostel in the centre of Colombo.

Sam Konstas' Sri Lanka tour is officially over with the teenage star returning to Australia to play Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales. Despite an impressive first two Tests, Konstas was replaced at the top of the batting order by the more experienced Travis Head in last week's series opener in Galle.

The decision comes after Konstas was not considered for selection in the second Test, with the Australian think tank keen on ensuring the 19-year-old gains more first-class experi