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Submitted by Gavin on February 21, 2012 - 00:54
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Ranil AbeynaikeRanil Abeynaike has suffered a heart attack and passed away a shot while ago at a hospital in Colombo.

Abeynaike celebrated his 57th birthday on February 12.

He played first class cricket for Bedfordshire and Sinhalese Sports Club and was widely considered to be one of Sri Lanka's finest cricket commentators.

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Submitted by Asanka Brendon ... on February 21, 2012 - 01:00.
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RIP Ranil. Sad loss for Sri Lankan cricket

Submitted by Hilal on February 21, 2012 - 01:03.
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I enjoyed his commentary. We'll miss him. Condolences to his family.

Submitted by jerome13uk on February 21, 2012 - 01:09.
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R.I.P Ranil.. Your voice at the commentary box will be missed..!

Submitted by ireshonline on February 21, 2012 - 01:20.
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RIP

Submitted by picodef on February 21, 2012 - 01:24.
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RIP Ranil..

Submitted by Merlin on February 21, 2012 - 01:36.
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RIP my favourite commentator.

Submitted by Gavin on February 21, 2012 - 01:38.
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My deepest sympathies to his family. I loved his insightful commentary.

Submitted by nirmal mathew (not verified) on February 21, 2012 - 01:42.
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RIP RANIL

Submitted by zameer (not verified) on February 21, 2012 - 01:43.
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we miss u ranill

Submitted by Marcian on February 21, 2012 - 01:52.
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RIP Ranil Abeynaike. I will miss him!

Old Thomians never die, they just fade away! Esto Perpetua.

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