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Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 05:50

Harsha Abeykoon takes over as acting SLC Media Manager

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Harsha B. Abeykoon, the Sports Ministry’s Media Secretary has been appointed as the Acting Media Manager (Honorary) of the Sri Lanka Cricket with effect from May 15, 2012. Abeykoon who has over 20 experiences in the media field as a government media... Read more >>

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Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 04:36

Forge your destiny: Kumar Sangakkara

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I remember sitting and watching the 1996 World Cup finals. I watched a Sri Lankan cricket team achieve something we never dreamt of. The country's wars seemed to stop. People would forget their grief and get together to support us. For us, the... Read more >>

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Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 04:09

Believing in self-realization - Sangakkara

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“It is important for the players and the officials to safeguard the primacy of Test cricket, which I believe is still the No. 1 format that really tests the character and class of any cricketer,” says Kumar Sangakkara in a chat with V.V.... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 21:42

Muralitharan may play in Devon vs Gloucestershire match

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CORNWOOD cricket club are to stage a match between Devon and Gloucestershire after investing thousands of pounds in their Oak Park ground. That could mean Sri Lankan bowling superstar Muttiah Muralitharan taking on the best Devon can offer at the... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 21:33

Murali injury scare gives RCB a headache

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The collective concern of team physiotherapist Evan Speechly and Daniel Vettori and Tillakaratne Dilshan over Muttiah Muralitharan’s thigh/groin strain dissipated briefly when the off-spinner flashed a broad smile while lying back on the massage... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 19:33

‘There’s good money in the IPL’

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Former captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) Tillakaratne Mudiyanselage Dilshan took mediapersons by surprise when he turned up at the Mahabodhi Temple in the City before an IPL tie. Needless to say,... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 19:31

Despite 'sting operation', focus hasn't wavered: Mahela Jayawardene

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A TV 'sting operation' may have cast doubts over the credibility of IPL but Delhi Daredevils batsman Mahela Jayawardene on Wednesday said the team's focus has not changed despite the spot-fixing allegations on some players. Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 19:28

A big challenge for us: Dilshan

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Mahela Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan have been the mainstays of the Sri Lankan batting line-up for many seasons now. On Tuesday, the two batsmen, who are part of rival camps, doubled up as their teams' spokespersons. Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 15:06

Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2012 Schedule

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Schedule for Pakistan's tour of Sri Lanka 2012. They will play two Twenty20s, five ODIS and three Tests. Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 13:31

Whatmore expects tough Sri Lanka tour

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Dav Whatmore, Pakistan's head coach, has said that his team will be sternly tested during their tour of Sri Lanka which begins on June 1. The Pakistan players began a two-week conditioning camp in Lahore on Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:23

SLC does not want funding earned by any improper means

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Sri Lanka Cricket is no longer in need of funding earned by any improper means, said its secretary Nishantha Ranatunga. Speaking to the media at SLC yesterday (May 14), he said what was now required was an increase in revenue and a reduction in... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 09:06

Pakistan opener Jamshed out of Sri Lanka tour

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Fast-rising opener Nasir Jamshed was Wednesday ruled out of Pakistan's tour of Sri Lanka after fracturing a finger on his left hand. The 22-year-old, who hit a brilliant one-day hundred against arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup in Dhaka two... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 02:38

Pakistan begin warm-up for Sri Lanka tour today

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Pakistani cricketers will spend the next ten days in Lahore attending strenuous training sessions, listening to lectures and playing warm-up matches ahead of the tour of Sri Lanka starting at the end of this month. Former Pakistan captain Younis... Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 02:26

IPL helps cricketers live a stress-free life, says Dilshan

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Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, who is currently in India playing in the fifth edition of the IPL, said the revenue earned from the IPL has helped players focus on cricket and not stress over their finances.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 01:37

Political games keep heads rolling

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Political games in cricket have begun raging high at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) headquarters and sources said that the head of a top Twenty20 World Cup official is about to be chopped, apparently from a blow out of the blue. Read more >>

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 01:30

Lankan youngsters win Coca Cola Trophy

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Sri Lanka Under 17 team emerged champions at the Coca Cola Trophy in Mysore, India when they beat Coca Cola XI in their third match by seven wickets to clinch the series 2-1. The match was played at Mysore University Platinum Jubilee Cricket stadium. Read more >>

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 15:30

Jayasuriya not paid after a match in Toronto

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A group of international cricketers say that they are still waiting for due payments after participating in a marquee event held at Toronto. The event took place at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Saturday afternoon and saw two teams made up of... Read more >>

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 14:33

Mahela guides Delhi into playoffs

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Mahela Jayawardene's half-century may have been the slowest for Delhi Daredevils this season but it was compiled under trying circumstances and helped his team become the first side to qualify for the playoffs. Jayawardene's composure... Read more >>

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