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USA, Oman bag ODI status

USA bagged the One-Day International status for the first time in their cricketing history...

The win that expedited Sri Lanka’s Test status

When Sri Lanka were granted Test status in 1981, there were many things that...

The Moratuwa XI

Moratuwa is known for ABC – Arrack, Baila and Cricket. You keep marveling at...

When a South African tour ended careers of some fine cricketers

Much has changed in South Africa these days. The end of apartheid has brought...

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1975 වසරේ දී පළමු වතාවට ශ්‍රී ලංකා ජාතික ක්‍රිකට් කණ්ඩායම නියෝජනය කිරීමට වරම් දිනා...

Sri Lanka’s most memorable Asia Cup moments

The second most successful team in Asia Cups, winning 5 titles, Sri Lanka has...

When Duleep Mendis was nearly killed

Exactly 43 years ago to this date, the Sri Lankans took world cricket by...

FREE HIT – Is Sri Lanka Cricket Doomed?

I am a proud citizen of Sri Lanka and love my country dearly. I am an avid fan of cricket having played the game at the highest level for my school,

வரலாற்றில் இன்று: ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் 25

1952ஆம் ஆண்டு – துலிப் மெண்டிஸ் பிறப்பு இலங்கை கிரிக்கட் அணியின்முன்னாள் தலைவர் மற்றும் துடுப்பாட்ட வீரரான  துலிப் மெண்டிசின்...

Duleep Mendis – “The 87 World cup is one World cup I would like to forget!”

In a quest of bringing our readers the stories of living legends, ThePapare.com managed to speak with former Sri Lanka cricket captain and Stalwart, Duleep Mendis to ask about his experience as an international cricketer. 

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Photos – Isipathana College vs St.Joseph’s College – Quarter Final – Dialog Schools Rugby Knockouts 2026

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WATCH -Kavija Gamage 100* (80) vs Dharmaraja | 119th Battle of The Maroons Hill Country

100 runs in 80 balls, knock by Kavija Gamage of Kingswood College at the 119th...

WATCH -Aadhel Sheriff 71 (128) vs Dharmaraja | 119th Battle of The Maroons Hill Country

71 runs in 128 balls, knock by Kavija Gamage of Kingswood College at the 119th Battle of The...