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The need to have Arjuna’s thick skin

In 1988, as young Sanjeeva Ranatunga returned home from Sri Lanka Under-19 trials, his...
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Herath and Lakmal will only play two Tests

Veteran Rangana Herath will only be available for two of the three Test matches...
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What has happened to Sri Lanka’s fielding?

Two decades ago, Sri Lanka were by far the best fielding unit in Asia....
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Why the Hobart 192 is not Sanga’s best

This week Cricket Australia’s marketing arm put out an interview of former great Kumar...
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Reminiscing Dilshan’s finest hour as captain

Earlier this week, Cricket South Africa announced their summer schedule for the 2018-2019 season...
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How Pothas ended Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the UAE

Perhaps the biggest challenge Nic Pothas accepted in his career was to say yes...
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A victim of circumstances

You wouldn’t get too many better things in cricket than seeing Chamara Silva in full flow....
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What’s up Thirimanne’s sleeve?

There's been some superb cricket played over the last week in the Inter-Provincial tournament....
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Aussies, sissies and Kadir

Australian cricket is at its lowest ebb since the Packer era of 1970s. A...
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Did Sri Lanka miss a trick in the Nidahas Trophy?

The Nidahas Trophy tri-nation tournament was full of disappointment for the local fans although Mr....
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Dalmiya’s ‘mission impossible’ to save Sri Lankan cricket

It was heartening to see Sri Lanka Cricket honouring former Indian cricket supremo Jagmohan...
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Nidahas Trophy taught me a bitter lesson – Aravinda

Former great Aravinda de Silva reminisces the 1998 Nidahas Trophy where he was adjudged...
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Gurukula College outclass Sri Dharmaloka College in 33rd Limited Overs Encounter

Gurukula College, Kelaniya recorded a convincing victory over Sri Dharmaloka College, Kelaniya in their...
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Kamil, Pavan and Ahan power Sri Lanka ‘A’ to series whitewash

Sri Lanka ‘A’ completed a dominant clean sweep in the three-match unofficial ODI series...
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Fan Photos – St. Benedict’s College vs Wesley College – 5th Luke Shield 2026

ThePapare.com | Shamil Oumar | Waruna Lakmal | 11/04/2026 | Editing and re-using images without...

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