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WHO certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sept. 5 (ANI): In a remarkable public health achievement, Sri Lanka has been certified as malaria-free island country by World Health Organisation (WHO) today.
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Australia retain top spot, England surge to fifth in ODI rankings
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Sept.5 (ANI):Australia and England have made significant progress in the ICC ODI Team Rankings after completing identical 4-1 series victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan respectively.
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`Injured` Lynn, Finch ruled out of Lanka T20 series
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Sept.5 (ANI):The Australian cricketers' run of injuries continue as Chris Lynn and Aaron Finch have been ruled out of the upcoming two-match T20 series against Sri Lanka due to their respective injuries.
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Calf injury forces Mathews out for rest of Australia series
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sep.2 (ANI): Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of the remaining fixtures in the ongoing series against Australia due to a calf injury.
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Bangladesh rope in Thilan Samaraweera as batting guru for England series
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sep.2 (ANI): Former Sri Lankan cricketer Thilan Samaraweera has been appointed as Bangladesh's batting consultant for next month's home series against England.
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Warner blasts sluggish Lankan pitches despite ODI series win
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Sep.1 (ANI): Australian stand-in skipper David Warner has slammed pitches in Sri Lanka despite clinching the five-match ODI series against the hosts, saying his batsmen were being restricted from scoring big targets during the tour.
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UN chief, Lankan PM hold close-door discussions
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sep. 1 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka, met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during which the duo held close-door discussions.
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Hastings, Bailey shine as Aussies clinch ODI series against Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Dambulla [Sri Lanka], Aug.31 (ANI):Fast bowler John Hastings showcased an inspiring bowling performance before George Bailey and Aaron Finch smashed blistering half-centuries to guide Australia to a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI to take the five-match series 3-1 here at the
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CID arrests second suspect for hacking Lankan President's website
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Aug. 30 (ANI): The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sri Lankan Police on Tuesday arrested the second suspect for the alleged hacking of President Maithripala Sirisena's official website last week.
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Finger injury forces Shaun Marsh out of Sri Lanka tour
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Aug 30 (ANI): Australia batsman Shaun Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the Sri Lanka tour with a broken little finger.
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Bailey dubs David Warner as `natural leader`
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Aug.29 (ANI): Australian batsman George Bailey has heaped praise on stand-in captain David Warner by describing him as a `natural leader` as the latter guides the side in the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka.
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Retiring Dilshan speaks on lack of support during his captaincy stint
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Aug.29 (ANI): Retiring Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has revealed how poorly he felt he was treated during his 10-month tenure as a captain while also criticizing current skipper Angelo Mathews for not bowling enough at that time.
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