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Former Lankan cricketer Bertie Wijesinhe passes away
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr. 10 (ANI): Former Sri Lankan cricketer Bertie Wijesinhe, who represented Ceylon in the pre-Test era, passed away on Saturday at the age of 96.
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International warrant issued to arrest Lanka's ex-diplomat to Russia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr 8 (ANI): An international warrant has been issued for the arrest Sri Lanka's former ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of Sri Lanka police has informed the court.
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Global tea production trends, favorable demand prospects likely to lead to
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 8 (ANI): In the current year, tea realizations are expected to remain buoyant following higher demand for tea, particularly given the expected supply side issues in both Sri Lanka and Kenya.
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Tendulkar, Dravid in Ganguly's `best-ever cricket XI`
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Apr. 05 (ANI): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed his all-time cricket XI, with only two Indian players featuring in the team which comprises of four Australians, two Sri Lankans, two South Africans and one England cricketer.
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ICG ship apprehends Sri Lankan fishing boat for alleged illegal fishing
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Apr. 5 (ANI): An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship, Vaibhav apprehended one Sri Lankan fishing boat Kuvisha Putha 03 with seven crew members onboard for alleged illegal fishing in Indian waters.
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Chinese top political advisor to visit Pak, Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Apr. 5 (ANI): China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng will pay an official visit to Pakistan and Sri Lanka beginning Wednesday.
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Kusal Perera's quick-fire fifty helps Lanka beat Bangladesh in first
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Apr.5 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera struck a blistering half century to guide Sri Lanka to a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first of the two-match T20 series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.
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Mashrafe Mortaza announces retirement from T20Is
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Apr.04 (ANI): Bangladesh's Mashrafe Mortaza has announced his retirement from T20 internationals, saying the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka will be his last.
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Sri Lanka releases 38 Indian fishermen to be handed over to ICG
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 4 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said Sri Lanka released 38 Indian fishermen who will be handed over to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
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Kusal Mendis axed for T20 series against Bangladesh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April. 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka have left out Kusal Mendis for the two-match T20 series against Bangladesh, beginning tomorrow at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
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Mashrafe Mortaza suspended for slow over-rate
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], April. 2 (ANI): Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza has been handed a one-match suspension and a fine of 40 percent of his match fee, while his players have been fined 20 percent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third ODI against Sri Lanka in
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BCB to send high-performance team to Pakistan, informs Shaharyar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April. 2 (ANI): A high-performance Bangladesh side will be send by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to Pakistan, possibly in July this year, informed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan.
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