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President Wants Zimbabwe Report
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 - 1:56 PM SL Time
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Sri Lanka Cricket officials are under fire to reveal certain incidents during the national cricket team`s tour of Zimbabwe where a police complaint had been lodged by a woman against a senior player for alleged sexual assault.
Top cricket officials had tried to sweep the incident under the carpet, but `The Island` learns that President Mahinda Rajapakse called Interim Committee Chairman D.S. de Silva a few days ago and requested to submit a report on the alleged incident.
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Bookies Approached Sri Lankans Too
Thursday, 2 September 2010 - 12:06 PM SL Time
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by Rex Clementine
The Island reliably learns that at least four Sri Lankan players were approached by bookies in England last year when they played the T-20 World Cup, where they emerged as runners-up losing to Pakistan in the final at Lord`s.
Reliable sources told `The Island` that three players an inform opener and two young players, an all-rounder and a spinner were interviewed by the International Cricket Council`s Anti Corruption Unit while in England after a person with connections to betting mafia entertained them in a London casino.
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Wayamba Hope To Pull Off A Few Surprises
Friday, 3 September 2010 - 1:21 PM SL Time
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If you walk around the non-descript Tamil Union ground in a quiet corner of Colombo, you`ll see a bunch of young guys sweating it out in the hot sun.
There`s every possibility that you`ll dismiss them as a local team getting ready for a city tournament, but that`s far from the truth. It`s Wayamba Elevens and they are quietly preparing themselves for the Champions League in South Africa. There`s no hype or hoopla about the way this team goes about their job. They don`t have the stars of the IPL biggies, but it`s a quiet confidence in their own abilities that characterises the Lankan champions.
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Imran Should Take Over Pak Cricket: Kapil
Saturday, 4 September 2010 - 2:25 PM SL Time
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Kolkata:
Former skipper Imran Khan should take over Pakistan cricket team to save it from the crisis arising out of the `spot-fixing` scandal, India`s World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said on Thursday.
Describing the 1992 World Cup-winning Pakistan captain the `cleanest` cricketer in the nation mired in fixing scandal, Kapil said, `In this time of crisis, I can think of Imran Khan as the cleanest cricketer to look after Pakistan cricket. He can really put the nation out of this controversy.`
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Bandarawela National Holiday Resort
Sunday, 5 September 2010 - 1:43 PM SL Time
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If you happen to be on a holiday in Bandarawela or on your way to Nuwara Eliya via the B`wela - Welimada Road, then you should not miss to visit this beautiful place.
Ideally located, it is a real treat for nature lovers and a good camera in possession is a must. However, I did not capture these photos with an advanced camera otherwise a picture (No. 09) like the area called Kahathawela with the Temple in the background would have come out much better than this.
Anyway, I still managed to capture to a good extent and wanted to share these photos with all of you.
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Sinister Campaign To Tarnish Dilshan`s Name
Monday, 6 September 2010 - 2:28 PM SL Time
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A smear campaign purportedly orchestrated by a left-handed attacking batsman who has fallen foul of the selectors in the recent past, against dashing Sri Lanka opener TM Dilshan to tarnish the latter`s public image has surfaced, LAKBIMAnEWS reliably understands.
According to sources this player has set in motion this malicious campaign implicating Dilshan to an alleged sex assault case during Sri Lanka`s tri-series tour of Zimbabwe last June, to win his place back in the team ahead of the 2011 World Cup in the Indian sub-continent, as he has experienced a wretched run of form in the shorter versions in the past few seasons.
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Ready For Murali: Jayawardene
Tuesday, 7 September 2010 - 11:02 AM SL Time
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Johannesburg, Sept 5:
For all those who believe that the Twenty20 format is for the musclemen, those powerhouses who can clear the front leg out of the way and send the ball into orbit, here`s a conundrum: Mahela Jayawardene. A calm, collected player, all the artistry lies in his exquisite wrist-work.
His ability to memorise the field-placing while batting just adds to the woes of the opponents while his awareness of the field helps him manoeuvre the ball into gaps. And then he has all the options to go for the big hits.
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Why Is Sri Lanka Cricket Silent?
Wednesday, 8 September 2010 - 11:08 AM SL Time
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Questions have been asked as to why Sri Lanka Cricket has maintained complete silence over the alleged misbehavior of three Sri Lankan cricketers during a tour of Zimbabwe more than three months ago?
Speculation is rife that the three players allegedly brought serious disrepute to the country during the tour, but SLC seems to have turned a blind eye on the whole issue.
The board belatedly said that they will look into the matter and punish the offenders, but there seem to have been no inquiry made into the allegations. By delaying an inquiry, SLC is only leaving room for speculation, which is increasing by the day.
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Why Is Asgiriya Stadium Ignored?
Wednesday, 8 September 2010 - 3:07 PM SL Time
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By Shamseer Jaleel
The Stadium has the unique distinction of being the only Test class cricket stadium in the world to be maintained by School, Trinity College Kandy an elite school in Sri Lanka, founded in the 19th century in the British Public School tradition.
Surrounded by mountains in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, Asgiriya is considered to be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world. Ranjan Madugalle (Chief Match Referee ICC), Ravi Ratnayake, Kumar Sangakkara, Kausalya Weeraratne, Sachith Pathirana, Rushan Jaleel all whom represented Sri Lanka at cricket at various levels, are but a few who honed their budding cricketing talents at Asgiriya whilst schoolboys at Trinity College.
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Dilhara In Anti-Corruption Radar For Past Two Years
Thursday, 9 September 2010 - 12:04 PM SL Time
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Leading Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilhara Fernando has been in the International Cricket Council`s Anti Corruption Unit radar for the last two years, `The Island` reliably learns.
`The Island` can confirm that the officers from ICC`s Anti-Corruption Unit were in Colombo for an inquiry either early this year or late last year and Fernando had to be helped by a translator. A former Manager of the National cricket team had functioned as the translator helping the inquiry cricket sources told `The Island`.
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Public Can Vote For Favourite Cricketer
Thursday, 9 September 2010 - 3:22 PM SL Time
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SMS voting to open on September 10 and run over 22 days
Sri Lankan cricket fans will have an opportunity for the first time in history to vote for their favourite cricketer to elect him as the CEAT People`s player of the year at this year`s annual awards ceremony to honour the best players of this year`s domestic as well as international cricket competitions.
The SMS voting will start on September 10 and will end on October 01 while the awards ceremony will take place on October 4 at the Water`s Edge Hotel.
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Zimbabwe Cricket Confirms `Incident`
Saturday, 11 September 2010 - 8:45 PM SL Time
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Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed that there has been an incident involving a Sri Lanka cricketer after Sri Lanka won a Tri series cricket tournament in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Cricket head of media and communications Shingai Rhuhwaya said that they were aware about an incident that took place at the end of the tri-series. Reading a ZC statement to Indian newspaper Indian Express from Harare Rhuhwaya said: Zimbabwe cricket has been advised of an alleged incident involving one of the Sri Lankan cricketers that occurred in the team hotel following their victory in the recently concluded tri-series in Zimbabwe.
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Voting Begins In Ceat Peoples Player Of The Year Stakes
Sunday, 12 September 2010 - 2:23 PM SL Time
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Statistics apart, Sri Lankan cricket fans have been provided an opportunity to pick their very own cricketing hero via SMS at the second CEAT Peoples Player of the Year competition launched by the country`s top tyre brand.
Twenty two cricketers on contract with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are eligible for this prestigious award, which will be presented at the annual CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards scheduled for 4th October 2010.
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This Time Nishantha Undercuts Acting CEO
Monday, 13 September 2010 - 12:28 PM SL Time
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Despite growing disapproval within the cricket fraternity, Secretary of the Cricket Interim Committee Nishantha Ranatunga managed to sideline another official and attend International Cricket Council`s Chief Executives` meeting in South Africa to be held today.
Ranatunga has been heavily criticized for the moves to sideline former Test captain Duleep Mendis from functioning in his role as CEO and eventually last month Sri Lanka Cricket said that Mendis` services were no longer required.
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Beware Ajantha, The Spinball Wizard
Tuesday, 14 September 2010 - 1:47 PM SL Time
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NOT for nothing is Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis dubbed the mystery man .
Since his explosion onto the world stage in 2008, the Wayamba Elevens` spinner has bamboozled all comers with his assortment of deliveries, ranging from orthodox off-spinners and deceptive googlies to the near-extinct carrom ball apparently not seen on the cricket field since the early 1940s.
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`Protect Us` Calls Sangakkara
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 - 12:11 PM SL Time
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Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara has called for protection for the players and administrators, besieged by media which he said is presently abound with allegations and conspiracy theories amidst the raging match fixing controversy.
Over here in Sri Lanka we`ve been hit by a wave of allegations in the media both local and foreign alleging the involvement of our cricketers. The current situation with so much uncertainty is deeply damaging for the game. We need players and administrators protected. Sangakkara wrote in his blog adding On the other hand, if there is strong evidence against any player, agent or official, then strong action needs to be taken.
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Former Sri Lankan Manager Had No Faith In His Board
Thursday, 16 September 2010 - 12:09 PM SL Time
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PUNE (India) Former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-opener Brendon Kuruppu will always cherish the letter he had received from the ICC`s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).
Kurruppu got a letter from the ICC which appreciating his work as a team manager, a very influential source said from Colombo.
I didn`t name any particular player in my report to the ICC.
But some incidents were brought to my notice by the team players and I immediately informed it to the ICC , he said to this scribe.
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Murali Calls For Life-Bans On Pak Trio If Proved Guilty
Friday, 17 September 2010 - 12:00 PM SL Time
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International Cricket Council should impose life ban on the Pakistani players if they are found guilty of spot-fixing, Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan said.
Muralitharan joined the likes of Shane Warne and Daniel Vettori in demanding life ban on the three Pakistani cricketers, Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir, if they are found guilty in the spot-fixing scandal to deter younger generation from such corrupt practices.
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I Am Disappointed With Muralitharan - Ranatunga
Saturday, 18 September 2010 - 5:32 PM SL Time
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Sri Lanka`s outspoken 1996 World Cup winning captain has said that he is disappointed with world record holder Muttiah Muralitharan`s decision to prolong his limited overs career and put an end to his Test career.
In an exclusive interview to be published on the September 23, 2010, edition of the Indian sports magazine, SPORTSSTAR, Ranatunga said: `I am disappointed with Muralitharan. He should have prolonged his Test journey and cut short his ODI and Twenty20 career. You saw him in the Galle Test. He had a lot more Test wickets left in him.`
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Dr. White And His Miracle Cure
Monday, 20 September 2010 - 12:44 PM SL Time
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Eliyantha Lindsay White may not be a name widely known in India but virtually every contemporary Indian cricketer who has played any form of international cricket may be familiar with his name and his reputation for treating sports injuries and pain.
Dr. White, `the miracle doctor from Sri Lanka`, as he is known, came into the limelight when a group of Sri Lankan and Indian cricketers, including Lasith Malinga, Sanath Jayasuriya, Tilakaratne Dilshan, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra, reported that he had successfully treated them.
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Pitch Not To Blame For Low Scores says Chief Curator
Monday, 20 September 2010 - 6:01 PM SL Time
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Inaugural International cricket match at Hambantota
By Sa`adi Thawfeeq
Sri Lanka Cricket`s head curator Anuruddha Polonowita said the newly laid turf pitch at one of Sri Lanka`s newest international cricket venues Sooriyawewa in Hambantota was not to blame for the low scores in the first 4-day unofficial test between Sri Lanka `A` and Pakistan `A`.
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Tendulkar Short-Listed For Three Awards
Tuesday, 21 September 2010 - 5:12 PM SL Time
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Maestro Sachin Tendulkar and dashing opener Virender Sehwag of India, along with South African batsman Hashim Amla and England off-spinner Graeme Swann, have been short-listed for the top honours at the LG ICC Awards 2010.
The votes have now been cast by the independent 25-person academy and one of the four players will receive the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the Year at a glittering ceremony in Bangalore on October 6.
Tendulkar, Sehwag and Amla are also in the running for the Test Player of the Year award, alongside South Africa paceman Dale Steyn.
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Fielding Should Trigger Two Dismissals - Kalpage
Thursday, 23 September 2010 - 1:22 PM SL Time
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Former Sri Lankan all rounder Ruwan Kalpage returned home to bolster the preparation of the Sri Lankan national team for the upcoming World Cup in 2011 to be played in the subcontinent after a stint with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for 2 years. Kalpage shared his views related to many aspects of the game with srilankacricket.lk team.
Q: Tell us about your experience in Bangladesh.
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World`s Largest Stone Buddhist Statue Construction To Begin
Thursday, 23 September 2010 - 5:09 PM SL Time
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Priyanka Kurugala
The constructing of the largest stone Buddhist statue in the world will commence under the patronage of Prime Minister D M Jayaratne at Selgiri Temple Kuliyapitiya, Udubaddawa, Newakada on September 24.
This project will be implemented to coincide with the 2600 Sri Sambuddathwa Jayanthi.
The Selgiri temple site had been used as a place of retreat for ancient kings. It is said that the place has deep roots with the Kotte period.
The height of the statue is 65 feet after its construction. The estimated cost for this project is Rs 30 million. The public can send their contributions towards this project to the Kuliyapitiya National Servings Bank Selpilima Nirmana Sansadaya, Account Number 100080509272.
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Akhtar Caught On Camera Tampering With The Ball
Friday, 24 September 2010 - 11:53 AM SL Time
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There seems no respite for the Pakistan cricket team as after facing spot-fixing allegations, temperamental fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has landed the scandal-hit side in the middle of a ball-tampering controversy.
Akhtar was caught on camera tampering with the cricket ball during their fifth ODI match against England last night at the Rose Bowl stadium in Southampton, which Pakistan lost by a massive 121 runs.
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Sri Lanka May Seek Borrowed Time
Saturday, 25 September 2010 - 12:38 PM SL Time
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To complete World Cup venue preparations at Hambantota as tournament chief says deadline may be extended
Just how prepared is Sri Lanka for the 2011 cricket World Cup which is five months away will be known when the tournament`s director Ratnakar Shetty visits the island in November for a final inspection, the Daily Mirror learns.
Sri Lanka has time until the end of November, and if excused December 31, to submit for inspection three venues at Pallekelle in Kandy, Sooriyawewa in Hambantota and the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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CL T20: Chennai To face Warriors In Final
Sunday, 26 September 2010 - 7:31 PM SL Time
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Johannesburg:
After the grueling play of 16 days where batsmen bludgeoned the ball from outset, bowlers disturbed timbers on numerous occasions and tactical brilliance by skippers dumbfounded many, the ball is set to roll for the last time. And finally the two juggernauts have got the credence to provide the befitting end to this extravaganza.
In Sunday`s final, the Super Kings from Chennai will lock horns with the Warriors of South Africa and, not just a big cheque will be waiting for the winner, but players from both the sides will also be itching to lift the glittering Champions League Twenty20 trophy for the first time.
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CL T20: Chennai Lift Champions League Trophy
Monday, 27 September 2010 - 11:57 AM SL Time
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Johannesburg:
The Chennai Super Kings created history by winning the Champions League Twenty20 event, the first by any Indian side, after beating the Warriors by 8 wickets in the summit clash on Sunday.
Murali Vijay (58 off 53) and Michael Hussey (51 not out off 46) chased down the 129-run target set by the opponents with an over remaining.
Though, Warriors` bowlers created few jitters at the end of Chennai`s innings, but the home side was fighting a lost battle since the time their batters finished with a below-par score.
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I Value My Team And My Wicket - Samaraweera
Monday, 27 September 2010 - 7:12 PM SL Time
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Thilan has been identified as a typical test batsman, who has an inborn talent to play a long innings. He has been Sri Lanka`s live wire in the middle order. Very dependable, solid in defense, and is technically sound.
BT: Thilan is it fair to state that you are more suited for the longer version of the game and have your limitation in the shorter version?
TS: That`s what you say Brian, I have played more than 50 test matches, hence with my experience I can adapt to all formats.
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Asif, Butt Forced Me Into Fixing: Amir
Tuesday, 28 September 2010 - 12:33 PM SL Time
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KARACHI:
In a shocking revelation, Mohammad Amir has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that he was lured and dragged into spot fixing by suspended Test skipper Salman Butt.
The young left-arm pacer is presently serving suspension by the ICC for his alleged involvement in spot fixing during the fourth Test against England at Lord`s last month, along with Butt and Mohammad Asif.
Sources in the PCB said that Amir had told chairman Ijaz Butt that he never wanted to be part of this `business` (spot fixing) but was forced into it by Butt and Asif.
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SL Cricket Top Official Caught With His Pants Down: At The Center Of An Illegal Bookie Scandal - Sells President`s Relationship To Escape
Tuesday, 28 September 2010 - 6:00 PM SL Time
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According to reports reaching Lanka e news, a Sri Lanka cricket interim Committee top ranking member had following a raid by the Kandy police on Thursday, requested the Central province DIG by phone to resolve this issue by a camouflage without going into depths.
Last Thursday, the Kandy police officers have conducted a raid on an illegal `race by race` gambling den after laying siege to it. 40 staff members working there were taken into custody.
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Several Sri Lankans Shortlisted In Cricinfo`s World XI
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 - 11:28 AM SL Time
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Popular cricket website cricinfo has launched a mission to find out the all-time Test World XI after it picked the all-time Test XIs of all Test playing nations over a 15 month period.
88 players were shortlisted by a panel of 12 that had eight former Test captains, including Sri Lanka`s Duleep Mendis, cricket writers and cricket historians.
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Sangakkara, Mahela and Mathews Bag More Votes
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 - 6:28 PM SL Time
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As the final wave of voting for the CEAT Peoples Player of the Year gained momentum ahead of Friday`s close, three national cricketing stars surged ahead and are in hot pursuit of the coveted award, organizers of the contest said.
Batting duo Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena and all-rounder Angelo Mathews have emerged as the top contenders in the SMS voting in a contest dubbed the`Best vs. Best`.
Twenty two cricketers on contract with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are eligible to receive votes for this prestigious award, which will be presented at this year`s awards ceremony scheduled for October 4.
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Has Sri Lanka Found Murali`s Successor?
Thursday, 30 September 2010 - 1:24 PM SL Time
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By Rica Roy
Sri Lankan Cricket have found a possible successor to Muttiah Muralitharan but they will have to wait for the youngster to blossom. The Lankan board is now closely working with the school that coaches players with unconventional talent!
A 16-year old Taraka has an action similar to Muralitharan and is the newest find in Sri Lanka. He has been picked from thousands of school kids across Sri Lanka and put into Colombo`s Ananda College for further training and development.
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