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England assume control after Potts and Stone grind down Sri Lanka

Gus Atkinson scored his maiden first-class century as England dominated with the bat and ball on the second day at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.

International Business Times

England vs Sri Lanka: Strong start for skipper Ollie Pope as first Test begins

Sri Lanka were eventually bowled all out for 236 on day one at Old Trafford

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Sri Lanka fight back as Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy

The tourists were bowled out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes in the wickets as Ollie Pope’s England dominate Sri Lanka

Woakes picked up a double-wicket maiden as the tourists slumped to six for three.

The Independent UK

LA-based civil engineering firm becomes new owner of Dambulla franchise

NEW DELHI: A civil engineering consulting firm based in Los Angeles has acquired the ownership of the Dambulla franchise in the Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Two Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting At Delaware State

Two suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Camay Mitchell De Silva at Delaware State University.

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Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test

Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in cricket Test, posting 531 runs; Bangladesh trails by 476 runs at stumps.

The Hindu

BAN vs SL first Test | Kasun Rajitha’s five-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh

Sri lanka tour of Bangladesh: Bangladesh vs Sri lanka first Test day 4 on March 25, 2024.

The Hindu

BAN vs SL 1st Test: Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva shine as Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 328 runs

NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva scored centuries as Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by 328 runs on the fourth day of the opening Test on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

The Times of India

SL vs BAN first Test | Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva make history; Bangladesh in trouble

Sri Lanka sets 511 target for Bangladesh in Sylhet Test as Mendis and de Silva create history as they became third pair to score centuries in both innings.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka reduces Bangladesh to 32-3 to end day one on top in first cricket test

Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis hit centuries as Sri Lanka recovered from early trouble to end day one on top in the opening cricket test

The Hindu

1st Test: Seamers put Sri Lanka in control as Bangladesh stutter at 32/3 in reply to 280 on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both showcased remarkable batting performances, each scoring a century to propel Sri Lanka to a total of 280 runs in their first innings on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.

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Ena de Silva House by Geoffrey Bawa is a remarkable preservation story

How Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa’s landmark Ena de Silva House was transported brick by brick to a new location, in a remarkable preservation effort

The Times of India

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva says aggression key to halt Test slide

NEW DELHI: Newly appointed captain Dhananjaya de Silva emphasized the need for increased on-field aggression to revive Sri Lanka's Test cricket prowess, ahead of their upcoming one-off red-ball match against Afghanistan.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

Colombo Sri Lanka's new Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, aims to revive their struggling Test fortunes against Afghanistan.

The Guardian - AU

‘Bureaucracy going mad’: the 250 ‘magnificent’ 10 metre-high trees being felled for a Melbourne bike path

Residents of Queens Avenue in Caulfield East are ramping up the fight against the 1km path and vow to ‘fight until the bulldozers come’

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De Silva injured as Glory snatch 3-2 win over Macarthur

Macarthur midfielder Danny De Silva has suffered what appears to be a serious hamstring injury during his team's 3-2 loss to Perth Glory.

LiveScience

What is a supervolcano? The answer isn't so simple.

Supervolcanoes are defined by their ability to produce supereruptions — explosions of more than 240 cubic miles of volcanic material. But scientists disagree on how useful the term is.

The Times of India

Virender Sehwag, Diana Edulji, Aravinda de Silva inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

MUMBAI: Iconic cricketers Aravinda de Silva and Virender Sehwag and former India women's team captain Diana Edulji were on Monday inducted into the International Cricket Council's prestigious Hall of Fame.

The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Ton-up Charith Asalanka take Sri Lanka to 279 as Angelo Mathews timed-out in rare dismissal

NEW DELHI: Charith Asalanka scored a solid 108 while opener Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama made useful contributions as Sri Lanka got to 279 before bundling out in the final over against Bangladesh in a crucial Match 38 at the World Cup in the national capital on Monday.

The Hindu

ICC World Cup | Board secretary resigns following Sri Lanka's underwhelming run in World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva resigns after team's poor performance in ODI World Cup; Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe blames selection committee and SLC administration; Shammi Silva elected as chair for third successive term; Sri Lanka play Bangladesh in Delhi on Nov 6, two wins from seven games.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss World Cup due to hamstring injury

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to participate in the upcoming 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, despite efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to aid his recovery, according to reports citing a team doctor.

The Hindu

Thriving under pressure comes from confidence and belief in yourself

So as long as the management and the captain knew that that was what I was doing, they left me alone, which was good. It allowed me to think and do what I thought was best. Obviously, everyone who had confidence in me allowed me to do it, says Aravinda…

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