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Sri Lanka declare on 360-8, set Pakistan 508 to win second Test

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dhananjaya de Silva completed a century before Sri Lanka declared their second innings on 360-8 to hand Pakistan a mammoth victory target of 508 in the second Test on Wednesday.

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De Silva, Karunaratne stretch Sri Lanka lead over Pakistan

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dhananjaya de Silva and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, who batted through pain from a back injury, hit half-centuries to help Sri Lanka stretch their second-innings lead to 444 in the second Test on Wednesday.

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Karunaratne, De Silva take Sri Lanka's lead past 300 in Pakistan Test

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne battled through back pain to extend Sri Lanka's second-innings lead to 323 after key strikes by Pakistan's bowlers in the second Test on Tuesday.

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Does Amber Heard really have the world's most beautiful face? An expert explains why the Golden Ratio test is bogus

Amber Heard has one of the world’s most beautiful faces – that is, according to cosmetic surgeon Julian De Silva. The claim has been recycled for some years now, and recently resurfaced in the wake of Heard’s (widely reported) trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp.

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Sri Lanka seek Galle turner to pay back Shaheen-less Pakistan

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in the second Test starting Sunday against an upbeat Pakistan team that is fresh off a morale-boosting win.

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Asia Cup ‘likely’ to be shifted to UAE: SLC secretary Mohan de Silva

Asia Cup is “likely” to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation

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De Silva returns, Oshada to open in first Pakistan Test

The two-match series starts Saturday in Galle, where the hosts first lost to and then hammered Australia in recent weeks

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Farewell to Hunter radiologist: Dr D's legacy lives on

Dr D's family and friends remember the humour, the knowledge and the kindness of highly regarded Hunter radiologist.

Newcastle Herald

Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI series | Sri Lanka wins last ball thriller; takes 3-1 lead over Australia

It was the first time Sri Lanka had beaten Australia in a five-match series. The fifth ODI is on Friday.

The Hindu

'Win for whole country' as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series against Australia

Colombo (AFP) - Skipper Dasun Shanaka said Sri Lanka's four-run series clinching win over Australia on Tuesday was "much needed" for the island nation, which battles its worst ever economic crisis.

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Asalanka, spinners help Sri Lanka clinch ODI series

Colombo (AFP) - Charith Asalanka's maiden one-day international century and an inspired spin attack led Sri Lanka to a thrilling four-run series-clinching win over Australia on Tuesday.

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Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka cruise past Australia in third ODI

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka went 2-1 up on Sunday as they cruised to a six-wicket victory over Australia in the third one-day international thanks to a brilliant Pathum Nissanka century.

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Four-day Youth Court trial complete for teenager charged over triple fatal crash

The boy's aunt, paediatrician and crash reconstructionists were among those to give evidence.

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Shanaka hails 'born warrior' Chamika as Sri Lanka win rain-hit ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday said Chamika Karunaratne remains a trusted performer for Sri Lanka after the fast bowler helped stun Australia by 26 runs in a rain-hit second one-day international.

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Bowlers help Sri Lanka stun Australia in rain-hit ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne led an inspired Sri Lankan attack to pull off a thrilling 26-run win over Australia in the rain-hit second one-day international on Thursday.

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Sri Lanka is on the verge of 'humanitarian emergency', with hundreds boarding boats set for Australia

More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened, with people smugglers claiming those on board will be allowed into the country under the new Labor government.

The Hindu

Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva keep Sri Lanka alive in Bangladesh Test

Mathews remained unbeaten on 58 after de Silva was out for the same score to take Sri Lanka to 282-5

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Calls for changes to Victorian hospital policies following death of 8yo Melbourne girl

Amrita Lanka's story triggers calls for change in the health policy, with families now sharing their own horror experiences in the Victorian hospital system.

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Inside Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis, people are dying in line for fuel

Sri Lanka is facing a worsening economic crisis that has left its citizens struggling to get through everyday tasks such as driving to work or cooking their family meals. With the parliament in disarray, people are taking to the streets.

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