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An Item from AN UNKNOWN sent to me by my nephew, Jagath Fernando, in Colombo

After scoring a magnificent century under the bright lights of Pallekele, Pathum Nissanka didn’t just earn applause from his fans, but also admiration from his opponents. In a beautiful post-match moment near the boundary line, Glenn Maxwell placed a friendly hand on Nissanka’s shoulder and gifted him a real match bat as a symbol of appreciation.

With Mitchell Marsh smiling beside them, this scene reminded everyone that the spirit of cricket shines brightest when rivals celebrate greatness together.

“A century, a gift, and a memory that defines true sportsmanship.”

What a lovely gesture. I don’t think the Indians will learn from that. “Cricket is more than just runs and wickets — it’s about respect, humility, and sportsmanship.

PS: A PHOTO of that ‘moment’ …or a Video …. would cap this tale

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A PRESS NOTICE IN FACEBOOK, February 2026

Hobnails to Spikes by Ranjit Fernando was officially launched today at the Grand Ballroom of Galle Face Hotel.

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TW Roberts: PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC LIFE IN  INDIA AND CEYLON

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HODI HELEYYI-HELEYYIYAAA…………..

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ONE  …… Remember the Name- Pathum Nissanka

TWO: …. A Headline in The Island … the next day

“Sri Lanka lose Pathirana ahead of business end of World Cup”

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PHOTOs presented in FACEBOOK by ????/ [an Indian cricket fan] 

    Pathum Nissanka takes a flying catch to dismiss Maxwell

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 Truth is King … in response to Vitana’s Gullible Reading of the World Order

Once a focal point for pan-European security, the Munich Security Conference has devolved
into a self-flagellating critique, struggling to diagnose its decline, while clinging to a narrative
of its own relevance. It is contradictory and inward-looking—a mix of group therapy and a
struggle session where elites obsess over their waning influence while simultaneously trying
to reassure themselves of their relevance.

This year’s MSC Munich Security Conference was one of the worst. In 2007, when Putin was invited to give his landmark speech, the Munich Security Conference had a purpose. Today it is
just an ideological propaganda machine performing to an echo chamber of clapping seals.
Dr. Witana’s summary of Rubio is a complete failure of critical analysis. It is a pure, uncritical
rubber-stamping of Rubio’s talking points, lacking any distance or intellectual rigor. Instead of
analysing the rhetoric, the summary merely echoes it, making the analysis entirely worthless.
The EU is not a democracy. NATO is not a democratic institution. The US is not a free
county. Trump is on record saying ‘America first’. He doesn’t care about the rest of the world.
It is all about America.

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A comprehensive security plan has been formulated for the 2026 T-20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. All essential arrangements concerning public safety, traffic management, parking facilities, and the introduction of alternative routes have been organized. Every necessary measure has been implemented to ensure the convenience and safety of spectators.

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Sri Lanka 184 for 2 (Nissanka 100*, Kusal Mendis 51*) beat Australia 181 (Head 56, Marsh 54, Hemantha 3-37, Chameera 2-36) by eight wickets

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Chula Vitana’s Reading of Marco Rubio’s Speech at the Munich Security Conference

Dear Zoom Amigos,

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