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Stalwarts Three from Yesteryear: Sri Lankans of Distinction
Upali Obeyesekere, whose chosen title reads thus: “Tribute to ‘Sons of the Soil’ who made a huge contribution towards the Economy and Socio-cultural Aspects of Sri Lanka.” Summa Jackson Anthony Lalith Kotelawela Sri Lanka lost a few … Continue reading →
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Sri Lanka’s Cricket in Decline? World Cup 2023
Sanjeewa Jayaweera, in The Island, 12 November 2023, where th title runs thus: “Is our cricket going the same way as West Indies cricket? Until 1977, when Kerry Packer set up the World Series Cricket (WSC) tournament, Australia and England … Continue reading →
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Tony Peries: First Lankan Director of George Steuarts
Being CHAPTER ELEVEN of The George Steuart Story 1835-1985 ++ THE FIRST SRI LANKAN CHAIRMAN When a young Sri Lankan walked into the office of George Steuart on February 1, 1953, no one is likely to have imagined that he would … Continue reading →
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The Cenotaph in Colombo: A British Imperial War Memorial
Suren Ratwatte, whose chosen title is “A Fitting Memorial” … in tracing the history of Colombo’s War Cenotaph built a hundred years ago … presented on 28th May 2023 … while the highlighting is the work of The Editor, Thuppahi … Continue reading →
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Hail the Sri Lankan Cricket Fans: Joe Paiva’s Pictorial Applause from Adelaide:
Joe Paiva’s Colourful Applause from Adelaide Congratulations the People of Lanka for welcoming the Aussies with open arms and warm hospitality. This is the Sri Lankan way. Cricket Australia take special note and reciprocate, when overseas teams grace our great, … Continue reading →
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Vale: Alan Henricus … Stalwart Sportsman, 1933-2022
Hugh Karunanayake: “Alan Henricus – A Stalwart Sportsman of yesteryear passes away” Alan Henricus, … Continue reading →
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Garry Sobers Feted in Sri Lanka in October, 2015
NEWS ITEM ONE: …. Sri Lanka welcomes Sobers …. http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=sports/sri-lanka-welcomes-sobers One of the world’s legendary cricketers, Sir Garfield (Gary) Sobers, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to a warm welcome. Sobers’ visit coincides with the ongoing Sri Lanka-West Indies Test series … Continue reading →
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A Cricketing Saga Extraordinary
Chandra Schaffter … responding to an earnest request from Michael Roberts** I started playing cricket from the age of five. My father who was also a good cricketer in his time, gave me great encouragement. Unfortunately, he died in 1941 … Continue reading →
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A New Leaf in India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry?
Banyan, in The Economist, 19 October 2023, entitled “Cricket and geopolitics” In cricket and otherwise, India is leaving its rivalry with Pakistan behind. In the build-up to India’s World Cup clash with Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14th, Indian news … Continue reading →
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Celebrating Duncan White in Pictures and Words
Michael Roberts The recent TV broadcasts of the Commonwealth Games at Birmingham and the Athletics Championship at Eugene in Oregon stimulaed thoughts of the breakthrough for Ceylon aka Sri Lanka initiated by the Trinitian athlete Duncan White in 1948. In … Continue reading →
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