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December 16, 2023 · 2:22 pm

Khawaja ‘cartooned’ by Johannes Leak

Johannes Leak is one of the cartoonists for The AUSTRALIAN newspaper. To receive his attention in whatever form is to reach the mountainearing heights of political commentary. Usman Khwaja is one of the rare sportsman to receive this áccolade’. Joining … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2023 · 12:49 pm

Chamari Atapaththu: Outstanding Sri Lankan Cricketer

Chamari Athapaththu …. stood Out once again for Sri Lanka in England this summer …. armed with a Kingsgrove Sports Cricket Bat                                      … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2025 · 8:18 pm

The Sam Konstas Spectacular Spectacle in Cricket

Geoff Lawson, in The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 January 2025, where the title runs thus “Quiet, respectful, humble, orthodox: I watched Sam Konstas for two years and this is what I saw” It might be confusing to be labelled an “enigma” … Continue reading →

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June 21, 2025 · 12:54 pm

Nayeem Secures 5-Wicket Haul at Galle

Madushka Balasuriya in ESPNcricinfo, 20 June 2025 …………..In article entitled “Shanto, Shadman stretch Bangladesh’s lead after Nayeem’s five-for” Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ran each other neck and neck all day, with Bangladesh now 187 runs ahead

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October 9, 2023 · 11:48 pm

Sri Lanka’s Cricketing Heroes Applauded by Jayantha Dhanapala in 2015

Jayantha Dhanapala, a one-time Sri Lankan Of The Year and, alas, no more with us, paid this tribute on one occasion to the men who have done a nation of 20-odd million proud…. This was in the YEAR 2015.   … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2024 · 9:03 pm

When Selectoral Machinations Shattered Ceylon’s Projected Tour of England in 1966

Chandra Schaffter, whose original essay in 2018 can be found in web-site CRICKETIQUE … That essay is entitled  “How the Scheduled Tour of England in the 1960s was blown apart from Within” … NB: highlighting emphasis has been imposed by … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2025 · 8:48 pm

Sheffield Shield Final Showdown in Adelaide Evaluated

Liam O’Loughlin in NineSport.com, 25 March 2025, …with a title that is far too long It often flies under the radar, but this week’s Sheffield Shield final could be one for the ages and have ramifications for a number of … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2025 · 8:02 pm

The Value of Elitism Today

James Marriott, in The TIMES, 27 October 2025, where the title is “Why elitism is key to democracy’s survival” It is unfashionable to favour a superior expert class, yet its destruction has flooded our society with misinformation I am inclined by … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2024 · 5:16 pm

Alan Henricus and his Naval Lineage … From Ceylon to Australia

An Essay from Lt Jonathan Wills at https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-23/golden-opportunity-sri-lanka … sent to TPS by Joe Paiva A deployment to Sri Lanka was like an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? for public affairs officer Lieutenant Jonathan Wills, as he uncovered surprising … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2025 · 8:45 pm

When S. Thomas’ College Stormed into the Rugby Arena in Lanka

Sajeewa Jayakody, in  an article entitled “S.Thomas’ College ’s bold beginning in rugby,” August 6, 2025 …. with  highlighting being  an  imposition by The Editor, Thuppahi The 1961 S. Thomas’ College rugby team captained by Tony Sirimanne…. Back Row: M.Flamer Caldera, … Continue reading →

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