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Sri Lanka's controversial sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe won the 60 metres dash at the International Indoor Meet in Budapest, Hungary on Friday night. Susanthika in a photo-finish with Russia's top notcher Irima Privalova was timed at 7.16 seconds with Bulgaria's Petya Pendereva who finished third with a time of 7.19 seconds. |
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Akram becomes Pakistan's top wicket takerNEW DELHI, Saturday - Wasim Akram became Pakistan's leading wicket taker in tests on Saturday but was unable to prevent India from tightening their grip on the second Test. India, boasting a first innings lead of 80, were 324 for seven in their second innings at the close of the third day. Akram took his tally of wickets to 363, surpassing Imran Khan's 362, when he dismissed Mohammad Azharuddin and Nayan Mongia with successive deliveries in the first over of a new spell to lead a brief Pakistani fightback after lunch. He bowled Azharuddin for 14 and trapped Mongia leg before for nought to leave India 199 for six. But an unbroken 93-run stand for the eighth wicket between Saurav Ganguly and Javagal Srinath dashed Pakistan's hopes of being able to chase a target below 300. Ganguly, unbeaten on 58 with six fours and two sixes, and Srinath, who has made 44, carried on the good work of opener Sadagopan Ramesh, top scorer with 96. He and Rahul Dravid took their second wicket stand to 85 after India had begun the day on 46 for one. Dravid fell for 29, top-edging an attempted pull off Saqlain Mushtaq to Ijaz Ahmed. Pakistan's best spell of the day began with the dismissal of Sachin Tendulkar for 29, leaving India on 168 for three. India India second innings- (overnight 46-1) - 324 for 7 in 109 overs (S. Ramesh 96, R. Dravid 29, S. Tendulkar 29, M. Azharuddin 14, S. Ganguly not out 58, A. Kumble 15, J. Srinath not out 44, Extras 31; Akram 19-3-38-3 (nb-4); Saqlain Mushtaq 44-13-112-2 (nb-4);Mushtaq Ahmed 26-4-86-2.)
Rover pinpoints…Why no second squad?The present Exco of the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka in their 9th month in office has spent a sum of Rs. 189 million on the development of cricket Rover learns. What development without a second squad which means no development at all, with no infrastructure to work on? No securityThe Rupavahini Corporation which has been approached by Singers to give live commentaries on the Royal/Thomian Cricket match at the SSC grounds, has turned down the request asking for 100 percent security. This has been done since a group of spectators both young and old boys nearly damaged their cameras whilst in high spirits when they last covered the big match. Heard this?A commentator from a leading radio station in Sri Lanka stated that a bowler had stumped Romesh Kaluwitharana in a run-out. He was earlier heard in another sports programme stating that there was a rumour that Arjuna Ranatunga was fined and suspended. Are rumours also played up in this fashion? The last laughNimal Lewke, the current coach of the Sri Lankan rugby side for the Hongkong Sevens later this month, had the last laugh a fortnight ago. Why? A member of the Rugby Union's Council who unsuccessfully tried to create a misconception to subvert his (Lewke's) appointment, is now facing embarrassment. Acting as a torch bearer for some club official, this Council member had earlier told the Council that Lewke will not be accepted by players from a certain club. But when Lewke met the Sri Lankan poolists for a first training session the players from this club pledged their fullest corporation. You can't keep a good man down! Playing ballBy the way Rover learns that a rugby referee had gone behind a certain coach begging to be recommended as the assistant coach of the Sri Lanka side. When life is hard on one front, some people look for other avenues!
Pinto century gives SPC win over RoyalBy Ravi NagahawatteSt. Peter's displayed born guts in abundance when they fought back through an inspiring century by Suranga Pinto to register a seven wickets victory against Royal, in their First XI cricket fixture which concluded at Bambalapitiya yesterday. Dampened spirits in the Peterite camp came alive when their batsmen showed the will to chase a modest target of 250 runs set to win by Royal who declared their second innings with 152 for 8 on the board. The Royalists who rattled up an impressive 218 for 6 declared in the first innings and bowled out the hosts for a paltry 121 on the first day, were simply swept away by the challenge thrown in by the Peterite batsmen. The Peterites last victory against Royal was recorded way back in 1984 when the lads from Bambalapitiya beat their opponents by seven wickets at Reid Avenue. Royal - 218 for 6 declared (R. Peiris 78, M.Thotuwilage 49, M. Thotuwilage 31, T. Amarasuriya 37, R. Jayasuriya 42; N.de Silva 3 for 34, D .Rupasinghe 2 for 51) and 152 for 8 dec. (M. Thotuwilage 49, R. Jayasuriya 42; C. Peiris 4 for 48, K. Lokuarachchi 2 for 30 ) St. Peter's - 121 all out (S.Gunasekare 21, D.Rupasinghe 24; F.Ahamed 4 for 48, J. Mubarak 2 for 26) and 253 for 3 at close in 49.2 overs (M. Perera 77, S. Gunasekare 36, S. Pinto 110 no, ,K. Lokuarachchi 14 n.o ) Joes retain trophySt. Joseph's retained the Gilmore Jayasuriya Challenge trophy for yet another year when they forced a draw against S.Thomas' in their First XI cricket fixture which concluded at Darley Road yesterday. The Thomians who rattled up a challenging 259 for 7 declared in the first innings were tottering at 87 for 5 by the close in the second innings. St. Joseph's posted a spirited 225 for 9 before in the first innings . S.Thomas' - 259 for 7 declared (Z. Kanaka 92, M.Peiris 21, G. Fernando 77; I. Hettiarachchi 4 for 50) and 87 for 5 at close (S. Caldera 46, I. Hettiarachchi 3 for 28) St. Joseph's first innings 139 for 3 o/n 225 for 9 dec. (I. Daniel 74, D. Perera 38, D. Pathirana 24; L. Fernando 4 for 52, R.Gunaratne 3 for 64, G. Fernando 2 for 12) (RN)
Rain halts playBy Shane SenewiratneHeavy rains halted play in the Inter-School cricket fixture between Trinity College, Kandy and Wesley College, Colombo which ended in a draw at the Asgiriya Stadium yesterday. Wesley- 161 all out (R.Wijetunga 86, M.Balasuriya 28, S.Selvakumar 2 for 46, C. Aluthge 4 for 24, and 68 for 2 Trinity - first innings 163 all out (I.Embuldeniya 85, K.Weeraratne 45; P.Chandrasekare 6 for 43, D. Jayakody 3 for 22) Tame drawPouring rain brought an early finish to the cricket fixture between Nalanda and Dharmaraja which ended in a draw at Lake View yesterday. Dharmaraja - 164 for 9 declared ( Y.Jayasundare 43, H. Ratnayake 25, S.Wickremanayake19; K.Gangodawila 4 for 50, D.Jayasundare 3 for 52, ) and 5 for no loss Nalanda - 65 for 6 over night 194 all out (K.Gangodawila 82 , N.Kumara 29; N.Ekanayake 4 for 19; N.Wickremaratne 3 for 37, A.Marapona 2 for 54) - (SS) Peiris cracks 81A swashbuckling 81 by Roshan Peiris and a good knock of 62 by Ashantha Fernando enabled Prince of Wales to total 232 in their Inter-School cricket match against D.S.Senanayake which began at Moratuwa yesterday. Outstanding for D.S was M. Alwis who captured 6 for 65. In reply D.S were 15 without loss. Prince of Wales - 323 all out (Roshan Peiris 81, Ashantha Fernando 62; Kalpana Devendra 6/65). D.S.Senanayake - 15 for no loss. Rain stalls DevansMaliyadeva, set to win were 28 for 1 when rain halted play in their Inter-School cricket match against Kingswood in Kandy yesterday. Kingswood - 215 for 7 dec and 195 for 7 dec. (M.W.Thagedera 36, C.Seneviratne 43 n.o; D.Gunawardena 3 for 57, A.Basnayake 2 for 67). Maliyadeva - 160 for 6 overnight - 209 all out (T.Bandara 29 n.o; T.Madanayake 5 for 60, C.Seneviratne 3 for 7) and 28 for 1 (SS)
Dharmasena signals returnBy Marlon FernandopulleSri Lanka all rounder Kumar Dharmasena signalled his return to form when he claimed five wickets and helped Bloomfield fight back against CCC in a Premier Championship game at Maitland Crescent yesterday. After being bowled out for 121 and conceding a slender 21 run first innings lead, Bloomfield struck back to have the home side reeling at 142 for 8 by the close. Kumar Dharmasena was the pick of the bowlers claiming 5/17 with his off-cutters. Dhrmasena's recent form slump and the ICC ruling on his bowling action has kept him away from national selection. However the Sunday Times learns that Dharmasena has now changed his bowling action and will now await clearance from the ICC . At Maitland Crescent: CCC vs Bloomfield CCC-142 & 140/8 at close (Bradman Ediriweera 57; Kumar Dhrmasena 5/17) Bloomfield 121 (Tharaka Gunaratne 31, Duminda Perera 19; Indika Gallage 5/45, Hemantha Boteju 2/29, Romesh Fernando 2/12) At Maitland Place: NCC vs SSC NCC 443/9 dec. (Naweed Nawaz 83, Ruwan Kalpage 50, Prasanna Jayawardene 30; Suresh Perera (jnr) 3/60, Sanjeewa Ranatunge 4/51) SSC-137/5 (Hemantha Wickremaratne 72 n.o, Sanjeewa Ranatunge 26, Ruwan Galapathi 16 no.; Chintaka Jayasinghe 3/31) At Havelock Park: BRC vs ColtsSC BRC-124 & 42 for no loss (Mahesh Rajapakse 23 n.o, S K Perera 15 no.) Colts - 251 all out (Chaminda Mendis 70, Sujith Janaka 24, Indika de Saram 50, Malinda Waranapura 41; Duminda Perera 5/75 Chamika Mudalige 3/83) At Police Park: Police SC vs Panadura SC Panadura SC-249 & 72/1(Sarath Jayawardene 48 M Silva 20 n.o) Police SC 139 (C. Liyanage 37, M Kudagodage 24; S Jayawardene 2/38, K Silva 4/26, M Jayawardene 3/50) At Braybrooke Place: Moors SC vs Tamil Union Moors SC -245 Tamil Union-156/6 at close (D. Rajapakse 44, Niroshan Bandaratilake 27 n.o) Mendis, Perera excel An unbroken 165 run stand for the 5th wicket between Manoj Mendis (139 n o) and Nimesh Perera (100 n o) helped Sebestianites to a commanding 484/4 declared against Antonians SC at Moratuwa. Sebestianites SC - 484/4 dec. (Manoj Mendis 139 n.o, Nimesh Perera 100 n.o) Antonians SC - 173/5 (A. Hettiarachchi 26, U. Hettiara-chchi 27 n.o, D. Siriwardene 27, B. Ekanayake 55; Nimesh Perera 3/45) -SMDS
New pool for S.T.CBy Niranjan Dias BandaranayakeThe Thomian swimming pool at Mt Lavinia which has been of service to generations of Thomian swimmers over the last sixty five years is to be broken down shortly and a new international standard swimming pool is to be constructed in its place at a cost of Rs. 20 million. The present swimming pool, the oldest amongst the schools in the country was gifted to the college by one of its illustrious sub-wardens of yesteryear the late Dr. R L Hayman. It was inaugurated in December 1993.
Lanka face Aussies todayAfter the morale-boosting, spine-tingling win over England at the SCG the morale of the Sri Lanka team is very high, when they take on Australia at The M.C.G. (Melbourne), today. Manager Ranjit Fernando told the Sunday Times "every match is an international and we are determined to give the Aussies a run". He added, "Aravinda de Silva's batting helped the team immensely at the SCG, a repeat performance could make a tremendous impact to the batting. We have not decided on the team composition. "Murali" playing in this final game too is in doubt. Thilan Samaraweera, impressed at the SCG with his off spinners. A look at the pitch will decide on the bowlers." Though Sri Lanka, is out of the final the Lankan supporters will be in their numbers to cheer them. The team returns home on (Monday Feb. 8) morning and reach KIA late night on the same day. The MCG pitch, too has lift and bounse. McGrath, should exploit and needs watching as the Lankan batsmen are vulnerable. Merely, a long rest is not the answer. Were there any other Lankan cricketers who had similar injuries? Yes, Chaminda Vaas and Manjula Munasinghe, who were put right by me. They were in a rehabilitation unit here. Soysa's injury needs similar care. He should not be rushed into the game, but there should be a permanent remedy, he added. Otherwise he will be lost to cricket. Who is the best qualified to attend on him in Sri Lanka? Without doubt, Dr. C. Thurairaja, who is highly qualified in this subject. Any comments about Jayasuriya's injury? Well, he needs, four weeks to be healed. Then he should quietly get into the game, but not rushed into the international scene. Your manager, Ranjit Fernando, highly commended Dr. Kannangara's expertise on sports medicine. He was an asset to the boys - a big "thank you" to him. Dr. Kannangara who is an old Royalist, but wishes not to lean to any specific school ties, thereby creating an impartial climate amongst all Sri Lankans.
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