Kumar Sangakkara, yesterday was announced as the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year in a glittering ceremony in Mumbai. Tyre major CEAT, who've honored the best of the international cricketers based on their performances as rated by the CEAT Cricket Ratings (CCR) since 1995, gave the award to the former Sri Lankan captain, Cricket Buzz reported. The other Sri Lankans to win the award - Sanath Jayasuriya (1997-98), Muttiah Muralitharan (2000-01, 2001-02, 2006-07) and Mahela Jayawardene (2007-08). Fellow Sri Lankan Rangana Herath was conferred the award for the the best international bowler of the year for his bowling exploits in Sri Lanka's success in the Test format while South African Test captain Hashim Amla picked up the batting award. CCR is the first cricket rating to officialy recognize and reward cricketers for their performances in the international cricket arena. 2015 saw the 20th editions of the awards. Full list of winners: CEAT International Cricketer of the Year - Kumar Sangakkara CEAT International Batsman of the Year - Hashim Amla CEAT International Bowler of the Year - Rangana Herath CEAT T20 Player of the Year - Dwayne Bravo CEAT Indian Cricketer of the Year - Ajinkya Rahane CEAT Special Award - Rohit Sharma CEAT Domestic Cricketer of the Year - Vinay Kumar CEAT Young Player of the Year - Deepak Hooda CEAT International Lifetime Achievement Award - Kapil Dev
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The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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