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    Pakistan in Sri Lanka 1975 – Dispelling Some Notions

    Clive Inman, Didn't Win Him Any Accolades

    Clive Inman Didn’t Win Him Any Accolades

    The name Sidath Wettimuny conjures up visions of a tall, lithe batsman opening the innings for Sri Lanka and creating records with his stylish strokes.

    Sidath Wettimuny – Mr. Pleasant’ Has Pleasing Strokes

    A Friend in need? Ajit Wadekar gave him an apt name. "Tour father." This elderly gentleman, Leo Wijesinghe, was the 'Sri Lankan friend' for every member of the Indian touring party

    Leo Wijesinghe – A Friend in Need

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    Arjuna Ranatunga – Successful but Controversial Captain

    Jayasuriya hit a masterful 99 to set up Sri Lanka's 121-run victory over India in the day-night final of the Coca-Cola Cup triangular one-day cricket series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 5, 2001.

    Sri Lanka Triumph Coca-Cola Cup Triangular Series 2001

    In this article, we will recall the memorable performance of Sri Lanka Upset and Won First Test Series in Pakistan.

    Sri Lanka Upset and Won First Test Series in Pakistan

    Passion for Game - The Cricket Cult - Sanath Jayasuira and Jack Russel in World Cup 1996

    Passion for Game – The Cricket Cult

    Sri Lanka lost the title at the 1999 World Cup in England.  And the Arjuna Ranatunga was sacked after leading his team in a record 193 one-dayers.

    Arjuna Ranatunga – Historical Series Win in Pakistan 1995-96

    Aravinda de Silva 122 Runs off 116 Balls 12 Fours 2 Sixes vs Pakistan at Nairobi 1996

    Arevinda de Silva 122 Runs vs Pakistan at Nairobi 1996

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    Narendra Hirwani 1987-88 India v West Indies, 4th Test, Madras India won by 255 runs and Hirwani got 16 match wickets for 136 which remains the best debut match bowling figures to this day
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    The Spectacular Debut of Narendra Hirwani

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    Peter Marner – First Player to Win List-A Man-of-the-Match Award

    When Anshuman Gaekwad went in to bat in the second innings of the Madras Test against the West Indies, memories of his splendid fighting batting under pressure on his Test debut at Calcutta

    Anshuman Gaekwad – India’s Find of the Season

    Keith Miller was born on November 28, 1919, at Sunshine Melbourne Victoria. He was called “Golden Boy of Cricket” and being nicked name “Nugget”.

    Keith Miller A Genuine All Rounder 1946-1956

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    A Match Played between Karachi and MCC in 1920’s

    Andy Roberts was the godfather to the modern generation of West Indies fast bowlers. He came from what was at the time the cricketing backwater of Antigua.

    Andy Roberts – Hostile West Indies Fast Bowler 1974–83

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