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Afridi helps Pakistan draw Twenty20 series with Sri Lanka
Pakistan's flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi celebrated his 50th appearance in Twenty20 internationals with a half century to lead his side to a 23-run victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday.Afridi scored 52 off 33 balls to rescue Pakistan and allow them to post a total of 122 before taking two wickets for 17 runs as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 99.The series ended 1-1.Afridi struck five fours and a six

Sri Lanka to push for expansion of sea boundary
Sri Lanka will push for expansion of its sea boundary, also known as the continental shelf, and send a delegation to the UN to discuss the issue, according to government's information department.

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Perera leads Sri Lanka to Twenty20 win over Pakistan

Sri Lanka produced an exceptional bowling and fielding display to beat Pakistan by 37 runs on Friday in the first of two Twenty20 internationals.The home team elected to bat after winning the toss

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Colombo scales down military presence
The Sri Lankan military withdrew most of its troops from Colombo Saturday citing improved security conditions, three years after a war with Tamil Tiger rebels ended.

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ICC Cricket Committee meets at Lord's
London, June 1 (IBNS) The ICC Cricket Committee held its annual meeting at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London on May 30 and 31.

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Sri Lanka's martial art angampora still in vogue
Sri Lanka's oldest martial art, Angampora, is still being practised in traditional schools across the country.

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