Together they made it happen in Australia for the love of Sri Lanka – By Kumudini Hettiarachchi Source : sundaytimes Under the gavel went exotic and unique items such as works of art, a piece from Limited Edition cricket memorabilia, a Best of Sri Lanka holiday package and a bat signed by a cricket great……..and in the audience were celebrities, all linked by their love for Sri Lanka’s children. Four hundred Australians gathered on Tuesday night (August 23) at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for the ‘Love for Sri Lanka’ gala fundraising dinner to show they care. The funds poured in – AUD 300,000 (amounting to over Rs. 75 million). The funds are to be channelled from UNICEF Australia to UNICEF Sri Lanka for nutrition, clean drinking water, healthcare, education and child protection for children and families in this country. UNICEF Australia’s Sri Lanka appeal went out as Sri Lanka currently has ...

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Australia’s greatest ever Test XI     Source:Theroar Australia is the most successful nation in Test match history with more wins and a higher winning percentage than any other established nation in the history of Test cricket. Selecting a side from almost 150 years of Test match cricket is no easy feat with many all-time greats not making the cut. I’m assuming that this side will play a Test match at either the MCG or SCG so I’ve gone with a three-to-one fast bowler to spinner mix. ...

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Muralitharan Crowned As Most Valuable Test Player of 21stCentury – NewsWire Source:Newswire World’s highest Test wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan has been named as the Most Valuable Test Player of the 21st Century by the Wisden Cricket Monthly. The magazine in colutation with the CricViz, the world’s leading cricket analytics company has released the top 30 Test players of the 21st Century and Sri Lankan off-spinner tops the list. ...

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