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Angelo retorts, signals fitness, verifies ten quick pushups flexing his biceps – By Sunil Thenabadu(Sports editor – elanka) Upon reaching his fighting rearguard ninth Test hundred on the fourth day in the first Test in Basin Reserve, Wellington, Angelo Mathews was probably in alternative excavation at the verdict to expel him from the shorter formats performed 10 quick pushups followed by flexing his biceps in the direction of the dressing room. This act was undoubtedly specifically for the coach Chandika Hathurusingha – who with the members of the ex-selection committees were responsible for the hasty decision to drop him. This action of Angelo was no doubt was looked on by the head coach from the pavilion. This was to convince to him that he had no fitness and running between the wicket’s issues anymore. Angelo let his emotions exhibit for the second time after he let his “bat to do the talking”.  Mathews was axed as ODI captain then dropped from Sri Lanka’s shorter format teams entirely based on what Hathurusingha and the former selector’s opinion, who had only said later were on fitness grounds. Accusing Angelo of having had several injury layoffs over the past two years, with his hamstrings ...

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Chandana undisputed king of Choreography- by Sunil Thenabadu Chandana Wickramasinghe          Chandana’s parents when was a little kid had observed their little son beating and stroking his little feet, swaying his tiny limbs, twirling, twisting and jerking his tiny agile body to a sequence of a rhythmic beat. This was not hereditary as it was not a spectacle or repetition seen in their ancestors. Very appropriately the parents Upali and Lalitha had identified his innate prowess had admitted him to a Kandyan dance school. This was the beginning of the career that blossomed to be the legendary choreographer Chandana Wickremasinghe who is now a secure decoration to Sri Lankan traditional dancing, integrating Bharatha, Kathakali. Manipuri, Far-Eastern combined with abundant global styles. ...

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Ranjan Anandappa – a true gentleman journalist-by Sunil Thenabadu It was indeed a dreadful offensive alarm to learn from the media the demise of my colleague, journalist Ranjan Anandappa at the age of 69 years after a brief illness. He was a old boy initially at De Mazenod, Kandana, before moving to Ananda College, where he played cricket in the years 1967-68. He served at Lake House for three decades, having commenced a career at the Navy after leaving school. During his tenure at Lake House, until very recently was a senior journalist reporting on cricket, rugby, motor sports and athletics, discharging his duties enthusiastically. I was fortunate to meet him while working as a cub reporter for another weekend newspaper in the score, media boxes and media conferences. I cannot still believe why Ranjan always took a seat next to me. We travelled together to Australia for the Commonwealth ...

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Ruvi Lakmali exuberant, flamboyant Tele and film actress of repute By Sunil Thenabadu Television is often considered a medium for bringing joy and excitement to many. The charming, and talented Ruvi Lakmali brings her multi-faceted experience to bear in this medium in Sri Lanka.   Ruvi Lakmali,  a resident of Bandarawela, is the youngest and only girl among three siblings. She received her education up to the Advanced level at Visakha Girl’s College in Bandarawela, where she had dreamt of becoming a dance teacher. Fate, however, had supplementary strategies. Her destiny was distorted after been crowned the “Sirikatha”, Avurudu Kumari in the Uva Province. Subsequently, she received numerous invitations to portray vivid roles in Tele drams. These include  Aruna Jayawardena’s “Adaraneeya Heenaya , “Tharumalee” telecast in the Swarnavahini and “Hiru Thaniwela” telecast on Hiru TV both mega Tele dramas.   ...

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ABC Radio (Australia & Pacific) talks to ALSTON KOCH about his road to success in Australia while introducing DISCO music  Photo Source:-www.dailynews.lk ...

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Most sought after proficient female violinist-Thushani Jayawardena – by Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane  Quote by Billy Joel “ I think music is itself is healing. It is an explosive expression of humanity. It is something we are all touched by no matter what culture we are from , everyone loves music”  The violin as known to many is the baby of the string musical instrument family with four strings and tuned notes G,D,A and E played with a bow. Just like babies are capable of making the deepest sounds, the violin too is considered as the stringed instrument which makes the highest pitch. Typically used in western music the violin has made its way into many musical cultures today.  A person who plays the violin is called a violinist. One of the most sought after and accomplished violinists in Sri Lanka is well accredited Thushani Jayawardena. Having commenced on this inimitable journey as ...

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Kumar Sangakkara’s Future Foretold in February 2002 By Sunil Thenabadu (This was the first article of the writer published in a english newspaper under the caption “Have your Say”  in February 2002 foretelling the future of legendary Kumar Sangakkara) There is absolutely no doubt that with consistent performances, the young, talented and dynamic wicket keeper batsman, Kumar Sangakkara has cemented a permanent place in both Sri Lanka’s test and one day teams. His past performances have been praised, hailed and acclaimed by international commentators viz Tony Greig, Ravi Shastri, Martin Crow, Ramiz Raja, Barry Richards, Navjot Sidhu, and Bruce Yardley. He possesses correct technique, ideal temperament, aggressive instinct and exquisite timing with strokes all around the wicket. Bruce Yardley, a former Sri Lankan coach and a past Australian cricketer when commentating has said repeatedly he loves to see Kumar Sangakkara bat. He says he is all the time exciting, trying ...

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A HISTORIC MEETING OF SURGEONS A HISTORIC MEETING OF SURGEONS By Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Colombo, Sri Lanka 5 – 7th April 1995   Source:-drgamini.org The first joint meeting of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka with The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) was held in Colombo from 5-7 April 1995.The inauguration took place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on 5th April 1995. Her Excellency Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka was the chief guest. Prof. Norman Browse, the President of the RCS led the delegation from England while the local delegation was led by the President of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, Dr S Y D C Wiskremasinghe. The Chairman of the organising committee Prof A H Sheriffdeen The Secretary General Dr Gamini Goonetilleke. The scientific meeting was held over two days, 6-7 April of 1995 at the ...

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Buttler’s Swashbuckling unbeaten ton makes it four out of four for England after early hiccups – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Spot in semi-finals all but stiffened up; even a near miracle could not make a semi-final berth for Sri Lanka:  Chief Scores  England 163 for 4 (Buttler 101*, Morgan 40, Hasaranga 3-21) beat Sri Lanka 137 (Hasaranga 34,,Rajapaksa 26,Shanaka 26,Asalanka 21- Moeen 2-15, Rashid 2-19) by 26 runs with an over remaining. On an uncompromising Sharjah surface -slow ,low ,uneven bounce Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka had no hesitation in inviting England to bat.In the second over itself Hasaranga was introduced, when an off-spin ball knocked off Jason Roy off stump who was stunned for 9 runs. Shanaka intelligently shuffled his bowlers. Malan the number one ranked T 20 batsmen was beaten neck and crop by Chameera for six runs while in the very next over Hasaranga accounted for Bairstow for a golden ...

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