Sunil Thenabadu

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, ...

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Brave Seargent Wimal Jayasekera reminisced, deprived of promotions as he was too talented and skilled disliked by the top Police personnel – By Sunil Thenabadu Sergeant Wimal Jayasekera, Police Constable  no 10412 called by many as Galle Policeyemahattaya with a backbone , had Joined the Police in 1992 on December 19th  …Was promoted after 15 long years as a Police Seargent was in the same position for another 16 years regret for not been promoted since. Popularly known as the good-hearted Policeman having a strong backbone. Appended below are true facts that the public should know about the step motherly treatment meted out to him. Brave Cop saves Russian Tourist from drowning at sea on March 27th 2013 A drug addict Russian tourist suffering with an acute mental disorder had attempted to drown his wife in the sea by dragging her into the sea waters amidst her screams. Many had tried to ...

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VERSATILE ACTRESS MRS SRI LANKA MAHESHI MIGRATES TO DUBAI WITH FIRST CAPTAIN IN UAE AIRLINES SAMPATH DISSANAYAKE – By Sunil Thenabadu The characteristics of any actress is charisma, commitment, hard work, confidence, intelligence, high level of imagination, understanding of human behaviour and to have energy levels. The personal quality of a person requires to become an actress is a question that lingers on people’s minds. The question whether great actors and actresses are born or made has been debated by many people over the years.In this sense Maheshi who loved to be an actress without any hereditary affiliations has come to the apex in the field via sheer perseverance. Herath Mudiyanselage Maheshi Madushanka Kumari is the only child to her parents. Maheshi was born in Kurunegala had added that the name Maheshi was suggested by her mother while Madushanka by her father and grandmother. Born on 27th October 1993.her father is a businessman ...

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SRI LANKA BEATEN BY BANGLADESH BY THREE WICKETS – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Bangladesh trump Sri Lanka amid high drama in Delhi The win has put Bangladesh at No. 7 on the points table, giving them an edge in the four-way contest to fill the last two spots at the 2025 Champions Trophy Harmison on timed-out dismissal: ‘Mathews a little hard done by’ Bangladesh282 for 7 (Shanto 90, Shakib 82, Madushanka 3-69, Mathews 2-35) beat Sri Lanka 279 (Asalanka 108, Nissanka 41, Tanzim 3-80, Shoriful 2-51, Shakib 2-57) by three wickets Yet another chapter was written into the story of subcontinental cricket’s most engrossing rivalry, in which Bangladesh came away deserved winners against Sri Lanka, winning by three wickets and, crucially, 53 deliveries in Delhi. The margin of victory means Bangladesh have leapfrogged Sri Lanka on the points table on net run rate, while Bangladesh, Netherlands and Sri Lanka ...

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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs furious after the batting debacle against India scoring only 55 runs, then losing to Afghanistan by 7 wickets – By  Sunil Thenabadu After this disastrous batting display against India collapsing for a paltry 55 runs ,thereafter to Afghanistan by seven wickets , to console the irritated fuming cricket fanatics very appropriately the Minister of sports and youth affairs Roshan Abeysinghe had requested the President and the supporting staff of the Sri Lanka Cricket to resign immediately before he takes drastic action. The Minster of sports and youth affairs Roshan Ranasinghe via his media division has expressed his discontentment on the dismal performance of our cricket team once again in the hands of India losing the WC encounter by a massive margin of 302 runs the worst defeat inflicted on Sri Lanka since participating in  all world cups from year 1975.The defeat recently has made all ...

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Dr Premasiri Khemadasa Emperor of Sri Lankan Opera who revolutionised music to completely stop copying the Indian masterpieces – By Sunil Thenabadu The statement that music induces sensation is apparent. Certain melodies are embedded in our memories for ever. The power and the ability to change us and modify the world is always linked with a soundtrack of one genre or another. Music is a lustrous light that enters through the ears and routes through the body, similar to  blood that streams inside its veins. When times get rough, the music carries us through the darkest of nights, like a narrow boat drifting off at sea through a cloud of indecision. For over fifty years of composing Dr Premasiri Khemadasa fused Sri Lankan folk elements, Indian ragas, and western classical forms into glorious melodies that captured the deepest longings of the people who shaped his life.His fusion of many genres of ...

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Bonny a sparkling voyage in celebrity as a vocalist/entertainer for over four decades having made an indelible imprint in the music arena – by Sunil Thenabadu Bonny Fernando a native of Sri Lanka was born in Trincomalee, while a toddler his family had moved to Kurunegala. He has had his education at St Anne’s College,Kurunegala later at St. Benedict’s College,Kotahena had possessed a innate talent for music specifically in singing. Bonny had received tremendous inspiration from the music legend Clarence Wijewardena while in school had been a member of the musical band ‘Freedom’ which was formed after Bonny had successfully sung in many concerts. Very often the group ‘Freedom’ was allied to the popular “Super Golden Chimes” led by eminent Clarence Wijewardena. By singing English numbers Bonny had initially showcased his innate talent for music vocals. Bonny was indeed fortunate to have got the opportunity to sing at the then ...

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GEORGE SENANAYKE AN UNSELFISH MULTI TALENTED MUSICIAN,MUSIC COMPOSER DIRECTOR, SOUND ENGINEER AT APEX OF FAME FOR DECADES –By Sunil Thenabadu George Senanayake was born in the family with two brother siblings a native in Dehiwala area close to the Zoo. When he was around ten years old his father had decided to sell the properties to evade close relatives around settled to live in Homagama area, Has had had his education in Homagama area.His father who had worked in the Ceylon Electricity Board has had a craze for music often playing a ‘harmonium’ which comprised of pedals ,had been during leisure playing the ‘harmonium ‘ had singing many types of old songs.Young George had learnt to play the ‘harmonium’as a novice was able to grasp the manner of playing. There had been a ‘box’ guitar too at home.George has had  friend who could play ‘bass’ guitar very well. When George approached ...

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AUSTRALIA BOUNCE BACK TO CRUSH SRI LANKA TO EAT HUMBLE PIE – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Australia bounce back with first win Openers Kusal Janith Perera and Pathum Nissanka made 125 runs stand   Australia executed a superb all round performance which guided them to an easy five wickets win over Sri Lanka in their World Cup cricket fixture played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium at Lucknow yesterday. It was very unexpected batting performance by Sri Lanka team who made 125 for no loss at one stage but were reduced to 209 all out in 43.3 overs. Australia chase their 210 runs target in 35.2 overs with loss of only five wickets. After losing two early wickets for 24 runs opener Mitchell Marsh 52 in 51 balls with 9 fours, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis who scored 58 in 59 balls with 5 fours and a ...

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