SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (JULY 2018) Compiled by Victor Melder   Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) released the Test squad that will play against South Africa in the two-match series, which begins from July 12.  Sri Lanka has named 16 members in the squad, which includes two players — Kusal Janith Perera and Rangana Herath — who are yet to prove their fitness levels. The virtual side that last played in the West Indies has been retained as Dinesh Chandimal makes his comeback after serving a one-match ban. The first Test will be played at the Galle International Stadium from July 12 to 16 followed by the second Test at the SSC in Colombo from July 20 to 24, before the two sides engage in a five-match ODI series and a one-off Twenty20 game.  Sri Lanka Test squad: Dinesh Chandimal (Captain), Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Danushka ...

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SRI LANKA NEWS IN BRIEF– JULY 2018 COMPILED BY VICTOR MELDER Sri Lanka’s leading ornamental fish exporter Aquamarines International (Pvt) Ltd., was established in 1963 and operates as a BOI enterprise. The company specializes in breeding of ornamental fish particularly varieties of tropical sea fish and invertebrates targeting Exports markets in the United States, Europe and Far East. The Chairman and founder of the Company of the Company is Mr. Ananda Pathirana. Mr. Pathirana stated that throughout the Company’s existence, BOI had always been supportive and fostered the growth of this industry. The main facility is at Ratmalana but the hatchery is located at Ja-Ela. The company has currently about 80 employees. The most remarkable aspect of this company is the fact that they are the only company that breeds sea horses and pipe fish in Sri Lanka. The fish bred at Ja-Ela are imported varieties. For example sea horses ...