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Remembering Dalmiya on Silver Jubilee of Sri Lanka’s World Cup triumph- by Rex Clementine Source:Island A new term has entered cricket terminology – SENA countries – it stands for South Africa, England, New  Zealand and Australia. Apparently, winning there or doing well in those countries is the yardstick to measure how good a player is or a team is.  SENA countries would not agree but it was Jagmohan Dalmiya who changed cricket’s finances. The business tycoon from Calcutta who was a key figure in forming the Asian Cricket Council in 1980s was instrumental in identifying the huge marketing potential of the sport especially through television rights. Dalmiya became the first Asian President of ICC and was instrumental in moving the game’s headquarters from Lord’s to Dubai. ...