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Shahid Afridi anticipates exciting contest in Benaud Qadir Trophy Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared his thoughts on the upcoming Test series between Australia and Pakistan, expressing anticipation for a battle during the Benaud Qadir Trophy. “Aussies are traditionally strong, both mentally and physically,” Afridi acknowledges Australia as a cricket powerhouse. “They are a very formidable side in their own conditions and facing them is always a challenge.” Afridi, reminisced about his playing days with Australia, particularly highlighting the honor of sharing the field with legendary spinner Shane Warne. “Playing alongside Shane Warne was an excellent experience. He was a fighter and a brilliant cricketer. I learned a lot from him during our time together. We had some bowling sessions together, and he offered some valuable tips,” Afridi said. Former Pakistan captain emphasized the strength of Australia’s current batting lineup. “They have a very strong batting order, and I expect ...

Dec 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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ICC Men’s CWC Trophy at the MCG for global journey – By SNNI Global, Melbourne MELBOURNE, 18 July 2023: The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy landed at the iconic MCG to pay tribute to Australian legend Shane Warne. It sat underneath the newly named Shane Warne Stand and greeted fans outside the venue by the statue of the spin-king. Playing at the MCG museum was a recording of Warne, talking through his player-of-the-match performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 1999 semi-final between Australia and South Africa. Warne had recounted that he had been struggling for fitness and form leading into the match, but decided on that day he would just ‘give the ball a rip’. A mindset that saw him turn the match Australia’s way. The Trophy also visited Mark Waugh at the Fox Sports studios, where the former teammate of Warne shared his memories from the ...

Jul 25, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Brother of Shane Warne to visit Foundation of Goodness-By Bipin Dani   Source:Dailymirror The brother of the late Australian spinner Shane Warne, who arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday, will visit the Foundation of Goodness in Seenigama as part of his itinerary.    Jason Warne and his wife Shay are in Sri Lanka on the invitation of the Minister of Tourism Harin Fenando and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), The Foundation of Goodness was founded by Philanthropist Kushil Gunasekera, with whom Shane Warne associated in relief efforts after the 2004 tsunami. ...

Jul 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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SLC to honour late Shane Warne before the first Test-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Shane Warne returning to the pavilion after taking his 500th Test wicket at Galle in 2004 Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will pay tribute to the late spin legend Shane Warne when the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia begins at the Galle International Cricket Stadium tomorrow. The spin legend Warne died on March 4, 2022, during a holiday in Thailand nearly four months ago. Late spin legend from Australia Shane Warne was not a popular figure among Sri Lankans in the 1990s but his contributions towards the country’s most disadvantaged kids after the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 helped change that attitude. ...

Jun 29, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Sri Lanka Crisis Light of Hope – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com The indomitable world around us Nations helping with a mighty rush An island separated by ethnic clashes United, with no more bashes A great future awaits our masses *Tamil Nadu sends aid worth nearly Rs 400MN which includes a consignment with rice, milk powder, medicine, and more consignments of essentials Sri Lanka today received a consignment of humanitarian aid worth over 3 billion Sri Lankan rupees from India. *The 15,000 MT consignment includes rice, milk powder, and essential medicines, according to the Indian High Commission. The Indian High Commission said that Sri Lanka would receive more assistance in the future. Ambassadors of the European Union (EU) called on President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Palace in Colombo on 24th June. “Consider European countries as friends of Sri Lanka….” “Will assist at this difficult time….” These remarks were made ...

Jun 27, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , ,
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Alert Critical: Australian cricket bats for Sri Lanka reaching out a fourth time – By Callistus Davy Source:sundayobserver.lk Cricket and cricketers in Australia have come out on yet another occasion to lend a hand to Sri Lanka making them more of a family friend sharing grief and sorrow unlike in a bygone era when some islanders misunderstood them as bullies and racists. This time the hand of the Aussie came in the form of a soothing appeal to back a United Nations move to help Sri Lanka battle against crippling food, fuel, cocking gas and agriculture shortages besides an alarming rise in prices of essential requirements to add to an acute shortage of drugs and medicine and frequent electricity blackouts that has taken the country into the dark ages of the past. In their latest intervention, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc and batsman Steven Smith have in a video message ...

Jun 12, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Sri Lankan Seniors Get-together in NSW(Sydney) Australia – by Dr Harold Gunatillake   Hello Seniors and Guests, I would like to make an apology for the serious mistake I made in my previous YouTube on Shane Warne and the Australian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 1999, in the description, through error I had said Shane Waugh. I am sorry for that error. No errors on YouTube itself. Today is a great event and joyful day for the Sri Lankan Seniors who meet once a year through the Sri Lankan Association of NSW’s sponsorship to meet, greet and have a good time including lavish rice curry lunch. Enjoy the video footage. Website: www.Doctorharold.com Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, ...

Apr 4, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , ,
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Reminiscing Memories -Celebrating Shane Warne’s Life by Dr Harold Gunatillake Hello, my name is Harold Gunatillake. I am a retired cosmetic surgeon with interest in videography and compiling and presenting films. Going through my archives, I was lucky to find a footage of the Australian Cricket team when they visited Sri Lanka in September 1999, and footage of the 1st test match Australia vs Sri Lanka played in Kandy. Going through my archives, I found something interesting and I happen to be in Sri Lanka at the time Alston Koch was launching his pub at the Rock Café, and the year was 1999. At that party Shane Warne played a big part in his team and at that time the captain was Steve Waugh. This footage I am presenting in honour of the greatest wonderful cricket legend after Bradman, with whom I had the opportunity to meet at the Rock ...

Apr 2, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , ,
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Goodbye legend, an incredible short but memorable innings – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka Sports editor) Shane Warne’s indelible mark on cricket could not have been more emphasized than the overwhelming send off at the hallowed MCG.  Melbourne and Australia’s iconic hero who took the world by storm with his uncanny talent that revolutionised leg spin, was given an unforgettable send off in the final siren of the life of a champion.  He was not just a champion of sport, he championed what a true sportsman should be. The fact that Warnie was a fiercely a competitive cricketer who would stop at nothing to swing the scales in favour of whom he represented, was testament to his commitment in whatever he undertook.  While everyone stereotyped him to be a cricketer or to a lesser degree a Footy wannabe, Warnie was very much more. He filled a lifetime so short,  fulfilling more than ...

Mar 31, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged ,
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