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Curator Arul Mary 1948 – probably the one and only Lady Cricket Ground curator in the world Sukumar Shan P. Saravanamuththu stadium Sri Lanka in late 40s. That is the home ground of Tamil Union Cricket Club which she worked for 40 years. She is being considered as the first and only women in the world to perform such a role. That stadium is the only place in Asia that great Sir Don Bradman has ever played. It was in 1948 and none other than Arul Mary was the curator of the match. ...

Jan 17, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Cricket’s greatest is 85 today-by Rex Clementine Source:Island Sir Don Bradman called him the ‘greatest cricketing being to have ever walked the earth,’ and in Sri Lanka, he is considered as someone who shaped the careers of many players. Sir Garry Sobers turns 85 today. He was hired by the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka in 1980s and his influence benefited a young cricket team to rub shoulders with formidable opponents of the game. Sir Garry accompanied the team to a couple of tours to England, including the 1983 World Cup. It is a well known secret that Sir Garry had handpicked Arjuna Ranatunga during the early days. But Arjuna lost his place in the side. When Sir Garry returned, one of the first things that he insisted on was having Arjuna back in the side. ...

Jul 30, 2021 Posted by In elanka Finance Tagged ,
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