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Battle of Helm's Deep Recording at Wellington

LOTR Director Peter Jackson had an unusual idea to gather as many people to chant in Black Speech, during the New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI on this day in 2002!

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HSM Pieris, A Master In Chemistry And Cricket!

Henry Sri Mevan Peiris who turns 79 years today, is a renowned Polymer Technologist who even represented Sri Lanka as a fast bowler at the Inaugural World Cup in 1975.

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When Love Made Shashikala Bat On!

Shashikala Siriwardene who turns 40 years on Valentine's Day, has the longest career of 17 years with Sri Lanka Women's Cricket that was influenced by her pillar of success

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The Queen of Sri Lanka Women's Cricket

Chamari Atapaththu who turns 35 years today, once found inspiration from a destructive southpaw and wanted to be just like him. But it's a "boy's sport", many said.

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The Pilot Who Scored Sri Lanka's First Fifty

Capt. Sunil Wettimuny who turns 76 years today, had an unusual encounter with a Policeman at the hospital after scoring Sri Lanka's first ODI Fifty in the 1975 World Cup!

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The Bittersweet U19 World Cup Final

Today marks 25 years since the Malintha Gajanayake led Sri Lanka team played in the U19 World Cup Finals, only to lose to India who won their maiden U19 title

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Longevity And A Name Longer Than His Run Up!

Chaminda Vaas who is Sri Lankan's only Fast Bowler to reach the milestone of 100 Test matches and the record holder in Men's ODI bowling, turns 51 years today.

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The Men Who Lived And Died For Sports We Love

Remembering Messrs Y.C. Chang and Neil Perera who passed away this week, for their unparalleled and unsung service to Sri Lankan Rugby and Cricket respectively.

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Born Today- Sri Lanka's First Test Captain

Bandula Warnapura, the man who led Sri Lanka in the inaugural Test match in 1982, was born on this day(?) in 1953. Read more on his legacy, and on his birth anniversary.

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Academics, Aquatics, Cricket and Coaching

Jehan Mubarak who turns 44 years today is the one of two US-born Cricketers to play Test Cricket, and has unique achievements in academics and sports altogether

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When Sana and Kalu changed the 'Powerplay'

On this day in 1996, Cricket saw a new way of batting in the PowerPlay in ODI when Sanath Jayasuriya and Romesh Kaluwitharana opened for the first time, against Australia.

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The 'Gem Miner' For Fast Bowling Talent

Champaka Ramanayake, the fast bowling legend who was better known for his eye for talent that fast tracked many Fast bowlers we know today, turns 60 years today.

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Brendon Kuruppu - The Opener who wore his pads for 5 days

Brendon Kuruppu turns 63 years today. He is Sri Lanka's first Double Centurion in Test Cricket, from an uncharacteristic marathon knock on debut which lasted 777 minutes.

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Frank Hadow - The Ceylon Tea Planter who won a Wimbledon

Born 170 years ago today, "Frank" Hadow was a Tea Planter and Cricketer for MCC, Dimbula and Kandapola CC. He also won the 2nd Wimbledon in 1878, while on holiday!

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Rumesh Ratnayake - The Bandanna Bowler with a wily action!

Rumesh Ratnayake who held on to the winning catch in Sri Lanka's inaugural Test win and the present Head Coach of the Women's Team, turns 61 years today.