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Born Today- Sri Lanka's First Test Captain

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.

Swimming for the Asian Games, during A/Ls!

Swimming for the Asian Games, during A/Ls!

Swimming prodigy Akalanka Peiris who turns 25 years today, holds the unique distinction of being the first student to sit for his G.C.E. Advanced Level outside of Sri Lanka.

Academics, Aquatics, Cricket and Coaching

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

When Sana and Kalu changed the 'Powerplay'

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.

The 'Gem Miner' For Fast Bowling Talent

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.

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

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.

Frank Hadow - The Ceylon Tea Planter who won a Wimbledon

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!

Remembering Dr. Geoffery Marks- Ceylon's First Olympic Swimmer

Remembering Dr. Geoffery Marks- Ceylon's First Olympic Swimmer

Dr. Geoffery Marks who was today in 1932, was Ceylon's First Olympic Swimmer while being an undergraduate at the University of Colombo.

Rumesh Ratnayake - The Bandanna Bowler with a wily action!

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.