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Sri Lanka's first Test captain Bandula Warnapura dies at 68

Sri Lanka's first Test captain Bandula Warnapura dies at 68

He played 12 ODIs and four Tests in an international career spanning 1975-1982

18-Oct-2021•Madushka Balasuriya

Warnapura in running to head SLC

Warnapura in running to head SLC

Former Sri Lanka captain Bandula Warnapura is understood to be in the running to be appointed as the next chief executive officer of Sri Lanka Cricket

25-Jan-2013•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

'We need transparency and accountability' - Warnapura

'We need transparency and accountability' - Warnapura

Bandula Warnapura, who is on his way out as Sri Lankan Cricket's director of operations, has said that the country needs a cricket-development base before harbouring visions of producing the best cricket team in the world

15-Jun-2008•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Pallakelle unlikely to host 2011 World Cup games

Pallakelle unlikely to host 2011 World Cup games

The Pallakelle cricket stadium, owned by Sri Lanka Cricket, is nearing completion but it will require a sum close to Rs 200 million (US$ 1.8 million approx) for the site to be in line to hold games during the 2011 World Cup - a remote possibility at the m

15-Jun-2008•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Bandula Warnapura joins ACC

Bandula Warnapura joins ACC

Bandula Warnapura, the former Sri Lankan captain, has been appointed development manager of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)

08-Jun-2008•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Ruchira Perera's action under scrutiny

Ruchira Perera's action under scrutiny

The Sri Lankan board has banned Ruchira Perera, a left-arm fast bowler, for a suspected bowling action. He will not be allowed to bowl until further notice

09-Mar-2008•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Warnapura determined to prove a point

Warnapura determined to prove a point

Malinda Warnapura is determined to put behind the disappointment of being overlooked for Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand

18-Nov-2006•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

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