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Shakeel double-hundred scripts Pakistan turnaround on Day 3
Pakistan find themselves in a commanding position in the Galle Test at the end of Day 3 after being 101-5 at one stage in response to Sri Lanka’s 312, courtesy a stunning double-century by Saud Shakeel and some important supporting roles lower down the order.
In the final session, Pakistan started with a lead of 77, with Naseem Shah holding his ground at the other end while Shakeel scored fluently, and they stretched the lead to 149 in the end. Naseem struggled after Tea, given LBW once, which was reversed upon review, and soon after survived a stumping chance off Prabath Jayasuriya. Eventually, Shah was knocked over by Mendis for 6 off 78 balls, ably supporting Saud Shakeel.
However, that left Shakeel in the 190s with the No. 11. Shakeel, however, got to the double-hundred with a boundary. Abrar now had the license to slog, and managed to hit a four and a six before being gobbled up by Ramesh Mendis (his fifth wicket). The catch was taken by Angelo Mathews, who had dropped Shakeel earlier in the day, when he was still short of the 150-run mark.
Earlier, a 177-run stand between Shakeel and Agha Salman (83) rescued Pakistan from 101-5 to 278-6, a supporting role from Nauman Ali (25), took them into the lead as the Sri Lankan bowlers found it tough going in the second session. Amidst the fluency of Shakeel, Nauman took on the bowling towards the end of his innings, smashing three boundaries in six balls against Vishwa Fernando and Ramesh Mendis.
The start of play was delayed due to a wet outfield, but after 45 minutes when play started, Shakeel and Salman continued to score fluently, heading towards Sri Lanka’s total. Despite a few wickets, Pakistan’s lower order showed resilience to get them into the lead with Shakeel who showed incredible fortitude in the face of adversity.
Brief scores:
Pakistan 461(Saud Shakeel 208*, Agha Salman 83, Ramesh Mendis 5-136) lead Sri Lanka 312 (Dhananjaya de Silva 122, Abrar Ahmed 3-68) and 14-0 (Nishan Madushka 8*, Dimuth Karunaratne 6*) by 135 runs
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Russian Embassy, Russian House, unveil plaque at Public Library in honour of 80th anniversary of victory day
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Russian House in Colombo unveiled a plaque at the public library Colombo today (29th April) in honour of the 80th anniversary of victory day.
Victory Day is celebrated on the 9th of May, the day Nazi Germany was defeated in World War II. It is an important date in the Russian calendar and an integral part of Russian culture.
The plaque was jointly unveiled by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka Lenav Dzhagaryan and Ms Maria Popova Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and Director of the Russian House in Colombo
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to appoint Thilak Nandana Hettiarachchi, a special grade officer in Sri Lanka Administrative Service who served in the post of Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, to the post of Commissioner General of Official Languages with immediate effect.
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Seven Acts under the subject of institutions implemented under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development to be amended
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the joint proposal presented by the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development to include the aforesaid amendments of the Acts to the Legal Compilation Program of the government in the year 2025 for the amendment of the following Acts.
• National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act, No. 50 of 1993.
• Technical Development Act No. 36 of 1969
• Sri Lanka institute of textile and apparel Act, no. 12 of 2009
• Sri Lanka Export. Development Act, No. 40 of 1979
• National Enterprise Development Authority Act No. 17 of 2006 and National Enterprise Development Authority Act No.18 of 2014 (Amendment)
• National Crafts Council and Allied Institutions Act No. 35 of 1982
• National Crafts Council and Allied Institutions Act No.4 of 1996 (Special Provisions)
[It has been planned to amend the above acts that come under the subject of institutions implemented under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development this year to create a strong and suitable institutional framework to expedite economic conversion in Sri Lanka]
Russian Embassy, Russian House, unveil plaque at Public Library in honour of 80th anniversary of victory day
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