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Relentless Sri Lanka restrict confused England to 156
In what is practically a must-win game for both sides, England were bowled out for a lowly 156 by Sri Lanka at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Thursday (October 26). Jos Buttler & Co. seemed keen to follow the template of the tournament in scoring big first to put scoreboard pressure on the opponents but the plan backfired for the defending champions.
The start was decent enough with Dawid Malan finding the fence regularly in the first few overs. Jonny Bairstow also struck a couple of silky strokes and it seemed like we had another potential run fest at this venue. The momentum shifted with the introduction of comeback man Angelo Mathews and Maheesh Theekshana in the first Powerplay. Malan and Bairstow had raced away to 39/0 in the first five overs but only 20 came off the next block of five overs. Mathews struck in his first over to remove Malan while Joe Root fell to an uncharacteristic run out.
It was the start of the batting implosion that blew England’s innings away. Although, the surface wasn’t a typical Chinnaswamy deck where batters could hit through the line with ease. There was a definite two-paced nature to it and the sluggish pitch played straight into Sri Lanka’s hands. Kusal Mendis rotated his bowlers well and ensured that his side made optimal use of the favourable conditions on offer. It also helped that England’s batters failed to adapt to the change in conditions and their method of hitting their way out of trouble backfired.
Three of the top four England batters got starts but there wasn’t any impetus to their knocks, particularly Ben Stokes who had a 73-ball vigil out in the middle for his 43. Barring Dilshan Madushanka who was expensive in his spell, all the Sri Lankan bowlers hit their straps and used the surface brilliantly to stifle the flow of runs. There was no let up in the intensity both with the ball and in the field as England capitulated meekly. Mathews set the tone early with his first spell and then the run out to get rid of Root. From there, it was one-way traffic till the end of the innings.
Brief scores:
England 156 in 33.2 overs (Jonny Bairstow 30, Dawid Malan 28, Ben Stokes 43; Kasun Rajitha 2-36, Lahiru Kumara 3-35, Angelo Mathews 2-14) vs Sri Lanka
USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (18th November 2024).
The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
The 160m – long Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyer is manned by a crew of 334 and she is commanded by Commander Thomas Adams.
On completion of replenishment needs, USS Spruance is set to depart the island on 19th November
The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special operation on the high seas about 110 nautical miles (200km) west of Sri Lanka, intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics.
The operation, conducted by SLNS Nandimithra, resulted in the apprehension of 05 suspects linked to the illicit activity. Upon escorting the vessel to Galle Harbour, a detailed inspection uncovered approximately 46kg and 116g of heroin, concealed in 40 parcels packed into 02 sacks. The seized narcotics is estimated to have a street value
exceeding Rs. 1152 million.
To support the national goal of eradicating the drug menace, the Navy remains vigilant, conducting relentless operations across maritime zones to intercept and prevent narcotic trafficking.
The apprehended suspects, who are between 23 to 33 years of age, have been identified as residents of Gandara. The 05 suspects, together with the haul of heroin and the fishing trawler held in this operation will be handed over to the Police Narcotic Bureau for onward legal action.
The Sri Lanka Navy, under the able leadership of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs, has been instrumental in curbing narcotics smuggling.
In 2024, the Navy’s relentless operations have resulted in the seizure of narcotics worth over Rs. 18,790 million in street value, and have been handed over to authorities for legal action.
Against this backdrop, the Navy urges the public to report any individuals posing as fishermen and engaging in drug smuggling to the Navy or law enforcement agencies.
This collective effort aims to safeguard future generations from the devastating effects of drug-related activities.
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya,who was sworn in as the 17th Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka earlier today [18] officially assumed duties at the Prime Minister’s Office on Flower Road this afternoon’
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