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Santner picks four as New Zealand clinch massive 423-run win
New Zealand completed the formalities on the fourth day as they clinched the Hamilton Test by 423 runs as the series ended 1-2. This was New Zealand’s biggest-ever Test win in terms of runs, and was the perfect send-off for one of their veterans and stars in Tim Southee. The former captain clutched a stump as a memento as he led the team off the field in the second session after England had lost their ninth and final wicket.
With the injured Ben Stokes choosing not to bat, England were already a batter short as they started the day and the target of 659 was always going to be an imposing presence. Having already lost their openers on the previous evening, England began the day with Jacob Bethell and Joe Root taking the attack to the opposition.
The duo lived by the sword and it paid off for a while albeit with a few close shaves. Root was put down by Tom Latham off Southee when he was on 19, but managed to put it behind as Bethell and he went on a boundary-hitting spree. Their 104-run stand came in just 125 balls as both batters got to welcome fifties. But England’s fun in the sun did not last long too after.
Root fell LBW when he missed a sweep off Mitchell Santner, and Harry Brook was softened by Will O’Rourke, who had him caught in the slip cordon soon after. Bethell, on the other hand, kept up the counterattack, even picking up three boundaries in an O’Rourke over as he raced into the seventies. But the rush of blood cost him as he hit the first ball of a new Southee spell straight into the hands of deep point. At 166/5, the wheels were coming off.
Gus Atkinson and Ollie Pope kept up the attack with the bat until the latter missed a reverse-lap against Matt Henry to be bowled. Santner copped some punishment from Atkinson but had the last laugh as he had him caught attempting another big hit. Matthew Potts fell in similar fashion two balls later while Brydon Carse ran out to be stumped comprehensively giving Santner his fourth of the innings and seventh of the match, which also earned him the Player of the Match award.
Brief Scores:
New Zealand 347 (Mitchell Santner 76, Tom Latham 63; Matthew Potts 4-90, Gus Atkinson 3-66) and 453 (Kane Williamson 156, Will Young 60, Daryl Mitchell 60; Jacob Bethell 3-72) beat England 143 (Joe Root 32, Ben Stokes 27; Matt Henry 4-48, Mitchell Santner 3-7) and 234 (Jacob Bethell 76, Joe Root 54; Mitchell Santner 4-85) by 423 runs
Ms. Zhang Dongmei, Vice President of the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF), met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss mutual efforts in women’s empowerment and development.
Dr. Amarasuriya welcomed Ms Zhang and her delegation, commending the enduring friendship between Sri Lanka and China. Discussions centered on shared challenges and opportunities in women’s health, education, and economic participation. Ms. Zhang highlighted China’s advancements, including increasing women’s workforce involvement and grassroots representation.
Senior officials from the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, including Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, were also present. The Sri Lankan delegation included Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ms. Ruwanthi Delpitiya, Director-General for East Asia, and Ms. Udani Gunawardena, Director of the East Asia Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(Prime Minister’s Media Division)
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Discussions between Indian and Sri Lankan Presidents on Strengthening Long-Term Friendship
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian President Droupadi Murmu took place on Monday (16) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on strengthening the long-standing Indo-Lanka friendship, as well as regional security.
Following a cordial discussion, Indian President Droupadi Murmu hosted a dinner reception in honour of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The event was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, as well as Minister of Labor and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
(PMD)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day official visit to India, participated in a discussion with leading Indian business representatives on Monday (16) in New Delhi.
This discussion, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), brought together some of India’s most prominent entrepreneurs. President Dissanayake highlighted the investor-friendly environment in Sri Lanka and invited Indian entrepreneurs to explore investment opportunities in the country.
The discussion, aimed at strengthening investment and trade relations between the two nations, focused on key areas such as the digital economy, tourism, renewable energy, and information technology.
The conversation also emphasized expanding investment opportunities in Sri Lanka by leveraging trade between the two countries.
During the meeting, Indian business leaders expressed their willingness to invest in Sri Lanka, and the Sri Lankan government pledged to provide necessary investment facilitation.
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando also shared his insights during the discussion.
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