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First Row: (Seated) (from left) M.T.A. Rauf (S.G.M.), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Haroon Mowjood, Yasitha Abeykoon (Captain), H.A.U. Gunesekara (Principal), Kusal Perera, Maneesha Thanthirigoda, E.G.M. Rajakaruna (M.I.C.), Gamini Perera (Coach). Second Standing (from left) Row: Chalaka Bogoda, M. Lakshitha De Silva, Sahan Hettiarachchi, Kithruwan Vithanage. Third Standing (from left) Row: Aqeel Sathuk, Dhanika Rajakarunna, Chirath Devasurendra, Lakshan Landewela, Ramith Rambukwella, Charutha Rajaratne, Anjula Rajapakse, Tharindu Abeysekera. Picture by Kavinda Perera

130th Battle of the Blues:

Royal out to be at their brilliant best

Royal College, Colombo are determined to be at their brilliant best for the season when they take on traditional rivals S.Thomas' College, Mt.Lavinia in their 130th Battle of the Blues three-day cricket encounter which starts at the Sinhalese Sports Club grounds in Maitland Place, Colombo on Thursday.

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Some aspects that go to make the ‘Blues Battle’

When the crowds keep streaming in on the opening day of the 130th annualRoyal- thomain cricket encounter at the SSC ground, their first impression will be that of a finished product, where the stage in all its entirety is set, to create the right kind of atmosphere and environment for both the performing cricketers and the varied spectators, so as to ensure their comfort and security.

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Kallis, De Villiers revive South African hopes

Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers shared an unbeaten 164-run partnership and gave South Africa a chance of saving the second Test on the fourth day at Kingsmead here on Monday.

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