Hardest decision was to exclude Randiv

The much awaited Sri Lankan World Cup squad was chosen way before the deadline of January15 before none of the teams had finalized their 15. Sri Lanka Skipper Kumar Sangakkara expressed his views on the omission of prolific off spinner Suraj Randiv,the axing of old war horses Sanath Jayasuriya and Chaminda Vaas and also the retention of the relatively inconsistent Chamara Kapugedara.

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Police, Army, CH and Havelocks can play foreigners

The four clubs which were relegated to the Plate Championship of the Caltex ‘A’ Division League in the second round last year will be allowed to play foreigners in the 2011 rugby season. Fifth placed Police, Army who finished sixth, seventh placed CH and FC and Havelocks which finished last have been given permission by the council of the SLRFU to play two foreigners each - a forward and a three quarter in 2011.

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Big serving Soderling serves notice for Melbourne

Sweden’s Robin Soderling served notice that he cannot be discounted for the Australian Open after overwhelming Andy Roddick in the final of the Brisbane International here on Sunday. Soderling turned in a brilliant display of powerful serving and crushing groundstrokes in cool and damp conditions to see off a gallant Roddick 6-3, 7-5 and claim the seventh title of his career.

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