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The 33rd Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year: All Island Best Captain, Akila Jayasundara of Trinity College, Kandy, receiving the award from Mass Media and Communications Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. at the 33rd Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year Award Ceremony. Lake House Chairman Bandula Padmakumara (second from left) is also in the picture (Picture by Susantha Wijegunasekera)

The 33rd Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year: Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2011 runner-up, (Outstation) Navod Illukwatte (Sri Jayawardenapura MV - Kotte) receiving the award from Sports Minister Mahindananda Alutgamage.

Pack power lifts Italy to win over US

Pack power helped Italy overcome a determined effort by the United States to claim a 27-10 bonus-point victory on Tuesday, putting them in reach of their first appearance in the rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

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Canada hold Japan to a 23-all draw

Canada fought to their second successive draw with Japan at the rugby World Cup on Tuesday, and while the two points were welcomed by captain Pat Riordan he felt the 23-23 tie was “a bit like kissing your cousin.”

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Wheelchair duo Gamini and Upali excel in New Delhi

Sri Lankan wheelchair tennis duo D M Gamini and Upali Rajakaruna registered straight set victories in the finals to win both men’s singles and doubles titles in the AITA Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournament which concluded on September 24 in New Delhi, India.

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