Compton, Trott seize control for England

England seized control of the second Test against New Zealand on Thursday as centuries by Nick Compton and Jonathan Trott put the tourists on course for a mammoth first innings total. The pair racked up a 210-run partnership as England reached 267 for two at stumps at Wellington’s Basin Reserve, with Trott unbeaten on 121 and Kevin Pietersen 18 not out after Compton notched back-to-back Test centuries.

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Kaveen’s ton steers KTC to victory

A fine batting performance by Kaveen Silva (107 not out) helped Kalutara Twon Club (KTC) to recored a seven wicket victory over the Chilaw ‘Xaviarits’ Sports Club in their Sara division one Cricket Tournament match played at Chilaw UC ground recently.

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‘Mini Battle’ ends in a draw

The ‘Mini Battle’ between Thurstan College under 19 ‘A’ and Isipatana Vidyalya under 19 ‘A’ team ended in a team draw. Thurstan batting first scored 101 runs and the top score was made by Sahan Dasanayake and in reply Pathamians declared at 135 for 9 with Praneeth Dias scoring 25 runs and send Wijesinghe and Ayesh Weeratne claimed 3 for 30 and 3 for 24 respectively.

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Seetha Devi emerge champs in Singapore

Seetha Devi Sports Club, Kandy, brought glory to the home town of Kandy and motherland when they won for the second successive year The Cup Championship for women at the 19th Singapora six a side hockey tournament organised by the Singapora Cricket Club and played at Padang, Singapore.

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