Manju could have a chance

Sports Ministry Head of Sports Medicine Dr Geethanjan Mendis yesterday expressed his confidence that they could prove Manjula Wanniarachchi innocent despite the boxer been tested positive for the performance enhancing steroid nandrolone.

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Kingswood draw with Maris Stella

Kingswood College Kandy fought back well in their second innings to force a draw to their inter school under 19 cricket tournament match against Maris Stella College which concluded at Negombo yesterday. Kingswood: 150 and 239 (Y. Atukorale 65, C. Gunasekera 43, P. Unamboowe 25 n.o, P. Shanaka 3 for 34, S. Dileepa 2 for 54, N. Fernando 2 for 29) Maris Stella: 224 and 33 for 4 (Y. Atukorale 4 for 13)

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India boosted by return of trio

India were on Monday boosted by the return of three key players for the three-Test home series against New Zealand starting next month. Opener Gautam Gambhir, veteran batsman Venkatsai Laxman and seamer Ishant Sharma, who all missed the second Test against Australia in Bangalore due to injuries, were included in the 15-man squad.

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