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As the anthems are played, we get a close look at both sides. If it was a competition to see who had more stubble, the Sri Lankans would be heading for an easy win.
The bell is rung by Mahela Jayawardene. He didn’t just make heaps of stylish runs for one of these nations: he went on to work as a batting consultant for the other.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2024/aug/29/england-v-sri-lanka-second-cricket-test-match-day-one-live
Author : Tim de Lisle
Publish date : 2024-08-29 09:59:30
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