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Sri Lankans Hold Shane Warne In Their Hearts For Tsunami Aid: Arjuna Ranatunga

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday paid tribute to Australian great Shane Warne, saying the spinner found a place in the hearts of the island nation's fans for coming to the country's aid after the 2004 tsunami. Sri Lanka paid tribute to the late Australian, who died aged 52 of a suspected heart attack in March, ahead of the first Test against Australia in Galle -- a venue where Warne took his 500th Test wicket. The wrist spinner won over the South Asian country on a relief tour to Galle following the devastation of the Boxing Day tsunami.

Sri Lankans hold Warne in their hearts for tsunami aid: Ranatunga

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday paid tribute to Australian great Shane Warne, saying the spinner found a place in the hearts of the island nation's fans for coming to the country's aid after the 2004 tsunami.

Sri Lanka Cricket To Dedicate First Test In Galle vs Australia In Memory Of Shane Warne

Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to dedicate the upcoming first Test against Australia in memory of late Shane Warne. Sri Lankans will stand to attention in a fitting salute to all-time cricketing great spin wizard when the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia gets underway on June 29 at the Galle International Stadium. Warner had died prematurely at the age of 53 of a suspected heart attack on March 4 this year in Thailand.

Watch: Wasim Akram's Lethal Inswinging Yorker To Dismiss Michael Atherton In Celebrity Charity Match

Wasim Akram is a bonafide legend, having tormented batters for years with his incredible swing and seam bowling. Christened the 'Sultan of Swing', Wasim Akram took a mindboggling 414 wickets in Test cricket and 502 wickets in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). His ability to swing the ball both ways made him almost unplayable at times. Now, 56 years old, the Pakistan great showed that he still packs a punch when it comes to bowling. Playing in the 'Wellbeing of Women' celebrity charity match "in remembrance of Australia great Shane Warne", Akram turned back the clock by dismissing former England captain Michael Atherton with his signature delivery -- an inswinging yorker.

England are ‘to be feared’ as Michael Vaughan compares Ben Stokes to great Shane Warne

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Jonny Bairstow’s rapid century joins list of great fourth-innings contributions

Jonny Bairstow produced one of the great fourth-innings knocks to guide England to a memorable series-winning victory over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge.

New Zealand collapse on Day 4 gives England hope in tense second Test

New Zealand collapsed to 224-7 as England gave themselves a chance to chase a dramatic series victory by close of play on the fourth day of the second Test on Monday. The Kiwis lost five quick wickets in a tense evening session at Trent Bridge and head into the final day with a lead of 238. With three wickets left, New Zealand face a difficult period early on Tuesday as they try to bat their way to safety. Daryl Mitchell is on 32 not out, with Matt Henry on 8, and if England can rattle through the tail, they will fancy themselves in a thrilling run chase. England chased down 277 to win the first Test at Lord's thanks to a Joe Root century.

Second Test hangs in balance as England and New Zealand battle for victory

Twelves wickets fell on day four as stumps were drawn with New Zealand on 224/7, a lead of 238. The tourists have three wickets remaining but crucially the series' double centurion Daryl Mitchell is still at the crease.

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Sri Lankans Hold Shane Warne In Their Hearts For Tsunami Aid: Arjuna Ranatunga

Sri Lankans hold Warne in their hearts for tsunami aid: Ranatunga

Sri Lanka Cricket To Dedicate First Test In Galle vs Australia In Memory Of Shane Warne

Watch: Wasim Akram's Lethal Inswinging Yorker To Dismiss Michael Atherton In Celebrity Charity Match

England are ‘to be feared’ as Michael Vaughan compares Ben Stokes to great Shane Warne

Jonny Bairstow’s rapid century joins list of great fourth-innings contributions

New Zealand collapse on Day 4 gives England hope in tense second Test

Second Test hangs in balance as England and New Zealand battle for victory