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Gunasekera stars as Canada beat Ireland in ODI

Gunasekera stars as Canada beat Ireland in ODI
Sep 6, 2010
TORONTO

Man of the Match Ruvindu Gunasekera hit 71 runs to help Canada secure victory against Ireland in the first one day international played at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club on Labour Day. . more »

Over 500 children to benefit from new cricket sets

Over 500 children to benefit from new cricket sets
Aug 15, 2010
TORONTO

The city of Toronto received a donation of cricket sets from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Under the Operation Cricket program, instructors will be visiting various day camps across the city this summer and bringing the cricket sets with them. more »

Candidate promises cricket stadium for Toronto

Candidate promises cricket stadium for Toronto
Jul 7, 2010
TORONTO

The race for Toronto’s top job has moved to the middle of the cricket pitch with Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone promising to build a major cricket stadium if he is elected mayor in the next municipal election. more »

Ramnaresh Sarwan visits Toronto, speaks to children

Ramnaresh Sarwan visits Toronto, speaks to children
Jul 7, 2010
TORONTO

Leading West Indian batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan visited the Canadian Cricket academy at 130 Melford Drive in Scarborough, Ontario recently and spoke to children at the indoor facility. more »

Mayor Miller hosts celebration of youth cricket

Mayor Miller hosts celebration of youth cricket
Jul 7, 2010
TORONTO

Mayor David Miller kicked off the sixth annual Cricket Across the Pond program at City Hall. The mayor introduced a team of 14 youth from Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods. more »

Sangakkara backs ‘performance based’ selection

Sangakkara backs ‘performance based’ selection
Jun 28, 2010
MAHESH ABEYEWARDENE REPORTING FROM FLORIDA

“I’m a great believer in performance and making sure guys are selected on that basis," says Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara. more »

PICTURES: Metro Pulse Badminton tournament

PICTURES: Metro Pulse Badminton tournament
Jun 23, 2010
TORONTO

Metro Pulse Sports Association presented the 2nd Annual Open and Masters Badminton Championship 2010 (Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles) at Seneca College indoor badminton courts. more »

Full Coverage: New Zealand v Sri Lanka in Florida

Full Coverage: New Zealand v Sri Lanka in Florida
Jun 22, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Full coverage of the historic T20 cricket series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Florida. The occassion marked the first clash between two full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on U.S. soil. more »

Kulasekera stuns Kiwis in second T20

Kulasekera stuns Kiwis in second T20
Jun 22, 2010
MAHESH ABEYEWARDENE REPORTING FROM FLORIDA

Sri Lankan seamer Nuwan Kulasekera took three wickets in his opening over to hurt New Zealand and bowl them out for 81 runs in the second Twenty20 international in Lauderhill, Florida. more »

Gala marks first international cricket series in U.S.

Gala marks first international cricket series in U.S.
Jun 22, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Photo Highlights of Sri Lankan Embassy Gala Held at Marriott Harbour Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. more »