May 21, 2021 by Revatha No CommentsTamim IqbalThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday (20) announced their white-ball squad for the first and second ODIs against Sri Lanka. The squad is:Tamim Iqbal Khan (Captain), Litton Kumer Das, Shakib al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammed Mithun, Mahmud Ullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammed Shaif Uddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Soumya Sarkar, Musaddek Hossain Saikat, Shak Mahedi Hasan, and Shoriful Islam. Stand-bys: Naim Sheikh, Taijul Islam, Shohidul Islam, and Aminul Islam Biplob

He also called the App Store an 'economic miracle', saying that almost 2 million people are estimated to have had jobs created through the App Store. 'The idea that they actually justify it by saying, 'We spend all this money protecting our little App Store,' Diller said. 'The idea that they actually justify it by saying, 'We spend all this money protecting our little App Store.' It also argues that App Store commissions mirror fees charged by major video game consoles - Sony's PlayStation, Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Switch - as well as a similar app store run by Google for more than 3 billion mobile Android devices. Shortly after the store opened, Jobs publicly said Apple didn't expect the App Store to be very lucrative.

India’s limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka has now become necessary to ensure that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) could make up for the loss of revenue caused by last year’s cancellations. Friend in need is a friend in deedThe 1996 World Cup was co-hosted by Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka. Both India and Sri Lanka reached the semi-final stage where the former was beaten in Calcutta by the latter. India knows its valuesIndia had recently announced that it has rescheduled the postponed white-ball series in Sri Lanka to July this year. “We had to miss Sri Lanka tour last year also.

The decision was announced by the Election Committee of SLC by noon on Thursday. Silva’s election marks his second term in office as the President of the national cricket controlling body. “I am thankful for the membership for electing me uncontested as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket,” said Shammi Silva addressing the media after the election in a virtual briefing. But by doing so, what they did was to tarnish the very image of SLC before the public eye. He said he too believed there are more than enough number of clubs that are playing first-class cricket at the moment.

Courtesy nazimcricketThe 1986 Asia Cup, which also known as the John Player Gold Leaf Trophy, was the second Asia Cup tournament. It was held in Sri Lanka between 30 March and 6 April 1986. Bangladesh had in fact qualified to the event by winning the 1984 South-East Asia Cup. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to win their first Asia Cup. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 81 runs at P. Sara in the tournament opener on 30 March 1986.

The main contents of the national player contracts of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) which are now reportedly under consideration by the players. The Sunday Morning Sports reveals today the basic details as well as the latest introductions in the national player contracts. The contract categories and player namesThere will be no “Seniority Payment” in TestsAn increase of “winning bonus” in ODI series over countries ranked above fiveA 50% deduction of “the winning bonus” is omitted in Tests (for losing against lower-ranked countries)A bonus for winning T20I series has been newly introducedThere is hardly any difference between the match fees then and nowWinning Test series against higher-ranked countries encouragedBoth reaching and winning semi-finals of the global competitions encouraged furtherA Rs. 23-million increase in retainer feesMore than a double increase in the domestic participation fees (mainly for senior players)“The retainer” for each category (plus new “incremental contracts”)What happens to SL reps who are not among 24 contracted players? Six extra “Domestic Development Contracts” to encourage emerging talentsHow marks are allocated for performance and leadership qualities, etcA scheme to encourage player discipline, professionalism, and team unityEncouraging long-term potential and adoptabilityA mechanism that ranks leadership attributesA ranking mechanism for player fitness levelsThe main types of contracts plus the five key scoring areasHow does “Performance Ranking Mechanism” works?

He stated that steps should be taken to keep factories open, pharmacies open, bakery products continue to be distributed and shipping lines open during periods of travel restrictions. Although travel restrictions will be lifted on May 25 and 28, people will only be allowed to leave their homes to buy essential consumer goods. President Rajapaksa stressed the need to expedite the vaccination drive and control the situation as soon as possible. President Rajapaksa said that instead of appearing unnecessarily in front of the media and intimidating the public, government officials and responsible persons should inform him directly about any issue. The Ministers briefed the President on the steps taken to meet the needs of the people during the period of travel restrictions.

The super adhesive tape fixes ripped tents and makes durable wallets—kids have even gotten scholarships for designing duct tape dresses. ), so here are 15 practical ways that duct tape can save the day. 2 / 17 Baby proof outlets with duct tape (also, how to remove duct tape residue)Baby proof outlets with duct tape (also, how to remove duct tape residue)Photo: Troyan (Shutterstock) Photo: Troyan (Shutterstock) If you’re in a pinch and can’t get to the store to buy those little plastic outlet covers, grab any duct tape you have lying around and place one long piece over the outlet to keep any curious babies from dangerous volts. For extra insulation in your boots during the colder months (or for warmer feet on ski trips), tape duct tape to the inside of your boots. 16 / 17 Protect floors with duct tape furniture protectorsProtect floors with duct tape furniture protectors

May 21, 2021 08:46 pmDaily COVID-19 cases count moved to 3,538 on Friday (May 21) as 647 more persons were tested positive for the virus in Sri Lanka. This brings the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the country to 158,324. As many as 125,360 recoveries have been confirmed in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the pandemic.

May 21, 2021 06:41 pmThe Ministry of Health reports that another 2,891 persons have tested positive for coronavirus today (18). This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 157,677. Presently 31,228 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers across the island. Meanwhile, the number of total recoveries has reached 125,360.

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The State Ministry of Agriculture announced that seven economic centres across the country will remain open only for wholesale trade on May 24, 25, 27 and 28. Accordingly, the economic centres located at Dambulla, Thambuththegama, Nuwara-Eliya, Keppetipola, Veyangoda, Meegoda and Embilipitiya will be open for the farmers and those engaged in the distribution process, on the aforementioned days. The state ministry said it has announced the dates on which the special economic centres in the country will be open between May 21 and May 31, considering the prevailing situation due to the imposing of travel restrictions.

The Ministry of Health reports that 1,828 more patients who were being treated for COVID-19 have recovered and have been discharged from hospital within the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of coronavirus recoveries in the country to 125,360. Majority of the recoveries were reported from Punanai Treatment Centre (135), Bingiriya Treatment Centre (122), Dambadeniya Treatment Centre (114) and Kahawatta Treatment Centre (101). Sri Lanka has so far reported 154,786 positive cases of COVID-19 while presently a total of 28,337 infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centers. The death toll due to the virus now stands at 1,089.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is to expect a favourable response from the Singapore Attorney General shortly concerning the extradition of Arjuna Mahendran, said Attorney General Dappula De Livera in an Exclusive to News 1st’s Zulfick Farzan on Wednesday (12). Sri Lanka applied for the extradition of the fugitive Ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, who is wanted for his role in the Central Bank Treasury Bond Scams, in 2019. ‘I think we will receive a favourable response from the Singapore government about the extradition of Arjuna Mahendran,” said De Livera. “The extradition door is wide open and the other two trials will not be impeded by his absence,” said the Attorney General. If Mahendran is convicted the necessary processes will be implemented, stressed the Attorney General.

The PM said he was 'obviously concerned' by Lord Dyson's findings about the corporation's conduct in the episode more than 25 years ago. The comments came as ministers threatened an overhaul of BBC governance - and Tory MPs insisted the corporation faces 'existential' questions. In a tweet posted last night, Mr Dowden said: 'Lord Dyson's report reveals damning failings at the heart of the BBC. 'We will now reflect on Lord Dyson's thorough report and consider whether further governance reforms at the BBC are needed in the mid-term Charter review.' Julian Knight, chairman of the culture committee, said: 'This forensic report by Lord Dyson finally gets to the truth of the events behind the BBC Panorama interview.