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Warner’s plea for missing baggy greens

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David Warner will wear an emergency replacement baggy green on day one of his final Test match at the SCG after revealing his two prized caps went missing in transit, prompting Pakistan captain Shan Masood to call for a nationwide search and government intervention ahead of the opener’s momentous farewell game.

On the eve of Australia’s third Test against Pakistan in Sydney, Warner posted a video on Instagram in a desperate attempt to locate multiple caps that did not make the trip from Melbourne to Sydney.

Warner says a backpack containing his two baggy green caps – including one given to him by Michael Slater before his Test debut against New Zealand in 2011 – has been taken from his luggage.

A baggy green cap is presented to an Australian cricketer when they make their Test debut and is arguably the most treasured possession in Australian sport.

“This is my last resort to do this,” Warner said in a video posted to his 10.7 million Instagram followers. “A couple of days ago, our bags got freighted via Qantas. We’ve gone through CCTV footage, they’ve got some blind spots apparently, we spoke to the Quay West Hotel who we absolutely trust and have gone through their cameras, no one’s come into our rooms.

“But unfortunately, someone has taken my backpack out of my actual luggage, which had my backpack and my girls’ presents in there [and] inside this backpack was my baggy greens. It’s sentimental to me, it’s something I would love to have back in my hands walking out there come this week. If it is the backpack you really wanted, I have a spare one here, you won’t get into trouble.

“Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media and I’m happy to give this to you if you return my baggy greens.”

Warner addressed the media on Monday at the SCG and posed for photographs on his home ground.

(smh.com.au)

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Sri Lanka clinches ODI series with 174-run win over Australia

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Hosts Sri Lanka dampened Australia’s preparations as they recorded a thumping 174-run victory in the second ODI to seal the series 2-0 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

With their Champions Trophy preparations already staggered by the absence of their star pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis (retired), the series defeat serves as a huge blow to the ODI World Cup world champions.

After opting to bat first, Charith Asalanka’s men put on a hefty 281/5 on the board on the back of wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis’ stroke-filled century. Captain Asalanka and Janith Liyanage then provided a strong finish with their 35-ball 66-run partnership for the fifth wicket. While Asalanka remained unbeaten on 78 off 66 balls, Liyanage struck 32 in 21 balls.

Source: Indian Express

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SLC announces 16-member squad for ODI series

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad to play in the two-match ODI series vs Australia.

The RPICS in Colombo will host the first ODI on February 12 and the second on February 14.

Both games are day games. The match starts at 10 am.

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Yupun finishes 2nd at Tampere Indoor Meeting

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Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has clocked a season-best time of 6.66 seconds to finish second in the 60-meter event at the Tampere Indoor Meeting 2025 in Finland.


Competing in the World Athletics Indoor Continental Tour Bronze Label competition, this marks his third-best performance in the 60 meters.

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