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SRI LANKAN CRICKETER PRAVEEN JAYAWICKRAMA BANNED FOR ONE YEAR FOR BREACHING ICC ANTI-CORRUPTION CODE

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Sri Lankan cricketer Praveen Jayawickrama has been handed a one-year ban from all forms of cricket after breaching the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code. The 26-year-old spinner was charged with three violations of the code, including failing to report an approach to fix matches and obstructing an ICC investigation.

AFGHANISTAN MAKES HISTORIC WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS AFTER TENSE WIN OVER BANGLADESH

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In a dramatic and tense low-scoring encounter in St Vincent, Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time by defeating Bangladesh by eight runs. This historic victory saw Afghanistan progress as runners-up from Super 8s Group 1, simultaneously knocking out both Bangladesh and heavyweights Australia from the tournament.

JAMES ANDERSON BIDS EMOTIONAL FAREWELL WITH FINAL TWO WICKETS AS ENGLAND DOMINATE WEST INDIES

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James Anderson, England's legendary bowler, delivered a fitting finale to his illustrious international career by taking two wickets in his last innings. His efforts have placed England on the brink of a resounding victory over West Indies in the first Test at Lord's.