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    Lahiru Thirimanne has led Sri Lanka's fightback on day three of the first cricket test against England in Galle

    Lahiru Thirimanne has led Sri Lanka's fightback on day three of the first cricket test against England in Galle


    The opening batsman's 76 not out, with the hosts 156 for two, still trailing by 130 runs.

    Earlier, 228 from captain Joe Root led the visitors to 421 all out.

    INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COVERAGE WITH RESENE. CELEBRATING SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF NEW ZEALAND MADE PAINTS AND COLOURS.

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     06 Dec: England still face an uphill battle to get back into the second Ashes test, but have opened the door at the very least after a strong final hour to end day two
     05 Dec: West Indies batter Shai Hope has reached his century, late on day four of the first cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch
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