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and beat of the finest players to have played Len the game. Arguably, he is the finest Sobers celebrates breaking Hutton's 364 - all rounder to have strode the a record that arena. had stood for 20 If you were to build the perfect years. Many of Twenty20 cricketer, then Sobers then World Record the 20,000 crowd would be the model. He could mix up at Sabina Park left-arm spin with fast medium, and by Russell Palipane invaded the he remains one of only three men to pitch forcing the have struck six sixes in one . He n March 4, Sir rest of the was also an excellent fielder, ahead of celebrated the 50th anniver- day's play, his time in many ways. Osary of breaking the then some 45 min- It has been reported that Sobers record for the highest score in Test utes, to be himself thinks little of the Twenty20 cricket. called off. format, but the riches that are being Just over 50 years ago, a Test The thrown at today's players to join the match between West Indies and innings Indian Premier League must make Pakistan ended in Jamaica with a 21- launched a him feel more than a little envious. year-old Sobers having scored 365 not career that There is no footage of Sobers out. would see breaking Hutton's record but luckily It was Sobers' first Test Sobers images of him hitting Malcolm Nash become one for six sixes does survive.

Australia postpones Pakistan tour in wake of latest bombing by Neil Frankland as having said. Cricket Australia when they security for Australian play- MELBOURNE, Australia Senior Australian players came to decide about the wel- ers but that failed to immedi- (AP) - Cricket Australia post- had expressed concerns for fare and security of players ately sway Australia, which poned its cricket tour to several months over the tour. and any members of a poten- has now not toured Pakistan WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA Pakistan just hours after two Cricket Australia officials tial touring party." since 1998. bombs killed at least 15 people consulted Australia's Pakistan coach Geoff The decision paves the KULIYAPITIYA and injured many more in the Department Lawson, a for- way for all Australian players eastern city of Lahore. of Foreign mer Australia involved in next month's The tour, which had been Affairs and Cricket Australia officials test bowler, lucrative Indian Premier scheduled to start March 29, trade for consulted Australia's expressed dis- League to take part in the new VACANCIES had been in jeopardy due to independent Department of Foreign appointment Twenty20 competition. security concerns expressed security at the post- Australia could face a fine by Australian players and offi- advice Affairs and trade for inde- ponement. of up to US$2 million (euro1.3 cials amid a wave of violence before pendent security advice "I think million) under existing that swirled around the Feb. reaching it's before reaching it's deci- the International Cricket Council POST OF REGISTRAR 18 elections in Pakistan. decision. Australians protocols if the sport's govern- "We are very sorry that The pro- sion. The proposed tour should have ing body finds its decision not The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka will entertain applications the tour could not take place posed tour had already been com- come here full to tour is unjustified. from suitably qualified persons for the post of Registrar up to 10- at this time," Cricket had already pressed to a month and steam ahead," However, the fine would 04-2008. Australia chairman Creagh been com- Lawson said. be waived if the ICC finds O'Connor told a news confer- pressed to a the PCB had previously "Bombs do go that Australia's security con- Qualifications: ence in Melbourne on month and vetoed a proposal to off, you can't cerns are valid. a) A graduate who possesses a PhD Degree or a Master’s Tuesday, ending weeks of the PCB had move matches to a neu- argue with In the latest terror Degree with research in Administration or Management speculation. "This was a diffi- previously tral venue. that. But attacks, the federal police or other relevant fields with not less than twelve (12) years’ cult decision based on inde- vetoed a they're focused headquarters was devastated administrative experience; pendent review of the circum- proposal to on particular reportedly by a bomb planted stances prevailing in Pakistan move targets that near an elevator and three Or at the moment. matches to a neutral venue. have nothing to do with sport, more people died in a second b) A graduate with a Master’s Degree by examination or Di- "We wish no loss to Australian Foreign and particularly nothing to do bombing at a house in an ploma in Administration or Management with not less than Pakistan Cricket Board and Minister, Stephen Smith with cricket. upscale residential area. look forward to undertaking backed Cricket Australia's "I have never felt any per- The blasts come amid a fourteen (14) years’ administrative experience. this tour in the near future." decision to postpone the tour. sonal issue with my safety spate of violence blamed on Or Pakistan Cricket Board "The Australian govern- and the same would apply to Islamic militants, increasing- chairman Dr. Nasim Ashraf ment absolutely supports the the Australian team," he said. ly mounting attacks outside c) Internal candidates who are eligible to apply under UGC said his board was "obviously decision that Cricket Matches on Australia's their strongholds along the Circular No. 657 19th December, 1995. very disappointed at this deci- Australia has made," Smith 2002 tour were shifted to Afghan border. Salary Scale: sion. told Australian Broadcasting Colombo, Sri Lanka and A double suicide attack in U - Ex 3 (1) Rs. 45905 — 2 X 800, 12 X 850; "I guess there is not much Corporation radio. Sharjah, United Arab Lahore killed four people at a 4 X 900 - 61305 p.m. (Initial Salary Point: Rs. 49,205/-) we could do and sincerely "Regrettably, the security Emirates but the PCB opposed navy training college last hope that the tour of situation in Pakistan is not a similar move this series, cit- week. On Jan. 10, a militant In addition the Government approved allowances will be Australia to Pakistan can good," he said. ing its long-term impact on walked into a crowd of police payable. materialize at the earliest "Obviously that was, as I cricket in Pakistan. guarding a courthouse and ¥ “Administrative Experience” means experience gained in opportunity," he was quoted put it, utmost in the mind of The PCB offered extra blew himself up, killing 24. a post in the Sri Lanka administrative service or in a com- parable or higher post after obtaining a degree from a rec- ognized University. ¥ The selected candidate would be provided with residen- 15th Singer MCA Premier League tial facilities. Sri Rahula unlucky ¥ The selected candidate would be provided with transport by Rukshan Razak for 9) facilities in accordance with the current regulations. Maliyadeva beat Sri Janashakthi win Sri Rahula College, Rahula SABBATICAL LEAVE Katugastota were on A solid knock of 45 The holder of the post will be eligible for one year sabbatical course for a comfortable runs by Vimanga Perera partnership battle leave with full pay or two years duration without pay, after com- win against St. Mary’s and useful contributions pletion of seven years of service. Those proceeding abroad on College, Kegalle in the by S. Ranawaka (39 n.o) by Reemus Fernando Ruwin Peiris (73) and Indika de Sabbatical Leave shall be entitled to receive full passage for him- limited over encounter and D.E. Mahawatta (32) After Charitha Buddhika (36) Saram (56) scored half tons in played at the Police helped Maliyadeva and Suwanji Madanayake (49 n.o) their Singer MCA Premier League self/herself as well as spouse. Grounds in Kandy yes- College, Kurunegala combined for a defiant 96 run match played at FTZ Ground yes- BENEFITS: terday but rains that fell beat Sri Rahula College, partnership for the ninth terday. thereafter spoiled the Katugastota by 64 runs to help Sampath Bank reach 169 Chasing 273 to win, Unichela Appointees will become contributors to the Universities Provi- show with the game end- in their Elephant runs, Bathiya Perera (49 n.o) and were 176 for 9 in the 46th dent Fund contributing 10% of their earning, and the University ing in no decision. Lemonade Trophy inter - Lanka de Silva (41 n.o) put on an over when bag light ended the contributing an amount equivalent to 7% of their monthly earn- Sri Rahula got off to school limited over unbeaten 85 run partnership for match early.Ceylinco were 84 runs ings. In addition they will become contributors to the Employees a good start with their cricket tournament the third wicket for Janashakthi ahead according to D/L method Trust Fund and the University Pension Scheme under which the opener Ruwan match played at to a 29 runs victory according to when the match ended abruptly. University will contribute an amount equivalent to 3% and 8% of Ratnayake scoring a University Grounds in Duckworth Lewis system in their Scores: Ceylinco A 272 for 8 the monthly earning of the employee respectively. half-century. He was Peradeniya. Singer MCA Premier League in 50 overs (Sanjeewa backed up by vice-cap- Despite the loss, Sri match played at Kettarama Weerasinghe 20, Ruwin Peiris 73, METHOD OF APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE: tain Chathuranga Rahula captain Rasika Ground yesterday. Indika de Saram 56 Malintha Applications should be made in the prescribed form obtainable Dikkumbura who made Udayakumara came up The match reduced to a 45 Gajanayake 37, Anil from the University and should be forwarded with copies of edu- 38 as Sri Rahula reached with a fine effort picking overs due to a wet pitch was later Rideegammanagedara 23; Shalika cational certificates under registered cover to reach the Vice- 181. up five for 22 with his affected by bad light when Karunanayake 2/42, Himesh Silva St. Mary’s were 54 for left arm leg spin. He also Janashakthi were 139 for two in 2/33, Dunil Abeydeera 2/58) Chancellor, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya on or four when rain washed top scored with 22 runs. the 34th over. Unichela 176 for 9 in 46 overs before 10.04.2008. The post applied for should be clearly men- off the game. Maliyadeva College Janashakthi were awarded vic- (Mahela Udawatte 40, Nadeera tioned on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. 171 all out in 49.3 overs tory according Duckworth Lewis Nawala 28, Nilantha Cooray 38; Application forms could be obtained from the office of the Assist- Sri Rahula College (G. Maduranga 25, system and it gave Sampath Bank Sachithra Senanayake 2/28, ant Registrar/Academic Establishments on working days from 181 all out in 48.4 overs Vimanga Perera 45, S. their first defeat after three victo- Malintha Gajanayake 2/28, Saliya 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. or by sending a self-addressed stamped (Ruwan Ratnayake Ranawaka 39 n.o; D.E. ries. Saman 2/24) envelope of 23 X 10 cm in size along, with a letter of request 50, Sunimal Dissanayake Mahawatta 32, Rasika Scores: Sampath Bank 169 all indicating, the post applying for. 23, Chathuranga Udayakumara 5 for 22, out in 44.4 overs (Charitha Rain follows East West Dikkumbura 38, Amith Amith Thilakaratne 2 Buddhika 36, Suwanji Bad weather and wet ground Applicants from the Universities System/Government & Depart- Thilakeratne 12, S. L. for 21, Dinusha Madanayake 49 n.o; Muditha conditions continued to follow ments, Corporations and Statutory Boards should channel their Perera 2 for 41, L. Gunathilaka 2 for 20) Maduwantha 4/35, Ranga Dias East West Marketing as they faced applications through the Heads of respective Institutions. Incom- Wijethunga 3 for 29, J.V. Sri Rahula College 2/35) their third no decision in the on plete, illegible or late applications which are not in conformity Perera 2 for 36) 107 for 9 in 50 overs Janashakthi 139 for 2 in 34 going MCA Premier League tour- with the above requirements will be rejected. St. Mary’s College (Nimesha overs (Sagara Kumara 34, Bathiya nament at Kadirana yesterday. 54 for 4 in 17.1 overs Wanasundra 18, Rasika Perera 49 n.o, Lanka de Silva 41 The match between East West Vice Chancellor ( L. Wijethunga 11, Udayakumara 22, Ruwan n.o) and Seylan Bank was abandoned Wayamba University of Sri Lanka I.T. Mendis 15, Ratnayake 16, Suneth without a ball being bowled due to Kuliyapitiya Cathuranga Sameera 16, S. Ceylinco on a massive win wet ground conditions caused by Dikkumbura 2 for 8, Ranawaka 2 for 18, N. Ceylinco recorded a massive 84 overnight rain at 12.30 noon yes- 04.03.2008 Amith Thilakeratne 1 Alwis 2 for 13) runs victory over Unichela as terday.