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Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lanka's First Captain, Passes Away

By IANS News October 18, 2021 • 13:09 PM View: 1574

Sri Lanka's first Test captain, who later became national coach and administrator, Bandula Warnapura passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

The 68-year old former cricketer had been admitted to ICU after he was diagnosed with high sugar levels, hindering blood circulation.

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