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Aravinda de Silva's Test Debut at Lord's — August 1984

England, Sri Lanka

1984-08-23

Eighteen-year-old Aravinda de Silva made his Test debut for Sri Lanka at Lord's in August 1984 in a one-off Test that, despite Sri Lanka's defensive draw, signalled the arrival of a generational talent.

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Sidath Wettimuny's 190 at Lord's — Sri Lanka's First Big Test Innings, 1984

England, Sri Lanka

1984-08-23

Opener Sidath Wettimuny made 190 over more than ten hours at Lord's in August 1984 — Sri Lanka's first big individual Test innings and the platform for their declaration at 491.

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