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Sri Lanka’s cricketing loss to Afghanistan piles on the misery

Double disappointment for Sri Lanka as the T20 cricket team is soundly beaten by Afghanistan, a month after losing hosting responsibilities of the Asia Cup tournament to the United Arab Emirates.

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