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Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition has defeated a no-confidence motion against the country’s health minister who has been accused of allegedly failing to secure enough essential drugs and laboratory equipment that some say resulted in preventable deaths in hospitals

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The captain took three wickets and added 44 runs in a historic victory which gave Sri Lanka their first series win against England, a 2-1 triumph

Athapaththu claimed figures of three for 21 and then hit 44.

The mighty Chamari Atapaththu inspired Sri Lanka to their first series victory over England in any form of the game

Maia Bouchier top scored with 23 while Danielle Gibson added 21 late as England were skittled in the 19th over.

Confusion over hosting of the tournament has led to last-minute changes and bitterness between cricket officials.

Sri Lankan lawmakers are debating the fate of country’s health minister, seeking to remove him over his alleged failure to secure enough essential drugs and laboratory equipment that some say resulted in preventable deaths in hospitals

Sri Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested for match fixing allegations. Arrested by Sports Corruption Investigation Unit after surrendering. Banned from traveling overseas for 3 months. Accused of enticing two players to fix LPL games. Played 1 Test, 49 ODIs, 24 T20s between 2012-2016. AG's Dept instructed to frame criminal charges against…