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Compiled by Victor Melder The West Indies beat the touring Sri Lankans by 4 wickets to win the first T20 International, played at Coolidge Cricket Grounds, Antigua. Scores: Sri Lanka – 131/9 in 20 Overs (Nissanka 39, Dickwella 33, McCoy 2/25, Allen 1 / 4, Holder5 1/19, Sinclair 1/26) West Indies –  134/6  in 13.1 Overs (Pollard 38, Holder 29no, Lewis 28, Simmons 26, de Silva 3/12, Dananjaya 3/62)  Player of the Match: Kieron Pollard (West Indies) T20 Debut: Ashen Bandara, Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka), Kevin Sinclair (West Indies)  The touring Sri Lankans beat the West Indies by 43 runs to win the second T20 International, played at Coolidge Cricket Grounds, Antigua. Scores: Sri Lanka – 160/6 in 20 Overs (Gunathilaka 56, Nissanka 37, Bandara 21, Bravo 2/25, McCoy 1/34, Holder 1/36) West Indies – 117 in 18.4 Overs (Mc Coy 23, Simmons 21, Gayle 16, Sandakan 3/10, de Silva ...

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A still from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’s “Balam Pichkari” music video. Source: Youtube Let it be said, Holi is the best of all festivals. “Why”, you ask? Well, let’s see. There’s Diwali, which is a definite eye-pleaser, with shimmering lights everywhere. There’s Eid, which impresses the tastebuds with all the yummy food around. There’s Christmas, with the atmosphere of festive cheer and fresh Christmas trees. And then there is Holi, where all our vital senses are showered with goodness. Its colours are a treat to the eyes. The fragrance of sweet-smelling gulal engraved into the memories of every child who ever played Holi, truly a treat to the nose. The variety of food (often combined with fascinating bhang or thandai) make our taste buds happy. The sense of touch is a bonus because Holi heralds the summer season, and jumping into tanks of colourful, cold water on a hot summer’s day is definitely a treat. ...

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