Thursday, July 8, 1999
Jayasuriya named new Lanka captain
Opener Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed the new captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team replacing Arjuna Ranatunga who was sacked after the country's exit from the 1999 World Cup.
Paes, Arthurs make progress
Leander Paes teamed with Wayne Arthurs of Australia to beat Thomas Ketola (Finland) and Rogier Wassen (Netherlands) 6-2, 6-2 in the $2.95 lakh Newport Hall of Fame tennis championships on Tuesday.
Brazil strike out Chile in Copa
Ronaldo scored on a penalty kick as tournament favourite Brazil edged Chile 1-0 to finish undefeated in first-round play at the Copa America.
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