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Sri Lanka's first Test captain Bandula Warnapura dies at 68

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Bandula Warnapura, the first to captain Sri Lanka in Test cricket, passed away on October 18. He breathed his last while receiving treatment for a brief illness in a private hospital. The 68-year-old represented Sri Lanka in four Tests and 12 ODIs. Notably, Warnapura faced Sri Lanka's first ball and scored their first run in the longest format. Sri Lanka Cricket informed about the development.