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Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Oh Blimey! the Barmy Army in full swing

Manic English fans from the infamous Barmy Army, wearing sun hats and waving colorful placards, cheer during the first test match between Sri Lanka and the visiting English cricketers in Kandy. An estimated 7,000 British fans are in Sri Lanka to enjoy the three test match series. (Pic by Ishara S Kodikara)

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