Emburey shines in Sri Lanka's first ever test (1982)

Sri Lanka played England in its first ever test match at the P Sara Stadium in Feb 1982.

After a bright start and even holding the upper hand on Day 2, Sri Lanka crumbled suddenly in its secong innings as John Emburey ripped thru the batting taking 7 wickets.


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