Tue Nov 19 10:16:43 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka’s New Government Announced; Cricket Team Gets Coaching Boost
**Colombo, Sri Lanka** – Sri Lanka is experiencing significant political and sporting shifts. President Anura’s new government has been formed, with Harini appointed as Prime Minister. Details of the new cabinet are forthcoming. Meanwhile, over 500 soldiers are undergoing quarantine at the Periyamidu Commando training camp in Jaffna. The Gazette containing the names of the newly elected parliamentarians has been released. Voter turnout for the 2024 parliamentary elections reached a certain percentage by 2 PM, with voting starting at 7 AM.
In sporting news, former South African cricketer Neil McKenzie has been appointed as a consultant coach for the Sri Lankan cricket team. McKenzie will work with a group of Sri Lankan test players currently in South Africa, providing guidance and training ahead of their two-match Test series against South Africa. The coaching stint is short-term, specifically focusing on preparing the team for South African conditions and pitches. McKenzie, who scored 4948 runs in all three international cricket formats for South Africa, will be with the team until November 21st. The first Test will be held in Durban from November 27th to December 1st, and the second in Cape Town from December 5th to 9th.
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