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Former cricketer Rumesh Tharanga Patirage rises as javelin sensation
Original: How former cricketer Rumesh Tharanga Patirage became a javelin sensation
Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga Patirage, once a cricketer, has switched sports and made a name for himself in javelin throwing. Coverage of his journey from cricket to athletics is drawing attention, with reports highlighting how an uncommon career change has led to rapid success in his adopted sport.
Why now: His unusual switch from cricket to javelin and recent success in athletics have made his story newsworthy.
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