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Sri Lanka scramble into Asia Cup final in much anticipated clash with India.  Athapaththu leads from the front in nail biting win over Pakistan.  – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  Can Sri Lanka erase the nightmares of the past? India will look to inflict more pain. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) Chamari Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to a clean sweep in their group. Semi-Finals will be engaging. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor). Chamari Athapaththu smashes hapless Malaysia to lead Sri Lanka to a comprehensive win. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor)

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Sri Lanka scramble into Asia Cup final in much anticipated clash with India.  Athapaththu leads from the front in nail biting win over Pakistan.  – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. Sri Lanka scampered into the final of the Asia Cup after a pulsating 3 -wicket semi- final win against Pakistan in Dambulla.  The feisty Lankans who have hit a rich vein of success recently, rammed home their winning culture to snatch a nail biting victory with a ball to spare. But the win over the highly rated  Pakistanis did not come easy after Pakistan set them a competitive 140 for victory then grabbed two quick wickets to send tremors through the Sri Lankan camp.  Opener Vishmi Gunaratne departed in the second ball of the innings for a duck and soon it was 2 for 19 when Harshita Samarawickrema departed for 12 when Sri Lanka’s skipper turned adversity to a personal ...

Jul 27, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , ,
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Can Sri Lanka erase the nightmares of the past? India will look to inflict more pain. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) After a colourful and successful completion of the Lanka Premier League, (LPL), battle lines are drawn for the much anticipated T20 and One-dayers against the might of India which is being staged in Sri Lanka.  The Indians arrived in the Island hot favourites to repeat the humiliation they inflicted over the hosts when they last met. But there is growing belief among the  beleaguered Lankans that they are up to the fight this time around.  A reshuffled Lankan team under the captaincy of Charith Asalanka and a new directional input from new administrators under former Sri Lanka opening batter Upul Tharanga ushers in with it, optimism and a hope of a turnaround of their dwindling fortunes.  The resignation of English coach Chris Silverwood after a ...

Jul 26, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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Chamari Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to a clean sweep in their group. Semi-Finals will be engaging. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor). Chamari Athapaththu led Sri Lanka on a run spree and into the Asia Cup semi- finals as the host nation swept aside Thailand in their final game of the group stages in Dambulla. Thailand had the consolation of winning the toss and electing to bat. Their good fortunes ended there as Sri Lanka romped to a 10 -wicket victory in a canter chasing a mediocre 94 for victory. The Thai batters floundered miserably against a full strength Sri Lanka bowling attack who kept them on a tight leash. And, at 6 for 53 off 14.1 overs, the writing was on the wall as to where the result was heading. All of Sri Lanka’s bowlers shared the seven Thai wickets to fall as they laboured to 93 ...

Jul 25, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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Chamari Athapaththu smashes hapless Malaysia to lead Sri Lanka to a comprehensive win. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) Chamari Athapaththu has chosen her method of walking away from the game she loves by ensuring her memory will be indelible.  The Sri Lankan superstar and skipper smashed a hapless Malaysia attack in a merciless display of aggressive strokeplay to end up with 119 not out off only 69 balls with 7 sixers and 14 fours balls to complete a single-handed demolition of one of Asia’s minnows.  The world ranked number one batter and captain of the ICC world eleven showed her master-class in an unforgiving onslaught that steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable victory in their second foray before their last match against Thailand at the group stage before the semi finals.  Thailand found their chase suffocating as a makeshift Sri Lanka attack choked them with clever ...

Jul 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , ,
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Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in Asia Cup opener. Seven wicket win suggests India- Sri Lanka final.-BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) Sri Lanka started their Asia Cup campaign in commanding form dispatching Bangladesh to record a 7-wicket win in Dambulla. Sri Lanka and India are the in-form teams in the Asian region and both have shown that they are the teams to beat in their respective groups.  India are sitting pretty at the top of their group with two wins over Pakistan and UAE and unless things go pear shaped, Sri Lanka should get through their group on current form. India needs to beat Nepal to move to the next stage while Sri Lanka having a resounding win over  Bangladesh have Thailand and Malaysia ahead of them in what looks like a tantalising India- Sri Lanka final if things go to plan.  Keeping their heads and not getting ...

Jul 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Windies lift to seal 2-1series win in a thriller. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) As expected, the West Indies acclimatised, albeit a tad late, as they romped to a 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka to level things in the second T20 encounter in Hambantota.  Beaten comprehensively in the one-dayers, then stepping up in defeat in the first T20 game, was a sure indication that they were working out the conditions on a familiar venue and it came as no surprise that the short-sighted planning by the locals was definitely meant to backfire on the home team eventually.  While the venue planning, or a botched one is debatable, there is no doubt that the visitors now feel at home in Hambantota and the fact that Sri Lanka were beaten in the decider was not a huge surprise. The wash up will reveal if the single venue for ...

Jul 20, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , ,
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Country band Western Whiskey introduction to Sri Lankan dance goers in Melbourne for their superb Country and Western music. – By Trevine Rodrigo Country band Western Whiskey are making giant strides since their recent introduction to Sri Lankan dance goers in Melbourne for their superb Country and Western music. The mostly Indian musicians with promoter and Country maestro Esric Jackson who is actively promoting them, joined forces with keyboard sensation Alejandro Sonny Cajili III from Replay 6 to give dance goers a fabulous night titled, ‘ Christmas in July ‘. As for Christ being born twice in a year is a debatable ‘miracle’ that has not been revealed yet. But the night of fun, great music and a generous smorgasbord dinner made for a great experience that warmed a cold and frosty Melbourne night. One of the highlights of the superb music on offer was the fantastic vocals of Harold ...

Jul 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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Another successful Eighty Club luncheon and a sellout crowd responded to make it a great afternoon at the Grand on Princes By Trevine Rodrigo It was another successful Eighty Club luncheon and a sellout crowd responded to make it a great afternoon at the Grand on Princes. The Eighty Club channels funds from the revenue gained to support the poor in Sri Lanka and sponsors kids in their educational aspirations. Elmo Wells-Jansz and the Grand on Princes ensured it was an entertaining afternoon. Eighty Club President Angelo Herft and former President Rodney de Kretser thanked patrons for their continued support. Please click here to view the full photo album on eLanka Facebook page  Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Jul 8, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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A cold and frosty night in Melbourne failed to overcome the warmth of the birthday celebration of Suresh De Cruze at the popular Walawwa. – By Trevine Rodrigo A cold and frosty night in Melbourne failed to overcome the warmth of the birthday celebration of Suresh De Cruze at the popular Walawwa. A few family members and friends took in the Street Food scene and enjoyed a night of fun and entertainment with plenty of laughter to celebrate the occasion. A beautiful birthday cake organised by Suresh’s wife Vanessa and kids Shanae and Ethan made the low key occasion complete. The Walawwa has made giant strides in the Street Food segment at an affordable price with a bit of musical entertainment thrown in for good measure. Under the direction of new Manager Desmond Foulstone, it strikes a chord with diners on a Thursday night for an early smorgasbord dinner with ...

Jul 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , ,
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Shenal Rajapakse showed off his talent at a entertaining 21 birthday celebration at Trinco Bar and restaurant in Rowille – By Trevine Rodrigo The good looking young man who is one of two talented cricketers in Asoka and Nirmalie’s family, revealed his other talent as a singer in a Karaoke night to celebrate the occasion. He certainly has a plan B with his exceptional vocals. A happy crowd gathered to celebrate with Shenal and his family and the night was not out of the usual for a 21st. Invitees were dragged in to a sing-along and several responded to make it a well rounded celebration. A Smorgasbord dinner and celebratory drinks made it an eventful night. My wife Anne and I and my former journalist colleague Raine Wickrematunge and Shenal’s dad Asoka who was also a colleague at the Sun/Weekend newspaper in Sri Lanka, joined in to celebrate the important ...

Jul 2, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , ,
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