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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA – Pumped up Sri Lanka women romp against Bangladesh – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka’s women proved their win over South Africa in the opener was no flash-in-the-pan going on to demolish Bangladesh in their second stint while raising exciting possibilities of playing finals for the first time. The plucky Lankans, in a new mindset of self belief, have stunned the competition at its outset and need a win over heavy weights Australia the holders or New Zealand to make the top two in their group. Winning the toss and batting first, Bangladesh were in early strife against a varied Sri Lanka attack now proving to be lethal particularly among the spinners led by Inoka Ranaweera and Oshadi Ranasinghe. This time however, Skipper Chamari Athapaththu chimed in with two wickets to help contain the Bangladeshis to a gettable 126 in their allotment. ...

Feb 13, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Chamari Athapaththu, South Africa., Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup

‘Creamy’ dubious Indians escape sanction despite irregular practice. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. India sidestepped the furore of possible ball tampering and set a precedent that must be maintained if no action is taken against Ravinda Jadeja and Mohamed Sriraj. In what was definitely a breach of match protocols, the Indian duo blatantly helped each other with what was later claimed to be a ‘pain relieving cream’ while Jadeja was bowling against Australia. The wily spinner who claimed five wickets in Australia’s first innings was clearly picked up by cameras rubbing a substance off the back of Sriraj’s hand and applying it to his spinning finger. Controversy raged following the incident as cricket fans and experts debated whether it constituted ball tampering. The new interpretation of the rules don’t allow anything to be introduced to the ball that could enhance its performance that would give the bowler an unfair ...

Feb 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged David Warner, india cricket, Mohamed Sriraj, Ravinda Jadeja, Steve Smith

Chamari Athapaththu leads Lanka to stunning upset in World Cup opener over hosts South Africa. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Chamari Athapaththu found timely form to blast South Africa into submission as the Sri Lankans provided the first upset of the Women’s World Cup. In the curtain raiser designed to kick- start the host nation’s hopes of lifting the prestigious event, South Africa reckoned without the dynamic Sri Lanka skipper whose form on the recent past has not been upto her lofty capability. Athapaththu smashed a player-of-the-match 68 off 50 balls to get Sri Lanka to a par total of 130 before Sri Lanka’s spinners led by Inika Ranaweera 3 for 18 off four economical overs aided by Inoka Ranasinghe 2 for 20 off 4, and Sugandika Kumari 2 for 28 off 4, strangled the strong South African batting as the visitors clung on to a pulsating and famous ...

Feb 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Chamari Athapaththu, South Africa., Sri Lanka skipper, Women's World Cup

India rub salt in the wounds of hopeless Sri Lanka with world record one day drubbing. – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma sounded Sri Lanka’s death knell when they decimated a toothless bowling attack to seal an emphatic 3-0 series win in the one-day series sending the Islanders home with bitter memories of a tour that sent shudders through them. Kohli in full stride is a nightmare to most teams in the world, and his dominant presence will leave the Sri Lanka bowlers with years of trauma that will take a while to recover from. The trio helped India run up an insurmountable 390 for 5 which effectively demoralised and derailed any dreams of a Sri Lanka upset in the dead rubber. Kohil’s merciless onslaught on the hapless Sri Lanka attack saw him smash 166 not out off only 110 balls ...

Jan 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged "CRICKET, india vs sri lanka, Rohit Sharma, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka bowlers, Sri Lanka wickets

Off field issues appear to weigh down Lankans as India grab unassailable lead – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka changed tactics and batted first but the batters crumbled once more and the result was no different. India, set a meagre 215, made short work of the target to comfortably win with 41 balls to spare and grab an unassailable 2-0 lead. It’s been a dreary sequence of events for the troubled Sri Lankans whose on field blues appear to have off field issues to deal with as well. And if this is the reason for their shabby display there’s plenty to be done to get their mindset back on track. And that’s not going to happen midtour or anytime soon after it. Although the horse has bolted in terms of the series, Sri Lanka need to find a way to regroup hurriedly if they want to return home ...

Jan 13, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged "CRICKET, "SRI-LANKANS", Dasun Shanaka, Hardik Pandiya, K.L Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Sriraj, Nuwanindu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka's batters, Sri Lanka's skipper, Sri Lankan bowlers

Shanaka dazzles in a losing effort. Sri Lanka fall in first one-dayer – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka continues his purple patch with the bat but his unbeaten century in a losing effort underlined the inconsistency of his team. When the bowlers produce great economy the batters let them down. This time it was the opposite as the fully represented Indian batting sent them on a leather hunt after being invited to bat first. Chasing 373 was a daunting target from the outset. But the Sri Lanka batters for once took on the challenge but fell short by 67 runs. Shanaka has been widely and unfairly criticised for his leadership in the shorter formats. But the purists fail to see or acknowledge his success rate which has been the best since the days of their great leaders of the past, Mahela Jayawardena ...

Jan 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Dinuth WellelageDushmantha Chameera, Indians, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Mahela Jayawardena, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka skipper, T20, Virat Kohli

Dasun Shanaka inspires Sri Lanka leveller. But validity of Indian team selection under question – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE India’s arrogance backfired on them when Sri Lanka led by skipper Dasun Shanaka turned tables on them breathing new life to a questionable three game T20 series. Smarting from the first game loss to India’s second string, the pride if the Lion rose in defiance to beat India and level the T20 series reigniting casual interest in what appeared to be a listless contest. Dasun Shanaka led his team with pride in a man-of-the-match performance to give the visitors some respect in their 16-run win. While the decider is of academic interest, India’s disrespect of an opponent with their team selection suggests a few things. Did they plan this tour to generate financial benefit to the cash strapped Sri Lankans, or are they fearful of failure before the Australian leg ...

Jan 9, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Dasun Shanaka, ICC, Sri Lanka, T20 series

India complete Sri Lanka humiliation with little effort – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE India’s second string completed their humiliation of a sub standard Sri Lanka with a T20 thrashing to underlined the difference between the best and the rest. My meanderings about behind the scenes activity relating to India’s team selection for this series proved to be unfounded as the hosts drove home a point as to why they did not need stars to beat teams like Sri Lanka. India took the T20 series 2-1 with a 91 run win in the decider. It says a lot about Sri Lanka’s development, or lack of it, as they stumble and stagger like a drunken sailor valiantly striving to negotiate the path ahead of them. It was just a few months ago that this same team gloated about winning the Asia Cup. They are now scratching their heads trying to figure ...

Jan 9, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged INDIA, Sri Lanka, T20

Desmond De Silva – A True Friend and a Gentleman – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne – eLanka) It’s been a year since we lost our dearest friend Desmond De Silva and our hearts ache as we reflect on the wonderful times we shared together. He was a true friend and gentleman. The manner in which he left us has left irreparable scarring. But we are thankful for the good times we were able share as friends. His memory will live with us forever. May his soul rest in God’s loving care. We pray that Phyllis and his family have the strength to recover from his passing. Anne and Trevine. ...

Jan 9, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Desmond De Silva

Disappointing Sri Lanka succumb to Indian second string – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka started 2023 with an embarrassing loss to India’s second string side in Mumbai. The Asia Cup triumph seems a long time ago as the struggling Lankans were made to look less than second rate throwing growing concerns about the country’s progress since the T20 World Cup in Australia where they were booted out of the competition before the quarter finals. India, without skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, K.L Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shammi and Arshdeep Singh, exposed the Sri Lankan frailties and lack of consistency to rout the hapless visitors without too much effort. It also underlined India’s tremendous depth to keep them among the forerunners of the game while the minnows find emerging talent hard to unravel. New pace sensation Shivam Mavi dismantled Sri Lanka’s experienced batting claiming a sensational ...

Jan 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah, K.L Rahul, Mohammed Shammi and Arshdeep Singh, ohit Sharma, Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli