Hathurusinghe brings glad tidings to Sri Lanka cricket – By Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Chandika_Hathurusinghe Kusal Mendis in Action Looking at Sri Lanka’s new-found confidence with the same group of players now showing their real potential is proof enough that there is no lack of talent in the Island nation. Just the inability of those guiding their fortunes being able to work on their mindset and subtle tinkering of their talent. The bowling which was of real concern appears to have been sorted out with the available talent led by veterans Suranga Lakmal and Rangana Herath at the helm ably supported by emerging stars Dhananjaya De Silva and Dilruwan Perera helping re-shape a reasonable attack. But what has been most heartening is the increasing consistency of their batsmen who hammered the Bangladesh attack for 713 for 9 in reply to the hosts 513. ...
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Chris, Sonali and Linden rev up for New Year’s Eve at the Walawwa – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Please click here or on the photos below to view all the photos on eLanka Facebook page ...
Sri Lanka……. Whipping boys of world cricket – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Chandika Hathurusinghe Sri Lanka’s current form suggests that they are in the worst place since gaining Test status in 1982 and sporadic bursts such as the unlikely series win over Pakistan in the Arab Emirates throws a shadow over the actual happenings in the oil rich nation. To even suggest that they are capable of beating anyone in the top ten at the moment is laughable let alone possible as the current series against the world’s top team India, is proving in no uncertain terms. All the excuses thrown around about departing stars is now wearing thin as the Island nation struggles to find genuine talent with a tag of consistency attached to it as they offer themselves as cannon fodder to everyone they come up against. Over the past two years Sri Lanka have managed ...
Eighty Club Christmas Ball at the Grand on Cathies Lane with Chris Mant, Lozaine and Cloud 9 – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Click here or on the photos below to view the full set of photos on eLanka Facebook page ...
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Desmond and the Clan …. A true reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of musical talent – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Click Here to view the Photos on eLanka Facebook page Desmond and the Clan …. A true reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of musical talent Vintage performance at the Grand on Princes By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE It’s little wonder when you hear bands of the caliber of Desmond and the Clan who dominated the music scene in Sri Lanka many decades ago, that the newer bands of today have had to strive to be as good or even better to gain acceptance and recognition from music lovers these days. In a master stroke that was hatched as an idea by Sri Lanka’s versatile icon of many decades, Desmond De Silva in consultation with wife and event coordinator Phyllis managed to rope in his former band mates ...
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Read More →Bungling administration drives Sri Lanka Cricket to depths of despair BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE A once proud cricketing nation, Sri Lanka have fallen into a deep abyss and appear powerless to claw their way back from their pathetic plight as the world watches and wonder what has struck them down. Less than a year ago the rebuilding process appeared to be on course under the watchful eye of South African Graham Ford as the young and inexperienced Sri Lankans sans retired stars Mahela Jayawardena, Kumar Sangakkara, Tillekeratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas and a few others took on the might of the then number one Test team Australia, and comprehensively thrashed them 3-0 at home to signal the changing of the guard. The excitement that was derived from that success was short-lived as Sri Lanka then made a morass of mistakes, appointing a performance Manager who apparently interfered with Ford’s coaching ...
Read More →Bumbling fumbling Sri Lanka crash out of Champions Trophy Pathetic fielding costs a semi-final berth BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka lurched like a drunken sailor at the Champions Trophy in England before being unceremoniously dumped before the semi-finals thanks to pathetic fielding against Pakistan in a crucial game that decided the final four spots. Team manager Asanka Gurusinha’s assertion that only the best fielding team would make up the final composition for the tournament irrespective of batting or bowling strengths came back to haunt him when the team delivered him and the team management a slap in the face against Pakistan as they literally found a way to kick themselves out of the tournament due to butterfingered fielding. Compounding the dropped catches was the poor ground fielding which at times made them look amateurish and begged the question whether they were good enough at international level. The coaching ...
Read More →Desmond Kelly DVD launch for charity nets $2500 BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Veteran crooner Desmond Kelly was overjoyed that the proceeds from the sale of his DVD launched last year raised $2500, (Rs. 280,050) and the proceeds was handed over to an orphanage in the land of his birth, Sri Lanka. The legendary performer signed off his lengthy musical career spanning several decades with a DVD which encompasses the beauty and splendor of Sri Lanka along with some humorous Video clips and a fine selection of his favourite songs delivered in his own inimitable style. Desmond Kelly has over the years entertained countless fans in Sri Lanka and worldwide not just as a singer but as an actor and in numerous other roles including as a writer which he still plays a starring role for the Website Elanka and Editor of the Lanka Times in Melbourne. His number one ...
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