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My thoughts on the movie 800 – By Sanjeewa Jayaweera Source : island I decided to patronize a cinema after several years to watch a movie. I am glad I did so because the film brought back happy memories of Muttiah Muralitharan, the spinning wizard and, in my opinion, the greatest cricketer Sri Lanka has produced. The movie 800 is about the life and cricketing career of Muarli. It is aptly titled 800 in recognition of the number of wickets Murali claimed in test matches during his illustrious career, which spanned from 1992 to 2010. His tally of wickets in test cricket is a world record that, in all probability, might never be surpassed, just as much as Sir Donald Bradman’s test batting average of 99.96 runs per innings. Initially, I was a bit worried about the movie’s length, which is 150 minutes, which I felt might be a bit long ...

Nov 8, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, cinema, Cricketer in 1991, cricketer Sri Lanka, cricketing career of Muarli, movie

800: Murali’s inspiring story unfolds on silver screen-By Fauz Mohamed Source:Sundayobserver The film ‘800,’ based on the life of Muthiah Muralitharan, widely regarded as one of the greatest spinners in the world, has commenced screening in India. The title refers to Murali’s 800 Test wickets, a record that has still not been equalled. Simultaneously The film ‘800’ was filmed in various locations, including Sri Lanka, India, and Australia. It was simultaneously released in 15 countries, such as India, Sri Lanka, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Originally made in Tamil, ‘800’ has been dubbed in Sinhala and Telugu, and it includes English subtitles for wider accessibility. The screenplay for the film ‘800’ was jointly written by Tamil film director M. S. Sripathi and Booker Award winner Shehan Karunathilake, whose first book Chinaman (on a fictional cricketer) was a big hot in cricket playing countries. ...

Oct 10, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, Muthiah Muralitharan

Video: A Summary History of Cricket in Ceylon & Sri Lanka, 1822-2022-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Cricket Squad under Anura Tennekoon that toured England for the ICC ‘s ODI Competition in 1975 Captain Arjuna Ranatunga & President Ana Punchihewawith 1996 ODI World Cup A NOTE: given the vast sweep of time covered in this short review, it is hardly surprising that there are many omissions and gaps. Plus marks to the compilers for referring to some important moments in 19th and early 20th century Ceylon. FURTHER READING: Cricket lovers should use digital engines to search for writings by SP Foenander, SS Perera, Ranjan Mellawa, Mahinda Wijesinghe ….. AND then, last but not least there is the Janashakthi Book of Cricket brought out in 1999 by Chandra & Prakash Schaffter of Janashakthi Insurance — a book that is a compendium incorporating SS Perera’s marvellous of collection of items on the history of cricket in our fair isle. ...

Oct 8, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, History of Cricket in Ceylon, Janashakthi Book

Lankan netballers to tour Australia and Botswana-by Dhammika Ratnaweera National senior Netball team who selected for World Cup with Netball President Victoria Lakshmi head coach Thilaka Jinadasa and chairman of selectors Dhamayanthi Jayatilleka. Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka senior Netball team led by Gayanjali Amarawansa will embark on tours to Australia and Botswana to get more exposure before the World Netball Cup which is scheduled to be held from July 28 in South Africa. This is a good opportunity for National Netball players to get much needed match exposure said Sri Lanka Netball Federation President Victoria Lakshmi in an exclusive interview with Daily News yesterday. ...

May 24, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, Daminda Attanayake, Gayanjali Amarawansa, National senior Netball team, Thilaka Jinadasa

Sri Lanka after 41 years of Test cricket-by Rex Clementine Source:Island This week we celebrated 41 years of Test cricket having played our inaugural Test match in 1982 on the 17th of February. Over the years we have gone onto earn the admiration and respect of rest of the cricketing world for the sheer brilliance, creativity and innovativeness with which we have played the game. The Sri Lankan brand of cricket has challenged the way the game has been played and has added excitement and entertainment over the last 41 years. Mind you it took India 20 years to win their first Test match. The Kiwis needed 26 years while we won our first Test in a mere three years in 1985. In between, they dazzled at Lord’s in 1984 in their first visit to the Home of Cricket and nearly made India eat humble pie in the Madras ...

Feb 21, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, Mahela Jayawardene, Roshan Mahanama

Muralitharan: The Arm that Did Not Chuck-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Dr Barclay “Buddy” Reid …. with highlighting emphasis imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi ** Boxing Day is back, reviving memories of the 1995 no balling of Muttiah Muralitharan, the greatest bowler of all time. Following the no ball call, the focus was on Murali’s elbow. Did he straighten it during delivery? The answer would determine whether the no ball call was justified. I was the first person called upon officially to provide the answer. I say “Officially” because the request to examine Murali medically came from Duleep Mendis the Manager and Arjuna Ranatunga the Captain of the Sri Lankan team. They chose me because of my experience in my regular job as an Independent Medical Examiner of injured workers for WorkSafe Victoria. I examined Muralitharan in the dressing room on the third day of the match and my conclusion was that ...

Dec 23, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, Muttiah Muralitharan

Gayan Senanayake – Sri Lanka’s Cricket Cheering Leader – Talks exclusively to eLanka in Australia – His Life, His Passion & Memories! What an amazing individual, Mr Gayan Senanayake, the sole mascot of the Sri Lankan cricket team, a public figure any cricket fan, which ever country they supported would not miss if at a Sri Lankan cricket game or watching a Sri Lankan cricket game on TV. Gayan spoke to eLanka during his recent visit to Sydney for the T20 World Cup Cricket encounter. A humble individual born in Kalubowila, Sri Lanka, and attended Kalubowila maha Vidyalaya for his studies. Gayan started his passion in cricket back in 1992 when he watch a New Zealand vs Sri Lanka game on TV. Then, as part of this sense of love for cricket Gayan watched his first game of live cricket in 1992 when Alan Boarder brought his Australian team to ...

Nov 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, Bathiya and Santhush, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Deepika Padukone, Dhananjaya De Silva, Gayan Senanayake, Katrina Kaif, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sam Curran, Sharuk Khan, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cricket team, T20 World Cup Cricket, Virat Koli, Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri lanka cricket Captain Dasun Shanaka – By Nivran Weerakoon Source : Nivran Weerakoon linkedin captured in the image below is one of the most understated persons who played a pivotal role in scripting a triumph that could potentially restore the old glory of Sri Lanka Cricket. Dasun was never earmarked as a future captain. When he became the captain last year, he was not even a permanent fixture of the team. What amazes me is how cool headed Dasun is and how he fearlessly took on the leadership role in the midst of a number of challenges including a number of match losses prior to the Asia Cup, with the exception of the Australian tour of Sri Lanka where Sri Lanka won. Amazing lessons of key leadership traits for any emerging leader to emulate can be observed from Dasun’s approach on how he gradually built a young team, picking ...

Sep 13, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Cricket News Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, Asia Cup, Australian tour of Sri Lanka, Captain Cool, great leadership, Sri Lanka Cricket, srilanka cricket Captain

After brilliant 45 years, Ian Chappell quits commentaries- by Rex Clementine Source:Island Most of us know Ian Chappell as a commentator who pulled no punches. But he also could dish out humour like he did ahead of the Adelaide Test match of 1996. “The good news is that Sri Lanka are playing someone with extra pace and the not so good news is that we have to pronounce Ravindra Pushpakumara.” Chappell was most cricket fans’ favourite commentator and he will be missed as he was the best storyteller in our game. “I realized Australia were losing the plot ahead of the 1996 World Cup final before the toss. I had to do an interview with Shane Warne after Ravi Shastri had done one with the Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga. As I approached Warney, he asked me, ‘What has that fat b****** had to tell about me now.’ Arjuna had ...

Aug 22, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, Ian Chappell, Ravindra Pushpakumara

SLC clarifies on Arjuna’s statement Source:Dailynews The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) at an emergency meeting held yesterday (15) having extensively deliberated on the false, derogatory and distorted statement made by the newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Council, Arjuna Ranatunga during a recent Media Interview (Derana Big Focus), has decided to take appropriate legal action against him who has spoken with malicious intent, damaging the goodwill and reputation of the SLC and have deliberately made public comments by making false and defamatory accusations against the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. Accordingly, Members of the Executive Committee have sent Letters of Demand to Arjuna Ranatunga, claiming Rs. 2 Billion as damages for the reputational losses that occurred to Sri Lanka Cricket and its officials by the said false and derogatory statement. (SLC media release) ...

Aug 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, National Sports Council, Sri Lanka Cricket