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Pakistan pace quartet stand between winning and losing their first T20 World Cup – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sport Editor)   Shaheen Shah Afridi leads a Pakistan pace quartet that can dismantle England’s batting line-up and their chances of snatching this edition of T20 World Cup.  England looked invincible against India,  chasing a par total. But they will be challenged if Pakistan wins the toss and invite them to have a first go with the bat.  Pakistan have a lethal pace combination that can destroy the best batting line-ups in the world, and a two paced MCG will give them the impetus to achieve just that  backed by serious options with spin. Pakistan’s batting has proved second to none.  Skipper Barbar Azam leads a talented line-up that can score freely on their day. The return of Afridi after missing tha Asia Cup, has given them that extra edge ...

Nov 13, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , ,
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SRI LANKA WIPE THE SMILE OFF THE IRISH – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka’s bowlers stifled a dangerous Ireland batting line-up and then the familiar picture of an in-form Kusal Mendis stepped in, bludgeoning a hapless Irish attack, smashing an unbeaten 68 off 43 deliveries to give them a glimmer of hope of surprising many in this edition of the T20 World Cup.  A backup pace attack did an incredible job to restrict and bamboozle the Irishmen before the big guns, Wanindu Hasarsnga De Silva and Maheesh Theeksheena strangled the run flow while picking up wickets at random to give the batsmen the relief of an achievable target.  There was no panic, as the Sri Lankans plotted a cool calm and calculated chase. With little terrors in the Irish attack to deal with, there was no disorientation like in the game against Namabia. Missing explosive Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka ...

Oct 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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T20 World Cup 2022 team-by-team guide, how to watch, when is it – By Simon Smale Source : amp.abc The 2022 T20 World Cup has been underway for the best part of a week now, as eight nations looked to join the pre-qualified eight in the super 12 phase of the tournament. There have already been shocks, with two-time champions West Indies already out of contention after defeats to Ireland and Scotland in the opening group phase. The West Indies join Namibia, United Arab Emirates and Scotland in failing to progress to the tournament proper. However, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Ireland and Zimbabwe have made their way to the Super 12 phase. Here’s what to expect from the 12 remaining teams. Group 1 Afghanistan At the recent Asia Cup Afghanistan blew rather hot and cold, but still pulled out some stunning results, bowling out eventual champions Sri Lanka for just 105 in the tournament ...

Oct 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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Sri Lanka’s women have much to celebrate in humbling defeat at Asia Cup. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Image Source : hindustantimes Beaten but unbowed, Sri Lanka’s women returned home with a lesson on how the best in the world compete as India cleverly and clinically dissected the challenger to grab the Asia Cup for the seventh time. Obviously overawed by the occasion, Sri Lanka crumbled under the pressure of expectation and this could have not been more evident than the frantic run outs early in the game that sealed their fate. Riding on the back of Renuka Singh 3 for 5 and brilliant batter Smiriti Mandhana 51 not out off 25 balls laced with 3 sixers and 6 fours, India dismantled Sri Lanka with consummate ease. Losing skipper and mainstay Chamari Athapaththu in the third over, the Lankan batting was in all sorts as they stumbled in disarray, then ...

Oct 19, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , ,
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Asia Cup and World Cup brings perspective to Sri Lanka. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE  Asia Cup and World Cup appear to be two world’s apart.  Ask Sri Lanka, they will confirm this in the affirmative.  Brimming with confidence and riding the crest of a wave since being crowned the champion of Asia, they were jolted into reality when unseeded Namibia brought them down to earth and reminded all in this unpredictable format, anything is possible.  A general outlook on the game suggests complacency,  and a given anticipation that made Sri Lanka perceive they were above what was before them. Namibia made a strong case to be considered as the next top rung representative at World cricket when they embarrassed a cock – a – hoop Sri Lanka who are expected to be a serious challenge to the best in the world.  Sri Lanka for their part,  are guilty ...

Oct 17, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , ,
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Good News From Jayam October 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items   Sri Lanka’s Cricket Champions Sri Lanka in majestic win to take Asia Cup (Corrected photo from last issue!) The Sri Lanka team made a superb team effort to win the sixth Asia Cup cricket title when they beat Pakistan by 23 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka chased the target and recorded their victory with three overs to spare. Sri Lanka batted first after losing the toss and made a comfortable total of 170/6 as they defended that total with a superb fighting spirit to clinch the title for the sixth time under the full capacity of Dubai grounds while most of them were Pakistani supporters ended up disappointed with back to back defeats from Sri Lanka. Export Revenue of BOI Enterprises up to September 2022 Surpass US$6 Bn The Board of Investment (BOI) ...

Oct 11, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , ,
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Sri Lanka face tough hurdle in qualifying round Source : sundayobserver Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka will have much on his plate when he marches his team out for the qualifying games of the T20 World Cup in Australia. The first of three qualifying round matches will be against the unpredictable Namibia on October 16 followed by games against the UAE on the 18th and the Netherlands on October 20. Shanaka will be captaining the team at his second T20 World Cup after leading the team on the first occasion in Oman and the UAE last year. This time he will have the services of batters Dhanushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis who were unavailable due to a disciplinary ban. Sri Lanka suffered two series defeats against Australia, 4-1 down under and 2-1 on home soil while suffering a 3-0 whitewash in India in the run up to the T20 World Cup. ...

Oct 9, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Sri Lankan cricketers leave with a ‘parting message’ – By CALLISTUS DAVY Source : sundayobserver With the euphoria of winning the Asia Cup subsiding and the focus now on the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia, the Sri Lanka team departed with a warning that hysterical followers of the country’s main passion better watch their steps and not be over the moon that a bigger trophy is within striking distance. The players pumped up by the occasion left in the early hours of this morning and in a parting message captain Dasun Shanaka said playing the way they did in the Asia Cup will count for little or nothing in the varied conditions found in Australia where Sri Lanka needs to play as many as eight matches, three in the qualifying round, in the run-up to the November 13 final. “The Asia Cup is just one tournament, we cannot think about ...

Oct 2, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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              SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (SEPTEMBER 2022) Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets to win the 5th Match in the Asia Cup Twenty20 Tournament, Group B, played at Dubai International cricket Stadium. Scores: Bangladesh – 183/7 in 20 Overs (A. Hossain  39, Miraz 38, Mahmudullah 27,M. Hossain 24no, Karunaratne 2/32, Hasaranga 2/41, Theekshana 1/23) Sri Lanka – 184/8 in 19.2 Overs (Mendis 60, Shanaka 45, Nissanka 20,  E.Hossain 3/51, Ahmad 2/34, Hasan 1/30) Player of the Match: Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) T20 Debut: Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka)  & Ebodat Hossain (Bangladesh) Points: Sri Lanka 2, Bangladesh 0. Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets to win the 7th Match in the Asia Cup Twenty20 Tournament, Super Four, played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Scores: Afghanistan –175/6 in 20 Overs (Gurbaz 80, Zadran 40, Madushanka 2/36, Theekshana 1/20, Fernando 1/34) Sri Lanka – 179/6 in 19.1 Overs (Mendis 36, Nissanka ...

Oct 1, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , ,
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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 In Articles, Cricket News Tagged , , , , , ,
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