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Nissanka, Fernando and Mendis lead Sri Lanka blitz and bowlers complete series clean sweep. T20 series should decide new look Sri Lanka revival. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Yes, for quite a spell there was reason to believe Sri Lanka cricket was hit and miss, they have now dispelled that theory with another comprehensive thrashing of Afghanistan to take them to a 3-0 series sweep in the one-dayers in Pallekelle. Afghanistan won the toss in anticipation of gaining an advantage, but the gamble backfired as Sri Lanka’s search for depth turned up trumps as their reshuffled bowling attack restricted them to a gettable target. Pace and a new look spin attack bowled the Afgans out for 266 in 48.2 overs proving there’s plenty in the tank if needed. No Hasarsnga, Theekshana, and Chameera made little difference as Pramod Madushan 3 for 45, Asitha Fernando 2 for ...

Feb 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Akila Dhananjaya, Avishka Fernando, Dinuth Wellalage, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Cricket, T20 series

Batters hit top gear as Sri Lanka smash Afganistan to a series win – Same team but different mindset appears to be selectors master-stroke – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka shed their ‘inconsistency’ tag thrashing Afganistan by 155 runs while lightning up the hills of Pallekelle to the dawning of a welcome form turnaround, and silencing their critics in the process. Teetering on the edge of being written off in all formats, Sri Lanka appear to have discovered the correct horses for courses strategy from the available talent, and Coach Chris Silverwood can breathe easy as the new selection committee goes about putting together the pieces and the right squads for the different formats. There’s no disputing the talent in Sri Lanka cricket, but issues off field has derailed the games administration creating an unwanted distraction to their performances on the field. The new look ...

Feb 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Afganistan, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Chris Silverwood, Kusal Mendis, s Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Cricket, Sri Lanka vs Afganistan, T20 series, TREVINE RODRIGO, Wanindu Hasarsnga De Silva

A Crackerjack Cricket Match at Kandy: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis While, alas, I dot watch the 50-Over ODI match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan played a t the PKalleklley Stadium in Kandy on Friday 10th February, it is crystal-clear tdhat it was a crackerjack game marked by (A) huge totals and (B) a number of exceptional performances on both sides. Pathum Nissanka soaks in the applause • AFP/Getty Images While opening batsman Pathum Nissanka deservedly secured the Player of the Match for his 203 runs in 139 balls at a rate of …., a close contender for this award in my book was the oldish Afghan warhorse, Mohammad Nabi, for a bowling spell that reads 10-4-44-1 at 4.40 (easily the most economical Afghanistan bowler) and then a batting effort that saw him accumulate 136 runs in 130 balls –– this score in the position No 7 in the batting order after Afghanistan was five wkts ...

Feb 11, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Avishka Fernando, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs furious after the batting debacle against India scoring only 55 runs, then losing to Afghanistan by 7 wickets – By Sunil Thenabadu After this disastrous batting display against India collapsing for a paltry 55 runs ,thereafter to Afghanistan by seven wickets , to console the irritated fuming cricket fanatics very appropriately the Minister of sports and youth affairs Roshan Abeysinghe had requested the President and the supporting staff of the Sri Lanka Cricket to resign immediately before he takes drastic action. The Minster of sports and youth affairs Roshan Ranasinghe via his media division has expressed his discontentment on the dismal performance of our cricket team once again in the hands of India losing the WC encounter by a massive margin of 302 runs the worst defeat inflicted on Sri Lanka since participating in all world cups from year 1975.The defeat recently has made all ...

Nov 5, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged "CRICKET, Angelo Matthews, Anura Tennakoon, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Cricket in Sri Lanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Duleep Mendis, ICC, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Micheal Tissera, Pathum Nissanka Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ranjith Fernando, Roshan Ranasinghe, Roy Dias, Sanath Jayasuriya, SL Cricket, Sunil Wettimuny, The ICC world cup

Avishka steers Sri Lanka ‘A’ to win over Bangladesh ‘A’ Sri Lanka ‘A’ opener Avishka Fernando who made 133 celebrating his century (Pic. courtesy SLC) Source:Dailynews Opener Avishka Fernando stroked a superb knock of 133 as Sri Lanka ‘A’ recorded 48 runs victory over Bangladesh ‘A’ in their ACC men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup tournament cricket fixture played at SSC grounds yesterday. Bangladesh ‘A’ chasing a target of 350 fought back strongly but finally they had to be satisfied with 301 all out in 48.3 overs. Opener Tanzid Hasen (51), skipper Mohammed Saif Hasen (53), Saumya Sakar (43) and Rakibul Hasen (40) made useful contributions but that was not enough as they were all out with 9 balls to spare. Promod Madushan the paceman 3 for 50 in 6.3 overs while leg spinner Dushan Hemantha 3 for 54 in his ten over spell and off spinner Sahan Arachchige 2 for ...

Jul 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Promod Madushan

Thirty member cricket pool named for Zimbabwe tour-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Kusal Mendis who was named ODI Vice captain playing football while at training (pix courtesy SLC) Source:Dailynews Sri Lankan ODI cricket team is getting ready for the world Cup qualification tournament which is scheduled to commence on June 18 in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka already have been relegated to play in the 10 team qualifier tournament where the finalists will join the eight automatic qualifiers in the main draw. South Africa is the latest addition to automatic qualifiers list and they were able to edge out Ireland to qualify for the direct qualification slot. Sri Lankan also an uphill task to get qualification slot while Ireland, Netherlands, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka (five super league bottom teams), Nepal, Oman, Scotland (League 2 top three teams) and UAE and USA Qualifier play off top two teams) are expected to take part ...

May 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Angelo Mathews, Ashen Bandara, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Janith Perera (wk), Kusal Mendis (wk and Vice Captain), Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Croospulle, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Milan Ratnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Parveen Jayawickrema, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Ramesh Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrema (wk), Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS Compiled – by Victor Melder (JANUARY 2023) Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Chris Clarke-Irons as the Lead Physiotherapist of the National Team, with effect from January 1, 2023. Chris is on a two-year contract with Sri Lanka Cricket and his first official tour with the Sri Lanka National Team will be the Sri Lanka Tour of India 2022–2023. Chris, who holds a BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy obtained from the University of East London and an MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy from Kings College, London, was the Head of Science and Medicine and also the Lead Physiotherapist of the Essex County Cricket Club, before joining Sri Lanka Cricket. He also held stints with the England Men’s Team during an ODI Tour of Australia and also functioned as the physiotherapist for the ECB’s Senior Men’s Pace Program. (Daily Mirror, 1.1.2023) India beat the touring Sri Lankans ...

Jan 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Angelo Mathews, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Kavishka Anjula, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sri Lanka Cricket, Vishwa Fernando

Kusal, Dushmantha among key players to play against England Lions before NZ tour Source:Dailymirror The Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors have decided to play 14 players including Kusal Janith Perera and Dushmantha Chameera as and when needed during the upcoming games against the England Lions Team, as part of their preparation for the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand. The Sri Lanka team is scheduled to tour in New Zealand in March this year for 2 Test matches, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. It was reported that some key Sri Lankan players who have recovered from injuries will be included in the New Zealand tour. ...

Jan 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Angelo Mathews, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Kavishka Anjula, Kusal Janith Perera, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Vishwa Fernando

India wins despite Dasun Shanaka’s century effort Source:-Dailynews India recorded a comprehensive 67-run win over the touring Sri Lankan side in the 1 st game of 3 match ODI series in Rajkot. Sri Lanka who won the toss and opted to bowl first had no clue whatsoever in their bowling effort where India’s batters easily dominated the Sri Lankan bowling attack and cruised easily throughout the whole inning. Almost the whole Indian top order made some statement innings where openers Rohit Sharma and Subman Gill scored hefty half-centuries to set up the tone for their star batter Virat Kohli to come and score a fine century for India to post a mammoth 373 runs for a loss of 7 wickets. In the reply, Sri Lanka got on to the worst start possible where Avishka Fernando who made a comeback to the national side fell for 5 runs and followed up ...

Jan 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka

Roy’s class of 2016 delivering on big stage-by Rex Clementine Source:Island Cynics had dismissed Roy Dias as old school and didn’t give him the credit that he deserved as Sri Lanka Under – 19 won an ODI and unofficial Test series in England in 2016 but when you look at the players he groomed as the nation’s under-19 coach some five years ago, there’s something special about them. There’s Wanindu Hasaranga, who is a star in the world stage already and there are several others who could go on the same way. Within 48 hours this week, Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka scored their maiden ODI hundreds and match winning ones too as Sri Lanka buried the Aussies recording a come from behind series win. ...

Jun 23, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna Ranatunga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Praveen Jayawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga