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KUMAR SANGAKKARA’s future foretold in February 2002 – By Sunil Thenabadu This was the first article of the writer published in a English newspaper under the caption “Have your Say” in February 2002 foretelling the future of legendary Kumar Sangakkara. There is absolutely no doubt that with consistent performances, the young, talented, and dynamic wicket keeper batsman, Kumar Sangakkara has cemented a permanent place in both Sri Lanka’s test and one day teams. His past performances have been praised, hailed, and acclaimed by international commentators viz Tony Greig, Ravi Shastri, Martin Crow, Ramiz Raja, Barry Richards, Navjot Sidhu, and Bruce Yardley. He possesses correct technique, ideal temperament, aggressive instinct, and exquisite timing with strokes all around the wicket. Bruce Yardley, a former Sri Lankan coach and a past Australian cricketer when commentating has said repeatedly, he loves to see Kumar Sangakkara bat. He says he is all the time exciting, ...

Dec 30, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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Cricket – A game for the Handicapped? – By Noor R. Rahim   Travelling from the Airport to their Beach Hotel two Elderly American ladies saw many people gathered around radios and Television Sets enroute to their Hotel. The crowds were very vociferous with dancing, flag waving and generally appearing happy in a carnival like atmosphere. Once at the Hotel they enquired if there was a Festival being celebrated as they had seen people on the road making merry. The receptionist explained that today was the “Final Test Cricket Match” against the visitors from “down under”. With a win today we would sweep them away and “bury” them, as we had won two of the three already. The festive mood in the streets is because we have already won the series. After refreshing themselves they strolled out to the Beach Cabana with their drinks and Transistor Radio to take in ...

Jan 7, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged , , , , , ,
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BATTING STROKE SELECTION – By Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam The batsman’s job is to score as many runs as possible. But to build an innings, a batsman needs sound judgement to work out which deliveries  to defend, leave or score off. Even top clans batsmen give their wicket away because of poor shot selection, so its not an easy science. The batsman has approximately 12 shots to choose from either side of the wicket. So stroke selection  depends on the line, length and speed of a delivery. There are three main lines: Off stump and outside Middle stump Leg Stump and outside And there are five main lengths of delivery: Bouncer/long hop Short of a length Good length Full length/half volley Full toss For the best chance of building an innings, a batsman needs to move their feet backwards or forwards to get into the best position to play a stroke. ...

Aug 22, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam Tagged ,
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