The end of Shane Warne’s MAGIC Source:island.lk There were emotional scenes as family, loved ones, and fans, assembled to meet the private charter flight, carrying the body of the 52-year-old cricket legend, Shane Warne, home, to Melbourne. The arrival came almost a week after his shock death, in Thailand. And, the big question is what really caused Shane Warne’s death! Could any of the following been a contributory factor to his death? * Warne’s two bouts with Covid, and lifestyle, may offer clues into his sudden death. (So bad was his experience with the first Covid attack that he had to use a ventilator to help him recover.) * Studies have shown Covid can increase the risk of heart problems in some. * Warne was also a habitual smoker, who was also known to be a lover of junk food. * His manager said Warne also often tried liquid-only diets ...
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Murderous bowling of Jeff Thompson against Sri Lanka in the First World Cup series match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Oval in June 1975 ” 6.48 minutes into the video you see me getting hit. I took 6 blows from him on my body. Still he didn’t get me out. Retired hurt at 53. Next to me is Duleep getting hit on the head” – “Sunil Wettimuny” …………… How Sri Lanka showed grit and displayed a ‘never say die’ attitude against the murderous bowling of Jeff Thompson and Dennis Lillie in the First ICC World Cup series match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Oval in June 1975. The defiant and gallant batting of Sunil Wettimuny who scored a heroic 53 (retired hurt), Duleep Mendis, Ranjit Fernando, Bandula Warnapura, Anura Tennekoon, and Michael Tissera earned for them and Sri Lanka a place at the High ...
Nov 26, 2021
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“CRICKET, LOVELY CRICKET” With the compliments of Dian Abeywardene & Lesley Manickam, thanks to both the above gentlemen, here is a subject that is very much more appreciated than most. The Umpires are on the ground, so let’s get going. Desmonfd Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. INDIA DROWN ENGLAND TO WIN SECOND CRICKET TEST AT LORDS – BUT…….. [By Dian Abeyewardene] INDIA continued to stamp their prowess as a ‘Cricket power house’ bowling out the Founders of the game of Cricket ,England in the second Innings of the second Test, in under two sessions of play on day five. An outstanding feat by India to register their third Victory at The Lords Cricket Ground considered the ‘cradle’ of Cricket. India was brash, boastful, arrogant and oozing with the pride of an infamous victory humbling the DOYEN’s of Cricket in their home ...
Aug 28, 2021
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Tagged "CRICKET, Ajay Jedeja, Ajit Agarakar, Ajith Wadekar, Andy Roberts, Anil Kumble, Anshuman Gaekwad, Bishen Singh Bedi, Charlie Griffith, Colin Croft, Courtney Walsh, Curtley Ambrose, Dennis Lillee, Eripali Prasanna, flamboyant Azzaruddhin, Glen Mcgrath, INDIA, interesting characters such as Farokh Engimeer, Jason Gillespie, Jeff Thompson, Joel Garner, Kapil Dev, Laxman Sivramakrishnan, Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, Navjot Singh Sddhu, Peter Siddle, Rahul Dravid, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanjay Manjrekar, spin wizards, unny Gavaskar, Venkat
Busting the no-ball myth: Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Dennis Lillee, Ian Botham, Lance Gibbs had all erred – By Abhishek Mukherjee Source:Cricketcountry Data is the most potent tool available to researchers. Unfortunately, data can also be dangerous, since most of us tend to believe whatever is thrust on our faces. Thus, if one wants to establish credentials of his heroes, what better way is there than to make up random data and use the power of the internet to misguide innocent readers? Fact-checking, whether due to lack of resources or intent, doesn t come naturally to the casual reader, and you cannot blame them: who has the time? One of the pieces doing rounds on the internet is a list of five bowlers who have never bowled a no-ball in their lives . Lance Gibbs, Dennis Lillee, Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, and Ian Botham were all outstanding bowlers. They are all former cricketers. So why ...
Nov 6, 2020
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Australia’s greatest ever Test XI Source:Theroar Australia is the most successful nation in Test match history with more wins and a higher winning percentage than any other established nation in the history of Test cricket. Selecting a side from almost 150 years of Test match cricket is no easy feat with many all-time greats not making the cut. I’m assuming that this side will play a Test match at either the MCG or SCG so I’ve gone with a three-to-one fast bowler to spinner mix. ...
Jul 11, 2020
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