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Two New Cricket Captains for Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Item in The Island, 31 December 2023 ….. with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Dasun Shanaka’s reign as Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain has come to an end as Sri Lanka’s new selection committee appointed Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga to lead the ODI and T20I sides, respectively. With Dimuth Karunaratne currently leading the Test side, this is the first time Sri Lanka have three different captains in the three formats. Shanaka first captained Sri Lanka in 2019, on the team’s first tour to Pakistan since the 2009 Lahore attack, but it was not until 2021 that he became their regular captain. Under him, Sri Lanka won 23 out of 41 ODIs and 22 out of 48 T20Is. The highlight of his tenure was the 2022 T20 Asia Cup victory in the UAE where Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the final. Also notable were ODI series wins against South ...

Jan 1, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Akila Dananjaya, Angelo Mathews, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka (vc), Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanaka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga (c)

Under 19 Asia Cup begins-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis AS eight Under 19 teams of EIGHT countries battle each other at ABU DABHI beginning today, we look back at the 2022 competition via SHRESTH SHAH’S REVIEW, IN ESPNCRICINFO … IN FEBRUARY 2022 WHERE THE TITLE READS THUS: “UNDER-19 WORLD CUP 2022: WYLLIE, DHULL, BREVIS AND WELLALAGE HEADLINE ESPNCRICINFO’S TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT Our XI features four Indians but find out who else made the cut India were the most dominant side in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, but there were many from other teams as well who impressed with their talent and skills. Here’s who all made it to ESPNcricinfo’s Team of the Tournament. 1. Teague Wyllie (Australia) With unbeaten scores of 86 and 101 in Australia’s wins in the group stage, Wyllie was his team’s anchor in chases against West Indies and Scotland. His 97-ball 71 against Pakistan in the quarter-final secured safe passage into the semis. ...

Dec 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dewald Brevis, Dunith Wellalage, Under 19 Asia Cup

AUSTRALIA BOUNCE BACK TO CRUSH SRI LANKA TO EAT HUMBLE PIE – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Australia bounce back with first win Openers Kusal Janith Perera and Pathum Nissanka made 125 runs stand Australia executed a superb all round performance which guided them to an easy five wickets win over Sri Lanka in their World Cup cricket fixture played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium at Lucknow yesterday. It was very unexpected batting performance by Sri Lanka team who made 125 for no loss at one stage but were reduced to 209 all out in 43.3 overs. Australia chase their 210 runs target in 35.2 overs with loss of only five wickets. After losing two early wickets for 24 runs opener Mitchell Marsh 52 in 51 balls with 9 fours, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis who scored 58 in 59 balls with 5 fours and a ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adam Zampa, Australia, Australia vs Sri Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Cricket News, Dasun Shanaka, David Warne, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Janith Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Starc, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sunil Thenabadu, t Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium, World Cup cricket fixture

ICC World Cup squads announced Source:Dailynews The ten countries have finalised their squads for the ICC Cricket World Cup on Thursday (28). The matches will commence from October 5. India team led by Rohit Sharma will be looking to become the fourth consecutive host nation to win the tournament, a run which began when they lifted the trophy themselves in 2011. Defending champions England, welcome back Ben Stokes, who has come out of ODI retirement as his side look to retain the trophy, while Kane Williamson will be hoping to win his fitness battle having been named to lead 2019 runners-up New Zealand. Last edition’s runner-ups, New Zealand will meet England in the opening game at Ahmedabad on October 5 and the final will be played at the same venue on November 19. Each team will play nine group stage matches before the semi-finals and all teams are expected to ...

Oct 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, ICC World Cup, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama

Asia Cup At Khettarama: Disaster! Comedy! …. Hara-Kiri?-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Given the humid and rainy conditions, why the Sri Lankan management chose to bat on winning the toss is a major issue for deate after the collapse for 5 runs in the face of some excllent seam and swing bowling from Siraj, Bumrah and Pandya. ...

Sep 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Ishan Kishan, Matheesha Pathirana, Mohammed Siraj, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, Sadeera Samarawickrama

SL Cricketers in Hara-Kiri vs Pakistan …… Nearly !@! – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis Madushka Balasuriya, in ESPNcricinfo, 14 September 2023, where the title of the report reaeds thus “Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis shine in chaotic finish as Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final” Hosts won final-ball thriller while chasing 252 in 42 overs, as Mohammad Rizwan’s 86* went in vain for Pakistan ………….Sri Lanka 252 for 8 (Mendis 91, Asalanka 49*, Ifthikar 3-50) beat Pakistan 252 for 7 (Rizwan 86*, Shafique 52, Pathirana 3-65) by two wickets via DLS method In a game of multiple compelling storylines, it was Charith Asalanka who stood tall in the end as Sri Lanka edged Pakistan out by two wickets in final-ball thriller in Colombo. With it, Sri Lanka made it to their 11th Asia Cup final, where they will face India on Sunday. Asalanka remained unbeaten on 49 off 47 balls to see home a nervy chase, but it ...

Sep 15, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged . Shaheen Shah Afridi, Asia Cup final, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Cricket, Sri Lanka vs India

Sri Lanka Squad – Asia Cup 2023 Dasun Shanaka (c) Pathum Nissanaka Dimuth Karunaratne Kusal Janith Perera Kusal Mendis (VC) Charith Asalanka Dhananjaya de Silva Sadeera Samarawickrama Maheesh Theekshana Dunith Wellalage Matheesha Pathirana Kasun Rajitha Dushan Hemantha Binura Fernando Pramod Madushan. ...

Aug 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Binura Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya De Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vc), Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Pathum Nissanaka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama

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

Sri Lanka pick squad for South Africa A series Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lanka picked a 15-member squad for the first two one-dayers against South Africa A the first of which will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on June 4. Sri Lanka A squad: Lasith Croospulle, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nipun Dhananjaya (captain), Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Udara, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage, Milan Ratnayake, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Isitha Wijesundera, Lakshan Sandakan, Nimesh Vimukthi ...

Jun 4, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Isitha Wijesundera, Janith Liyanage, Lakshan Sandakan, Milan Ratnayake, Nimesh Vimukthi, Pramod 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