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, ...

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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS Complied by Victor Melder (APRIL 2023) The touring Sri Lankans beat New Zealand in the one-over eliminator (with the score being tied) in the first T20 International played at Eden Park, Auckland. Scores: Sri Lanka – 196/5 in 20 Overs (Asalanka 67, Perera 53, Mendis 25, Neesham 2/30, Milne 1/42) New Zealand – 196/8 in 20 Overs (Mitchell 66, Chapman 33, Latham 27, Karunaratne 2/36, Madushanka 2/37) Player of the Match: Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) T20 Debut: Chad Bowes, Henry Shipley, Chris Brown (New Zealand) New Zealand beat the touring Sri Lankans by 9 wickets to win the second T20 International played at University Oval, Dunedin. Scores: Sri Lanka – 141 in 19 Overs (de Silva 37, Perera 35, Asalanka 24, Milne 5/26, Lister 2/26, Neesham 1/20) New Zealand – 146/1 in 14.4 Overs ( Seifert 79no, Bowes 31, Latham 20no, Rajitha 1/25. Player of the ...

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Ton happy Sri Lanka reduce Ireland to first Test horror – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Four centuries, and timely form reversal piloted Sri Lanka to a convincing innings win against Ireland in the first Test, giving the home team some welcome recuperation after a painful and forgettable tour to New Zealand.  Bullied and humiliated by a half strength Kiwi side in all formats, Sri Lanka returned home to let the visiting Irish know what it feels like to be at the receiving end of superior opposition.  Sri Lanka’s batting dilemmas were firmly put behind them for once, and with spinning sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and Vishwa Fernando exploiting the treacherous track, they bamboozled the Irish batting to win in a canter as the tourists plummeted to a embarrassing innings defeat.  Ireland,  on their maiden Test tour to the Island, were smashed to all parts of the Galle ...

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