Kusal Mendis dropped from squad for second test Source:Ceylontoday According to Sri Lanka cricket Chairman of Selectors Ashantha de Mel, a number of Sri Lankan players have dropped from the squad for the second test against England. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne who was ruled out due to an injury has been dropped from the squad alongside batsman Kusal Mendis who is having a poor run of form. Pacemen Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Kumara, and Wicket Keeper Minodh Banuka have also been dropped from the squad. ...
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T10 format is exactly what the Olympics would be looking at – Abu Dhabi Cricket CEO-By Amindha de Alwis Source:Dailymirror CEO of Abu Dhabi Cricket Matt Boucher, commented that ten-over cricket would be an ideal format to showcase cricket in the Olympic Games, given its eye-catching and fast-paced nature which lines up with the objectives included in the Olympic Charter, He made these remarks to the Dailymirror ahead of the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League which is set to kick-off on January 28. “I think the format is exactly what the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympics would be looking at. A maximum eyeballs delivery of cricket. The Olympic charter has objectives and including short form ten-over cricket will be a massive boost to any Olympics. I do believe that it is a fantastic format that will continue to grow and evolve around the world,” expressed ...
Jan 9, 2021
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Sri Lankan cricketers clear second PCR hurdle-by Althaf Nawaz Sri Lankan players Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis with their new playing kits seen in a discussion. Source:Dailynews The Sri Lankan Cricketers cleared the second health hurdle after they were tested negative in their second PCR test held last Tuesday. They were granted permission to use the center wicket at the grounds and the players have had a practice session in different aspects of the game under their coaches. As per team sources, they have a further PCR test today followed by another training session before they embark on the ‘Boxing Day’ Test at the Centurion. The arrangements of the hosts, Cricket South Africa (CSA), has been very commendable, in making them comfortable both on and off the field, according to the Lankan team management. ...
Dec 29, 2020
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Former England star Owais Shah to coach Dambulla in LPL-by Chandrika Fernando Owais Shah Source:Dailynews Former England batsman, Owais Shah has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Dambulla Vikings Team for the inaugural Lanka Premier League Twnety20 Cricket Tournament, which begins later this month. The 42-year-old middle order batsman will take over the duties of the team while replacing another former Englishman and fast bowler Jon Lewis, the franchise owners announced yesterday. The Dambulla Vikings Team, under the guidance of Shah will come out for the first time when they take on the Kandy Tuskers Team on November 28, in a day game at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota. Shah will have the opportunity of coaching a star-studded line-up, which includes top foreign players in the calibre of Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies), Samit Patel (England), and Paul Stirling (Ireland). ...
Nov 21, 2020
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No Selectors but Sri Lanka picks disputable squad to South Africa-BY CALLISTUS DAVY Lahiru Udara Igalagamage: Outsmarted the big guns but no place in the Sri Lanka squad Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lanka’s best in-form but internationally untested batsman Lahira Udara Igalagamage has been sent into cold storage after a 22-member squad was selected for a high-intensity training camp outside Colombo in preparation for next month’s tour of South Africa with no official sanction. The 22 players, some of them regulars and made up of seven fast bowlers, were picked on what is said to have been “internal advice” meaning recommendations given by Sri Lanka Cricket’s technical advisers in the absence of an official Selection Panel whose term expired two months ago. ...
Nov 15, 2020
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Tagged Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lahiru Udara Igalagamage, Lasith Embuldeniya, Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando, Santhush Gunatilleke, Suranga Lakmal, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva
Left-arm quick from Hungama could be next big thing in cricket-by Rex Clementine Source:Island Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka has suddenly become the talk in cricket circles after he was drafted into the Sri Lankan squad that will tour South Africa later this year for the Boxing Day and New Year Tests. The 22 players who will go on the tour will begin a week-long residential training camp in Pallekele later this week and all eyes will be on Madushanka. The 20-year-old hails from the fishing village of Hungama in the Hambantota district. His father is a fisherman and his talent was spotted by former fast bowling great Chaminda Vaas. A couple of years ago, Madushanka had turned up as a net bowler in Hambantota as Sri Lanka were training and Vaas referred him to former Test captain Hashan Tillakaratne, who was the Head Coach of the Under-19 side. ...
Nov 14, 2020
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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS – (JANUARY 2020) – Compiled by Victor Melder The national cricket team will undertake their first assignment of this year taking wings to India today for a three match T-20 series. The opening encounter will be played on Sunday (January 5) in the eastern city of Guwahati. The port city in the state of Assam is bordering China. The remaining two games will be played in Indore (January 7) and Pune (January 10). The team will fly to Madras today morning, where they have a five hour layover before taking the next flight to Guwahati. The Sri Lankan series is sandwiched between the tours of West Indies and Australia. Lasith Malinga’s side will not be playing in any of the major cities with all premier cricket centers allocated for the West Indies and the Australians. The tour was not on the Future Tour Programme ...
Feb 3, 2020
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Lasith Malinga returns to captain Sri Lanka in Australia T20 series Text Source: SportingNews Lasith Malinga returns to captain Sri Lanka, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Oshada Fernando have retained their places in the Twenty20 International squad for the series in Australia. Malinga was among a host of players who opted out of the recent tour of Pakistan, which Sri Lanka ended with a historic 3-0 whitewash of the top-ranked T20 side in the world. Dasun Shanaka skippered an inexperienced team in Malinga’s absence, but the paceman is set to resume leadership duties in a three-match series that starts at Adelaide Oval on October 27. Batsmen Rajapaksa and Oshada are also among the 16 players selected after making their debuts in Pakistan. Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Niroshan Dickwella are among the other names to come back into the squad. Sri Lanka squad: Lasith Malinga (captain), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, ...
Oct 19, 2019
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Sri Lanka invent cricket’s new “Domino effect” Clueless and unprepared team succumb to relentless Aussie pace – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka’s visit to Australia after quite a spell delivered the worst ever performance in Test cricket since they were given Test status in 1982 as they meekly succumbed to an unforgettable demolition job performed on them that will remain in their memory for several decades. Their embarrassing performance after India toweled the Australians at home underlined the gulf between the best and the rest as the fifth placed Aussies made their one rung lower opponent feel that they belonged in the dungeons of the world game. The pathetic batting display by a weak-kneed outfit bereft of proper technique and urgently needing a psychological assessment about what courage and commitment means sent shockwaves through their supporters who were in disbelief at what an ordinary show they could ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Sri Lanka face uphill task against smarting Aussies – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka’s mission to the Southern hemisphere appears to be on a tragic course if the results in New Zealand are any indication. They left empty handed after a winless tour in all formats and life for them appears bleaker as they take on an Australian team smarting from a historic whitewash at home at the hands of the high riding Indians. While Sri Lanka’s aspirations are more in hope of improvement due to the immaturity in the current squad, the Kiwis and Aussies are proud defenders at home and are uncompromising against all-comers in battle. The Sri Lankans feature in their first Pink ball Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on February 24 before travelling to Manuka Oval in Canberra for their final encounter which is incidentally the first Test in the Australian ...
Jan 19, 2019
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Tagged Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Jhye Richardson, Joe Burns, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lakshan Sandakan, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Nuwan Pradeep, Pat Cummins, Peter Siddle, Roshen Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Suranga Lakmal, Tim Paine (c/wk), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Will Pucovski
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