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Sri Lanka thrash India to confirm Asian dominance in both men’s and women’s cricket. Outstanding Dinuth Wellalage and Avishka Fernando set the platform for series sweep in one dayers. BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Sri Lanka stunned the cricketing world with a dominant series wipeout of number one ranked India, and that victory, after 27 long years, could not have tasted sweeter. Cowering in the shadows of a tormentor of ten previous bilateral series, Sri Lanka took a leaf out of the book of their women’s team that showed courage and inspiration to complete an Asian dominance that will be etched in the memory of their fans forever. Wild euphoria swept the country as Charith Asalanka’s men exposed an uncharacteristic weakness in Indian batting, never seen before, as emerging superstar 21- year -old Dinuth Wellalage led a potent Sri Lanka spin attack to an emphatic series winning ...

Aug 8, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Cricket series win, Dinuth Wellalage, India Cricket Team, India vs Sri Lanka series, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, R.Premadasa Stadium, Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka Cricket, Sri Lanka cricket resurgence, Sri Lanka cricket victory, Sri Lanka middle order, Sri Lanka spin attack

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (JULY 2024) Compiled by Victor Melder Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the interim Head Coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. Jayasuriya will lead the team for the home series against India and the Test tour to England while Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) searches for a replacement for Chris Silverwood, who resigned last week. Jayasuriya also served as a Consultant for the team during this year’s T20 World Cup. Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position as head coach of Sri Lanka’s men’s team last week. (Daily Mirror, 8.7.2024) National Men’s T20I Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has decided to resign from the captaincy, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed in a press release. Hasaranga said it is in the best interest of Sri Lanka Cricket that he decided to relinquish the captaincy duties and remain in the side as a player. ...

Jul 31, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Avishka Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Dinesh Chandimal, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameer, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka Cricket, Wanindu Hasaranga

Netherlands stump Sri Lanka in T20 Warm-Up-by TrevineRodrigo Source:Thuppahis TrevineRodrigo in eLanka deploying this title:; “Netherlands humble cocky Lankans in warm-up boilover” Sri Lanka made an inauspicious start to their T20 World Cup campaign losing by 21 runs to the Netherlands in the USA in their first warm-up game before the tournament proper. Obviously thinking too far ahead by being focussed on the real tournament, Sri Lanka let their guard down by resting several key players and paid the price as the underdogs turned tables on them. Skipper Wanindu Hasarsnga was among the players rested from bowling, apart from Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera giving the Dutchmen a fighting chance of countering what was left of a weakened Sri Lankan bowling attack. They took to it with gusto rattling up 181 for 5 in their allotment. Sri Lanka’s batting then floundered losing the top order in quick succession to be ...

Jun 1, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Sri Lankan bowling attack, Wanindu Hasarsnga

IPL players to join Sri Lanka T20 World Cup squad in USA – By Sa’adi Thawfeeq Team Yellow Captain Wanidu Hasaranga Source : ft Sri Lanka team leaves for T20 World Cup on 14 May Sri Lanka has submitted a preliminary squad of 25 players instead of a 15-member squad to meet the ICC deadline of 1 May for the ICC T20 World Cup which is to be held in the USA and the Caribbean from 2 to 29 June. The ICC has mandated that the preliminary 15-member squads must be submitted by 1 May with room for changes until 22 May. Chairman of cricket selectors Upul Tharanga said that they had got permission from the ICC to send a preliminary squad of 25 players with the selection of the final 15 being made during the triangular T20 tournament organised by Sri Lanka Cricket at the R Premadasa Stadium from today ...

May 2, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged ICC T20 World Cup, IPL, Maheesh Theekshana, Sri Lanka Cricket, Sri Lanka team, T20 World Cup squad, Upul Tharanga

Windies floored by Sri Lanka at Harare-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Image Source:Thuppahis The once mighty West Indian cricket squad have been in the doldrums for some time and were at the bottom of the table going into their final match in the competition among the second tier teams being held in ZIMBABWE for placement in the 50-over World Cup — with only two teams securing such coveted spots. The Windies faced the leading squad, namely, Sri Lanka, in this match. Sri Lanka were already ensconced at the top of the table and had little discomfort in beating the Windies — even though they rested two key players (Dhananjaya and Hasaranga). Maheesh Theekshana led the way with three early wickets to restrict the West Indians to 243 runs in their 50 overs. Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne then indulged in an opening stand of 190 runs to build the foundation for ...

Feb 2, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga

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)

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (OCTOBER 2023) Compiled by Victor Melder Bangladesh best Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the ICC World Cup Warm-Up Match, played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Scores: Sri Lanka – 263 in 49.1 Overs (Nissanka 68, de Silva 55, Perera 34, Hasan 3/36) Bangladesh – 264/3 in 42 Overs (Hasan 84, Miraz 67no, Das 61, Rahim 35no, Kumara 1/30 Sri Lanka Skipper Dasun Shanaka will not take part in today’s warm-up game against Afghanistan, as the all-rounder is recovering from a ‘strain’ he experienced on his left elbow following the earlier game against Bangladesh. Shanaka is under medical treatment and is in the process of recovery. Meanwhile, Kusal Janith Perera, who experienced pain on his ‘right shoulder’, during Sri Lanka’s warm-up game against Bangladesh, is currently under medical treatment and is in the process of recovery. In addition, Maheesh Theekshana, who did not travel with ...

Oct 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Sadeera Samarawickrama, SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS

Sri Lanka’s Prospects in Cricket World Cup-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Madushka Balasuriya in ESPNcricinfo, 6 October 2023: “Injured Theekshana to miss SL’s opener against South Africa” Head coach Chris Silverwood backs Sri Lanka’s rookie bowlers in the absence of seniors. Sri Lanka will be without Maheesh Theekshana for their World Cup opener against South Africa, head coach Chris Silverwood has confirmed on the eve of the game, with the spinner not yet fully recovered from the hamstring tear he suffered in the Asia Cup. Sri Lanka, however, will have the services of both Kusal Perera and Dasun Shanaka. Chris Silverwood, the coach “Theekshana is still recovering from a hamstring injury, so he won’t be available for this game,” Silverwood said. “But we expect him to be available very soon. The rest of them are fine.” KANDY, SRI LANKA – AUGUST 31: Maheesh Theekshana of Sri Lanka (L) and Matheesha Pathirana of Sri Lanka celebrates taking the wicket of Mustafizur ...

Oct 7, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

SRI LANKA WITHOUT MAHEESH THEEKSHANA FOR SOUTH AFRICA MATCH – by Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Sri Lanka’s cricket team faces a significant challenge as Maheesh Theekshana will miss Sri Lanka’s first world cup match against South Africa as he is not yet fully recovered. “Maheesh Theekshana is not available for the South Africa game, but Kusal Janith and Dasun Shanaka is fully fit” Sri Lanka Coach Chris Silverwood told reporters. ...

Oct 7, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Maheesh Theekshana, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s cricket team, World Cup

Kusal Janith fit for World Cup Source:Dailynews The shoulder injury sustained by Sri Lanka’s opening batsman Kusal Janith Perera during last Friday’s World Cup warm up match against Bangladesh is not serious and he will be fit to play the matches said Sri Lanka team Manager Mahinda Halangoda. Kusal Janith had retired hurt after scoring 34 runs from 24 balls after suffering from pain on his right shoulder. While the injury is considered not serious, the Sri Lanka Team management sent Kusal Janith Perera for a scan on Saturday. The team management expects he will recover in time for the first World Cup match on October 7. ...

Oct 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kusal Janith Perera, Maheesh Theekshana