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The Sri Lankan Cricketers Playing in IPL 2025-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis EIGHT Sri Lankan cricketers have found spots in the IPL teams in 2025; BUT not all of them have taken the field regularly or gained prominence. The ones who have made their mark in varying degrees are Kamindu Mendis for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Matheesha Pathirana for the Chennai Super Kings. Apart from his display of ambidextrous bowling, Kamindu Mendis took two outstanding catches in two different matches. See this item by Nicholas Brookes  … ttps://thuppahis.com/2024/10/09/kamindu-mendis-leaps-unto-the-world-cricket-stage/ ….. as well as the special You Tube feature tacked on below. Whst a mark to make for Richmond College in Galle and for the Lankan cricket world https://www.google.com/search?q=FLYING+CATACHAT+IPL+by+Mendis&rlz=1C1ONGR_en-GBAU957AU957&oq=FLYING+CATACHAT LIST ALPHABETICAL Dushmantha Chameera: Delhi Capitals Wanindu Hasaranga: Rajasthan Royals Kamindu Mendis: Sunrisers Hyderabad Matheesha Pathirana: Chennai super Kings Dasun Shanaka: Gujarat Titans Maheesh Theekshana: Rajasthan Royal Nuwan Thushara: Royal Challengers Bengalaru Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a ...

May 24, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged , , , , , ,
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   SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (MARCH  2025) Compiled by Victor Melder Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested on Saturday after it was alleged that he had assaulted his neighbour following a parking-related issue. He has since been granted bail, and is expected to appear in court on March 12. According to the Sri Lanka police, the incident occurred on Saturday evening in Kolamunna, Piliyandala, where Bandara resides. Following an argument over a parked vehicle blocking the road, Bandara is alleged to have entered his neighbour’s house and assaulted the individual. “On Saturday evening one of the neighbours had complained of Bandara causing trouble, and that he had trespassed into someone’s house,” the Sri Lanka police said. “The verbal confrontation had then escalated into a physical one. He was arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday night and bailed out on the same day.” When contacted for comment, Sri Lanka Cricket CEO ...

Mar 31, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (FEBRUARY  2025) Compiled by Victor Melder The touring Australians defeated Sri Lanka by an Innings and 242 runs, in a rain-affected match, in four-days, in the first Test played at Galle International Stadium. Scores: Australia, 1st Innings – 654/6 dec (Khawaja 232, Smith 41, Inglis 102, Head 57, Carey 46, Vandersay 3/182, Jayasuriya 3/193) Sri Lanka, 1st Innings – 165 (Chandrasekera 72, de Silva 22, Kuhenemann 5/63, Lyon 3/57, Starc 2/131) Sri Lanka, 2nd Innings – 247 (Vandersay 53, Mathews 53, de Silva 39, Kusal Mendis 34, Kuhnemann 4/86, Lyon 4/78) Test Debut: Josh Inglis (Australia) Player of the Match: Usman Khawaja (Australia) Points: Australia 12, Sri Lanka 0. The Sri Lankan cricket selectors have made a bold move by adding Ramesh Mendis to the squad for the highly anticipated 2nd Test match against the visiting Australian team, scheduled to begin on February 6 in Galle.  ...

Feb 28, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Sri Lanka forge Comprehensive Win in Third ODI vs Kiwis-by Andrew Fidel Fernando Source:Thuppahis In ESPNcricinfo, 9 January 2024, where the title reads “Three quick fifties and Asitha’s electric new-ball spell give Sri Lanka consolation win” Rapid half-centuries from Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Janith Liyanage put Sri Lanka on course to a substantial total, before an electric new-ball spell from Asitha Fernando wrecked New Zealand’s chase. Asitha swung the ball prodigiously in his five-over opening spell, taking 3 for 17 in that period. By the end of over seven, and chasing 291 for victory, New Zealand were 22 for 5, their chances all but dashed. Mark Chapman battled bravely for a run-a-ball 81, but had no team-mates to go with him. Sri Lanka 290 for 8 (Nissanka 66, Kusal 54, Liyanage 53, Henry 4-55, Santner 2-55) beat New Zealand 150 (Chapman 81, Asitha 3-26, Malinga 3-35, Theekshana 3-35) by 140 runs New Zealand soon slipped to 48 for 6, then 77 ...

Jan 18, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Sri Lanka batters find form and the bowlers complete demolition job on New Zealand. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor). Sri Lanka’s batters fired at long last and the bowlers backed them, to annihilate New Zealand in the dead rubber third game in Auckland. Pathum Nissanka powered his way to 66 off 42 balls with 5 sixers and 6 fours, before hobbling off with a groin strain. He sustained the injury soon after completing another spectacular knock and being forced to retire hurt. He returned, but was in evident discomfort and fell soon after due to his inability to move freely.  Aided by good support from Kusal Mendis, 54 off 48 balls, and Janith Liyanage, 53 off 52 balls, who were in scintillating form, Sri Lanka motored to a challenging 290 for 8 wickets giving their bowlers a sizable total to defend.   Defend it the did, ...

Jan 17, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , , , ,
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Watch Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand – T20 Series 3rd T20I – Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand – 2 January 2025 – Sri Lanka won by 7 runs Sri Lanka: 218/5 (Kusal Perera 101, Charith Asalanka (c) 46) New Zealand: (20 ov, T:219) 211/7 ( Charith Asalanka: 3/50, Wanindu Hasaranga: 2/38) Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 runs 2nd T20I Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – Mount Maunganui, 30 December, 2024 – New Zealand won by 45 runs New Zealand: 186/5 Sri Lanka: 141 Result: New Zealand won by 45 runs 1st T20I (N), Mount Maunganui, 28 December, 2024 – New Zealand won by 8 runs New Zealand: 172/8 (Binura Fernando 2/22, Maheesh Theekshana 2/29, Wanindu Hasaranga 2/33) Sri Lanka: 164/8 (Pathum Nissanka: 90, Kusal Mendis: 46) Result: New Zealand won by 8 runs     Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice ...

Jan 1, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Sri Lankans Smother Windies Comfortably in ODI at Pallekelle Source:Thuppahis Andrew Fidel Fernando in ESPNcricinfo, 23 October 2024, where the title reads “Hasaranga and Theekshana spin West Indies out and seal Sri Lanka series win” Rutherford and Motie put on a WI record ninth-wicket stand but it was in vain. Theekshana celebrates … Mote and Alzarri Joseph struck once apiece inside the powerplay. Aside from these stretches of dominance though, Sri Lanka ran away with the game. Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Asitha Fernando had sent West Indies crashing to 58 for 8, before that ninth-wicket resistance came. Then, after the loss of two early wickets, Sri Lanka recovered through a 62-run partnership between Sadeera Samarawickrama and Nishan Madushka, before the in-form Charith Asalanka came in to produce a fluent half-century, and take Sri Lanka to a substantial victory, and another series victory under his fledgling captaincy. Though the pitch for this 44-over match – drizzle had delayed the ...

Oct 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Sri Lanka react in savage fashion to crush Windies in game two. Debutante Dinuth Wellalage has West Indian batters in a dizzy spin. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) Sri Lanka responded in emphatic fashion to the first game loss by crushing West Indies by 73 runs in Dambulla.  Stung by the first game  reversal, the Lankans responded in merciless fashion to bowl out the visitors for 89 while they were in pursuit of 162. Young debutante Dinuth Wellalage proved to be the catalyst spinning a web around the West Indian batters as he went on to grab 3 for 9 in a selection master-stroke.  Introduced early in West Indies chase, the young star soon had the visitors in trouble removing Brandon King and Evin Lewis who won the first game for the visitors cheaply, and aided by Maheesh Theekshana they ran riot with dismantling any hope ...

Oct 16, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , ,
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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 In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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   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 In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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