Muralitharan Crowned As Most Valuable Test Player of 21stCentury – NewsWire Source:Newswire World’s highest Test wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan has been named as the Most Valuable Test Player of the 21st Century by the Wisden Cricket Monthly. The magazine in colutation with the CricViz, the world’s leading cricket analytics company has released the top 30 Test players of the 21st Century and Sri Lankan off-spinner tops the list. ...
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Galle voted world’s best cricket ground ahead of Lord’s By Rex Clementine Source:- The Island Galle International Cricket Stadium has been voted as the best cricket ground in the world ahead of home of cricket – Lord’s and other leading international cricket grounds. In a survey conducted by cricket statistician Jarrod Kimber through twitter, an audience from all over the world voted and Galle earned the top price. Galle became an international venue in 1998 and was the overwhelming favourites in the poll receiving almost double the amount than Lord’s in the final countdown. Galle secured 66% of the votes compared to Lord’s that polled 34%. London’s iconic cricket ground and Galle came to the final round after being shortlisted alongside MCG in Australia and Newlands in South Africa. ...
May 3, 2020
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Muttiah Muralitharan no-ball controversy: What really happened when Ross Emerson had called Muralitharan for throwing? By DIXIT BHARGAV Source: The SportsRush Muttiah Muralitharan no-ball controversy: Even after three years, the Sri Lankan bowler continued to face trouble against the Australian umpire. Back in the day, legendary Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was accused of “throwing” during two consecutive tours of Australia by the same set of umpires. Happening for the second time, the incident ended up becoming one of the greatest controversies ever witnessed in the sport. During the Benson & Hedges Series 1995-96, Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka were fighting a tough battle. In the seventh match between Sri Lanka and West Indies, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 102 in 45.2 overs after winning the toss. Nonetheless, this was not the only setback which the Sri Lankans received. During West Indies’ innings, umpire Tony McQuillan called Muttiah Muralitharan’s ...
Apr 25, 2020
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“TO OBSERVE THEIR 92ND ANNIVERSARY” – By Des Kelly Say no more. 1928 saw the beginning of one of the most-read Newspapers in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Now, on eLanka, we proudly present this Show-piece that was “on-show” at many thousands of homes in Colombo, each and every Sunday morning. Thank you, folks, & please enjoy. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. Sunday Observer celebrates 92nd Anniversary Source:Sunday Observer It is with pride that the Sunday Observer celebrates its 92nd anniversary in two days. The Sunday Observer has remained the undisputed market leader over the years due to the faith placed by its widespread readership who have been with us since the first issue saw the light of day on February 4, 1928. Ninety two years as the leading English newspaper is no easy task, especially among the English-speaking population. Yet, the Sunday Observer has come a long way facing ...
Feb 6, 2020
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