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Due to Chamari’s exceptional skills, the Sri Lankan women’s team won the series against the New Zealand women’s team – By eLanka In a historic victory, Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team clinched a series win over New Zealand Women, led by their skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s exceptional performance. Athapaththu played a crucial role, scoring her second century of the three-match series, as Sri Lanka achieved a commanding nine-wicket victory in Galle. Athapaththu displayed incredible batting skills, smashing 140 runs off just 80 deliveries. Her innings included 13 boundaries and an impressive nine sixes. Partnering with Nilakshi de Silva, they set a new record for Sri Lanka with a remarkable 190-run partnership, the highest ever for the team in any format. The match was affected by rain, and New Zealand managed to score 127 runs for the loss of two wickets in 31 overs. Suzie Bates top-scored for the visitors with 63 ...

Jul 4, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Charith Asalanka and Kusal Janith Perera steer Sri Lanka to a nail biting win – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Charith Asalanka found timely form, and Kusal Janith Perera made a welcome return to Sri Lanka’s fold to steer the tourists to their first win on tour against New Zealand after a nail biting finish in the first T20. It raised slim hopes of something for the tourists to celebrate after a torturous run in the Tests and one-dayers. Eden Gardens,  the garden of pain, for once relented to a Charith Asalanka Super Over assault that gave the Sri Lankans an unexpected escape from a  tour best forgotten,  handing them what appeared an unlikely win,  and a bit of pain for the cock-a-hoop Kiwis.  But victory was not on a platter as the Lankans posted an imposing target of 196 on a wicket renowned for pace and ...

Apr 3, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , ,
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New Zealand batters bludgeon Sri Lanka attack then strike crucial blows – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls feasted on  Sri Lanka’s mediocre bowling attack blasting scintillating double centuries as the Kiwis took control of the second Test. Together with Henry Nicholls, Williamson led the the Kiwis on a leather hunt as the slow green tinged surface in Wellington gave no assistance to the Sri Lanka attack as runs flowed freely and in abundance.  New Zealand amassed 580 for 4 in quick time before Skipper Tim Southee invited Sri Lanka to bat 21 overs left on day two in a endeavour to gain an early advantage.  They managed to do just that as Sri Lanka’s batting struggled to 26 for two in 14 overs before bad light stopped play. Sri Lanka’s reply appeared to suggest that what was an easy paced batters’s paradise was transformed into ...

Mar 18, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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New Zealand batters produce whirlwind chase to pull off a last ball thriller. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Kane Williamson capitalised on an early life to propell New Zealand to a dramatic last ball win over a luckless Sri Lanka at Haply Oval in Christchurch.  The former skipper plotted a well thought out plan to lead the Kiwis to a fascinating victory, albeit heart stopping, as they scrambled for a leg bye and only just made it as the bowler, Asitha Fernando, threw down the stumps at the bowlers end. The memorable victory breathed new life into Test cricket as the Kiwis, led by Williamson and  Darryl Mitchell weilded the willow in lusty one-day style to run down the target on a rain restricted game reduced to 53 overs. Williamson was unbeaten on 121 off 194 balls with 1 six and 11 fours, and Mitchell followed his first innings ...

Mar 14, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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Women’s World Cup in South Africa – Sri Lanka flatter, then flop as they receive a Kiwi hiding – by BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka’s dream of making the World Cup semi finals evaporated on the back of a lacklustre performance against New Zealand after a 101-run thrashing. A dream start with wins over hosts South Africa and then Bangladesh soon turned to a nightmare when holders Australia and the New Zealand handed them successive thrashings showing them the door out from the competition. It was not all doom and gloom though, as the plucky Lankans showed they are on the rise and should be a formidable force in the not too distant future. What arose from the exposure was some exciting talent in both batting and bowling that should be harnessed and nurtured. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu has carried this team with the bat for a long period ...

Feb 20, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , ,
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Sunitha Goonetilleke stars in New Zealand Veterans Over60s triumph in Australia – By Clifford Lazarus A cricketer’s achievements in his late teens, twenties, or as an experienced player in his thirties does not surprise many, but it does raise eyebrows when a septuagenarian ends up with the best bowling performance for his team along with a  “Man of the match” award in the international arena.  That honour goes to Sunitha Goonetilleke who played cricket for Air Ceylon in the Nationalised Services, skippered the Sri Lankan team “Sinha” in Oman’s first division and played in the New Zealand domestic scene. “As a bowler it is not just my effort that matters, the whole team has helped me to achieve this, especially the fielders.   I feel humbled and honoured and thank God for the opportunity” states Sunitha. A medium pace bowler known throughout Auckland for his accurate line and length spells, ...

Jan 7, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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Sri Lanka’s national physio leaves his job for New Zealand – By Bipin Dani  Source : bdcrictime The 42-year-old former fast bowler, who played one first-class match for Victoria against India in 2003 became a physiotherapist after his playing days. He also had worked with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the development department. He joined the Sri Lankan team in January 2021 and his 2-year contract with the SLC ends next month. During his tenure with the Sri Lankan team, he became very popular among players. It is learnt that Brett Harrop will be joining the New Zealand national squad, replacing Tommy Simsek from Dec. 1. Sunday’s second ODI against Afghanistan was his last assignment before he leaves for New Zealand on Wednesday. Incidentally, Harrop’s wife Gwen is also a renowned physiologist in New Zealand.  The reason for Harrop to return to New Zealand is understandable because the couple’s two children (11-year-old son Luka and daughter Amelie, aged ...

Nov 29, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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New Zealand and England look the favourites but an India- Pakistan final will be a winner – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Pakistan may well reflect on a Houdini act that saw them scramble into the semi finals of the T20 World Cup, but their joy could be short lived against a well balanced New Zealand.  The Kiwis who dropped their guard and were overrun by England after a near faultless campaign upto that stage, are still a formidable force I believe should go all the way. England and India battle for the second spot in  a game that is evenly balanced and could go either way depending on whose day it is. England has been building gradually, and if Jos Butler and Alex Hales continue their consistency, are well justified in their belief they are capable if unsettling the Indians who have shown plenty of vulnerability.  ...

Nov 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , ,
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How multicultural is your suburb? – By Charis Chang, Ken Macleod Source : sbs Australia is becoming even more multicultural. Search for where your neighbours were born, what language they speak and what religion they follow. In today’s Australia, about 28 per cent of people were born overseas and almost half have a parent who was born overseas – but in some places, that percentage is much higher. The  2021 Census results , released this year, revealed more than one million new migrants have been welcomed into Australia since 2017, and around 220,000 came from India – the largest increase in country of birth outside of Australia. India has now overtaken China and New Zealand to become the third largest country of birth behind Australia and England. Search the map below to see the top countries of birth in your suburb (not including Australia) and read on to explore two more ...

Oct 17, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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