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Dickwella, Gunathilake and Mendis given a pardon, permitted to play in domestic cricket- Lanka Premier League to commence on 5th December By sunil Thenabadu (sports editor-eLanka) Banned Sri Lanka cricketers for misconduct for breaking the Bio-Bubble while touring England with SL team Niroshan Dickwella, Dhanushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis in June this year have got a reprieve before their one year ban period expired have been granted permission to play in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) that will have top players both overseas and local in action when it begins on December 5 in Sri Lanka. The three players were banned from both international and domestic cricket and fined Rs.10 million each at a time they were also involved in a pay dispute with Sri Lanka Cricket. The squads: Jaffna Kings: Faf du Plessis, Thisara Perera, Wahab Riaz, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shoaib Malik, Usman Shinwari, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Chaturanga de Silva, ...

Nov 14, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Ahamed Shehzad, Al Ameen Hossain, Amjad Khan, Angelo Jayasinghe, Angelo Perera, Anwar Ali, Asela Gunaratne, Ashan Randika, Ashen Bandara, Ashian Daniel, Avishka Fernando, Ayana Siriwardena, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Binura Fernando, Cameron Delport, Chamika, Chamika Gunasekera, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Chaturanga de Silva, Chris Gayle, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Dhanushka Gunathilaka, Dilshan Madushanka, Dilshan Munaweera, Dushmantha Chameera, Faf du Plessis, Gihan Rupasinghe, Hashan Dumindu, Imran Thahir, Ishan Jayaratne, Isuru Udana, Janith Liyanage, Jayden Seales, Jehan Daniel, Josh Little, Kalana Perera, Kalhara Senaratne. Galle Gladiators: Mohammad Hafeez, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Kanagaratnam Kabilraj, Kevin Koththigoda, Krishan Sanjula., Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Gamage, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Lahiru Udara, Lakshan Sandakan, M. Amir, M.Ravichandrakumar, M.Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Malindu Maduranga, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Milinda Siriwardena, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Mithun, Mohammed Shamaz, Muditha Lakshan, Najibullah Zadran, Nalin Priyadarshana, Nazmul Islam, Nimesh Vimukthi, Niroshan Dickwella, Nuwan Pradeep, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Odean Smith, Pathum Nissanka, Pulina Tharanga, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ramesh Mendis, Ratnarajah Thenurathan, Rilee Rossouw, Rovman Powell, S.Jayathilake, Sacha de Alwis, Samit Patel, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Seekkuge Prasanna, Shashika Dulshan, Shoaib Malik, Shoaib Maqsood, Suminda Lakshan, Suranga Lakmal, T.M. Sampath, Tabraiz Shamsi, Taskin Ahmed, Tharindu Ratnayake, Theivendiram Dinoshan, Thisara Perera, Udara Jayasundara, Upul Tharanga, Usman Shinwari, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Wahab Riaz, Wanindu Hasaranga

Sanga confers Asalanka as his successor – By Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) After the heroics of new find Charith Asalanka lately at the ICC T 20 WC and previously in the recently concluded one day internationals when the selectors persisted with him after a number of failures in the tour of England, when he kept the trust conferred on him by the selectors with a flurry of half centuries. It is learnt that Sri Lanka with the retirement of left-handed number three batsman Asanka Gurusinghe had to stay for nearly three years to find his replacement Kumar Sangakkara in year 2000 as his successor. Kumar reigned for one and half decades when he contributed immensely towards Sri Lanka’s success.It was during his tenure that Sri Lanka had the distinction of been runners up in two ICC World Cups and winners in the ICC T 20 WC in year ...

Nov 13, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Asanka Gurusinghe, Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (SEPTEMBER 2021) Compiled by Victor Melder Sri Lanka defeated the touring South Africans by 14 runs to win the first One-Day International played at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Scores: Sri Lanka – 300/9 in 50 Overs (Fernando 118, Asalanka 72, D.de Silva 44, Bhanuka 27, Maharaj 2/30, Rabada 2/66, Markram 1/33) South Africa – 286/6 in 50 Overs (Markram 96, Van der Dussen 59, Klaasen 36, Bavuma 38, Dananjaya 2/65, Karunaratne 1/18) Player of the match: Avishka Fernando (Sri Lanka) The touring South Africans beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs (DLS method) to win the second One-Day International, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Scores South Africa – 283/6 in 47 Overs (Malan 121, Hendricks 51, Klaasen 42, Karunratne 2/24, Chameera 2/52, D. de Silva 1/30) Sri Lanka – 197. 36.4 Overs (Asalanka 77, Karunaratne 36, Shanaka 30, Shamsi 5/49, Rabada 2/16, Maharaj 1/32, Mulder ...

Oct 3, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Kusal Janith Perera, Maheesh Theekshana, Niroshan Dickwella, R.Premadasa Stadium

Sri Lanka players sign national contracts till end of 2021 Sri Lanka players had previously refused to sign national contracts, citing ‘lack of transparency’ Source:Island Angelo Mathews isn’t among the 18 cricketers who signed the men’s national contracts, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced. It further said that the contract offered this time had no “deviation” from the earlier contract which was rejected by the players alleging lack of transparency. SLC had revealed a five-point grading system back in May, bringing down the number of contracts from 32 to only 24. As differences continued over the nature of the contracts offered, the players signed “tour contracts” for their series against England and India as a makeshift arrangement. ...

Aug 22, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Akila Dananjaya, Ashen Bandara, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Embuldeniya, Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Ramesh Mendis, Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka ban trio over bubble breach Source:7news Sri Lanka cricket officials have banned three national team players from international cricket for one year and fined them $US50,000 ($A68,000) each for breaching a bio-secure bubble during the recent tour of England. Wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella and batsmen Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka were sent home from England last month after video on social media showed them on the streets of Durham at night. The players were also handed a six-month ban from domestic cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket said on Friday. They were put on probation for two years, at risk of another year-long ban. The players also have to undergo mandatory counselling by a doctor recommended by SLC. The sanctions were for breaching the COVID-19 safety guidelines, and thereby risking their safety, and the safety of other team members and others involved in the series. The three were also found guilty ...

Aug 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella

Indiscipline shouldn’t be tolerated – Aravinda Source:Dailynews Former Sri Lanka cricketer Aravinda de Silva believes that severe disciplinary action should be taken against national cricketers who behave in an inappropriate manner during overseas tours. The legendary batsman made these observations during a television talk show, referring to the three national players Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka who have been suspended for their indiscipline behaviour in England recently. ...

Jul 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella

Sri Lankan trio sent home from UK for COVID breach-by Althaf Nawaz Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday imposed a temporary suspension and decided to recall three senior players back home after they were found guilty of breaching team protocols and the bio-secure bubble in England. As a result, Vice-Captain Kusal Mendis, wicket-keeper batsman Niroshan Dickwella, and opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka will be flown back to Sri Lanka with immediate effect. This decision was taken following a preliminary inquiry conducted by Sri Lanka Team Management, following a video that went viral on social media where the said three players were loitering in the night outside their designated hotel. ...

Jun 30, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella

New icon players named for LPL T20 Cricket Tourney-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday named the five local icon players for the second edition of the franchise-based Lanka Premier League (LPL) Twenty20 Cricket Tournament which is set to be played from July 29 to August 22 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota. Niroshan Dickwella will represent the Kandy franchise this season as the local icon player. He played for Dambulla last season. Dasun Shanaka of Dambulla franchise is the only local icon player to be retained from last season. ...

Jun 24, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kusal Janith Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lanka axes old guard and brings in new faces to ODI tour party-BY ALTHAF NAWAZ Shiran Fernando-Binura Fernando Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lankan cricket selectors have axed the old guard and brought in new faces to the ODI set-up along with some of the experienced campaigners with a firm message to all that there will not be room for anyone to go by names and past laurels while recalling batsman Kusal Mendis who had been grappling with disciplinary issues and form. The new-look squad’s first assignment will be a three-match series against Bangladesh on May 23, 25 and 28 away. ...

May 14, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Akila Dananjaya, Ashen Bandara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando, Dananjaya de Silva, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Isuru Udana, Kusal Janith Perera (captain), Kusal Mendis, Kusal Mendis (vice captain), Lakshan Sandakan, Niroshan Dickwella, Pathum Nissanka de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Shiran Fernando, Wanidu Hasaranga de Silva

Dickwella – created a Test record to his name-by Indika Welagedara Niroshan Dickwella Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka wicket-keeper batsman Niroshan Dickwella created an unfortunate record to his name in the first Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, after falling four runs short of his maiden Test century. Dickwella had played a brilliant knock until that point but fell agonisingly short of his first Test century when he tried to play a late cut towards the third-man off fast bowler Kemar Roach. ...

Apr 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Niroshan Dickwella