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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS-(JANUARY 2021)Compiled by Victor Melder Spinner Akila Dhananjaya, who was banned from bowling, has been cleared to bowl by the International Cricket Council (ICC) permitting him to participate in International Cricket. Dananjaya was banned from bowling in international cricket for 12 months following an independent assessment of his action in September 2019.(Daily Mirror Online, 8.1.2021) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) released the list of the squad that are selected for the 2-match Test series against England, which will begin on Thursday (14). The squad, under the captaincy of Dimuth Karunaratne, includes newcomer Ramesh Mendis while middle-order batsman Roshen Silva joins the Test squad after a long lapse. Kusal Mendis, who scored three back-to-back ducks in South Africa, too has been named in the squad, but is highly unlikely to make it to the playing XI. Regular opening batsman Oshada Fernando, though being named, will miss the first Test ...

Feb 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Angelo Mathews, Asitha Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dilruwan Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Embuldeniya, Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella, Nuwan Pradeep, Oshada Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Roshen Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga

eLanka Newsletter – 31 Jan 2021 – 9th edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM – Advocate for doctors with disabilities – QLDSTATE RECIPIENT AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2021 “THE PRICE THAT IS PAID” – by Des Kelly Ms Azmeena HUSSAIN, VIC – MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION – For service to the community of Victoria, and to the law. Community and Multicultural Affairs Australia Day 2021 Honours List – Mr Anthony Phillip SWAN (Honorary Consul for for Sri lanka in Queensland Australia) RAY PEREIRA – MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION DR PETER JAYALOUCHANAN SELVARATNAM, VICTORIA – MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISDION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Wishing Harry and Dr. Imelda de Sayrah all the very best! as they Celebrate ...

Jan 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Elmo Jayawardena, John Keells, Niroshan Dickwella

Niroshan Dickwella – Sri Lanka’s Wicket Keeper in Fine Form – A friendly Sledge on English batsmen and Joe Root’s Sledge on Dinesh Chandimal – England Tour to Sri Lanka 2021 Niroshan Dickwella – Sri Lanka’s Wicket Keeper in Fine Form – A friendly Sledge on Bairstow, Dan Lawrence & Joe Root – a good clean sledge – how cricket should be played 🙂 Joe Root’s Sledge on Dinesh Chandimal – England tour to Sri lanka 2021 – “Come on Chandi, Throw You Wicket Away…” ...

Jan 28, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Cricket News, English Videos Tagged Bairstow, Dan Lawrence, Dinesh Chandimal, Joe Root, Niroshan Dickwella

Ashantha de Mel to quit as Sri Lanka Cricket Team Manager-Indika Welagedara Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka Cricket Team Manager Ashantha de Mel will be resigning as the team manager after the second Test against England. Speaking to the Daily News de Mel said, “I will be resigning from the team manager’s post from the end of this two-match Test series against England due to personal reasons. I took this post of team manager on a temporary basis.” Sri Lanka’s hopes were also shattered ahead of the second Test against England in Galle with the news that original captain Dimuth Karunaratne will not be available due to a thumb injury. ...

Jan 24, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal (capt.), Kusal Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando

Sri Lankan cricketers clear second PCR hurdle-by Althaf Nawaz Sri Lankan players Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis with their new playing kits seen in a discussion. Source:Dailynews The Sri Lankan Cricketers cleared the second health hurdle after they were tested negative in their second PCR test held last Tuesday. They were granted permission to use the center wicket at the grounds and the players have had a practice session in different aspects of the game under their coaches. As per team sources, they have a further PCR test today followed by another training session before they embark on the ‘Boxing Day’ Test at the Centurion. The arrangements of the hosts, Cricket South Africa (CSA), has been very commendable, in making them comfortable both on and off the field, according to the Lankan team management. ...

Dec 29, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Niroshan Dickwella, Wanindu Hasaranga

Abishek Anandakumar – Trinity Lion to the core-by By M. Shamil Amit Source:Dailymirror In the recent past Trinity College, the top cricket playing school in the hill capital, has had the honour of producing top notch cricketers who has gone on to represent the national cricket team with tremendous success. First in line is the legendary Kumar Sangakkara who shone with his batting prowess and guided the national side to many laurels. He was followed by Niroshan Dickwella and Lahiru Kumara who also represented the country with another, Ron Chandragupta, knocking on the door of national selection. The latest prospect is young all-rounder Abishek Anandakumar who has made a name of himself with his performances in school cricket, winning the prestigious Trinity Lion. ...

Nov 29, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Abishek Anandakumar, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, Niroshan Dickwella

Former England star Owais Shah to coach Dambulla in LPL-by Chandrika Fernando Owais Shah Source:Dailynews Former England batsman, Owais Shah has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Dambulla Vikings Team for the inaugural Lanka Premier League Twnety20 Cricket Tournament, which begins later this month. The 42-year-old middle order batsman will take over the duties of the team while replacing another former Englishman and fast bowler Jon Lewis, the franchise owners announced yesterday. The Dambulla Vikings Team, under the guidance of Shah will come out for the first time when they take on the Kandy Tuskers Team on November 28, in a day game at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota. Shah will have the opportunity of coaching a star-studded line-up, which includes top foreign players in the calibre of Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies), Samit Patel (England), and Paul Stirling (Ireland). ...

Nov 21, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando, Owais Shah, Upul Tharanga

No Selectors but Sri Lanka picks disputable squad to South Africa-BY CALLISTUS DAVY Lahiru Udara Igalagamage: Outsmarted the big guns but no place in the Sri Lanka squad Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lanka’s best in-form but internationally untested batsman Lahira Udara Igalagamage has been sent into cold storage after a 22-member squad was selected for a high-intensity training camp outside Colombo in preparation for next month’s tour of South Africa with no official sanction. The 22 players, some of them regulars and made up of seven fast bowlers, were picked on what is said to have been “internal advice” meaning recommendations given by Sri Lanka Cricket’s technical advisers in the absence of an official Selection Panel whose term expired two months ago. ...

Nov 15, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lahiru Udara Igalagamage, Lasith Embuldeniya, Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando, Santhush Gunatilleke, Suranga Lakmal, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva

Left-arm quick from Hungama could be next big thing in cricket-by Rex Clementine Source:Island Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka has suddenly become the talk in cricket circles after he was drafted into the Sri Lankan squad that will tour South Africa later this year for the Boxing Day and New Year Tests. The 22 players who will go on the tour will begin a week-long residential training camp in Pallekele later this week and all eyes will be on Madushanka. The 20-year-old hails from the fishing village of Hungama in the Hambantota district. His father is a fisherman and his talent was spotted by former fast bowling great Chaminda Vaas. A couple of years ago, Madushanka had turned up as a net bowler in Hambantota as Sri Lanka were training and Vaas referred him to former Test captain Hashan Tillakaratne, who was the Head Coach of the Under-19 side. ...

Nov 14, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Angelo Mathews, Asitha Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Embuldeniya, Minod Bhanuka, Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando, Rex Clementine, Santhush Gunathilaka, Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS – (JANUARY 2020) – Compiled by Victor Melder The national cricket team will undertake their first assignment of this year taking wings to India today for a three match T-20 series. The opening encounter will be played on Sunday (January 5) in the eastern city of Guwahati. The port city in the state of Assam is bordering China. The remaining two games will be played in Indore (January 7) and Pune (January 10). The team will fly to Madras today morning, where they have a five hour layover before taking the next flight to Guwahati. The Sri Lankan series is sandwiched between the tours of West Indies and Australia. Lasith Malinga’s side will not be playing in any of the major cities with all premier cricket centers allocated for the West Indies and the Australians. The tour was not on the Future Tour Programme ...

Feb 3, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Head Cricket Coach Chandika Hathurusingha, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Embuldeniya, Niroshan Dickwella, Sri Lanka Cricket, Vishwa Fernando Comments 0