Nishan Madushka Archives

Home ⁄ Tag Archives: Nishan Madushka

Ruthless Sri Lanka snuff out Irish challenge – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Ireland flexed their muscles after a first Test drubbing, then realized Sri Lanka had a much bigger flex as the second Test turned dramatically in the locals favour on a surprisingly batter friendly Galle surface. From a position of what seemed like a no result, the tide changed sensationally as the Sri Lankans showed vigorous intent to push for a famous victory and instill new belief that they have turned the corner in terms of orchestrating a fightback and strategy to win games that seemed on a chartered course. After folding tamely in the first Test, Ireland’s batters found form to post a massive 492, their highest total since receiving Test status. They threw down the gauntlet, and Sri Lanka accepted, making the babe’s of world cricket realize it is a bigger picture ...

Apr 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Angelo Matthews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Sri Lanka vs Ireland 2023, Sri Lanka's bowlers

Fidel & Danny ‘String Together’ Melodious Accounts of Day One at the Galle Test Match-by Michael Robert Source:Thuppahis Andrew Fidel Fernando, in ESPNcricinfo, 16 April 2023, Dimuth Karunaratne struck an assured 179, Kusal Mendis amassed 140, and Sri Lanka took firm grip of the Test, as that pair’s 281-run partnership for the second wicket formed the centrepiece of the hosts’ dominant day one. Not only were Karunaratne and Mendis largely untroubled by the Ireland bowlers on a flat Galle deck, they also ensured that their progress was brisk, hitting 33 fours and a six between them. Sri Lanka lost those batters, plus Angelo Mathews (playing his 100th Test), late in the day. Nevertheless, they finished 386 for 4 – poised for a massive total, with plenty of batting still to come and the track yet to take serious turn. Having lost the toss, then having claimed just one wicket in the first ...

Apr 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Nishan Madushka

Jaffna Kings – Galle Gladiators clash in LPL curtain raiser-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews The third edition of the Lanka Premier League ( LPL) cricket tournament will commence today ) at three venues Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Hambantota, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. This is the first time LPL the main franchise cricket tournament of Sri Lanka will be conducted at three venues Hambantota, Pallekele and Colombo and five teams will battle it out for this tournament which will commence today from Hambantota Said Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela. Five teams Colombo Stars, Aura Dambulla ,Galle Gladiators, Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons will compete in this tournament which attracts several international players from West Indies, England, Afghanistan, Netherlands, Pakistan, and New Zealand. ...

Dec 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Andre Fletcher (WI), Angelo Mathews (Capt), Ashan Priyaranjan, Ashen Bandara, Ashian Daniel, Avishka Perera, Benny Howell (Eng), Carlos Brathwaite (WI), Chamika Karunaratne, Chamod Battage, Charith Asalanka, Chathuranga Kumara, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Dinesh Chandimal, Dominic Drakes (WI), Fabien Allen (WI), Isuru Udana, Janith Liyanage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kamindu Mendis, Karim Janat (Afg), Kavin Bandara, Kevin Koththigoda, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Lasith Abeyratne, Malinda Pushpakumara, Minod Bhanuka, Muditha Lakshan, Najibulla Zadran (Afg), Naveen Ul-Haq (Afg), Navod Paranavithana, Niroshan Dickwella, Nishan Madushka, Oshane Thomas (WI), Pathum Nissankna, Ravi Bopara (Eng), Romario Shephard (WI), Seeekuge Prasanna, Suranga Lakmal, Wanindu Hasaranga (Capt)