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Sri Lanka’s downward spiral continues unabated – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka is continuing to prove they have no game plan for the one day format anymore as their batters struggle to cope with New Zealand’s bowlers in seaming conditions. With the Cricket World Cup fast approaching, it is concerning if Sri Lanka will fail to qualify to the top tier for the first time in a long time having to get through the qualifiers with the lesser nations. Winning in 1996 under Arjuna Ranatunge and making two finals thereafter, has made this country a mainstay in World Cup history and it would be sad indeed if they are unable to make it to the top. Their downward spiral towards the cellar of the world game is disturbing and downright embarrassing to their fans and team management as they stumble from one defeat to another ...

Apr 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged "CRICKET, Cricket World Cup, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka's batting, Sri lnka vs New zealand

Hot Hot Cricket News from Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Victor Melder’s COMPILATION, end of February 2023 The Department of Sports Development (DSD) has decided to call for nominations through a newspaper advertisement for the 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee. This followed a high-level discussion led by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe with the participation of officials of the National Sports Council and the National Sports Selection Committee (NSSC) on Monday. The newspaper notice inviting nominations to the Cricket Selection Committee will be published in the next few days, Amal Edirisooriya, Director General of DSD told the ‘Daily Mirror’. ...

Mar 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Angelo Mathews, Chamika Karunaratne, Dhananjaya De Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Niroshan Dickwella, Pathum Nissanka

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS Compiled – by Victor Melder (JANUARY 2023) Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Chris Clarke-Irons as the Lead Physiotherapist of the National Team, with effect from January 1, 2023. Chris is on a two-year contract with Sri Lanka Cricket and his first official tour with the Sri Lanka National Team will be the Sri Lanka Tour of India 2022–2023. Chris, who holds a BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy obtained from the University of East London and an MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy from Kings College, London, was the Head of Science and Medicine and also the Lead Physiotherapist of the Essex County Cricket Club, before joining Sri Lanka Cricket. He also held stints with the England Men’s Team during an ODI Tour of Australia and also functioned as the physiotherapist for the ECB’s Senior Men’s Pace Program. (Daily Mirror, 1.1.2023) India beat the touring Sri Lankans ...

Jan 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Angelo Mathews, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Kavishka Anjula, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sri Lanka Cricket, Vishwa Fernando

Kusal, Dushmantha among key players to play against England Lions before NZ tour Source:Dailymirror The Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors have decided to play 14 players including Kusal Janith Perera and Dushmantha Chameera as and when needed during the upcoming games against the England Lions Team, as part of their preparation for the Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand. The Sri Lanka team is scheduled to tour in New Zealand in March this year for 2 Test matches, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. It was reported that some key Sri Lankan players who have recovered from injuries will be included in the New Zealand tour. ...

Jan 26, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Angelo Mathews, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Kavishka Anjula, Kusal Janith Perera, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Vishwa Fernando

Off field issues appear to weigh down Lankans as India grab unassailable lead – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Sri Lanka changed tactics and batted first but the batters crumbled once more and the result was no different. India, set a meagre 215, made short work of the target to comfortably win with 41 balls to spare and grab an unassailable 2-0 lead. It’s been a dreary sequence of events for the troubled Sri Lankans whose on field blues appear to have off field issues to deal with as well. And if this is the reason for their shabby display there’s plenty to be done to get their mindset back on track. And that’s not going to happen midtour or anytime soon after it. Although the horse has bolted in terms of the series, Sri Lanka need to find a way to regroup hurriedly if they want to return home ...

Jan 13, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged "CRICKET, "SRI-LANKANS", Dasun Shanaka, Hardik Pandiya, K.L Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Sriraj, Nuwanindu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka's batters, Sri Lanka's skipper, Sri Lankan bowlers

India wins despite Dasun Shanaka’s century effort Source:-Dailynews India recorded a comprehensive 67-run win over the touring Sri Lankan side in the 1 st game of 3 match ODI series in Rajkot. Sri Lanka who won the toss and opted to bowl first had no clue whatsoever in their bowling effort where India’s batters easily dominated the Sri Lankan bowling attack and cruised easily throughout the whole inning. Almost the whole Indian top order made some statement innings where openers Rohit Sharma and Subman Gill scored hefty half-centuries to set up the tone for their star batter Virat Kohli to come and score a fine century for India to post a mammoth 373 runs for a loss of 7 wickets. In the reply, Sri Lanka got on to the worst start possible where Avishka Fernando who made a comeback to the national side fell for 5 runs and followed up ...

Jan 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka

Shanaka dazzles in a losing effort. Sri Lanka fall in first one-dayer – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka continues his purple patch with the bat but his unbeaten century in a losing effort underlined the inconsistency of his team. When the bowlers produce great economy the batters let them down. This time it was the opposite as the fully represented Indian batting sent them on a leather hunt after being invited to bat first. Chasing 373 was a daunting target from the outset. But the Sri Lanka batters for once took on the challenge but fell short by 67 runs. Shanaka has been widely and unfairly criticised for his leadership in the shorter formats. But the purists fail to see or acknowledge his success rate which has been the best since the days of their great leaders of the past, Mahela Jayawardena ...

Jan 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Dinuth WellelageDushmantha Chameera, Indians, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Mahela Jayawardena, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka skipper, T20, Virat Kohli

Grand Victory & Huge Totals at Pallekele-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Sri Lanka 314 for 6 (Asalanka 83*, Mendis 67, Rashid 4-37, Nabi 2-56) beat Afghanistan 313 for 8 (Ibrahim 162, Najibullah 77, Rajitha 3-60) by four wickets ………. Charith Asalanka produced the innings of his ODI career so far, hitting 83 high-pressure runs off 72 balls to help Sri Lanka orchestrate a record chase of 314 at Pallekele and help his side level the three-game series 1-1. While Asalanka produced the roaring finish Sri Lanka’s ininngs required, with some help from Dasun Shanaka and Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis had delivered the early impetus, breezing to 67 off 61 balls in an opening stand worth 101 with Pathum Nissanka. Their efforts bested Ibrahim Zadran‘s epic 162 off 138 balls – easily the highest ODI score by an Aghanistan batter, the previous best being Mohammad Shahzad’s 131 not out against Zimbabwe. His innings had formed the spine of the Afghanistan batting performance, while he and Najibullah ...

Dec 1, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Pathum Nissanka

Three cricketers enter wedlock Source:Dailymirror Three Sri Lankan cricketers who are part of the Sri Lanka team that is playing against Afghanistan in Pallekele, Kandy, got married today in three separate ceremonies held in Colombo. Accordingly Kasun Rajitha, Charith Asalanka and Pathum Nissanka entered marriage lives today. The players are scheduled to return to the squad by this evening to prepare for the next match against Afghanistan, after the post-nuptial ceremonies. ...

Nov 30, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Charith Asalanka, Kasun Rajitha, Pathum Nissanka

Afganistan conquer the hills of Pallekelle – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Afganistan exposed Sri Lanka’s pathetic standing in world cricket with a ruthless annihilation of the home team at Pallekelle. The visitors showed no qualms about the opposition or the unfamiliarity of Sri Lankan conditions batting with authority and treating the Sri Lanka attack with disdain to post a imposing 294 for 8 in their allotment. They then clinically dissected and demolished the now established Sri Lanka batting inconsistency, mainly in the middle order, which has been a contentious issue for quite a while, to coast to a easy 60-run win. They bowled the hapless Lankans out in just 34 overs. Only Pathum Nissanka, 85 off 83 balls, and Wanindu Hasarsnga De Silva, 66 off 46 balls showed enough class and aggression to take the challenge to the visitors and save them of more embarrassment and blushes. On ...

Nov 26, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged "CRICKET, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Angelo Matthews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pallekelle, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup in Australia, Wanindu Hasarsnga De Silva