Sri Lanka Squad – Test Series against New Zealand Dhananjaya de Silva (capt), Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

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Watch Live Stream – England Lions vs Sri Lanka 14 – 17 August 2024 Day 2 – Watch Live Stream – England Lions vs Sri Lanka 15 August 2024 Day 1 – Watch Live Stream – England Lions vs Sri Lanka 14 August 2024   Sri Lanka Team:  Nishan Madushka † Dimuth Karunaratne Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayake, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara England Lions Team: Ben McKinney, Rob Yates, Oliver Price, Hamza Shaikh, James Rew †, Lyndon James (c), Kasey Aldridge, Zaman Akhter, Farhan Ahmed, Ajeet Singh Dale, Josh Hull   ...

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Sri Lankan Cricketers in Hard-fought Win Against Afghanistan at Home-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Andrew Fidel Fernando, reporting in ESPNcricinfo on 5 February 2024, where the title reads “Jayasuriya, Asitha and batters lead Sri Lanka to comfortable win in one-off Test ….. Afghanistan’s top order fought back in the second innings, but they lost 9 for 82 to collapse on fourth day.” Sri Lanka 439 (Mathews 141, Chandimal 107, Naveed 4-83) and 56 for 0 (Karunaratne 32*, Madushka 22*) beat Afghanistan 198 (Rahmat 91, Vishwa 4-51, Asitha 3-24) and 296 (Ibrahim 114, Jayasuriya 5-107, Asitha 3-63) by ten wickets Sri Lanka’s use of the second new ball sent Afghanistan tumbling to a ten-wicket defeat on day four. Having begun the day with only one wicket down and within striking distance of the lead, Afghanistan crashed, losing their remaining nine for 82 runs. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the primary destroyer, taking five wickets in a devastating spell either side of lunch. Asitha Fernando claimed ...

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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS Complied by Victor Melder (APRIL 2023) The touring Sri Lankans beat New Zealand in the one-over eliminator (with the score being tied) in the first T20 International played at Eden Park, Auckland. Scores: Sri Lanka – 196/5 in 20 Overs (Asalanka 67, Perera 53, Mendis 25, Neesham 2/30, Milne 1/42) New Zealand – 196/8 in 20 Overs (Mitchell 66, Chapman 33, Latham 27, Karunaratne 2/36, Madushanka 2/37) Player of the Match: Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) T20 Debut: Chad Bowes, Henry Shipley, Chris Brown (New Zealand) New Zealand beat the touring Sri Lankans by 9 wickets to win the second T20 International played at University Oval, Dunedin. Scores: Sri Lanka – 141 in 19 Overs (de Silva 37, Perera 35, Asalanka 24, Milne 5/26, Lister 2/26, Neesham 1/20) New Zealand – 146/1 in 14.4 Overs ( Seifert 79no, Bowes 31, Latham 20no, Rajitha 1/25. Player of the ...

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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 ...

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Ton happy Sri Lanka reduce Ireland to first Test horror – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Four centuries, and timely form reversal piloted Sri Lanka to a convincing innings win against Ireland in the first Test, giving the home team some welcome recuperation after a painful and forgettable tour to New Zealand.  Bullied and humiliated by a half strength Kiwi side in all formats, Sri Lanka returned home to let the visiting Irish know what it feels like to be at the receiving end of superior opposition.  Sri Lanka’s batting dilemmas were firmly put behind them for once, and with spinning sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and Vishwa Fernando exploiting the treacherous track, they bamboozled the Irish batting to win in a canter as the tourists plummeted to a embarrassing innings defeat.  Ireland,  on their maiden Test tour to the Island, were smashed to all parts of the Galle ...

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Ireland’s Prospects vs Sri Lanka at Galle appraised by A Soccer Fan-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Daniel Byrne, whose chosen title is “The Irish arrive in Galle; A preview of the Test Series“+ When you have spent the previous four months following the fortunes of Queens Park Rangers no idea when your team may chalk up the next victory. Hence, my decision to come to Sri LFootball Club, two wins from 26 games, there comes a time when you simply have anka to follow the Test Series between Ireland and the hosts. There may even be a better chance of Ireland winning a game in th.e next two weeks than QPR. played four Tests to date and have lost them all. They have never been humiliated though and at times they have performed exceptionally well. England were bowled out before lunch on the first day at Lords. Pakistan was left with a tricky ...

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Williamson steers New Zealand to thrilling last-ball win Source:Island Kane Williamson dove to safety and gave New Zealand the win (Cricinfo) Led by Kane Williamson’s expertly paced 121, New Zealand secured a thrilling last ball win by 2 wickets at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch to not only beat Sri Lanka but also end their hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. India and Australia will contest in the WTC title clash at the Oval in June. Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 355 & 302 (Angelo Mathews 115, Blair Tickner 4-100, Matt Henry 3-71) lost to New Zealand 373 & 286/8 (Kane Williamson 121*, Daryl Mitchell 81; Asitha Fernando 3-63, Prabath Jayasuriya 2-92) by 2 wickets ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 14th August 2022 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “MUSICAL MEMORIES” – By Des Kelly Good News From Jayam – August 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Fatima Payman delivers first speech in parliament by someone wearing a hijab | SBS News Aussie cricketers donate prizemoney to SL appeal Skilled Visa Information for Australia – Department of Home Affairs Democracy safeguarded – By Dr Harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – “ Sin is a habit to break, not an identity to own” A Celebration of International Youth Day 2022 PRASANNAJITH ABEYSURIYA AN AUTOGRAPHED PHENOMINAL ACTOR ON STAGE, TELE DRAMA AND FILMS, GRADED LECTURER WITH PASSION FOR STREET DRAMA – by Sunil Thenabadu Love for Sri Lanka Gala Dinner MEDIA RELEASE women writing their migration stories the sinhala series Anglican Archbishop Kanishka Raffel-by Michael ...

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Prabath Jayasuriya takes home ‘Player of the Month’ award Source:Dailymirror Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya’s sensational start to international cricket has been capped off by winning the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2022. the ICC announced. Jayasuriya beat England batter and June’s Player of the Month winner Jonny Bairstow, and French sensation Gustav McKeon for the coveted monthly award, after a brilliant start to international cricket in the longest format.  The 30-year-old was thrilled to have won the monthly award. ...

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