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Windies floored by Sri Lanka at Harare-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Image Source:Thuppahis The once mighty West Indian cricket squad have been in the doldrums for some time and were at the bottom of the table going into their final match in the competition among the second tier teams being held in ZIMBABWE for placement in the 50-over World Cup — with only two teams securing such coveted spots. The Windies faced the leading squad, namely, Sri Lanka, in this match. Sri Lanka were already ensconced at the top of the table and had little discomfort in beating the Windies — even though they rested two key players (Dhananjaya and Hasaranga). Maheesh Theekshana led the way with three early wickets to restrict the West Indians to 243 runs in their 50 overs. Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne then indulged in an opening stand of 190 runs to build the foundation for ...

Feb 2, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga

Pumped up Sri Lanka burst Dutch bubble. Shanaka’s men annihilate Netherlands in emphatic fashion in qualifying final. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Dasun Shanaka and Sri Lanka basked in the glory of a complete whitewash of the qualifiers with a comprehensive thrashing of the Netherlands in the final at Harare. The Sri Lankans showed remarkable fight when their backs were against the wall as the went on to remain unbeaten and throwing out a warning that they are up for the fight against the best. Maheesh Theeksheena and Dilshan Madushanka ensured that Sri Lanka’s modest total of 233 all out in 47.5 overs was defendable, when they routed the Dutch for 105 in only 23.3 overs making the decider a cakewalk. Theeksheena followed his four wicket haul against Zimbabwe with another similar effort and Madushanka grabbed another three and with Wanindu Hasarsnga De Silva two more to his remarkable ...

Jul 10, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Charith Asalanka, Chris Silverwood, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theeksheena, Pathum Nissanka, Sahan Arachchige, Sri Lanka Cricket, TREVINE RODRIGO, Wanindu Hasarsnga De Silva, World Cup

Thirty member cricket pool named for Zimbabwe tour-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Kusal Mendis who was named ODI Vice captain playing football while at training (pix courtesy SLC) Source:Dailynews Sri Lankan ODI cricket team is getting ready for the world Cup qualification tournament which is scheduled to commence on June 18 in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka already have been relegated to play in the 10 team qualifier tournament where the finalists will join the eight automatic qualifiers in the main draw. South Africa is the latest addition to automatic qualifiers list and they were able to edge out Ireland to qualify for the direct qualification slot. Sri Lankan also an uphill task to get qualification slot while Ireland, Netherlands, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka (five super league bottom teams), Nepal, Oman, Scotland (League 2 top three teams) and UAE and USA Qualifier play off top two teams) are expected to take part ...

May 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Angelo Mathews, Ashen Bandara, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Janith Perera (wk), Kusal Mendis (wk and Vice Captain), Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Croospulle, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Milan Ratnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Parveen Jayawickrema, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Ramesh Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrema (wk), Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga