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Netherlands stump Sri Lanka in T20 Warm-Up-by TrevineRodrigo Source:Thuppahis TrevineRodrigo in eLanka deploying this title:; “Netherlands humble cocky Lankans in warm-up boilover” Sri Lanka made an inauspicious start to their T20 World Cup campaign losing by 21 runs to the Netherlands in the USA in their first warm-up game before the tournament proper. Obviously thinking too far ahead by being focussed on the real tournament, Sri Lanka let their guard down by resting several key players and paid the price as the underdogs turned tables on them. Skipper Wanindu Hasarsnga was among the players rested from bowling, apart from Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera giving the Dutchmen a fighting chance of countering what was left of a weakened Sri Lankan bowling attack. They took to it with gusto rattling up 181 for 5 in their allotment. Sri Lanka’s batting then floundered losing the top order in quick succession to be ...

Jun 1, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Sri Lankan bowling attack, Wanindu Hasarsnga

SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (MAY 2024) Compiled by Victor Melder SLC intends to put more focus on Test cricket and boost the interest and commitment of players with the increment of match fees In a bold move aimed at reinvigorating the spirit of Test cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a substantial increase in match fees for players participating in the longer format of the game. The decision, which sees match fees for winning matches soar from US$7,500 to US$15,000, represents a 100 percent increase of the compensation currently received by players. With a clear intent to incentivise involvement in Test cricket, SLC has also raised match fees for draws to US$12,500 and for defeats to US$10,000. The moves comes at a critical juncture for Test cricket, which has been facing mounting challenges to its relevance and popularity in the wake of the rapid rise of T20 ...

May 31, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga

Two New Cricket Captains for Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Item in The Island, 31 December 2023 ….. with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Dasun Shanaka’s reign as Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain has come to an end as Sri Lanka’s new selection committee appointed Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga to lead the ODI and T20I sides, respectively. With Dimuth Karunaratne currently leading the Test side, this is the first time Sri Lanka have three different captains in the three formats. Shanaka first captained Sri Lanka in 2019, on the team’s first tour to Pakistan since the 2009 Lahore attack, but it was not until 2021 that he became their regular captain. Under him, Sri Lanka won 23 out of 41 ODIs and 22 out of 48 T20Is. The highlight of his tenure was the 2022 T20 Asia Cup victory in the UAE where Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the final. Also notable were ODI series wins against South ...

Jan 1, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Akila Dananjaya, Angelo Mathews, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka (vc), Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanaka, Pramod Madushan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga (c)

Angelo Matthews added to Sri Lanka squad replacing Pathirana. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka’s desperation to be competitive in the World Cup has seen the dramatic inclusion of Angelo Matthews to the squad replacing injured paceman Matheesha Pathirana as a substitute. The veteran, who has a wonderful record in all formats for a considerable period, was rushed in as a travelling substitute for injured Skipper Dasun Shanaka and Pathirana and any other players in the foreseeable future. If it was a like for like replacement, Dushmantha Chameera should have got the nod ahead of Matthews similar to Chamika Karunaratne replacing all-rounder Shanaka. But the Sri Lanka think tank have made a calculated decision and preferred Matthews due to his allround capability and his invaluable experience. Whether the gamble pays off will reveal itself as their campaign progresses. But the swansong for Matthews, if it ...

Oct 25, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Angelo Matthews, Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka Cricket, World Cup

Angelo Matthews and Dushmantha Chameera rushed in as injury replacements as Sri Lanka reassess lack of experience – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka Cricket have awoken to the possibility of its worst World Cup campaign and have desperately rushed in Angelo Matthews and Dushmantha Chameera as replacements if there is injury, more to save face as the cellar looms large in this edition. Lack of experience and hamstrung in the bowling department, Sri Lanka have copped a shallacking by opposition batters while their bowlers have been treated with disdain by the three teams they have played against so far. Matthews has a clever cricketing brain and Chameera is the number one choice in their bowling, the latter suffering from injury that ruled him out of this World Cup. While Sri Lanka sits at the bottom of the league stage, below Afghanistan and the Netherlands, their ...

Oct 19, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Angelo Matthews, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Cricket, TREVINE RODRIGO, World Cup campaign

Sri Lanka flatter then flop as Australia stifle a likely challenge – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Sri Lanka threatened to end Australia’s campaign with an opening stand of 125. Then in familiar fashion collapsed dramatically to get run over, ending any hope of making it through to the second round. From a position of strength set up by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, the Lankans fell in a heap to be bowled out for a well under par 209. Adam Zampa showed Sri Lanka’s inability to handle spin grabbing four wickets. He was well supported by Mitchell Stark and Pat Cummins who completed the Sri Lanka rout as wickets tumbled at a regular stream. Australia chased down the required target after an early scare losing 2 for 24 as Dilshan Madushanka and Dunith Wellelage showed some fight with the ball. Mitchell Marsh, 52 off 57, Josh ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Australia, Dasun Shanaka, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellelage, Kusal Perera, Manus Labuschagne, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, TREVINE RODRIGO

AUSTRALIA BOUNCE BACK TO CRUSH SRI LANKA TO EAT HUMBLE PIE – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Australia bounce back with first win Openers Kusal Janith Perera and Pathum Nissanka made 125 runs stand Australia executed a superb all round performance which guided them to an easy five wickets win over Sri Lanka in their World Cup cricket fixture played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium at Lucknow yesterday. It was very unexpected batting performance by Sri Lanka team who made 125 for no loss at one stage but were reduced to 209 all out in 43.3 overs. Australia chase their 210 runs target in 35.2 overs with loss of only five wickets. After losing two early wickets for 24 runs opener Mitchell Marsh 52 in 51 balls with 9 fours, wicket-keeper Josh Inglis who scored 58 in 59 balls with 5 fours and a ...

Oct 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Adam Zampa, Australia, Australia vs Sri Lanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Cricket News, Dasun Shanaka, David Warne, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Janith Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Starc, Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka, Sunil Thenabadu, t Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium, World Cup cricket fixture

Shanaka and Pathirana double blow will test Sri Lanka resolve. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Injuries to Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka and young paceman Matheesha Pathirana has worsened injury stricken Sri Lanka’s chances of making it past the first round. And while the Wolves baying for Shanaka’s blood will feel vindicated about derailing their country’s progress and still expecting success, it does nothing in my opinion to enhance their chances of progressing any further. It definitely underlines a divisive nation expecting success to meet their personal gain. This goes against the grain of the best teams that have represented that country. Sri Lanka have shown fight in defeat in the last two games despite battling the odds to field their best line-up. Injuries have dessimated a once formidable team who have gone through an extended rebuilding process. But agendas among the outer with vested interests, ...

Oct 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka skipper, TREVINE RODRIGO

SRI LANKA SHOULD FIRE ALL CYLINDERS AGAINST PAKISTAN – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Charith Asalanka who made an attacking fifty against South Africa hope to repeat his performance today After many positives from the first game Sri Lanka is ready to play against Pakistan in their second world cup game today (10) at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad,commencing at 2pm. This game is going to be a close tussle as Pakistan led by Babar Azam ready to face challenge against Sri Lanka after defeating Sri Lanka at the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. Pakistan team packed with good bowlers and they are always a challenge for Sri Lanka batters and Sri Lanka batters have to play at their best against this bowling attack to put up a good fight. Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali the three pacemen are in good form and their task is to get early ...

Oct 10, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, Babar Azam, Dasun Shanaka, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Kusal Mendis, Shaheen Afridi, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan

Sri Lanka get a mauling from South Africa but show a bit of pulse. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Photo Courtesy of ICC. © ICC 2023 (media contact; Trevine Rodrigo – ICC approved media partner) Sri Lanka’s bowlers took a battering from South Africa but fought back to save face despite a 102 -run rout in their opener of the Cricket World Cup in Delhi. Missing most of their front-line bowlers, Sri Lanka’s stand in troops had no answer to a ruthless South African batting onslaught that broke several records including the fastest century in only 49 balls by Aiden Makram. Three centuries, from Quinton De Kock, 100 off 84 balls, Rassie Van der Dussen 108 off 110 and Makram with further contributions from almost all the batters, made this a bizarre chapter in Sri Lanka Cricket. South Africa recovered from the early exit of skipper ...

Oct 8, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Aiden Makram, Charith Asalanka, Cricket World Cup in Delhi, Dasun Shanaka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theeksheena, Sri Lanka vs South Africa, TREVINE RODRIGO, Wanindu Hasarsnga De Silva