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A Derisive Comment on Sri Lanka’s T20 Word Cup Performances Source:Thuppahis Punchi Putha in the Sunday Times [of Sri Lanka], 16 June 2024 … an item with this title “Chased away” My dear Wanindu and team, I thought of writing to you at a time when you have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup with such certainty when there is still a game to be played. Once again questions are being asked about what is wrong with our cricket. Whose fault is it – you, as players, or is it all the fault of the administrators? We heard some cruel jokes about you. Some said there would have been more merit in spending the money spent on you to take a group of elderly people on a pilgrimage to ‘Dambadiva’. Others said we should have got you down early saying your homes were flooded to avoid those embarrassing ...

Jun 19, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Aravinda, Arjuna, Kumar, Mahela, Murali, Sanath, Shammi’s Limited Company, Sri Lanka’s T20 Word Cup

Murali’s story about leadership now, recalling how Arjuna stood up for him Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Arjuna, Murali

CHAMINDA VAAS AN ALL-TIME HERO OF SRI LANKA by Sanjeewa Jayaweera Fast bowling is an arduous task and is doubly so in the Asian subcontinent, where docile pitches and energy-sapping heat takes their toll on those brave enough to take up the challenge. One must have a big heart, a great deal of determination and lots of skill to succeed as a fast bowler. Chaminda Vaas (CV) had plenty of these and a few more. He represented Sri Lanka for over 15 long years with great distinction. He played nearly all his cricket alongside the great Murali; whose bowling record is the best in the world. This prevented Vaas from receive the plaudits he deserved. He was the “unsung hero.” Vaas was no extrovert. He did not celebrate his wickets with much physical display. He went about the business of taking wickets and helping the team’s cause as a ...

Mar 8, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Chaminda Vaas, Murali, Sanga, Sanjeewa Jayaweera, World Cup in 1996