Showing posts with label Sri Lanka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sri Lanka. Show all posts

Monday, July 27, 2020

Sidath Wettimuny from scoring during the Lords Test 1984 by keeping him down.

David Gower, Fowler & Ian Botham find a way to stop Sidath Wettimuny from scoring during the Lords Test 1984 by keeping him down. The Lankan opener made 190 despite cramps. 'He was a joy to watch, a model for young cricketers and a shock to England.'
Sidath Wettimuny from scoring during the Lords Test 1984 by keeping him down.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Sri Lankan Former Captain Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga is easily called the Father of Sri Lankan Cricket. He was the brave man to set the example for more youngest. 

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Rangana Herath among spinners who've taken ten wickets in a match on five times.

Five Number of ten-wicket match hauls by left arm spinner Rangana Herath including the one he took in the recent test match against west Indies at Galle. The among spinners, only five others have taken more such hauls than him. Pakistan Abdul Qadir and Indian Harbhajan Singh also have five such hauls.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Final Good Bye

Emotions were running high at the P Sara Oval in Colombo as Kumar Sangakkara walked off the field for one final time in national colors.Ravichandran Ashwin not only became the only bowler to dismiss him in four consecutive innings, but also put India on top.

A Great Farewell to Kumar Sangakkara

To Virat and the Indian team, thank you for everything, your kindness and all the words. I can't ask for anything more than tough cricket when I am leaving. You guys over the years, have been our toughest opponents.

Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Tillakaratne Dilshan became the oldest cricketer to get to 10000 ODI runs.

Tillakaratne Dilshan became the oldest cricketer to get to 10000 ODI runs. He was quicker to the landmark than Sangakkara, Inzamam, Jayasuriya and Jayawardene. Sri Lanka's under-rated veteran has given them a great start yet again.