Hilal's blog
There is no rule or ethics for sportsmen not to get involved in politics - Jayasuriya
Submitted by Hilal on February 28, 2010 - 05:45Sanath Jayasuriya who will be contesting in the parliamentary elections in April spoke to The Nation on his decision to enter politics.
The Reawakening of Tillakaratne Dilshan
Submitted by Hilal on February 2, 2010 - 19:29Destruction is the name of his game, but phenomenal consistency has brought the fame. From a lower middle order batsman, into a devastating opener, this is the story of Tillakaratne Dilshan’s amazing transformation.
Sangakkara thanks Sri Lankan selectors
Submitted by Hilal on January 13, 2010 - 20:37At the post match ceremony of today's Tri-Series Final in Bangladesh, Kumar Sangakkara thanked the Sri Lankan selectors for picking a young side and sticking with them.
In front of a large gathering Sangakkara told Ravi Shastri that the selectors were under a lot of pressure in Sri Lanka and they owed the selectors a lot for having faith in such young squad.
We tried to make a match of it - Mahela
Submitted by Hilal on December 27, 2009 - 15:02Mahela Jayawardene on the pitch fiasco in the Delhi ODI
'If Arjuna was the captain he would have given me confidence' - Jayasuriya
Submitted by Hilal on December 26, 2009 - 04:02December 26th, 2009 marks 20 years of international cricket for Sanath Jayasuriya. He made his international debut against Australia at Melbourne on December 26, 1989.
Island Cricket turns one
Submitted by Hilal on December 25, 2009 - 11:50Island Cricket was launched on the 25th of December 2008. It's hard to imagine that we are already an year old! I sincerely hope that in it's first year Island Cricket has been a source of information for Sri Lankan Cricket fans, and more importantly I hope it served it's purpose, as a platform for the average Cricket fan to have his/her voice heard.
Farewell Jayasuriya, Hello Perera!
Submitted by Hilal on December 24, 2009 - 09:17Sanath Jayasuriya was rightfully given another go in this series. It was however sad to see the great batsman fail once again.
Consistency was never Jayasuriya's forte, his style of play and the risks involved inevitably meant that Jayasuriya would fail more often than not.
Vote for Island Cricket as your favourite Sri Lankan website
Submitted by Hilal on October 19, 2009 - 08:12
The LK domain registry (.lk) is currently conducting a competition for 'The most favourite Sri Lankan website'.
Lasith Malinga confirms participation in South African Pro20 competition
Submitted by Hilal on October 15, 2009 - 07:42Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga has agreed to play for the Highveld Lions in South Africa’s Standard Bank Pro20 competition starting in February 2010, Alan Kourie, the chief executive of the Highveld Lions, announced today.
Sri Lankans at the Champions League Twenty20 - 2009
Submitted by Hilal on October 6, 2009 - 07:58Several Sri Lankan cricketers will be on show during the Champions League Twenty20, 2009.
Apart from the all Sri Lankan Wayamba team, Sri Lankan fans may also get the opportunity to see others representing their IPL franchises.
Farveez Mahroof to play for Wayamba in Champions League
Submitted by Hilal on August 26, 2009 - 10:52Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has chosen to play for Wayamba in the forthcoming Champions League.
Maharoof qualified for the inaugural Champions League for both his home province Wayamba and the Delhi Daredevils. As per the tournament regulations, he was required to make a choice after both teams selected him in their initial squads.
Sri Lanka Cricket may drop Kookaburra as ball supplier
Submitted by Hilal on August 22, 2009 - 19:27During Pakistan's 2009 tour to Sri Lanka, and now in the current test series, as many as 13 cricket balls have been changed. In most cases after only 4 overs. The Kookaburra cricket balls, which is used commonly in the subcontinent, has never had such serious issues before. It has always held up well in the dry rough outfields and on wickets in Asia.
Sri Lanka Cricket on the hunt for new assistant coach
Submitted by Hilal on August 17, 2009 - 11:31Sri Lanka Cricket is on the hunt for a new assistant coach to fill Paul Farbrace's position.
Sri Lanka's current assistant coach, Farbrace, will be heading back to Kent where he has been offered a lead role as head-coach.
Sri Lanka name squad for Twenty20 fixture against Pakistan
Submitted by Hilal on August 10, 2009 - 08:09Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 15 man squad for the upcoming T20 match against Pakistan.
The final match of Pakistan's 2009 tour to Sri Lanka includes a lone T20 fixture at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday (12 Aug 2009).
The squad is as follows:
Kumar Sangakkara (WK)
Muttiah Muralitharan (Bwl)
Sanath Jayasuriya (Bat/Bwl)
Malinga's return to international cricket bungled by Sri Lanka
Submitted by Hilal on August 9, 2009 - 10:42If you witnessed the 2009 Indian Premier League, you know how good Lasith Malinga was in that tournament. Malinga was a regular in the Mumbai line up. He was equally as impressive in the Twenty20 World Cup in England.


