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- Shaheed Akram on Where is KJP and Avishka?Is Avishka dropped??
- Sasm on ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier – Sri Lanka SquadToo many untested players at the international level. I do wonder why we don’t open ODIs with Mendis. If he open I would play KJP one down. Sounds like he is injured again.
- Ninth on Sri lanka Odi Xi for Afghanistan Series1.Kusal Janith perera 2.Lasith Croospulle 3.Dimuth Karunaratne 4.Dhananjaya de Silva 5.Sadeera Samarawickrema 6.Charith Asalanka 7.Dasun Shanaka 8.Dushan Hemantha 9. Matheesha Pathirana / Prabath Jayasooriya 10.Kasun Rajitha 11.Asitha Fernando / Dilshan Madushanka
- Ninth on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaODI SQUAD1-Kusal Janith perera 2-Lasith Croospulle 3-Dimuth Karunaratne / Kusal Mendis 4-Dhananjaya de Silva 5-Sadeera Samarawickrema 6-Charith Asalanka 7-Dasun Shanaka 8- Dushan Hemantha 9- Matheesha Pathirana / Prabath Jayasooriya 10-Kasun Rajitha 11-Asitha Fernando / Dilshan MadushankaPramod Madushan Wanindu Hasaranga Angelo Mathews
- CU STUDIO on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaDimuth hasnt failed in ODIs?? If have can i get some matches or series
- Sasm on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaDasun is definitely not performing consistently enough but changing the captain now is too risky. Captain should not picked purely based on form. Dana has not performed well enough either. Chandimal and Dimuth have captained and failed. No point in trying the same things and expecting different results. We shouldn’t ignore the Ireland test form but it was not with a top class team. Dasun needs to deliver more consistently. Period or we will not get anywhere in the WC. It can’t be one match winning innings in every 10 games.
- MW on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaOr Chandimal in Dasun's place. Dasun does not bring anything to the ODI team & specially in the subcontinent his bowling won't stand up. A few options in Dasun's place,Chandimal/Nuwenidu or Dananjaya or other.After the WC someone younger should be promoted as the captain.
- MW on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaThe main issue is the captain. Is he fit to be in the playing X1 at the first place? Not at all.Then who should lead?Dimuth looks the obvious choice with his recent good form, he should be tried in Zimbabwe & bring in Dananjaya or someone else eg Nuwenidu at his place.
- Sasm on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaGood point, no one has stepped up. Maybe we do play Theekshana in Zimbabwe. The only issue is we will bat only until 8, which is fine. Also Lahiru Kumara has been bowling well recently, seems to have a lot more control. He could be the second pacey a long with Chameera. In India my vote is to play Ramesh Mendis or Welllalage at 8. It is a gamble in terms of bowling though. Hasaranga has to step up or none of this matters.
- CU STUDIO on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaAny bowlers in place of theekshana ??with better wicket taking option
- Sasm on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaReally shouldn’t bring tried and failed players back just because of their performance in local tournaments. Maybe he has improved, but shouldn’t take the risk with a critical international qualification tournament. Theekshana should be in the squad for sure, and his economy is great. But restricting to 45 runs in his 10 overs doesn’t help us a lot to win games. He is just not a strike bowler in ODIs and he can’t bat. We should play to win and not just play to not lose.
- CU STUDIO on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaAKila has been decent form in recent mercantile matches . Could be in contention for the World Cup qualifiers in Zimababwe.Since Hasaranga is not very much effective in ODIs
- CU STUDIO on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaBinura injury prone and Theekshana can be handy in powerplay and in last 10 overs
- Sasm on Best World cup qualifiers squad for Sri LankaNo way we should play Rajitha in flat tracks. Chammika is better. Good to have some experience but don’t think we should play both Dimuth and Mathews. Also not sure if Theekshana is the best option for ODIs. Wellalage or Ramesh Mendis are good spin options. Extra pacey should be Binura or Madushanka. Akila lol… we should take him if we don’t want to qualify.
- Jagath Perera on Dimuth Karunaratne wants to step down as captain after Ireland Tests next monthBowing out gracefully in his prime! A true champion!
- AJ on Sri Lanka coach Jehan Mubarak takes home positives from U19 series defeats in Abu DhabiThe heavy loss is really a cause for concern. To lose to a team like Afgans four times in succession tells a story that the under 19 camp is not working. And lost to BD too . Next year the WC is going to be held here. Therefore immediate action is necessary. We need to revamp the whole under 19 set up changing from the coach & captain . More mature experienced coach should be appointed. The current captain is a gifted player but does not look a good captain. Wake UP SLC ,don't wait until the horse bolts!
- AJ on End of the road for Dickwella?How come Dickwella survived so long in spite of his dismal performance . There has to be more than strong support behind Dick. There could be several guesses but Born Again Sangha's long hand cannot be dismissed. Sangha brought Born again Hathura in to our system under guise. Dickwella being in the similar cult & coming from the same school are more than simple reasons why Sangha through his erstwhile buddy Mahela who controls Promodaya gives the linear link.
- Jehan on Jayasuriya waiting and watchingPeople who were banned by the ICC for corruption related matters should not be allowed anywhere near SLC.
- Jagath Perera on Mathews included for unofficial ODIs against England LionsHe was dropped all this time?? I thought he was injured...
- Doosra on Athapaththu's fifty helps Sri Lanka stun South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup openerExcellent stuff from our girls!!
- Shaheed Akram on Schedule announced for Lankan tour of New ZealandWe have to win the ODI series or we will not qualify for the World Cup so this is a very important series!!
- Shaheed Akram on Watch Kusal Mendis in full flow at the SAT20 in South Africa🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for sharing!!!!
- Jehan on Selection impasse continues Becoming a big joke! I don't know who is right or wrong but government interference in SLC matters is not good but I also don't like Pramodya much.
- Shaheed Akram on Sri Lanka on the verge of a selection committee shake-up"Always break down"
- Shaheed Akram on Sri Lanka ‘A’ grab the honours in drawn first ‘test’Well played lads!!!
- Susantha Jayawardena on Ranatunga praises Sports Act amendmentsIt's a great decision to keep the maximum age limit to 70 yrs. The best joke is that some affected seniors are getting ready to challenge this decision at courts using SLC funds. Every effect should be made to stop this nonsense. Let them do that with their personal money.I hope that similar legislation will be implemented soon & the same rule (of 70+ age limit) will be applied to current Old Politicians who are not capable of doing their job properly but only ruining the country.
- Dias on Sri Lanka on the verge of a selection committee shake-upNon stop chaos. The story of Sri Lanka.
- Jagath Perera on Selectors find holes in coachingThe selectors keep creating the biggest holes.
- Dias on Kusal Perera, Dushmantha Chameera available for NZ tour selectionI hope they are not rushing Chameera back! Nice to see KJP back!
- Shaheed Akram on Road to WC 2023Whatever team or squad it will be useless if after every series before the World Cup we keep experimenting and changing the top order. Batsmen need time to develop in one position. One reason we don't have batsmen scoring many centuries is because of this.
- Shaheed Akram on Sri Lanka Cricket seeks report from team manager after 'heavy defeat' against IndiaWho will they blame this time? Born Again? Player Agents? Club mafia? Always some conspiracy and it's never the fault of selectors or management.
- Shaheed Akram on 3rd ODI, Sri Lanka in India, 2023 – HighlightsIndian batting was solid but our bowlers just were not right enough. So many full tosses, half volleys and short balls.
- Sasm on India seek whitewash, Lankans aim to avoidI think it is safe to say that batting lineup has not worked for us. Batters need to setup but Kusal has not done well at 3. We should just continue to let him open. Asalanka at 3. Need a little bit of experience in the line up too. Hope KJP is fit and in form.
- AJ on Did cult group ‘Born Again’s influence lead to Sri Lanka’s WT20 debacle? SLC panel finds evidence “inconclusive”@MW, you are absolutely right! Evidence is 'inconclusive' itself implies born again influence is there.No committee would be foolish enough to make social disorder if come out categorically to say it in the report.True, immediate actions should be to remove,Sangha,Mahela Kalpage ,Jerome Jayaratna who are appointed members.How slanderous Mahela behaviour of such riches & reputation opening his restaurant during our tour.What a cheeky fella? No surprise,he chose to be born again! I read somewhere using Burgher girls as prey to incite Buddhist players,Mahela, Bhanuka, Pathum etc.Sanga's fatherin law a pastor, so no surprise .Now the lid opened bare, these individuals should not anymore be our go to men in future.Let them enjoy their loot as they wish boiling live crabs all over.That should be a reason why these two turned to be born again to enjoy'happily'boiling live crabs!God has created these creatures for our enjoyment, surely was Pastor Jerome' answer to make these two happy &
- MW on Did cult group ‘Born Again’s influence lead to Sri Lanka’s WT20 debacle? SLC panel finds evidence “inconclusive”Look at some members of this born again clique holding powerful positions in our cricket.Sangha,Mahela,Ashley,Mohan,Ravin,Samantha Dodanwela,Jerome Jayaratna ,Kalpage,Kaluwitharanaetc.Even president Shammi is born again sympathizer because his wife & all children are born again. Some of them would try to tell they are Christians/Catholics only but you can understand they are giving all hidden support to this cult for obvious reasons keeping a blind eye.This is just the tip.This committee is not powerful enough to dig deep.Ashley Silva was criticized as the worst CEO in the country but how he is still there?Our long standing cultural Pirith ceremony was stopped .The most notorious man should be Jerome Jayaratna because he holds a lot of power through Namal. Immediate actions should be taken to replace this board & remove Sanga,Mahela ,Kalpage & Jerome Jayaratna. Of course the white ICC too will support the born again clan, so we have to fight it out.
- Jagath Perera on Report on ‘Born Again’ cult affecting sports team selections handed to Sports MinisterSame thing can be said about Buddhist and Sinhalese too? They hold all the top positions everywhere and they want only their religious ceremonies to take place and call it culture.
- MW on Casinos, fake prophet marred Sri Lanka's World Cup, report findsBorn again cult (& Burghers) run a grip in the SLC.Vandersay enjoys a free ride all the time.Pastor Jerome, Umpire Lyndal, Ashley Silva,Mohan Silva,Jerome Jayaratna,Sangha,Mahela,Kalpage,Ravin W. Samantha D, Hathura ,Shammi ,Godfrey etc what more proof you want holding all top positions.COPE named Ashley as the worst CEO in the country but he still enjoys & warms it over a decade now.Not just reports we want urgent effective actions.They have stopped the Pirith Ceremony for departing teams which is our culture.Bring an interim board asap .
- MW on Report on ‘Born Again’ cult affecting sports team selections handed to Sports MinisterBorn again cult (& Burghers) run a grip in the SLC.Vandersay enjoys a free ride all the time.Pastor Jerome, Umpire Lyndal, Ashley Silva,Mohan Silva,Jerome Jayaratna,Sangha,Mahela,Kalpage,Ravin W. Samantha D, Hathura ,Shammi ,Godfrey etc what more proof you want holding all top positions.COPE named Ashley as the worst CEO in the country but he still enjoys & warms it over a decade now.Not just reports we want urgent effective actions.They have stopped the Pirith Ceremony for departing teams which is our culture.Bring an interim board asap .
- Shaheed Akram on Dilshan Madushanka dislocates right shoulder in Sri Lanka's 1st ODI defeat against IndiaAyyo! Really wanted to see him playing in the side regularly. Bad luck...
- Shaheed Akram on Report on ‘Born Again’ cult affecting sports team selections handed to Sports MinisterWow! This was published in the Financial Times? Calling any religion a cult is offensive and what kind of joke is this about influencing selection?? First player agents were accused of having powerful influence and now it's a religious minority being blamed. Ridiculous theories!
- Jehan on T20 World Cup Report opens can of wormsSri Lankans should learn from the mistakes of their past and immediately stop harassing religious minorities. A person's religion shouldn't matter when it comes to their profession.
- Sasm on Playing XI for the 2nd ODI vs INDFair point. Do agree, Pathum and Kusal have been settling in to opening roles. It will be good solidify the positions. Kusal, Pathum, Asalanka, Avishka is a solid batting lineup once they settle. If Dana was consistent, he would be a good option for 3 too, with pace still on.
- Wasantha De Silva on Playing XI for the 2nd ODI vs INDMadushanka might have an injury, although I would like to give an opportunity to Lahiru as well.
- Wasantha De Silva on Playing XI for the 2nd ODI vs INDAvishka's 3 ODI centuries have come batting in 1st and 3rd positions (Mahela might analyze his T20I data since in ODI he has plenty of time to settle down), even though I would personally like him to come after 1 down since Mendis & Pathum has nicely maintained our opening batter duties for the past year. My personal opinion is that Rajitha is a good all-format bowler now, he needs to maintain his nerve in these batting paradise pitches (Kolkata will be the same for sure, India planned to get their all batters in form ahead of WC to settle their batting lineup)
- Sasm on Playing XI for the 2nd ODI vs INDI don’t know if Avishka should bat in the top 3. Based on the analysis that Mahela had done, it’s best for him to come in when the field is spread out. Shanaka should come in at 5. Rajitha bowled well in the last game but he will be the weak link if there is no swing. Kolkata seems to be a batting friendly pitch.
- Jagath Perera on 1st ODI, Sri Lanka in India, 2023 – HighlightsLahiru Kumara in Kasun Rajitha out
- Jagath Perera on Playing XI for the 2nd ODI vs INDIt would have been better if you posted this under blogs without posting it in photos.I also think Lahiru Kumara should be playing but I don't feel Dilshan Madushanka should be dropped.
- Dias on 1st ODI, Sri Lanka in India, 2023 – HighlightsWhat changes should we make for the next match?
- MW on Sadeera aims a long journey in all three formatsAnother low confidence & lack of self respect player in the calibre of Bhanuka & Diccka. All his good knocks given by his supreme man, always a long eulogy upstairs whenever he does occasional good. Scoring low pace LPL will reveal his deficiencies soon, of course unless divine help always with him.He can ask the supreme daily how much he is going to score in the next game as Yeheli revealed. That is the secret dialogue we have to respect.The other two have failed miserably in spite of Supreme help but ,but for Sri Lanka's sake we will see his God would make a difference this time that this chap would succeed with lack of confidence in his own abilities.
- Doosra on Shivam Mavi impresses on debut as India defend 162What changes should SL make for the next game? Rajitha maybe replaced I feel.