Most often cricket writers would pen about batsmen and batting records, feats and styles. Bowling though equally important somehow does not evoke the same emotive responses from cricket writers or fans. Modern cricket however has pushed this aspect of the game to the forefront and at present bowlers are getting a fair share of ink. [...]
School cricket in Sri Lanka has been the cradle that has nurtured many a great player. Many years ago it was the preserve of elite Colombo schools to provide nearly the entire team to represent the country. With the game being taken to the other townships this monopoly began to change. It was a gradual [...]
This week lets discuss aspects of the game from a point where most cricket lovers do not visualise when they watch and follow top players in action. I would like to put in perspective the training methods they follow and another important aspect which is to me the most vital….attitude. No cricketer worth his salt should [...]
The crowds that throng into a stadium in India have two wishes as they settle into their seats. They want India to bat first. And they want Tendulkar to score runs. The first wish is forgiven if it does not come true as every Indian wants their team to win and the skipper’s decision to [...]
The final Test between India and South Africa was won by India at the post. Just nine deliveries to go on the final day the Indians wrapped up what was widely expected to be a drawn game. Test Cricket gets a huge leap of approval when fiercely fought games go to the wire. This series [...]
I did mention last week that the Sri Lanka Under 19 team did well at this year’s mini World Cup in New Zealand. There were moments that the lads could have turned up trumps during the semi finals which they lost to the eventual winners, Australia. Having worked with the lads for a short but [...]
Milk For Me, Too! The Sri Lanka Under 19 team went out of reckoning at the semi final stage when they went down to a strong Australian side. As I said in an earlier column the lads have had great exposure at international level, though some may consider it crammed in. Several players came through [...]
The Sri Lankan under 19 squad finished second in the qualifying round behind hosts New Zealand and will go into the final eight. They will play against South Africa at this knock out stage. The local lads were quick to brush off the jet lag and did well to defeat Canada and Bangladesh but went [...]
Sri Lanka did come through at the most important occasion at the Triangular series between India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Dhaka. Note that the World Cup is being held in the sub continent and to perform in top gear on conditions that will prevail during the forthcoming World Cup is a huge morale booster. [...]
One day cricket has taken a significant meaning with the two World Cups around the corner. Many international sides have started their preparations with an eye on the “big one” in the sub continent. The Mini World Cup, the under 19 version will be held as a curtain raiser in New Zealand and perhaps some [...]
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