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If there was a performance that exemplified the adage 'glorious uncertainties of cricket', it was given profound meaning by Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka,…
Sri Lanka will ascertain their true strength against the rampant Australians fresh from a successful tour of Pakistan. Both teams are currently basking in…
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Goodbye, legend, after an incredibly short but memorable innings. Shane Warne's indelible mark on cricket could not have been better emphasised than the overwhelming…
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Ryan Papenhuyzen came to the rescue of Craig Bellamy's 500-game celebration with a spectacular field goal to give a complacent Melbourne Storm a pulsating…
Australia have lived up to my prediction that they will not roll over and get done by the Pakistanis so far. But the controversial…
It is blast off to a normal AFL season after two years, and the excitement is overwhelming to say the least for fans relegated…
India's batsmen revelled at Bengaluru but Sri Lanka made it look like their turn to bat was at another venue. Sad but true, Sri…
Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne believes the impending retirement of legendary swing bowler Suranga Lakmal will spur the team to a better showing in…
I predicted a spirited response from Sri Lanka against India, but they proved me so wrong as they stumbled and bumbled to a humiliating…
If anyone personified the definition of an Australian, it is without doubt the inimitable Shane Warne. Brash, out of the box and in your…
Just a couple of weeks ago, I was one of a few million people who enjoyed the theatrics of Shane Warne on Foxtel's coverage…
Pat Cummins leads a confident Australian team with more than a winning feeling against Pakistan to prove. After a convincing Ashes campaign against the…
Doomsayers in Sri Lanka are bracing themselves for a whitewash by the Indians in the two-Test series, but I have a gut feeling that…
The old adage about catches winning matches couldn't be better exemplified than by the butter-fingered Sri Lankan cricket team, who squandered at least a…
Sri Lanka and the rest of the world have dawned on the realisation that the Island nation are no quitters. Written off, and supposedly…
They came, they saw, and realised the mountain was too high to conquer. Sri Lanka's aspirations to gain some solace from a lost series…
Dasun Shanaka will probably be all at sea as he leads a young and inexperienced Sri Lanka squad to Australia in what will be…
Chemistry is the most important ingredient for a successful recipe Paul. Without it the best captain or coach will achieve little if any at all as time will reveal.
It’s the start of erosion, and as you pointed out Cricket Australia must step in and nip it in the bud before it escalates out of control.
'The undoing of Australian cricket': What lurks behind the Langer uncertainty?
Paul. It is hard to explain body language. If you have played team sport and experienced what the opposition convey without actually saying something you will get my sentiments in the story.
New look Sri Lanka in historic series win over South Africa
Agree with you on some points Nuwan. But the gulf between the two is too great mainly due to the Sri Lankans inconsistency recently. Also the Gabba will give them some nightmares with its bounce. They struggled against Southee and Boult. Australia’s bowling is as or more potent than the Kiwis.
Sri Lanka face an uphill task
Dmac is a gifted player who fits anywhere in the backline. Agree I would pick him ahead of Mo’unga in the pivotal role in BBs absence.
Dominant All Blacks unbeaten but feel the heat of the challengers
That’s right not in the starting lineup. More due to his lack of experience at international level. In time he will prove himself.
Dominant All Blacks unbeaten but feel the heat of the challengers
I stand corrected on that. Apologies. Two penalties made that difference.
Dominant All Blacks unbeaten but feel the heat of the challengers
Did you watch the first two Tests? Reckon not.
Dominant All Blacks unbeaten but feel the heat of the challengers
Are you a serious comedian?
Dominant All Blacks unbeaten but feel the heat of the challengers
On domestic form Richie was primed for an AB jumper. Never compared him with Beauden at any stage. Their contributions are poles apart. Picking bits to create conjecture and controversy is what makes this website a winner.
Dominant All Blacks unbeaten but feel the heat of the challengers
What part of testing his bench strength didn’t you get? Mo’unga was a bit shaky but his control and distribution was second to none.
Dominant All Blacks unbeaten but feel the heat of the challengers
Anyone else want to contest my assessment.?
New-look Wallabies hope to catch All Blacks on the hop
Hey Paul with respect to your cricketing knowledge, there are certain aspects of Sri Lanka cricket that are not your field of understanding or expertise. Bangladesh may not be feared as you make out. Give them decent exposure in Australia, England and South Africa and you will be surprised at how much they have developed as a force. Because of their former status as minnows the so called top sides deny them of an equal opportunity not proving themselves at the highest level. As for Sri Lanka, yes, I agree they need time to regroup after the loss of their superstars of the past. But this is the least of their worries due to other internal issues that continue to undermine their progress.
Hathurusinghe’s task for Sri Lanka revival is compelling
In most parts of the world, Yes. Not in Sri Lanka where the politics outside of the sport destroys any chance of a quick recovery. Meddling is a known fabric of stifling progress in that part of the world. And right now that is what has them on a downward spiral.
Bumbling, fumbling Sri Lanka crash out of Champions Trophy
Need to add a correction. I mentioned Zampa in error. Should have been Nathan Lyon.
Will Pakistan hand the Aussies a reality check?