Dunith Wellalage’s LPL spin bowling coach deciphers the precocious talent
1 year, 3 months ago

Dunith Wellalage’s LPL spin bowling coach deciphers the precocious talent

The Hindu  

The diminutive frame of 20-year-old Dunith Wellalage was carrying the hopes of a near-capacity crowd at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo with the bat. That is where he managed to confuse the batters,” Wellalage’s spin bowling coach at Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings, Sachith Pathirana, said as he broke down his ward’s craft. It is this quality that Pathirana believes could help Wellalage earn an Indian Premier League contract and play a role similar to Ravindra Jadeja’s. Pathirana was also the spin coach of Sri Lanka Under-19s when Wellalage captained the team at the World Cup in 2022, where he was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 17 wickets in six innings, which paved the way for his ODI debut a few months later. “I was lucky that I was the Under-17 and Under-19 Sri Lanka spin bowling coach when Wellalage was playing.

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A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for

Hindustan Times  

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Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons
5 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons

ABP News  

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Dot-ball percentages, seam, swing and constant backing: How Indian bowlers are fuelling search for elusive ICC silverware
1 year, 1 month ago

Dot-ball percentages, seam, swing and constant backing: How Indian bowlers are fuelling search for elusive ICC silverware

The Hindu  

‘Batsmen win you games, bowlers win you tournaments’ is a hackneyed adage perhaps summoned to offer some consolation to the thankless art of bowling in an era where the game is increasingly tilting in favour of the willow-wielders. India’s economy of 4.74 during this phase is also significant considering that the average run rate of teams that have won batting …

Indian cricket team wears a settled look ahead of World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian cricket team wears a settled look ahead of World Cup

The Hindu  

A day after India hammered Pakistan in a One-Day International that spanned over two days, the side was skittled out for only 213 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. READ: ‘I am happy with how the last two games have gone,’ KL Rahul after remarkable return to national side Jasprit Bumrah was unusually pumped up in conditions that did …

'Sri Lanka played with 12 players': Lasith Malinga gets eyeballs rolling with huge praise for Dunith Wellalage
1 year, 3 months ago

'Sri Lanka played with 12 players': Lasith Malinga gets eyeballs rolling with huge praise for Dunith Wellalage

Hindustan Times  

Defending champions Sri Lanka endured a tough 41-run defeat against India in the Asia Cup, Super 4 encounter in Colombo on Tuesday. Dunith Wellalage appeals for LBW during the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match between India and Sri Lanka Wellalage, who bowls left-arm spin, troubled the star-studded Indian batting line-up and went to complete his maiden five-wicket haul in …

Asia Cup 2023: Wellalage ‘very happy to get big wickets of Kohli, Rohit’
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Wellalage ‘very happy to get big wickets of Kohli, Rohit’

The Hindu  

Dunith Wellalage wrecked Indian top-order with a five-wicket haul in an Asia Cup Super 4 match and the young Sri Lankan left-arm spinner said he will cherish the big wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Wellalage grabbed five wickets conceding 40 runs, which helped Sri Lanka restrict India to 213. READ | Dunith Wellalage’s LPL spin bowling coach deciphers …

'Next time we face Wellalage...': Rahul throws open challenge for Sri Lanka spinner after his five wickets vs India
1 year, 3 months ago

'Next time we face Wellalage...': Rahul throws open challenge for Sri Lanka spinner after his five wickets vs India

Hindustan Times  

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul promised a different approach the next time they come up against Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage. Throwing an open challenge to the young left-arm spinner, Rahul said the Indian batters would like to "go after" Wellalage and not let him settle into a rhythm the like he did in the Super 4 game on Tuesday in …

Who is Dunith Wellalage? Sri Lanka's young impact man who challenged India in Asia Cup 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Who is Dunith Wellalage? Sri Lanka's young impact man who challenged India in Asia Cup 2023

India Today  

From humble roots to challenging one of the world's cricketing giants in Asia Cup 2023, Dunith Wellalage's journey is laced with determination and grit. STUNS INDIA Come Asia Cup 2023, Wellalage was ready to take a big leap, and he did so confidently, leaving a significant impact on one of the world's strongest teams, India. Wellalage's wickets tally in the …

Remember that name: Brathwaite's old prediction about Dunith Wellalage goes viral after India match - WATCH
1 year, 3 months ago

Remember that name: Brathwaite's old prediction about Dunith Wellalage goes viral after India match - WATCH

India TV News  

Team India survived a scare against a spirited Sri Lankan side to confirm their spot in the Asia Cup 2023 final by defending a modest total of just 213 runs. The man who was single-handedly responsible for Sri Lanka nearly winning the game was left-arm spinning all-rounder Dunith Wellalage. Wellalage was the captain of the Sri Lankan team in the …

Dunith Wellalage's heroics in vain as Kuldeep-inspired India enter Asia Cup final after gritty win over Sri Lanka
1 year, 3 months ago

Dunith Wellalage's heroics in vain as Kuldeep-inspired India enter Asia Cup final after gritty win over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

A schedule stretched too thin, multiple rain interruptions, bullish allotment of reserve days and tepid attendance—the optics haven’t made for a memorable Asia Cup so far. Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage shakes hands with India's Virat Kohli at the end of the Asia Cup 2023 match Wins have come defending totals both big and small, on contrasting pitches and not always …

IND vs SL, Asia Cup Super 4 2023: Who is Dunith Wellalage, the spinner who picked up a fifer against India?
1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs SL, Asia Cup Super 4 2023: Who is Dunith Wellalage, the spinner who picked up a fifer against India?

The Hindu  

Dinuth Wellalage wiped out India’s Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul to register his maiden five-wicket haul for Sri Lanka in ODIs at the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Tuesday. The 20-year-old left-arm spinner put a stop to India’s fast start by dismissing Shubman Gill, Virat …

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka has unleashed some special bowling talents ahead of big events over the years. Pathirana bowls with a unique round-arm action and Sri Lankans hope that he’ll be quite a handful for batters during the World Cup qualifiers later this month in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, which won the 1996 World Cup title and has twice been runner-up, needs to …

Lanka Premier League 2022: Jayasuriya, Akram roped in as brand ambassadors
2 years, 1 month ago

Lanka Premier League 2022: Jayasuriya, Akram roped in as brand ambassadors

The Hindu  

Legendary cricketers Sanath Jayasuriya and Wasim Akram have been roped in as brand ambassadors for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League to be held from December 6 to 23. This tournament is a great addition to the domestic cricket calendar and has found some great talents in Sri Lanka,” Jayasuriya said in a release. LPL is helping Sri …

Shanaka: Knew spin would play major role, so kept lot of spin options for back-end
2 years, 2 months ago

Shanaka: Knew spin would play major role, so kept lot of spin options for back-end

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on Sunday credited the spinners for their dominating nine-wicket win over Ireland in a T20 World Cup match, saying keeping spin options for the death overs did the trick. We knew spin would play a major role, we knew they’d like pace, so we kept a lot of spin for the back-end,” Shanaka said at …

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Thikshana hits back at Bangladesh over world-class jibe after dramatic win
2 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Thikshana hits back at Bangladesh over world-class jibe after dramatic win

India Today  

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Thikshana came up with a classy reply to the Bangladesh team director Khaled Mehmud over his world-class players' jibe after the Dasun Shanaka-led side sealed a dramatic win in the group clash. Ahead of their game against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh's team director Khaled Mahmud didn't mince his words as he further claimed that Sri Lanka have …

Spin bowling biggest point of concern for Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne ahead of Australia Test series
2 years, 5 months ago

Spin bowling biggest point of concern for Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne ahead of Australia Test series

India Today  

Sri Lanka are up against Australia in the two-match Test series, starting 29 June. Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is confident of playing against the World Test Champions leaders - Australia, but has a few concerns with the current side. He said that the new Sri Lanka spin crop has a long way to go, before they can be trusted …

IPL: Rajasthan Royals appoints Malinga as fast bowling coach, Paddy Upton named team catalyst
2 years, 9 months ago

IPL: Rajasthan Royals appoints Malinga as fast bowling coach, Paddy Upton named team catalyst

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals has acquired the services of Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga and Paddy Upton ahead of the next Indian Premier League season. Malinga has been named the Fast Bowling coach, while Upton will don the role of Team Catalyst. I’ve made some very special memories in the IPL with Mumbai Indians and now with Royals, looking forward to new …

IPL 2022: Lara and Steyn part of Sunrisers Hyderabad's new coaching staff
3 years ago

IPL 2022: Lara and Steyn part of Sunrisers Hyderabad's new coaching staff

India TV News  

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Not just batters, spinners yet to turn up for India
3 years, 1 month ago

Not just batters, spinners yet to turn up for India

Hindustan Times  

Although India’s batting debacle overshadows their shortcomings with the ball, their bowling returns in the two matches have been bleak. The selectors at the time went by the hypothesis that wickets in UAE would get tired with the World Cup being played immediately after the IPL, and spinners would come into play. One plausible reason could be the dew factor …

India need to find right balance and not rely too much on Bumrah: Muralitharan
3 years, 1 month ago

India need to find right balance and not rely too much on Bumrah: Muralitharan

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan says India's attack is over "reliant" on pacer Jasprit Bumrah, and they must find the "right balance" by adding a spinner and getting Hardik Pandya to bowl a few overs in the ongoing T20 World Cup. "When it comes to the team in the best position though, I think Pakistan are looking good because …

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka urges for throw-down coach like India's 'Bawwa'
3 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka urges for throw-down coach like India's 'Bawwa'

India TV News  

Ahead of Thursday's first ODI against South Africa, Sri Lankan white ball cricket captain Dasun Shanaka has made a special request to provide some 'throw down' coaches to the young team, just like Sri Lankan 'Bawwa' in the Indian team. Dasun has made this special request from the cricket management to provide two throw down specialists - left arm and …

India vs Sri Lanka: From Suryakumar Yadav to Yuzvendra Chahal, five visiting players who impressed on the tour
3 years, 4 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: From Suryakumar Yadav to Yuzvendra Chahal, five visiting players who impressed on the tour

Firstpost  

Here we take a look at the five Indians who impressed on the Sri Lanka tour: “We’ve got 11 players to choose from and all eleven are playing,” said India coach Rahul Dravid on the eve of the second T20I against Sri Lanka. Here, we take a look at a few players who have impressed on the Sri Lanka tour: …

India vs Sri Lanka: Aravinda De Silva refutes Arjuna Ranatunga's second-string remark, praises Indian team's depth
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Aravinda De Silva refutes Arjuna Ranatunga's second-string remark, praises Indian team's depth

Firstpost  

Former captain Ranatunga had slammed the country’s cricket board for agreeing to host a second string Indian team, saying that it is nothing short of an ‘insult’. Mumbai: The legendary Aravinda De Silva says the Indian cricket has so much depth that the team selected for the Sri Lanka tour can not be termed a “second-string” side, as claimed by …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan-led visitors arrive in island nation for limited-overs series
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan-led visitors arrive in island nation for limited-overs series

Firstpost  

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Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Rahul Dravid
3 years, 5 months ago

Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Rahul Dravid

India TV News  

India head coach for the tour of Sri Lanka, Rahul Dravid, on Sunday said it is unrealistic to expect that all the youngsters picked for the limited-overs assignment will get a game as they try to make an impression ahead of this year's T20 World Cup. ".I think it's probably going to be unrealistic to expect us in a short …

Sri Lanka series a great opportunity for all of us to show our talent: Shikhar Dhawan
3 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka series a great opportunity for all of us to show our talent: Shikhar Dhawan

India TV News  

India captain for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday termed the upcoming series as a challenge and said the matches in the island nation will provide the fringe players an opportunity to showcase their talent and be in the reckoning for a place in the main team. In the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli and …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour
3 years, 6 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour

Firstpost  

The selectors picked a bunch of fresh faces for the Sri Lanka series on Thursday as the main team is in the UK for the World Test Championship final and five Tests against England. New Delhi: Handed responsibility to lead the Indian team on the Sri Lanka tour, opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said he feels humbled after being appointed …

'Harbhajan told me this during 2011-12': India pacer recalls advice from veteran spinner that he has been following
3 years, 6 months ago

'Harbhajan told me this during 2011-12': India pacer recalls advice from veteran spinner that he has been following

Hindustan Times  

Fast bowler Siddarth Kaul might be out of contention at the moment for making it into the India squad, but the upcoming Sri Lanka tour may open up the door for him. File image of off-spinner Harbhajan Singh This means a relatively inexperienced India squad, comprising of fringe players who are not traveling to England, will be making their way …

Deepak Chahar picks his captain for India tour of Sri Lanka: 'He has a lot of experience'
3 years, 7 months ago

Deepak Chahar picks his captain for India tour of Sri Lanka: 'He has a lot of experience'

India TV News  

India pacer Deepak Chahar has backed Shikhar Dhawan to don the captain's hat in the upcoming white-ball series in Sri Lanka. Chahar believes Dhawan's experience will be handy in a series that will likely feature many young stars. While India take on New Zealand in the much-awaited World Test Championship and England in a five-Test series, a new-look squad sans …

Rahul Dravid to coach Team India for Sri Lanka tour
3 years, 7 months ago

Rahul Dravid to coach Team India for Sri Lanka tour

India TV News  

Former Indian captain and the Head of the National Cricket Academy Rahul Dravid will be the coach of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, according to news agency ANI. Dravid will be travelling as a coach for the side since India's head coach Ravi Shastri will be with the Test team to prepare for …

Murali among group asking court to reform Sri Lanka cricket
3 years, 10 months ago

Murali among group asking court to reform Sri Lanka cricket

Hindustan Times  

Bowling great Muttiah Muralitharan and other former Sri Lanka cricketers and administrators are seeking a court order for the government to appoint an independent committee to draft a new constitution that will reform the running of the national game. File photo of Muttiah Muralitharan Former test opener Sidath Wettimuny and Michael Tissera, who played for Sri Lanka in the inaugural …

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