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The 2nd Sri Lankan to feature in three World Cup finals

Not many players have gone onto feature in three World Cup finals. Longevity, form,...
Cricket

When Mahela saved the World Cup final from ending in a farce

Perhaps the most disappointing World Cup so far was the one held in the...
Cricket

Aravinda’s stunner at Centurion

The 2003 World Cup was all about missed opportunities. No doubt Australia were beating...
Cricket

Mendis’ unique association with World Cups

It’s no understatement to say that former Test captain Duleep Mendis’ association with cricket...
Cricket

Hashan’s stunning comeback

In our parts of the world, a national disaster would trigger much change. Right...
Cricket

The unspoken Sangakkara record

Sri Lanka’s most outstanding cricketer – Kumar Sangakkara has many World Records to his...
Cricket

The most successful Sri Lankan at World Cups

If someone were to undertake an exercise to find who was the most successful...
Cricket

Shopping is for sissies

The 1996 World Cup saw some creative banners at cricket venues. ‘Aussie PM is Keating, Aussies...
Cricket

Four points even before a ball was bowled

The 1996 World Cup scheduling was harsh on the Sri Lankans. They were drawn...
National Cricket

Jagmohan Dalmiya seals Sri Lanka’s fate

Business tycoon Jagmohan Dalmiya has fought many a battle and come out on top....
National Cricket

Upul Chandana’s magnanimous gesture

Upul Chandana is a remarkable cricketer. His stats prove it. The only Sri Lankan...
National Cricket

The only man to take two World Cup hat-tricks

No Sri Lankan wants to remember the last hat-trick recorded in a World Cup...
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