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A Marvan masterclass in Durban

You may find a few guys to match Marvan Atapattu’s cover drive, but finding...
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Sri Lankans who represented other countries in World Cups

When you watch a cricket contest at the MCG, you hardly get the feeling...
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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,...
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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...
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When Dilhara did a Thomson

Having been at the receiving end of Jeff Thomson’s thunderbolts that sent Duleep Mendis...
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Aravinda’s stunner at Centurion

The 2003 World Cup was all about missed opportunities. No doubt Australia were beating...
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Mendis’ unique association with World Cups

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

In our parts of the world, a national disaster would trigger much change. Right...
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The unspoken Sangakkara record

Sri Lanka’s most outstanding cricketer – Kumar Sangakkara has many World Records to his...
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The most successful Sri Lankan at World Cups

If someone were to undertake an exercise to find who was the most successful...
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Shopping is for sissies

The 1996 World Cup saw some creative banners at cricket venues. ‘Aussie PM is Keating, Aussies...
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Four points even before a ball was bowled

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