Mystery Spinner Ajantha

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53063516305744094962024-10-08T10:24:57.133-07:00Mystery Spinner AjanthaThe Future of Sri Lankan SpinVangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-35601491422443590782010-07-24T20:55:00.000-07:002010-07-24T20:56:18.712-07:00Malinga to miss second Test against India - Mendis in

Sa'adi Thawfeeq July 24, 2010 Lasith Malinga isn't fit enough to torment India once again in the second Test © AFP Lasith Malinga, the Sri Lankan fast bowler, has been rested from the second Test against India beginning in Colombo on July 26. Malinga was one of the architects of Sri Lanka's ten-wicket win in Galle but will miss out

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Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-46935401408059008642010-07-14T10:31:00.001-07:002010-07-14T10:31:36.705-07:00Ajantha Mendis continues hosts' domination

The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga in Colombo July 14, 2010 Sri Lanka Board President's XI 514 for 9 decl (Tharanga 110, Kandamby 101, Samaraweera 101, Thirimanne 66) lead Indians 291 (Yuvraj 118, Gambhir 89, Mendis 6-67) by 223 runsScorecard Ajantha Mendis did his Test prospects no harm with a six-for © AFP Yuvraj Singh made

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He may have lacked the accuracy shown in the 2008 series, but Ajantha Mendis has made a strong case for an early recall to the Test side Sidharth Monga in Colombo July 14, 2010 It won't be surprising if Sri Lanka call Mendis up for one last tango with Muttiah Muralitharan © AFP Ajantha Mendis will be a factor in this

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Sidharth Monga in Colombo July 12, 2010 Ajantha Mendis will have to prove to the selectors that he's the man to fill the void left by Murali © AFP Colts Cricket Club Ground is an idyllic, old-fashioned cricket ground, surrounded by trees, in Havelock Town in Colombo 5. A late replacement for the Nondescripts Cricket Club, the

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India in Sri Lanka 2010 Sa'adi Thawfeeq July 9, 2010 Lasith Malinga is set to play his first Test since December 2007 © AFP Fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been named in the 16-member Sri Lanka squad for the three-Test series against India beginning on July 18, setting him up for a return to Tests after

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Cricinfo staff June 28, 2010 Rahul Dravid will make his return to international cricket on India's tour of Sri Lanka after an absence of almost six months © Associated Press Rahul Dravid is confident India can handle the threat posed by "mystery spinner" Ajantha Mendis on the tour of Sri Lanka next month. Mendis tormented

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Asia Cup 2010Sa'adi Thawfeeq June 10, 2010 Aravinda de Silva believes Dinesh Chandimal will be better served on the A tour in Australia, rather than warming the benches during the Asia Cup © AFP Aravinda de Silva, Sri Lanka's chairman of selectors, said poor form was the reason for Sanath Jayasuriya's exclusion from the team

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-31981242242548290562010-06-09T09:18:00.000-07:002010-06-09T09:20:25.524-07:00Dilshan century drives Sri Lanka to title - Ajantha took 2/44

Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, Final, Harare The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga June 9, 2010 Sri Lanka 203 for 1 (Dilshan 108*, Tharanga 72) beat Zimbabwe 199 (Taibu 71, Fernando 3-36) by nine wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Nuwan Kulasekara's opening spell significantly damaged Zimbabwe's chances of victory

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-3815499096170623992010-05-23T13:14:00.000-07:002010-05-23T13:15:29.436-07:00Seamers set up comprehensive win for Sri Lanka - Ajantha took 2/19

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Twenty20, Florida The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga May 23, 2010 Sri Lanka 86 for 3 (Dilshan 33*, Perera 25) beat New Zealand 81 (N McCullum 36*, Vettori 27, Kulasekara 3-4, Malinga 3-12) by seven wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Nuwan Kulasekara found the perfect lines and lengths for the slow and low track

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New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Twenty20, Florida The Bulletin by Sriram Veera May 22, 2010 New Zealand 120 for 7 (Taylor 27, Vettori 21*) beat Sri Lanka 92 (Styris 3-10) by 28 runs Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Ross Taylor adapted well in tough conditions © Getty Images Cricket's American

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-86731749433415917012010-05-08T00:16:00.000-07:002010-05-08T00:21:35.169-07:00Sublime Jayawardene routs West Indies - Ajantha took 3/24

The Bulletin by Liam Brickhill May 7, 2010 20 overs Sri Lanka 195 for 3 (Jayawardene 98*, Sangakkara 68) beat West Indies 138 for 8 by 57 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were outHawkeye Mahela Jayawardene scored freely all round the wicket to reach 98 against West Indies © Getty Images Sri Lanka wrapped up

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-55583355297226852182010-04-07T11:44:00.000-07:002010-04-07T11:46:45.964-07:00Kolkata clinch hard-fought victory : Mendis took 2-22

Kolkata Knight Riders 181 for 3 (Ganguly 56, Mathews 46*, Gayle 40) beat Delhi Daredevils 167 for 8 (Sehwag 64, Gambhir 47, Mendis 2-22) by 14 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details In stark contrast to the silence that accompanied the listless defence against Kings XI Punjab, the Eden Gardens faithful responded passionately to a charged performance from Kolkata Knight Riders, which

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Tri-Nation Tournament in Bangladesh, 2009-10Sa'adi Thawfeeq December 29, 2009 Lahiru Thirimanne would be eager to make his senior team debut in Bangladesh © Getty Images Poor form and player injuries have prompted Sri Lanka's selectors to make sweeping changes to the squad for the tri-nation tournament in Bangladesh next month,

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-69756522894605319872009-12-01T18:33:00.000-08:002009-12-01T18:34:37.437-08:00Ajantha Mendis misses out in Mumbai

Ajantha Mendis will not play in Mumbai © AFP Ajantha Mendis has been omitted from Sri Lanka's playing XI for the decisive third Test in Mumbai, with the captain Kumar Sangakkara backing a third seam bowler at the Brabourne Stadium. Mendis was included for the second Test in Kanpur as the management opted for a three-pronged spin attack,

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From Sri Lanka's perspective, the second Test could hardly have been more disappointing. They travelled to India with a great deal of expectation and hope, with a team of undoubted quality. In Kanpur, though, they were comprehensively outplayed. It was their poorest Test performance for a long time. Losing is one thing, but the manner in which the team wilted was alarming. The lack of fight was

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Sidharth Monga The unfathomable: Mendis picks up his first Test wicket © AFP Colombo, 25 July 2008 I have never watched cricket more intently. Australia in India 2000-01, and the 2005 Ashes were both engrossing drama, but neither made me want to not miss any part of them as much as India in Sri Lanka, 2008, did. Sehwag

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England v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, Jo'burgSeptember 24, 2009 England are preparing for their first taste of Ajantha Mendis © Getty Images It could get ugly. England, abysmal England, their top six a mess of indecision and nerves, coming across an unusual spinner they haven't played before; at the Wanderers, it might

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-59422859027202902852009-09-22T13:53:00.000-07:002009-09-22T13:57:33.342-07:00Sri Lanka drub SA in rain-hit game | Ajantha took 3 for 30

South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, CenturionSeptember 22, 2009 Sri Lanka 319 for 8 (Dilshan 106, Jayawardene 77, Sangakkara 54) beat South Africa 206 for 7 (Smith 58, Mendis 3-30) by 55 runs (D/L)Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Tillakaratne Dilshan ensured that Sri Lanka didn't suffer from Sanath Jayasuriya's early

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-61592131425760474272009-09-22T13:25:00.000-07:002009-09-22T13:27:45.039-07:00Jayawardene steers Sri Lanka to victory - Mendis took 3 for 31

Cricinfo staff September 20, 2009 A brace of three-wicket hauls from Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis, along with a half-century from Mahela Jayawardene led Sri Lanka to a comfortable five-wicket victory in their warm-up match against West Indies in Pretoria. After conceding 306 runs against Pakistan on Friday, Sri Lanka's bowlers were more effective against a weak West

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-22971953290210316892009-08-22T03:23:00.000-07:002009-08-22T03:25:30.034-07:00Thushara, Murali fashion strong win | Ajantha took 2 for 50

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 5th day The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran August 22, 2009 Sri Lanka 452 (Samaraweera 159, M Jayawardene 114, Martin 4-77) and 259 for 5 dec. (Dilshan 123) beat New Zealand 299 (McIntosh 69, Murali 4-73, Thushara 4-81) and 210 (Vettori 67, Murali 3-88) by 202 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-80326861912201642502009-08-18T08:41:00.000-07:002009-08-18T08:43:04.385-07:00Mendis to join Hampshire

Cricinfo staff Ajantha Mendis, the Sri Lankan spinner, has been signed by Hampshire to play in the 2010 season. He will take over from Imran Tahir, who is due to return to The Rose Bowl in 2011, depending on his international commitments. "Ajantha Mendis is the most exciting new bowler to explode onto the world stage since Shane Warne," said Rod Bransgrove, Hampshire chairman. "We

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Sa'adi Thawfeeq in ColomboJuly 19, 2009 In his last four Tests, all against Pakistan, Mendis has taken just six wickets at 65.83 © AFP Kumar Sangakkara, the Sri Lankan captain, has hinted at picking four seamers for the final Test against Pakistan which means the out-of-form spinner Ajantha Mendis could sit out the match starting

Vangeesa Mihindupriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12595318588004542509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306351630574409496.post-57194053107893240572009-07-11T16:44:00.000-07:002009-07-11T16:45:27.633-07:00Mendis joins South Australia for Twenty20 Matches

Brydon Coverdale July 7, 2009 Ajantha Mendis will be heading to Adelaide Oval in 2009-10 © AFP Australia's state cricketers are in for a rapid lesson in handling world-class spin after Sri Lanka's mystery tweaker Ajantha Mendis signed for South Australia in next season's Twenty20 competition. But the Redbacks players will

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How will he react to having to lead Sri Lanka's most inexperienced Test attack in a long time? Sidharth Monga in Galle July 3, 2009 Without Murali putting pressure at the other end, how will Mendis cope against a side which has played him well? © AFP Two teams best suited to make a mockery out of structures and 'processes' promise

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