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Asantha de Mel
Sun, October 13 2013
1987 Reliance World Cup: Viv Richards’s 181 single-handedly destroys Sri Lanka
On October 13, 1987, the Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards massacre struck Sri Lanka and swept them away at the National Stadium in Karachi during the 1987 World Cup. Prakash Govindasreenivasan revisits the rampage that Viv Richards caused on that day.
Sun, June 09 2013
Spot-fixing is unfortunate, but IPL should not be scrapped: Asantha De Mel
The spot-fixing and betting scandal in Indian Premier League (IPL) matches is unfortunate, but IPL should not be scrapped, former Sri Lanka fast bowler Ashanta De Mel said.
Wed, January 30 2013
No major changes in Sri Lankan team yet: Sanath Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka's new chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya today denied plans to target senior players in a major overhaul of the national team.
Mon, January 28 2013
Sanath Jayasuriya to head Sri Lanka’s new selection panel
Sri Lanka has revamped its cricket selection panel with a new team under its new chairman, Sanath Jayasuriya, the country's Sports Ministry announced in Colombo on Monday.
Sat, October 27 2012
Angelo Mathew unscathed by criticisms
Angelo Mathews, who will be leading Sri Lanka against New Zealand in the one-off Twenty20 match, said he is not bothered by the criticisms by chief selector Ashantha de Mel and he will continue to prepare himself.
Sat, May 05 2012
Sri Lanka national selector Amal Silva resigns
Sri Lanka's national selection committee member Amal Silva has quit the panel citing personal reasons.
Sat, March 31 2012
Sri Lanka pacer Chanaka Welegedara ruled out of second Test against England
Sri Lanka seamer Chanaka Welegedara was Saturday ruled out of the second and final Test against England due to a groin injury and replaced by Shaminda Eranga.
Sat, March 31 2012
Angelo Mathews back in Sri Lanka squad for Colombo Test against England
All-rounder Angelo Matthews returned to the Sri Lanka squad for the second and the final Test against England after recovering from a calf injury but the medium pacer will not be available to bowl.
Wed, March 14 2012
Shaminda Eranga to replace injured Angelo Mathews in Sri Lanka squad
Sri Lanka's fast-bowling all-rounder Shaminda Eranga was named as replacement for Angelo Mathews, who had been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup cricket tournament due to a calf injury.