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Chaminda Vaas
Sat, June 28 2014
Muttiah Muralitharan narrowly misses taking all 10 wickets in a Test innings
On January 4, 2002, Muttiah Muralitharan came agonisingly close to picking up all 10 wickets in an innings, a feat only two other bowlers in Test cricket can boast of. The last wicket fell to Chaminda Vaas, but not before a catch was dropped and a close lbw appeal was turned down off Murali’s bowling. He finished with figures of nine for 51 – his best in Tests.
Sat, November 17 2012
New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor hails Chaminda Vaas’ insights for Sri Lanka Tests
New Zealand captain Ross Taylor lauded former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas insights on the conditions in Sri Lanka and hopes it will help his team s quicks for the Test series starting today in Galle.
Sun, October 28 2012
Adam Milne upbeat ahead of ODI series against Sri Lanka
Adam Milne, who has been picked up for the One-Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, said he is looking forward to show what he can do.
Sat, October 27 2012
Chaminda Vaas appointed New Zealand’s specialist bowling coach
Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas will work as a specialist bowling coach with the New Zealand cricket team ahead of its tour of his homeland starting later this month.
Wed, October 24 2012
Muttiah Muralitharan roped in by New Zealand for expertise during Sri Lanka tour
Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan has been roped in by New Zealand to pass on his expertise to the team on their tour to Sri Lanka later in the year.
Tue, June 12 2012
BCCI unaware about Shoaib Malik’s participation in DDCA matches
By Kushan Sarkar
Pakistan cricketers haven't been allowed to play in the cash-rich Indian Premier League for the last four years (barring Azhar Mahmood who is a British passport holder) but former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik's participation in a Delhi club tournament has raised quite a few questions.
Thu, March 01 2012
Kohli’s 133 is the 2nd highest in ODI chases for a batsman batting No 4 or lower
Even as the impact of Virat Kohli’s innings of 133 not out against Sri Lanka on Tuesday sinks in, more statistical gems have been unravelled to underline the degree of difficulty of the 23-year-old epic display against monumental odds.
Sat, February 11 2012
Dhoni’s men should take a cue from the never-say-die spirit of Sri Lanka
TV commentator Alan Wilkins nearly had an awkward moment on air during the One-Day International (ODI) played at Perthbetween Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday. With 12 overs to go in the match and Sri Lanka in the throes of a batting collapse, he had made up his mind that Sri Lanka would certainly lose the match.
Fri, December 09 2011
Bowling greats Saqlain, Ntini admit Virender Sehwag fear
By CricketCountry Staff
Former international cricketers Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, Chaminda Vaas and Saqlain Mushtaq have lavished praise on the flamboyant Indian batsman Virender Sehwag, who on Thursday created a new world record of the highest individual score in one-day cricket.
Mon, August 04 2014
Ashwin and Ojha only the 4th pair in history to take 20 wickets each in 3-Test series
Ashwin and Ojha achieved that rare feat against West Indies.