Tag Archives: Mahela Jayawardene

Interview with Mahela Jayawardene

Posted on July 9, 2013 by thecricketcouch

It’s a gorgeous, bright afternoon, belying the rainy season, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. I am stood behind the nets at the Queen’s Park Oval watching Sri Lankan cricket royalty hit cover drives towards each other, on the eve of their crucial … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 72 with Russel Arnold

Posted on March 18, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former Sri Lankan cricketer and current TV commentator Russel Arnold talks about his playing career, and his current profession, the contract issue stand off between the Sri Lankan players and their board recently, the political interferences in … Continue reading →

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Second Thoughts on Catches

Posted on September 13, 2011 by thecricketcouch

On the final day of the 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and Australia at Pallekele, Michael Clarke standing at 2nd slip, took what can be described as a “ripper” to dismiss Mahela Jayawardene off the bowling of Trent Copeland. While … Continue reading →

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