Tag Archives: Sri Lanka

Couch Talk 173 with Tom Moody

Former Australian allrounder Tom Moody talks about the two world cup winning Australian sides he was part of in 1987 and 1999, his different approaches to coaching international, shield and T20 franchises with Sri Lanka, Western Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad … Continue reading

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MID DAY: From Sri Lanka v Bangladesh

Melbourne: The Bangladesh cricket team, it is said, have some of the most talented players in their side. But it seems they lack everything else — application, patience, hardwork and game sense. Talent can take anybody only so far. Cricket’s history … Continue reading

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MID DAY: Feature Interview with Asanka Gurusinha

Melbourne: Sri Lanka survived a major scare against World Cup debutants Afghanistan in a Group A match at Dunedin on Sunday. It was the assured calm of the experienced veteran Mahela Jayawardene and the late order bluster Thissara Perera that got … Continue reading

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World Trip: Diary #4

An edited version of this diary was first published on ESPN cricinfo. — Day 93: Aboard Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Dubai. Seeing the Business class cabin empty, make a joke to the airhostess that she should just let … Continue reading

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Couch Talk 141 with Asanka Gurusinha

Former Sri Lankan batsman Asanka Gurusinha talks about his batting role models, his Test career, the landmark 1996 World Cup victory including the semifinal vs India and the final vs. Australia, Aravinda de Silva’s batting, his relationship with Arjuna Ranatunga … Continue reading

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Couch Talk 129 with Alex Kountouris, Australian Team Physiotherapist

Australian national cricket team’s lead physiotherapist Alex Kountouris talks about the health management of cricketers, the impact of T20s, fast bowler injuries, comparing Asian and non-Asian teams, and the cricket health of several Australians including Ryan Harris and Shane Watson. … Continue reading

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Couch Talk 119 with Dav Whatmore

In this episode, recent head coach of Pakistan Dav Whatmore talks about working in the subcontinent and dealing with various national boards, leading the Sri Lankan team to World Cup win in 1996, handling various captains such as Misbah (ul Haq) … Continue reading

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Interview with Mahela Jayawardene

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

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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Caught Stealing

In Baseball, the batter gets a hit and gets on base. While on base, he is allowed to get a lead off the base as the pitcher winds up and makes a pitch at the batter on home plate. The … Continue reading

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