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solico Tuesday, 08 April 2014 04:00 AM
you mean to say that non of the Srilankan coaches did any thing to you after picking you from the village.
Livespirit Tuesday, 08 April 2014 01:55 PM
we are missing two legends Sangakara and Jayawardane. No body can replace their position :-(
John S. Tuesday, 08 April 2014 01:40 PM
Yes we have to give credit to IPL. We see great Improvement in Nuwan Kulasekera, Angelo Matthews, Thisara, Ranga etc, after playing for IPL. IPL brings in the Best Coaches and the Players in the world. It's a university for Cricketers. Perhaps Malinga would have learnt a lot from IPL on Indian crickerers. Anyway great for our guys who won T20.
rashmi Tuesday, 08 April 2014 08:08 AM
funny, India is benefited most from IPL but they couldn't win. it is illogical !
Nafa Tuesday, 08 April 2014 12:53 PM
this was excellent way of control the batting line up. and guys did you notice that prime minister did not come for giving victory cup. but if Indian win this game she had plan to to do this as bias to Indian. via DM Android App
lkboy Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:30 AM
then did we loose 2011 final also because IPL?
Citizen Lk Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:11 AM
"..He did not forget to say that he learnt “almost everything” he knows, only through his IPL experience" so he came to the Sri Lankan team after going to IPL ? (Rather was selected to IPL bcos of what he did at Sri Lanka Cricket!) . Of course malinga's talent is unquesionably excellent, but he seems to forget the past. Sanga, Mahela you guys are a class above some others!
Fair N Square Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:57 AM
HOW can he say he learned EVERYTHING from playing in the IPL...? FOR him to be considered INITIALLY.. he had to be a good player without FACING or Balling a single ball at IPL. He MAY be one of the BEST ballers in the world currently.. HE lost his head.. HE forgot that HE played STREET cricket, he was spotted by SOMEONE iN SL. and thus coached him to BE WHO HE IS TODAY... He need to get his facts right and moreover, WE SAW Mahela and Sanga assisting in the field placings and even advicing Malinga.. He was ONLY a captain by paper, Mahela and Sanga with a lil chipping from Dilshan( 3 ex captains) were instrumental immensely. He should learn to be Humble when in Victory and graceful in defeat..
Ceylonese Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:52 AM
According to Malinga the opportunity to play in the IPL has backfired on India.
Sasi Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:45 AM
[quote name="kumar"]No winning team ever says they learnt the art of winning from
someone else as it would remove lot of shine from the victory.
Malinga is doing this at the expence of Sri Lankan cricketing
reputation to justify he playing for the IPL and to please his
IPL paymasters. Malinga may be a great bowler but he has no
class.[/quote]
Well said! Malinga wants to justify him playing for the IPL for hard cash. I wonder whether he gave off his best to win the Cup simply because he captained the team, and not for the country.
Iron Lion Zion Tuesday, 08 April 2014 05:28 AM
At least he was honest. He may not be an eloquent diplomatic speaker. We have those in thousands,but only a handful of Great Bowlers. Class or no Class give the Man his due.
Udaya Tuesday, 08 April 2014 04:41 AM
Malinga was brilliant, but should also learn a few more things as an international player.
Improve your batting and more importantly fielding.
And learn to be humble - take a cue form Sanga.
Noah Don Tuesday, 08 April 2014 04:28 AM
SL players have no choice but to play in the IPL because and like the rest of the country SL cricket is in poverty mode.
patriot Tuesday, 08 April 2014 09:58 AM
reserved his place in the IPL for the years to come. via DM Android App
Jane Tuesday, 08 April 2014 04:15 AM
Sanga and Mahela, goodbye gentlemen, you are now history and will be remembered by generations for your contributions to cricket world !
Fuzzy Monday, 07 April 2014 09:11 PM
Two great gentlemen. They will b sadly missed by millions all over the world. via DM Android App
Saman Tuesday, 08 April 2014 03:07 AM
If IPL helped then India would have won. All of their players play in IPL. There is no need to promote IPL.
ManThillekerathne Tuesday, 08 April 2014 02:58 AM
IPL=T20=Elle=Baseball=Useless=0
thili Tuesday, 08 April 2014 02:43 AM
Among all the praises, would like to highlight this,
"It was only because that I had played in the IPL that I could manage" ~ Lasith Malinga
"You can never do anything alone. You may be the best batsman in the world or the best bowler in the world, but you can't do anything without support." ~ Kumar Sangakkara.
See the difference of the two players. Decision is with you guys..!
Kumar, You are a great legend of cricket and definite ROLE MODEL for any type of a team and RESPECT U as always..!!
Cheers!
"You can never do anything alone. You may be the best batsman in the world or the best bowler in the world, but you can"t do anything without support." ~ Kumar Sangakkara.
See the difference of the two players. Decision is with you guys..!
Kumar, You are a great legend of cricket and definite ROLE MODEL for any type of a team and RESPECT U as always..!!
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kumar Tuesday, 08 April 2014 02:15 AM
No winning team ever says they learnt the art of winning from
someone else as it would remove lot of shine from the victory.
Malinga is doing this at the expence of Sri Lankan cricketing
reputation to justify he playing for the IPL and to please his
IPL paymasters. Malinga may be a great bowler but he has no
class.
Cricketer Tuesday, 08 April 2014 07:44 AM
Well said Malinga. A frank and honest admission. Give credit to those who deserve. via DM iPad app
Mondaya Tuesday, 08 April 2014 02:09 AM
It's an excellent way of justifying going for the IPL, probably true at the very correct time.
But IPL rubbish is destroying world cricket slowly & surely.
Thanks Malinga for not trying to ball those wide yorkers for the Indians to practice at IPL, which is the whole idea behind the IPL.
ABC Tuesday, 08 April 2014 07:31 AM
Money talks and does work via DM Android App
smf Tuesday, 08 April 2014 06:56 AM
Sanga and Mahela Sri Lanka and the cricketing world will miss you immensely .you have brought glory to our country with you gentlemanly qualities , trust and hope that you two will play your part on guiding cricket at a different level in the future
ANTON Tuesday, 08 April 2014 01:03 AM
THIS TIME NO ONE TALKED ABOUT MALINGA'S HAIR STYLE.
clueless Monday, 07 April 2014 09:33 PM
Malinga check your stars. looks like your golden period has started. you should even lead the one day team for the next world cup.
Sammy Monday, 07 April 2014 04:13 PM
I guess this would silence certain critics of Sri Lankan cricketers taking part in IPL. IPL has also enriched these cricketers in terms of wealth. Let's give the devil its due, even though I am not a big votary of IPL and such similar tournaments.
Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 07 April 2014 04:10 PM
Malinga now you are a good captain, even Arjuna praised you and your team winning T20 World Champs title.
Dammika Monday, 07 April 2014 03:49 PM
Malinga .. I think this is an excellent way of putting things together ... Indians and critics will have to hide and will be difficult to digest
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