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Veteran Sanath Jayasuriya failed to score but his club Bloomfield managed to beat Ragama CC by 15 runs in the Premier Limited Over tournament Tier A match played at Bloomfield Grounds in Colombo today.
The 41 year old cricket star turned politician who is now a government member of parliament did not do much good for his widely publicized cause to secure a place in Sri Lanka’s squad for next year’s World Cup when he lasted just three balls before being adjudged lbw to medium pacer Kaushalya Weeraratne in the fifth ball of the first over of the Bloomfield innings.
However Sri Lanka player Chamara Silva smashed an unbeaten 81 in 98 balls with one six and five boundaries to guide the home side to victory on Duckworth Lewis method, ably aided by Sri Lanka team discard Chinthaka Jayasinghe who blasted seven sixes and three fours in making a hurricane 94 off 86 balls. Silva and Jayasinghe added 148 for the sixth wicket before Jayasinghe was dismissed, but Silva and Sanjaya Gangodawila ensured Bloomfield victory when they reached 267 for 6 in 46.1 overs in reply to 285 for nine made by Ragama.
Opener Ian Daniel who clobbered 99 in 106 balls with three sixes and six boundaries put on 140 for the second wicket with Lahiru Thirimanne who made 78 in 105 balls with six fours to lay the foundation for Ragama’s challenging total.
Jayasuriya captured 1 for 37 in nine overs with his left arm spin.
Ragama CC 285 for 9 (Michael Vandort 20, Ian Daniel 99, Lahiru Thirimanne 78, Indika de Saram 10, Malinga Bandara 28, Suraj Randiv 3 for 68)
Bloomfield 267 for 6 in 46.1 overs (Dilshan Munaweera 30, Saman Jayantha 10, Chamara Silva 81 n.o., Chinthaka Jayasinghe 94, Sanjaya Gangodawila 24 n.o., Kaushalya Weeraratne 3 for 43, Madura Lakmal 2 for 48)
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Comments - Jayasuriya lasts three balls, but Bloomfield win
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T. Ruth Wednesday, 29 December 2010 07:30 AM
Kindly select the same team which won the world cup earlier so that we will be world champions again
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sltk2004 Wednesday, 29 December 2010 11:26 AM
According to your criteria Viv Richards, Alan Borders, Aravinda etc too could play for the next world cup...
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shanaka Wednesday, 29 December 2010 10:37 AM
yeah you are right CrazyCricFan,but i think we need thissara perera instead of kapugedara.and i don't have any position open for sanath.he we can't exclude anybody in this XI, just only to give a place to him.
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Namal Wednesday, 29 December 2010 10:43 AM
But Sanath's replacement is not good either.
After facing 24 balls, Tharanga scored only one run for NCC against CCC. He wasted 4 overs. which is 8% of the total match. At that rate total could have been 12.5 runs only.
No one speaks about Mahela failing to score. He score only 9 runs after facing 21 balls and had to be in the losing side. When he came to Australia, he spoke big. But scored very few runs. Thanks to good fortune and Duck Worth Lewis SL managed to beat aussies. But when Sanath was in good form SL comprehensively beat Aussies. Including Saanth in the team would not be a burden for sure. I look forward to see him playing in the world cup.2 2
Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 29 December 2010 10:20 AM
The great cricketer who has done yeoman service to Mother Lanka Cricketwise should have retired with dignity; some crook dragged him to politics. Sin.
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Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 29 December 2010 10:17 AM
Mr. Cricket seems to be a spokesperson for the government in promoting Sanath to be included in the team for the World Cup. If he is a real "patriot" who loves the country instead of individuals, he would never have put this comment in public. I wonder if there is at least one individual with a backbone in the selection committee to prevent the disaster of including Uncle MP in the squad notwithstanding the Presidential influence.
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Gobbaya Wednesday, 29 December 2010 09:51 AM
he cant score runs even in book cricket now.
too late for dignity, retire now for some self respect at least1 1
GIMHAN Wednesday, 29 December 2010 09:31 AM
Mr. Cricket,
Are you mentally retarded? Sanath and Vaaz should go and grow 'pathola' now not play cricket in any form. Maybe play for the 'home for the aged'. There are so many talented players in SL we don't need to go for these vintage, greedy players anymore who doesn't have the brains to realize that they are no longer able to compete at this level. This is selfishness at its best.0 5
Oshanda Wednesday, 29 December 2010 09:13 AM
Sanath Please gracefully retire....We appriciate what you did for the mother lanka. its time to stepdown.
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ruwan Wednesday, 29 December 2010 08:29 AM
To add more, actually 10 players playing against 12 players !!!!!
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MM Wednesday, 29 December 2010 08:02 AM
Yes but 7 Years B 4
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loneranger869 Wednesday, 29 December 2010 12:03 PM
namal, what is the point u want to prove for the granpa to be included in the team there so many young talent awaiting for a chance to prove.... let santh concentrate of developing and helping matara people has per his election promises by the way how much did san pay you
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RK Wednesday, 29 December 2010 07:28 AM
If Sanath has any common sense he would have retired 2 years ago...he has become Sri Lanka Cricket's biggest liability now!
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Ombudsman Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:59 AM
Sanath, you must retire now!.
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CrazyCricFan Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:51 AM
yes.. against 12 players..
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CrazyCricFan Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:49 AM
My WC Team.
1 Dilshan
2 Tharanga
3 Sanga
4 Mahela
5 Chandimal
6 Mathews
7 Kapu/C silva
8 Kulasekara
9 Suraj/Mendis
10 Malinga
11 Murali
What do you say guys??1 1
CrazyCricFan Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:37 AM
yea... Absolutely... you are spot on... before 10-12 years.. lol
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I Hussein Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:38 AM
Mr (Anti)cricket, so is Dulip Mendis, Sunil Wettamuny, anura tennakoon, Michael tissera and of course Ranjan & Arjuna.
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Kris Wednesday, 29 December 2010 05:18 AM
Its high time Sanath giveup playing cricket. He is too old to play for moving ball. He can take up Golf to hit the stationary ball.
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julian Wednesday, 29 December 2010 04:57 AM
putting sanath in the team for the worldcup is like going to play a match with only 10 players......he will get out even before five overs are bowled....
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MARU PORA Wednesday, 29 December 2010 04:48 AM
Sanath, It's high time mate.................. to hang up your boots.
Please do us a favour. Get the hell out of here.
Thank you.2 3
indike Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:29 PM
Here's my 15:
1.Mahela Jayawardena
2.Tillekaratne Dilshan
3.Kumar Sangakkara
4.Upul Tharanga
5.Thilina Kandamby
6.Angelo Mathews
7.Chaminda Vaas
8.Nuwan Kulasekera
9.Lasith Malinga
10.Muttiah Muralitharan
11.Ajantha Mendis
12. Chamara Kapugedara (12th man for the whole world cup/specialist batsman)
13.Thilan Samaraweera (reserve specialist batsman)
14.Sanath Jayasuriya (reserve specialist on all departments)
15.Dilhara Fernando (reserve specialist fast bowler)
I want to select Jeewan Mendis (for Sanath Jayasuriya but I'm going for experience), Suraj Randiv, Rangana Herath. But I believe the selected ones are better. Also there's enough spinners in the team.0 1
sandbox Thursday, 30 December 2010 11:43 AM
are u out of ur mind or living in a another world my friend?
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kammaliya Thursday, 30 December 2010 09:18 AM
why not Mahela to open.. drop tharanga and bring Thisera perera. a very good alrounder ( some times)
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rohandil Thursday, 30 December 2010 05:41 AM
Well ...that's a very nice combination..
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ground boy Thursday, 30 December 2010 03:33 AM
very good combination.
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Dinesh Thursday, 30 December 2010 01:58 AM
agreed as a coach
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sri lankan Wednesday, 29 December 2010 10:42 PM
The reason He is still hanging on to cricket, is course he is a greedy man ,this way he gets more money cricket/and politics.
He was so eager to join polities now why not do something for the people of your electorate.
I bet he has never ever been to any parliamentary settings.0 1
terence Wednesday, 29 December 2010 09:34 PM
Who is his Mr cricket,Santh is trying to get match practice.
Thats a tough job for him. DONT SPOIL OUR CHANCES IN THE WORLD CUP BY INCLUDING OUT OF FORM OLD HOGS. hIS RECEENT HISTORY SHOWS HE CANNOT GET BACK TO FORM. iTS NOW MASTER-BLASTERED.0 1
indike Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:35 PM
don't agree at all. I have posted my` team in the bottom.
*** If mahela does not open might as well just drop him because he does crap all in the middle ..... mahela likes to go for his shots that's why he has done well at the top .... when he plays in the middle order he can't do that because he has to play the anchor role and what usually happens is that he will try to be defensive and get out to a soft dismissal .... i have seen it happen time after time with him .... what a waste he's a genuine match winner at the top of the order0 0
gUL FERNANDO Wednesday, 29 December 2010 04:45 AM
nalagiri, you are confusing youself. Khan won the world cup, when he was 42.
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Robert Wednesday, 29 December 2010 06:19 PM
Mr. cricket are you thinking from your ass ? before writting the coments.
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tom Wednesday, 29 December 2010 02:38 PM
To Naren
why u think abt Kapugedara, he is not perform well even in the last 2 years as a batsman...its a not matter about age,, Why these buggers dont care abt Cricket performences.0 1
shiva Wednesday, 29 December 2010 02:16 PM
Sana time up....Hope u understand....Not make ur name come down like this....U were a legend.....But u can not be for ever,,,,,, I will not insult in any way..
The guy has done a lot!!!!! so no offence please2 2
Razor Blade Wednesday, 29 December 2010 02:18 PM
Not anymore! History can't play today.
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cheche Wednesday, 29 December 2010 02:04 PM
Taranga
Dilshan
Sanga
Mahela
Mathivs
Samaraweera/Kapudara
Thisara
Kualsekara/Dilahra
Randiv
Malinga
Murali
thisara is a must ...he is a only bowler we ahve who can dilver 6 balls in same line and lenght..and consistently perforemed sicnce his debut..
and should not spoile the team by any surprises like Santh or Vass1 1
KHKaru Wednesday, 29 December 2010 01:42 PM
Of course he is a legend, and was great. We loved the way he clobbered the ball, especially in the first 15 overs with Kalu and later with others.He used to excel and was instrumental in winning us many a match. But the point is, can he deliver now? Is he fit enough? We want the best and the fittest 15 who can win us the cup and nothing less.
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naren Wednesday, 29 December 2010 01:10 PM
Hey Cricfan, My order would be as follows:
1 Dilshan
2 Mahela
3 Sanga
4 Thilan/Chandimal
5 Mathews
6 Kapu/C silva
7 Thisara Perera
8 Kulasekara
9 Suraj/Mendis
10 Malinga
11 Murali1 2
Dammika Wednesday, 29 December 2010 12:36 PM
Dear Mr. Cricket ... Sanath WAS a legend ... but not anymore. If he is a right Cricketer he should give way for youngsters to show their talents to come up and caliber of Sanath should guide youngsters at his this age. In reality Santh now is in HISTORY !!!!!!
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Dr P P Gunaratna Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:02 PM
Mr Cricket has no idea of what is going on in the international cricket scene these days. Jayasuriya is a legend but he was overlooked by selectors due to poor form. They even tried him out in the middle order. His inclusion in last T20 world cup cost us a place in the finals. Our ODI team has done well at recent times and do not need him any more.
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ranbanda Tuesday, 28 December 2010 06:23 PM
Mr Cricket u have no idea about the sport
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wimalasiri Tuesday, 28 December 2010 06:04 PM
Hon Jayasooriya dont take away our chance of winning the world cup. Dont be so greedy for money. I know who you are from your child hood. Please retire from cricket like a gentlemen with pride for great work in cricket. You can now earn from politics .please proceed in that direction. Chamara silva is a better choice, dont prevent their chances. Moreover no body likes you in the team, so you will be demotivating factor. Menna wenda get out please
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ram Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:57 PM
Yes - to bring the drinks, no doubt.
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nalagiri Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:50 PM
ITN must be the most bankrupt TV station in the world. They were gloating on today's news that Mahela, Dilshan etc failed during the club matches. not a word abt the geriatric old grandpapa.
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nalagiri Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:47 PM
the same way retarded doctors are in the parliament.
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nalagiri Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:41 PM
yeah you are right - following sri lanka's example- india are going to add Gavaskar to the squad , Pakistan will add Imran Khan , Australia Richie Benaud. South Africa are pondering how to bring Cronje back to life.
Oh and BTW - i guess his alround ability shows with getting out for a duck. Classic boys..classic.0 22
jonny Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:31 PM
what about being a member of the parlimet? thats also a plus point.
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Cheena Pattas Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:16 PM
These days even the little chinese will not accept this.
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IDROOS Tuesday, 28 December 2010 05:14 PM
I think Sanath or aravinda should go out of SLC
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wasantha wijeardane Tuesday, 28 December 2010 06:32 PM
bring in Anura Tennakoon also. we will be the pack of jockers at he world cup.
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shameer Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:56 PM
If Sanath needs to be included, why cant the old SL team who played the WC in 1996 re-included. People don't realize the fact, everything has its limits even players with high reputation & great skills.... So Sanath better seat in the Parliament & enjoy his rest of the life there.....
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Soysa Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:55 PM
I think all of u who support Sanath are old dogs, he is a lagend but no more ok. thats why he is called a legend, Mr. Cricket. He loves the game so do others but pls, its time to retire. We all love him for all he has done for Cricket.
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prasanna Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:33 PM
Aravinda ...............awakeup.............
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asoka Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:35 PM
Sanath played in the recently ended masters trophy. he could not even score runs against retired bowlers like Ambrose and Walsh. how can he be in the world cup squad?
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nalagiri Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:19 PM
tell that to little chinese with tied hair..........
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bigsam Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:18 PM
Shaaa - lasted 2 extra balls than I fancied. Hmm not bad. Any more granpa's like this to include in the national World Cup squad?
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True is here Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:15 PM
mr.cricket u r right n agree with u.
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san Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:13 PM
Looks you don't have any idea about the sports.
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rohandil Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:15 PM
If Sri Lanka is to win the world cup Sanath has to be in the squad ...His alround abilitiy & his international experence could be plus for Sri Lanka.
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MagodisThuma Wednesday, 29 December 2010 01:58 AM
Seeyata Baaa Seeye !.
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cricketlover Wednesday, 29 December 2010 04:32 AM
CORRECT MR ROHANDIL U SAID "HE HAS TO BE IN THE SQUAD" THAT MEAN NOT IN THE PLAYING 11..... HE NEED FOR BRING THE BOWL AND THROW TO GROUND WHEN OPP TEAM HIT SIX AND BOUNDARIES AND HELP TEAM TO CARRY WATER BETWEEN BREAK..
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weere Wednesday, 29 December 2010 04:15 AM
Why not he be made the captain of the Parliament members team for the world cup -2011.
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nimaaz Wednesday, 29 December 2010 04:02 AM
people curses have struck him. he would have concentrated only in cricket NOT this GOVERNMENT ....
FEEL VERY SORRY FOR THE GREAT PLAYER2 0
Sinha Wednesday, 29 December 2010 03:26 AM
Man the guy cant see the ball at low speeds how can he see the ball at high speeds this is the truth behind the whole matter. he is old you cant turn back the clock. Like all legends I wish he would have the grace to exit the game before he makes a further fool of himself and sri lanka cricket
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Anthony Wednesday, 29 December 2010 03:08 AM
are you an pimp of sana??or do u know about cricket???
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abc Wednesday, 29 December 2010 03:06 AM
why not u supply a wheel chair for quick runs
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abc Wednesday, 29 December 2010 03:01 AM
Are u speaking with your own tongue,
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kolla Wednesday, 29 December 2010 02:46 AM
Yess!!! Aravinda wake up.... Sananth is coming with Namal...
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KB Wednesday, 29 December 2010 02:19 AM
The umpire who gave him out needs to be careful.
On top of that, there are bunch of idiots around here to recommend Sanath to remain in Cricket.
Sanath you were a Hero. It is high time for you to bow down now and remain with us as a Hero. We know your are greedy, but don't be too greedy.1 3
Mr. Cricket Tuesday, 28 December 2010 04:01 PM
Sanath is a legend. He doesn't need to perform in matches of this level to get selected. He is always a star at international level. He shouldn't be playing in these tournaments which are below his level. He should be an automatic choice for the national team. He is a genuine performer and a match winner.
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Shahrukh Wednesday, 29 December 2010 01:00 AM
Sana should start consider Islands developments as a MP and not his own financial developments.
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Kane Tuesday, 28 December 2010 10:56 PM
Sanath is a legend. It is true let him stay that way. He should gracefully do that. Selectors should not give into political pressures. Chamara Silva may blast 81 in a 'gama' match but he will fail when he goes for international.
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Boa Tuesday, 28 December 2010 08:28 PM
Oh look- Sanath Jayasuirya is posting under Mr Cricket...hello Sana
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Shakir Tuesday, 28 December 2010 08:21 PM
well said Asoka
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Shakir Tuesday, 28 December 2010 08:14 PM
baila
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naren Tuesday, 28 December 2010 08:22 PM
Mr.Cricket. If sanath is a legend, which i agree with you, then pls put up a statue in hyde park corner for this legend. Not playing cricket.
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naren Tuesday, 28 December 2010 08:10 PM
I am planning on comming back home to see the world cup. Can the selectors pls let me know if sanath will be in the squad. I can cancell the bookings right away.
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sundram Tuesday, 28 December 2010 07:46 PM
Mr cricket, you are still living in 1990s,move forwards fast becuase in a few days time we will be in 2011
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Ceylonese Tuesday, 28 December 2010 07:51 PM
Then he can be played as the 12th man to get advices on field.
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