Top Ten Test-ODI-T20 Batsmen of Sri Lanka Cricket Team
by MairaS on December 9, 2010
in 20Twenty Cricket, One day Cricket, Players, Srilanka, Test Cricket
Top Ten Test Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka cricket team has been one of the most committed teams in test matches. They know the importance of every match and play all the games seriously. Sri Lanka has been very fortunate to have very experienced players. Their influence has strengthened the team in an extremely positive manner. The Sri Lankan team never shies away from its duties and responsibilities. Batting in all forms has being their main strength and since they are a well united team, they play with the welfare of their country in mind. This, coupled with the blessings of their country, has helped them move ahead in this game. The best batsmen of Sri Lanka cricket team in test cricket are:
- DPMD Jayawardene
- KC Sangakkara
- ST Jayasuriya
- PA de Silva
- MS Atapattu
- A Ranatunga
- HP Tillakaratne
- TT Samaraweera
- TM Dilshan
- WPUJC Vaas
Top Ten ODI Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka cricket team has been one of the most consistent teams in this form of cricket. In One day Internationals, Sanath Jayasuriya has set the bench mark for his players. His record breaking seasons have been very encouraging for the other players on the team. Sanath Jayasuriya is the man behind most of their wins and has been the teams driving force. Sri Lanka has also managed to reach this far because of their immense dedication to the game. The team treats each game as though it’s life changing. This attitude has helped them the most and as far as their batting approach is concerned, they have been truly exceptional. They know all the tricks of the trade really well. The best batsmen of Sri Lanka in one day international cricket are:
- T Jayasuriya
- PA de Silva
- DPMD Jayawardene
- MS Atapattu
- KC Sangakkara
- A Ranatunga
- RS Mahanama
- TM Dilshan
- RP Arnold
- AP Gurusinha
Top Ten T20 Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka
Top Ten T20 Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka cricket team has shown splendid performances over the years, but the team still has not adjusted to this format as well as others. Their main advantage is the fact that they have a lot of experienced players on the team. This is what has inspired new players to perform strongly as well. Sri Lankan players are very dedicated to the game and this is what makes them play better with each successive performance. Batsmen are required to perform in twenty-twenty matches. If they have a bad day, the match might as well be conceeded. The only way to survive a bad batting attempt, is to rely on a strong support system from the rest of the team. The best batsmen of Sri Lanka cricket team in 20-20 are:
- DPMD Jayawardene
- KC Sangakkara
- TM Dilshan
- ST Jayasuriya
- AD Mathews
- CK Kapugedera
- J Mubarak
- LPC Silva
- WU Tharanga
- ML Udawatte
Top Ten Test-ODI-T20 Cricket Bowlers of Sri Lanka
by MairaS on December 8, 2010
in 20Twenty Cricket, One day Cricket, Srilanka, Test Cricket
Top Ten Test Cricket Bowlers of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has had a lot of experienced players from the very beginning. They have been actively involved in test cricket, and they have made a strong foothold in this format of the game. SL Malinga, a younger player, has been of immense support to the team. He has proven himself as the backbone of his team and has always managed to persevere during difficult times. Sri Lanka has been able to depend on him throughout his career because of his decisive nature and his ability to play well during crucial moments. Sri Lanka has had players who have delivered during crucial moments, displaying strength. The best bowlers of Sri Lanka in test cricket are:
- SL Malinga
- M Muralitharan
- ALF de Mel
- CRD Fernando
- BAW Mendis
- KR Pushpakumara
- WPUJC Vaas
- RJ Ratnayake
- JR Ratnayeke
- DNT Zoysa
Top Ten ODI Cricket Bowlers of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka cricket team has a long history of playing One Day Internationals. They are, therefore, very well accustomed to the rules and regulations of the game. One major thing which has worked to their benefit is their great captains. Deciding the bowling order is no easy task and only a good captain can do it well. Sri Lanka has always managed to maintain a good bowling order. Thus, they have not missed out on important wickets. The batsmen are willing to take risks in One Day Internationals so the bowlers must stay constantly vigilant. Important wickets can’t be left out. Sri Lanka has effectively managed all of this. The best bowlers of Sri Lanka in ODI are:
- BAW Mendis
- MF Maharoof
- SL Malinga
- CRD Fernando
- M Muralitharan
- KMDN Kulasekara
- WPUJC Vaas
- DNT Zoysa
- UDU Chandana
- JR Ratnayeke
Top Ten T20 Cricket Bowlers of Sri Lanka
The experience of Ajantha Mendis and SL Malinga is what has helped Sri Lanka see through twenty twenty. This format is way different from the traditional ways of playing the game. To survive this format, passion and experience are required. Twenty-twenty is not much for the bowlers. They can’t afford to show off their skills on this field, but they still play the most important role. It is the bowling that helps save runs and chase accordingly. Sri lanka, with a variety of players, has had a distinct style of bowling. Their styles range from slow bowlers to spinners to googlies to off-breaks and flippers. All of this has helped them face the different kinds of batsmen. The best bowlers of Sri Lanka cricket team in 20-20 cricket are:
- J Mubarak
- BAW Mendis
- LHD Dilhara
- SL Malinga
- M Pushpakumara
- LPC Silva
- T Thushara
- AD Mathews
- S Randiv
- M Muralitharan
Top ODI Cricket All-rounders of South Africa, England and Srilanka
by MairaS on December 7, 2010
in England, One day Cricket, South Africa, Srilanka
Top ODI Cricket All-rounders of South Africa
In ODI cricket, South African all-rounders rank amongst the top for their ability to overturn the match, disgrace their opponents by performing well in both batting and bowling and for their high level of enthusiasm and love for their team. Jacque Kallis ranks top amongst South African ODI all-rounders, with 10904 runs and 255 wickets in just 305 ODI matches. Jacque Kallis is highly praised for his dominance over pitch, aggressive batting which involves stroke play and extreme hard-hitting and overwhelming medium-fast bowling. On Second rank is Shaun Pollock because of his perfect line and length, fast deliveries and aggressive batting style involving well-timed and sensible shots. Shaun Pollock has scored 3519 runs and taken 393 wickets in just 303 ODI matches. Nicky Boje is on third with 1414 runs and 96 wickets in just 115 ODI matches. He is considered as a successful middle-order batsman who also knows how to deliver top quality left-arm orthodox bowling.
Next in rankings is Albie Morkel, another rising star in South African ODI cricket team who has currently scored 679 runs and taken 50 wickets in just 51 ODI matches.
- J.Kallis
- S.Pollock
- N.Boje
- A.Morkel
- M.Ntini
- M.Morkel
Top ODI Cricket All-rounders of England
England has a rich history in producing quality all rounders in the ODI format and has always been a step ahead of the opposition due to this factor. These outstanding players are capable of turning matches and are the sole reason that has made them such a dominant side. An all rounder like Ian Botham is a nightmare for other teams; he has scored over 2000 runs and taken 145 wickets in his 116 appearances for England. Another cricket sensation is Andrew Flintoff who has taken 169 wickets and scored over 3300 runs in 141 appearances. Paul Collingwood is also another all round legend in the national team who has played 189 ODIs for England scoring over 4900 runs and taking 106 wickets. The top all rounders of England in ODI are:
- Ian Botham.
- Andrew Flintoff.
- Paul Collingwood.
Top ODI Cricket All-rounders of Srilanka
Ranked no.3 in the ODI format, Sri Lanka have an exceptional past and present in the cricket world and with the way things are going, the future can only be bright for the team. Throughout history the all rounders in the squad have always stepped forward and taken charge, fulfilling their responsibility and maintaining constant progress for a side that is always eager to win and has made dreams come true. Perhaps the best cricket all rounder in Sri Lanka can rightfully be called Sanath Jayasuriya who has played a record 444 matches for the team, scoring over 13400 runs and taking 321 wickets with his career best tally of 6 wickets of 29 runs against England in 1993. Next in line is legend PA DE Silva who played over 300 ODIs for Sri Lanka taking over100 wickets and scoring 9284 runs during his tenure. Another remarkable all rounder in the team is Chaminda Vaas, claiming the 400 wickets milestone and scoring over 2000 runs. The best all rounders of Sri Lanka cricket team in one day international are:
- Sanath Jayasuriya.
- PA DE Silva.
- Chaminda Vaas.
- Arjuna ranatunga.
- Upul Chandana.
- Kumar Dharmasena.
Top Ten T20 Cricket Bowlers of Sri Lanka
by MairaS on December 7, 2010
in 20Twenty Cricket, Srilanka
Top Ten T20 Cricket Bowlers of Sri Lanka
Lasith Malinga is the fastest bowler Sri Lanka has ever had. He s also one of the key players of the team. He is a complete explosion on the field and shows a magnificent display of some amazing bowling when on the field. On the days when he is in great form, he can put the best batsmen in their place and has an amazing strike rate . Even when he bowls at a medium pace, he can put the batsmen in trouble because of the aggression and the discomfort which he provides. Ajantha Mendis comes next after him and he has again proved his mettle as an excellent bowler. Being a spinner with various kinds of deliveries he has managed to confuse most batsmen, which has been his greatest feat. The best bowlers of Sri Lanka cricket team in 20-20 cricket are:
- SL Malinga
- AW Mendis
- ST Jayasuriya
- CRD Fernando
- AD Mathews
- M Muralitharan
- KMDN Kulasekara
- MF Maharoof
- T Thushara
- WPUJC Vaas
Sri lanka Cricket Team is one of the best and most competitive Cricket Teams in world today. They have achieved this status due to their lethal bowling line up. Although many of them are not included among the world’s best, but as combined force, they have helped Srilanka to win matches.
Top Test-T20 All-Rounders of Srilankan Cricket Team
by MairaS on December 6, 2010
in 20Twenty Cricket, Srilanka, Test Cricket
Top Test All-Rounders of Srilankan Cricket Team
In test cricket world, Srilanka has humiliated top-ranked team because from the start they had the components to win most of the matches. Aravinda de Silva, an ex player of Srilankan cricket team is well respected for his attacking gameplay which involved cutting, hooking and unruffable batting and bowling techniques due to which he found it very easy to score 6361 runs and take 29 wickets in just 93 test matches. Second most talented test all-rounder of Srilankan team is Sanath Jayasuriya because of his unpredictable orthodox spin-bowling, destructive batting and high level of enthusiasm, which helped him to score 6973 runs and dismiss many of the opposing batsmen, 83 times in just 110 test matches.
An evidence of extreme talent, Chaminda Vaas of Srilankan cricket team is the reason behind team’s numerous good performances and success. Chaminda Vaas has scored 3089 runs and has taken 355 wickets in 111 test matches because of penetrative bowling and sensible batting. Vaas is followed by Chandana with 616 runs and took 37 wickets in just 16 test matches. The best all rounders of Sri Lanka in test cricket are:
- A.d.Silva
- S. Jayasuriya
- C.Vaas
- U.Chandana
- K.Dharmasena
Top T20 All-Rounders of Srilankan Cricket Team
Most people share the same opinion that Srilankan cricket team is best suited for 20-20 cricket format because of their experienced all-rounders who are talented hard-hitters and bowlers. Almost every team is afraid of their strong and unpredictable tactics to pressurize the opposition. Sanath Jayasuria, the most respectable player of the the Srilankan squad, is highly praised for his well timed hard-hitting and slow-left arm orthodox bowling full of variety and pace. His flawless 20-20-20 career stats suggest that he has scored 621 runs and has taken 17 wickets in just 30 matches. Followed by Chaminda Vaas, a senior player of Srilankan squad,with 33 runs in just 2 innings of 20-20 cricket and 6 wickets in 6 T20 matches. Another talented, rising-star is Farveez Maharoof as he plays extremely well in seamer-friendly conditions and also knows how to give a beat to the opposition bowlers. He has scored 24 runs and has taken 7 wickets in his t20 career up till now. In upcoming years Srilankan team is going to produce many fine all-rounders who will not only flourish Srilankan cricket but will make Srilankan cricket team much prouder of their fearsome, winning gameplay.