England’s World Cup travails
With the 2019 World Cup final between New Zealand and England imminent, English fans are daring to dream. Yet if there is one thing …
Kumar Sangakkara
1996 World Cup: Sri Lanka’s Finest Hour
It goes without saying that Sri Lankan cricket has had some fine names associated with it in recent years. Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Sanath …
High Drama: Test Cricket’s Famous 1-Wicket Victories
There is nothing in cricket, or perhaps in any other sport, that quite compares to the drama of a close Test match finish. All …
Alastair Cook: A Test Match Colossus
The conclusion of the recent Test series between England and India marked the retirement of Alastair Cook, one of the greats of the modern …
Sri Lanka’s Best One Day International Players of All Time
Sri Lanka may have one of the smallest cricket playing communities in the world, but they have produced some of the best cricketers in …
The Greatest Batsmen in Test Cricket History
As debate swirls around Australian captain Steve Smith’s ascent to all-time great batsmen status after a stellar Ashes series, it seems as good a …
10 of the Biggest Cricket World Cup Comebacks
There is always a sense of trepidation for teams playing in the World Cup as a lot of the time one loss can derail …
The 10 Greatest Wicket Keepers of the Modern Era
The expectations of a modern wicketkeeper have risen dramatically since the game became professional. Now more than ever a wicketkeeper is expected to be …
Sri Lanka’s Greatest ODI XI
The Sri Lankan One Day International side can be easily divided into two eras. Before 1996, they were often regarded as ‘minnows’ who could …
Sri Lanka’s Greatest Test Batsmen of All Time
Once dubbed as ‘minnows’ in world cricket, the Sri Lankan cricket team is one of the most formidable opponents on the circuit today. While …