{"id":136180,"date":"2024-05-31T15:46:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T15:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=136180"},"modified":"2024-05-31T15:49:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T15:49:49","slug":"sri-lanka-cricket-news-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sri-lanka-cricket-news-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS &#8211; MAY 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #000000;\">SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(MAY\u00a0 2024)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Compiled by Victor Melder<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64398 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Victor-Melder-Portrait-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">SLC intends to put more focus on Test cricket and boost the interest and commitment of players with the increment of match fees<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In a bold move aimed at reinvigorating the spirit of Test cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a substantial increase in match fees for players participating in the longer format of the game.\u00a0 The decision, which sees match fees for winning matches soar from US$7,500 to US$15,000, represents a 100 percent increase of the compensation currently received by players. With a clear intent to incentivise involvement in Test cricket, SLC has also raised match fees for draws to US$12,500 and for defeats to US$10,000. The moves comes at a critical juncture for Test cricket, which has been facing mounting challenges to its relevance and popularity in the wake of the rapid rise of T20 cricket. The allure of the shorter format, with its fast-paced action and high-scoring encounters, has threatened to overshadow the traditional charm and strategic depth of Test cricket for many years now. \u201cWe want to encourage more and more players to get into red-ball cricket,\u201d remarked Ashley de Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket. \u201cOur decision to increase match fees for Test matches is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the legacy of this venerable format.\u201d The change is not solely motivated by financial considerations but also by a desire to foster a renewed sense of pride and purpose among players. By offering more competitive remuneration, SLC aims to inspire players to prioritise Test cricket and to approach each match with the dedication and \u00a0In addition to the substantial increase in match fees for Test matches, SLC has also raised fees for One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) by significant margins. At present, a player gets US$ 4000 for an ODI game and US$ 3000 for a T20 international game. De Silva said that SLC has increased these payments by a substantial amount. ODIs and T20Is continue to play a crucial role in the global cricketing landscape and SLC\u2019s commitment to reward the players comes as a significant move. Many view it as a positive step towards preserving the sanctity of Test cricket and reaffirming its status as the pinnacle of the sport. With the financial incentives now in place, there is renewed hope that Sri Lanka will produce a new generation of Test cricketers who are not only technically proficient but also fiercely passionate about the longest format of the game. (Times of Ceylon, 5.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Moving into World Cup tournaments, Sri Lanka selectors have traditionally faced difficult challenges in relation to squad selection. From time to time, the selectors have made tough calls; some of which have paid off and some turned out to be shocking mistakes &#8211; such as leaving out a young Wanindu Hasaranga as a reserve player to include Jeffery Vandersay and Jeevan Mendis in the squad for the ODI World Cup in 2019. Usually, the selectors have always had trouble picking the spinners or batsmen, as the country did not have a lot to select from in terms of fast bowlers. However, arguably for the first time in history, the national selectors will have a very hard choice to make when they name possibly three or four fast bowlers in the final 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. In the preliminary squad, Sri Lanka have got Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Promod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara, and Binura Fernando. Selectors will ideally go with four fast bowlers, considering that all-rounders Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka are almost certain to be in the Playing XI.\u00a0 Asitha Fernando is probably Sri Lanka&#8217;s best fast bowler in Test cricket. He has got decent pace and swings the new ball to cause enough trouble for batsmen, but most importantly, he is Sri Lanka&#8217;s Neil Wagner &#8211; when the going gets tough, the captains tend to switch on the chin music through Fernando. However, he is probably the least likely to be named in the World Cup squad based on his T20 performances.\u00a0 On the other hand, Binura Fernando has been given a lot of opportunities in the recent past. The lanky medium pacer has had plenty of injuries throughout his career and is probably the slowest bowler in the preliminary squad. However, drop-in pitches are expected to be used in the USA for the World Cup, and his variations could come in handy in such conditions.\u00a0 Promod Madushan, like Binura Fernando, has been representing Sri Lanka a lot in the shorter formats, but that&#8217;s mainly down to the fact that the senior men were injured. He has done well with the new ball, but in T20s, bowling death overs is hugely instrumental to the team&#8217;s success, and perhaps that&#8217;s not his strong suit.\u00a0 Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka made a name for himself when Sri Lanka lifted the Asia Cup a couple of years ago &#8211; very famously dismissing Virat Kohli with a brilliant in-swinger, but there has been a massive drop in his form in the last few months as he has been reduced to the bench. Should he find his rhythm back, he would be very hard to overlook.\u00a0 Lahiru Kumara has been really inconsistent over the years, but in the recent past he has appeared to lose some pace in order to gain much-needed control over his bowling. But then again, is he one of Sri Lanka&#8217;s top four fast bowlers going into the World Cup? This remains a big question mark.\u00a0 Matheesha Pathirana &#8211; given his form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) &#8211; is likely to be one of the first to be named in the Playing XI should he remain fit. However, it is concerning that the former Trinity quick missed a few games for CSK through an injury he has been carrying for a few weeks now.\u00a0 Nuwan Thushara is also considered another &#8216;Baby Malinga&#8217; given his action similar to that of former great Lasith Malinga, but what Thushara and Pathirana offer is absolutely different. While Pathirana is a death-over monster &#8211; CSK barely gives him an opportunity with the new ball. On the other hand, Thushara, who is far less in terms of pace, bowls superbly with the new ball, and demolishing Bangladesh single-handedly a couple of months ago is a fine example of that, but he is probably not at the same level at the death. It&#8217;s crazy to think that Sri Lanka had someone with both of these characteristics for nearly 15 years in Lasith Malinga &#8211; some things are not loved enough until they are gone.\u00a0 Dushmantha Chameera has been Sri Lanka&#8217;s spearhead in the post-Malinga era. (Daily Mirror, 6.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The Sri Lankan Cricket Selection Committee has unveiled the 15-member squad set to represent the nation in the upcoming ICC Men&#8217;s T20 World Cup 2024.\u00a0 Under the captaincy of Wanindu Hasaranga, and with Charith Asalanka serving as the vice-captain, the team boasts a formidable lineup comprising seasoned veterans and promising young talents.\u00a0 <strong>The squad : \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>1) Wanindu Hasaranga \u2013 Captain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2) Charith Asalanka \u2013 Vice Captain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3) Kusal Mendis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4) Pathum Nissanka\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5) Kamindu Mendis\u00a0\u00a0 6) Sadeera Samarawickrama\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7) Angelo Mathews\u00a0\u00a0 8) Dasun Shanaka\u00a0\u00a0 9) Dhananjaya De Silva\u00a0\u00a0\u00a010) Maheesh Theekshana\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a011) Dunith Wellalage \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a012) Dushmantha Chameera\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13) Nuwan Thushara\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 14) Matheesha Pathirana\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15) Dilshan Madushanka Travelling\u00a0 Reserves<strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. Asitha Fernando\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a04. Janith Liyanage. (Daily Mirror, 10.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The Netherlands beat Sri Lanka by 20 runs, in the T20 World-Cup, Warm-Up Match 4, played at Lauderhill, Central Broward regional Park Stadium, Turf Grounds, Florida. Scores:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Netherlands \u2013 181\/5 in 20 Overs (Levitt 55, Nidamaunuru 27, Edwards 27, Madushanka 2\/39, Mathews 1\/20, Wellalage 1\/26)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka \u2013 161 in 19 Overs (Hasaranga 43, Shanaka 34, D. de Silva 34, Dutt 3\/20, Klein 2\/13) \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (MAY\u00a0 2024) Compiled by Victor Melder &nbsp; SLC intends to put more focus on Test cricket and boost the interest and commitment of players with the increment of match fees In a bold move aimed at reinvigorating the spirit of Test cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a substantial [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":130631,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"aside","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[5585,3384,30733,34340,40159,32895,5712,8998],"class_list":{"0":"post-136180","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-aside","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-articles","8":"tag-dasun-shanaka","9":"tag-dhananjaya-de-silva","10":"tag-dilshan-madushanka","11":"tag-dunith-wellalage","12":"tag-matheesha-pathirana","13":"tag-pathum-nissanka","14":"tag-sadeera-samarawickrama","15":"tag-wanindu-hasaranga","16":"post_format-post-format-aside"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.7.1 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS - MAY 2024<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SLC intends to put more focus on Test cricket and boost the interest and commitment of players with the increment of match feesIn\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS - MAY 2024\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"SLC intends to put more focus on Test cricket and boost the interest and commitment of players with the increment of match feesIn\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sri-lanka-cricket-news-may-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"eLanka\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eLanka.com.au\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-31T15:46:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-05-31T15:49:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sri-Lanka-cricket-team-e1708498104309.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"279\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"eLanka admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"eLanka admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sri-lanka-cricket-news-may-2024\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sri-lanka-cricket-news-may-2024\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"eLanka admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/#\/schema\/person\/f6e635b74ab35ef88a68a9973cacc5bd\"},\"headline\":\"SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS &#8211; 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