Dilshan just after announcing retirement was interviewed on TV by the Sirasa sports journalist ManjuThenuwara who since in june 2020 ordained as a Bugghist Mink now named Matara Vijayseeha Thera

Dilshan scoops out irritating incidents By Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane c View(s): 995 there were more than 1500 overseas viewers on internet who had read this story a very exclusive The writer captured all facts discussed at the interview..  …

Angelo was furious after the saga with coach Hathurusimghe when he was dropped on fitness grounds

Angelo retorts, signals fitness, verifies ten quick pushups flexing his biceps – By Sunil Thenabadu(Sports editor – elanka) Upon reaching his fighting rearguard ninth Test hundred on the fourth day in the first Test in Basin Reserve, Wellington, Angelo Mathews was probably in alternative excavation…

The head umpire is relieved of the responsibility of checking front foot no balling in all International matches

ICC delegates front foot no ball calling to third Umpire via technology By Sunil Thenabadu(Sports editor – elanka) The issue of the head umpire in calling no balls correctly had been found to be grave as it has been proved that it is difficult…

Homage to Gentleman Journalist Ranjan Anandappa

Ranjan Anandappa – a true gentleman journalist-by Sunil Thenabadu It was indeed a dreadful offensive alarm to learn from the media the demise of my colleague, journalist Ranjan Anandappa at the age of 69 years after a brief illness. He…

Spaniard Paula Badosa wins WTA 1000 Indian Wells USA 2021

Spaniard Paula Badosa outclass two-time grand slam and Indian wells champion Belarus Victoria Azarenka in 3 hour epic in WTA Indian Wells USA 2021 – By Sunil Thenabadu (eLanka sports editor) Photo source AFP The WTA Indian Wells Masters also know…

Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket captain signed to play for Perth Scorchers in WBBL 2021

Chamari to play for Perth Scorchers in WBBL- Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket captain Chamari Atapattu left the island to play for Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). This will be the first time in 11 months…

Kumar Sangakkara’s future was foretold in the first article of writer published in the Island under the caption ‘HAVE YOUR SAY’

Kumar Sangakkara’s Future Foretold in February 2002 By Sunil Thenabadu (This was the first article of the writer published in a english newspaper under the caption “Have your Say”  in February 2002 foretelling the future of legendary Kumar Sangakkara) There is absolutely…

Jos Buttler’s maiden swashbuckling maiden T 20 unbeaten ton made 4 out of 4 to England

 Jos Buttler’s Swashbuckling unbeaten  maiden T 20 ton makes it four out of four for England after early hiccups – by Sunil Thenabadu (Sports editor – eLanka) Spot in semi-finals all but stiffened up; even a near miracle could not make…

Golfing Siblings Yevin and Tiyara Samararatne,,,,writer’s grand children

Yevin and Tiyara phenomenal golfing siblings “Down Under” Teenage siblings Yevin and Tiyara Samararatna of Sri Lankan origin with innate talent are already versatile golf prodigies ‘Down Under’ having triumphed in many local competitions in Brisbane other state golf tournaments…

Yevin Samararatne 14 year old Sri Lankan born little golf prodigy carried Queen’s baton relay

14-year-old Lankan-born Yevin carried Queen’s baton at Gold Coast C’wealth Games A 14-year-old Sri Lankan born boy from Brisbane, Yevin Samararatne was selected to carry the Queen’s Relay baton at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games,in 2018 Sri Lankan born Yevin Samararatne…