India 159 for 6 (Gambhir 39, Murali 4-38) trail Sri Lanka 600 for 6 dec (Dilshan 127*) by 441 runs
Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis shook the SSC pitch out of its slumber after the Sri Lankan batsmen given them a mountain of runs as a cushion, and the new-ball bowlers had done their bit in taking the shine off the ball.
Once the spinners came on, the batsmen were either mesmerised or stunned -- both, in rapid succession, in the case of Rahul Dravid -- and when bad light stopped play on the third day, India were 242 adrift of the follow-on with only four wickets left.
ODI no. 2326 Played at Adelaide Oval on 10 February 2006 saw a total of 5 run outs, TM Dilshan was involved in four. Click here for the full list of most run out dismissals in ODI's (stats courtesy of Cricinfo).
Video courtesy of Delhi Daredevils. The video appears to be of Dilshan and his bride dancing at the wedding.
The Hindu: New Delhi: The agonising wait for Rajasthan Royals’ last-ball win over Mumbai Indians that booked it a place in the IPL semifinals turned out to be quite enjoyable for the Delhi Daredevils, who found a perfect getaway from the tension at teammate Tillakaratne Dilshan’s wedding here last night.
The 31-year-old Dilshan got married at a city hotel last night and the Daredevils came out in full force to wish the Sri Lankan all-rounder and his bride.
The marriage was conducted under Hindu rituals and turned out to be a refreshing experience for the team’s other foreign recruits.
“It was mesmeric. The music, the clothes that they wore, the atmosphere was completely a new experience for me. I had a good time,” said Australian pacer Brett Geeves.
And while they were enjoying the wedding, the Daredevils’ happiness was doubled by the arrival of the news that Rajasthan beat Mumbai in a last-ball humdinger.
Needing three runs of the last ball, Rajasthan benefited from a misfield and a spilt run-out chance to romp home and continue with its winning streak.
The Daredevils’ hearts would have definitely skipped a few beats during the close match but Dilshan’s wedding made sure that the team found a getaway from the tension. — PTI
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TM Dilshan with an aggressive half century. This tour was one of Tom Moody's first assignments as Sri Lankan coach and the Lankans lost this series to the Indians 6-1. +/- Expand Post
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Day 1 Highlights | Queens park Oval
1st day Bulletin - Dilshan wrests initiative for Sri Lanka Gallery - Dilshan and Silva spark recovery Quotes - Collymore provides right advice for Edwards
Ceylon Daily News: Sri Lanka began their tour of the Caribbean with an impressive note as they amassed a commanding 343 for 5 at close on day one of their three-day tour opener against Guyana President's Select XI at Providence Stadium here yesterday.
Sri Lanka in search of a permanent opener in the absence of Sanath Jayasuriya, has some early prospects as Malintha Warnapura made a great start with an unbeaten century.
Opener Warnapura who made 132 before he was forced to retire hurt, showed signs of a matured batsman as he occupied the crease for 242 minutes during his 184-ball knock which included one six and 14 boundaries. Writes Elmo from Guyana for The Ceylon Daily news.
Warnapura shared a 115-run first wicket partnership with Michael Vandort, who made 29. Their fruitful alliance came to an end when Vandort bowled by leg spinner Davendra Bishop. The visitors lost the second wicket with the total on 174 when vice captain Kumar Sangakkara was bowled by another leg break, this time by Sharmarh Brooks.
Skipper Mahela Jayawardene was unfortunate to miss his century by a mere one run as he was dismissed at nervous 99 - bowled by off spinner Steven Jacobs. Jayawardene hit 12 boundaries during his 110-ball quick knock which came off 127 minutes.
Middle order bat Thilan Samaraweera had a patient 115-minute innings before he was needlessly run out for 34. At the wicket were Tillakaratne Dilshan (9 n.o) and Prasanna Jayawardena, yet to open his account.
It was Guyana's spinners who accounted for all three Lankan wickets to fall as the home team made a desperate attempt to stop the Lankan run feast.
It was nice to see the Lankan batsmen showing some early from, ahead of the all-important Tests against the West Indies.
On completion of the three-day tour opener in Guyana today (19), Sri Lanka team will move to the first Test against the West Indies which is due to commence at the same venue here on Saturday (22).
Sri Lanka will play only a two-Test series against the West Indies. After the second Test to be played in Port of Spain from April 3 to 7, the visitors will play a three-match one day international series against the West Indies. GUYANA, Tuesday. +/- Expand Post
Match package Bulletin - Dilshan guides Sri Lanka home S Rajesh - The lion roars, finally Quotes - Jayawardene hopes to build on opening momentum Nagraj Gollapudi - Two shades of a plan Roving Reporter - In the Army now Plays of the day - Learn the art of improvisation from the master Audio - Ravi Shastri: Jayasuriya made it one-sided Gallery
The 95/96 tour 'down under' will be not only remembered for Sanath's maiden century or Hair's 'no balling' of Murali, it was also the tour that Sri Lanka decided to unleash 'lil Kalu' as an opening batsman.
Tillekeratne Dilshan was dropped from Sri Lanka's Test tour to Australia in Nov/Dec of '07 citing concerns over his concentration, application and lack of form. Having being sent back to domestic cricket Dilshan chose to open the batting and what resulted was breathtaking!
In today's warm up match against the Australian Prime Minister's XI in Canberra, Dilshan walked in at the fall of the 1st wicket. This is a sign that the Lankan team management has plans of promoting Dilshan as an opener in the upcoming VB series. Sanath Jayasuriya spoke of this during the recently concluded Test series against the poms thus adding more certainty to this claim.
Dilshan remained not out 74 (81) with eight boundaries and a six to finish off the match.
Team Sri Lanka look likely to to play the 'Sri Lankan brand of Cricket' and will continue to breed dashing opening batsman for the future.
2nd day Bulletin - Unstoppable Jayawardene brings series closer Andrew Miller - Jayawardene hits out at England's effort Quotes - An opportunity availed by Dilshan Plays of the day - Jayawardene's gains and Prior's losses Audio - David Lloyd: England down and out Gallery
1st day Bulletin - Late Harmison burst gives England edge Plays of the day - Harrying Harmy finds his mojo Andrew Miller - "I've stopped beating myself up" - Harmison Quotes - Bayliss surprised by pitch Audio - David Lloyd: England wasted first session Gallery
Preview package Preview - England set for battle in refurbished Galle Andrew Miller - Sumangela's field of dreams News - England see the bigger picture News - Sri Lanka aim for No. 2 spot in ICC rankings Stats - Murali's favourite venue
"The blasphemy of the selectors is that their second choices are substandard, yet they are very reluctant to admit the fact and bring in remedial measures. Even during the Test series against Bangladesh there were rumours about Sanath playing the last few Test matches and the selectors being ready to make the request from him? Then came the question about ChamindaVaas’ ability to lead the Lankan seam attack, but he proved them wrong with a splendid spell in the final Test match.
It surfaced again till he shut them up even for the time being with his “my arm will provide you with the answers” attitude against England. What a difference it made to see T.M. Dilshan in that number six slot. When he walked on to the wicket with the SriLankan batting hanging on a tentative 138 for 4 with the English bowlers wagging with their tails up, Dilshan took the fight to them, made them err and then put the Lankan innings on course along with his skipper MahelaJayawardena who came up with yet another gem of an effort. To cap his effort with the bat Dilshan then took the second English wicket when he tolled Bell run out with a direct throw. With his demise England once again proved the domino theory.
Coming back to the selectors now more than often they tend to put their foot in the mouth by making the wrong choices. What the country needs now is the inclusion of players who will perform there out in the middle on a regular basis and may be with a good track record, but not so-and-so’s relation coming from the same school that so-and-so went to." writes - S.R.Pathiravithana for The Sunday Times
