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Sri Lanka's Wellalage and Samarawickrama Make History with ICC Player of the Month Awards

Sri Lanka’s Wellalage and Samarawickrama Make History with ICC Player of the Month Awards

By September 16, 2024 0

Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama have etched their names in cricket history by becoming the first pair of players from the same country to win the ICC Players of the Month awards for the same month. This remarkable achievement comes after Wellalage’s stellar performance in the ODI series against India and Samarawickrama’s impressive tour of Ireland.

Wellalage, a 31-year-old left-hander, played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s 2-0 series victory over India. He showcased his all-round abilities, scoring 67 not out, 39, and two while also claiming seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the third match. His Player of the Series performance earned him the coveted monthly award ahead of South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and West Indies’ Jayden Seales.

Samarawickrama, a 26-year-old left-hander, enjoyed a prolific tour of Ireland. She became only the third Sri Lankan woman to score an ODI century, amassing 151 runs in two T20Is and 172 runs in three ODIs. Her match-winning 86 not out off 45 balls in the first T20I and her 105 in the second ODI were instrumental in Sri Lanka’s success.

This double honor for Sri Lanka is a testament to the country’s rising cricketing talent. Wellalage’s award marks the fifth time a Sri Lankan player has won the men’s award, while Samarawickrama is only the second Sri Lankan woman to receive the recognition.

Wellalage expressed his gratitude for the award, stating that it provides him with immense satisfaction and motivation to continue excelling. Samarawickrama echoed his sentiments, emphasizing that the recognition is particularly significant ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The ICC Players of the Month awards recognize outstanding performances by cricketers across all formats of the game. The awards are based on a combination of factors, including match impact, player ratings, and overall performance.

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Wellalage's All-Round Brilliance Ties ODI Series Opener

Wellalage’s All-Round Brilliance Ties ODI Series Opener

By August 3, 2024 0

Dunith Wellalage, a rising star in Sri Lankan cricket, showcased his exceptional all-round abilities in the first ODI against India at Khettarama. Batting at number seven, the 21-year-old played a crucial innings of 67 not out off 65 deliveries, guiding Sri Lanka to a respectable total of 230 for 8.

Wellalage’s innings was a beacon of composure on a challenging pitch where no other batter looked entirely settled. He displayed a wide range of shots, including powerful boundaries, and drew inspiration from his teammate Pathum Nissanka, who has been in impressive form throughout the tour.

“I was watching Pathum Nissanka bat quite a lot,” Wellalage said. “I put his batting in my mind as I came up with a plan. If you take the pitch, it was one that supported spin bowling. I tried to put as much pressure on the bowler and build partnerships.”

With the ball, Wellalage proved equally effective, claiming two crucial wickets for 39 runs in nine overs. He dismissed India’s top scorer, Rohit Sharma, with a well-flighted delivery that beat the batsman in flight and struck him in front of the stumps.

Wellalage’s dismissal of Shubman Gill was equally impressive, as he deceived the opener with another flighted delivery that Gill top-edged to the keeper.

“We knew that the wicket was spinning,” Wellalage explained. “So Charith Asalanka had told me that I would be bowling in the powerplay. I had good support from the wicket too.”

“With Rohit at the time, I was trying just to bowl wicket-to-wicket, because I knew how much assistance there was from the pitch.”

Wellalage’s contributions with both bat and ball played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s ability to tie the match. His performance is a testament to his growing maturity and versatility as a cricketer.

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Sri Lanka Selectors Prioritize Experience for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Selectors Prioritize Experience for T20 World Cup

By March 4, 2024 0

Sri Lanka’s selectors are prioritizing experience over youth as they finalize their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. This approach has led to the recall of Niroshan Dickwella for the T20I series in Bangladesh, following Kusal Perera’s withdrawal due to a respiratory infection.

The decision to favor experience means that promising young players like Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dunith Wellalage, Lasith Croospulle, and Shevon Daniel may have to wait for further opportunities with the national team. Viyaskanth, in particular, has impressed with his performances in the recent ILT20, claiming eight wickets in four games for MI Emirates at an economy rate of 5.43.

However, the selectors believe that Viyaskanth’s limited experience in international cricket (just one T20I) makes him a risk to include in the World Cup squad. “In T20s, we need a wicket-taking option, which is why we opted for Jeffrey [Vandersay] over someone like Dunith [Wellalage],” explained Upul Tharanga, the chairman of selectors. “We felt that Jeffrey was more of an attacking bowler in T20s.”

The selectors also had a lengthy discussion regarding Viyaskanth and Vandersay, with differing opinions within the committee. Ultimately, they decided to go with Vandersay’s experience, given the impending World Cup.

A similar rationale was applied to Dickwella’s selection ahead of Croospulle and Daniel. “We were looking for someone to play in the top order [with the injuries to Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera],” said Tharanga. “We looked at Shevon Daniel, Lasith Croospulle, and Dikka [Dickwella], but the first two are still quite young. It was difficult to pick them based purely on their most recent performances.”

Tharanga emphasized the importance of discipline within the team, acknowledging Dickwella’s past disciplinary issues. “Discipline is very important. We spoke to Dikka. The team is playing well, and we really haven’t had any issues with discipline in recent times. That’s a very important thing, it shows the unity of the team as well. Discipline needs to be the number one thing.”

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