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***Official*** Sri Lanka in England and Ireland 2014
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Maximas
Cricketer Of The Year
My SL marks out of 10 for the tests:
Karunaratne: 6 - combined with Silva to give us a solid start pretty much every time, couldn't kick on and build a big innings but his contribution was very important and he played well for his first tour of England.
Silva: 6.5 - was excellent at Lords, two solid half centuries set up the first innings and then helped save the test, Headingley was a bit disappointing but still not too bad.
Sanga: 9 - Brilliant, fixed his record up, could've done a bit more at Headingley and benefited from some chances, but he played brilliantly and was one of the main reasons we won the series.
Mahela: 7.5 - was good enough in the slips and batted well enough, his 79 was crucial at Headingley as was the first dig at Lords, made runs when it mattered but didn't push on like I'd hoped.
Thirimanne: 1 - took a couple of good catches but completely flopped with the bat
Matthews: 9.5 - played an ATG innings and had another good century at Lords, along with a match-turning spell, captaincy still a work in progress but his rise as a matchwinner was on full display throughout the series.
Prasanna J: 3 - poor behind the stumps and a disappointing first innings dismissal at Lords, gets three points for digging in bravely to save the match.
Chandimal: 5 - was solid behind the stumps and played decently in the first dig, disappointing dismissal in the second innings at a crucial moment though.
Kula: 3 - was able to provide some control, but not enough to make up for his lack of penetration, was a little unlucky to be dropped for Headingley where conditions early on would've suited him, unable to make an impact with the bat.
Prasad: 6.5 - bowled one of the best spells I've ever seen from a Sri Lankan seamer on the fourth evening, but otherwise was very disappointing with the bat, particularly in the second dig with his shot selection, and he proved rather ineffective in the first innings with the ball.
Herath: 7 - maybe I'm a little biased, but I thought he bowled rather beautifully without luck, and his 47 was the best innings he's ever played under significant pressure, he would've hoped to be more influential throughout the series though.
Eranga: 7 - bowled nicely, was clearly short on match practice early on but he found his line and length soon enough and bowled good penetrative accurate spells, he's clearly our spearhead now.
Pradeep: 5 - came to the party with the bat when it mattered, but with the ball he failed to bowl with enough penetration or maintain a good enough economy rate to really nail down a role in the attack, bowled with some nice pace and shape throughout the series though, fitness also seems to have improved.
Karunaratne: 6 - combined with Silva to give us a solid start pretty much every time, couldn't kick on and build a big innings but his contribution was very important and he played well for his first tour of England.
Silva: 6.5 - was excellent at Lords, two solid half centuries set up the first innings and then helped save the test, Headingley was a bit disappointing but still not too bad.
Sanga: 9 - Brilliant, fixed his record up, could've done a bit more at Headingley and benefited from some chances, but he played brilliantly and was one of the main reasons we won the series.
Mahela: 7.5 - was good enough in the slips and batted well enough, his 79 was crucial at Headingley as was the first dig at Lords, made runs when it mattered but didn't push on like I'd hoped.
Thirimanne: 1 - took a couple of good catches but completely flopped with the bat
Matthews: 9.5 - played an ATG innings and had another good century at Lords, along with a match-turning spell, captaincy still a work in progress but his rise as a matchwinner was on full display throughout the series.
Prasanna J: 3 - poor behind the stumps and a disappointing first innings dismissal at Lords, gets three points for digging in bravely to save the match.
Chandimal: 5 - was solid behind the stumps and played decently in the first dig, disappointing dismissal in the second innings at a crucial moment though.
Kula: 3 - was able to provide some control, but not enough to make up for his lack of penetration, was a little unlucky to be dropped for Headingley where conditions early on would've suited him, unable to make an impact with the bat.
Prasad: 6.5 - bowled one of the best spells I've ever seen from a Sri Lankan seamer on the fourth evening, but otherwise was very disappointing with the bat, particularly in the second dig with his shot selection, and he proved rather ineffective in the first innings with the ball.
Herath: 7 - maybe I'm a little biased, but I thought he bowled rather beautifully without luck, and his 47 was the best innings he's ever played under significant pressure, he would've hoped to be more influential throughout the series though.
Eranga: 7 - bowled nicely, was clearly short on match practice early on but he found his line and length soon enough and bowled good penetrative accurate spells, he's clearly our spearhead now.
Pradeep: 5 - came to the party with the bat when it mattered, but with the ball he failed to bowl with enough penetration or maintain a good enough economy rate to really nail down a role in the attack, bowled with some nice pace and shape throughout the series though, fitness also seems to have improved.
OverratedSanity
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Prasad only 6.5? FFS, a SL bowler rips out the top order for virtually nothing and this is how you rate him? And then we wonder why we don't produce better seamers... Give him props when it's due.
Bloke bowled the spell of his life and that burst was vital to you winning. Could've had a couple more with a bit of luck too. Deserves atleast 8 imo.
Bloke bowled the spell of his life and that burst was vital to you winning. Could've had a couple more with a bit of luck too. Deserves atleast 8 imo.
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Oh and pleasantly surprised by Mahela finally stepping up and contributing substantially in an overseas series.
Cabinet96
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One good series with the bat post 2009 though really.
YorksLanka
International Debutant
I would rate prasad at 8/10 , Eranga 8.5 and Pradeep at 7 personally..chandimal I would say 7/10- kept well and batted ok..also silva I would say 7.5- solid and dimuth 6
Maximas
Cricketer Of The Year
His second innings dismissal really pissed me off, not only that but playing half an hour of excellent cricket doesn't necessarily win you all the points, he wasn't very effective in the first dig, it's harsh given the impact he had, but I feel it more accurately reflects his entire contribution.
GIMH
Norwood's on Fire
Don't really agree. Adapted his game to the form of Cook in a way and it worked.
viriya
International Captain
It's because ICC's team rating system is ****.. I know of a better rating system hmmm..haha.....Pakistan at third
Obviously difficult to see how come
Had no internet for nearly a week, but congratulations to the Sri Lankans. Thoroughly deserved, sensational end to a good series. Ali and Anderson superb, gutted for Jimmy; Love to see his passion.
England undone by a fragile batting line up and stupid, short pitch bowling. Que ****ing surprise
England undone by a fragile batting line up and stupid, short pitch bowling. Que ****ing surprise
Gnske
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Stokes would only come back in place of Jordan or Broad. Although given the blunder of the century that is the entire ECB I wouldn't be surprised if Moeen is dumped for stokes.
Migara
International Coach
Although I ;love Prasad's attitude this was **** attitude from him. And we know he is not a rabbit with the bat, but batsman capable of playing good compact innings, given his sharp eye. Uppercutting a bouncer is Meh at that point. If he tried to blast it through square leg and got a top edge would be a better way than guiding the ball to third man.
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You spent the entire Lord's test slagging off Plunkett, saying that Woakes was far better. You are having about as good a summer as Cook so far.