Madushka Balasuriya

1 month ago | espn.in | Madushka Balasuriya

Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested on Saturday after it was alleged that he had assaulted his neighbour following a parking-related issue. He has since been granted bail, and is expected to appear in court on March 12. According to the Sri Lanka police, the incident occurred on Saturday evening in Kolamunna, Piliyandala, where Bandara resides.

2 months ago | espn.in | Madushka Balasuriya

Australian run machine Annabel Sutherland's record-equalling third Test century has further destroyed hapless England's spirit in the historic day-night match at the MCG. Sutherland's superb 163 boosted Australia to 5-422 at stumps on day two for a 252-run first innings lead that could already be match-winning. Beth Mooney, filling in as wicketkeeper for Alyssa Healy, faces a nervous sleep after ending play unbeaten on 98 and closing in on her maiden Test century.

Dec 5, 2024 | espn.in | Andrew Fidel Fernando |Madushka Balasuriya

You were a consultant with the team before you became interim coach in July. What shape was the team in when you took over? As consultant I just observed, mostly. When there's a coach in place, you can't interfere. I was mainly concerned about what the coaches were doing, and whether we are getting the maximum out of them. I'd never worked as coach before, but with the experience I had playing, I have worked with plenty of coaches. But the main thing I focused on was the support staff.

Dec 1, 2024 | espn.in | Andrew Fidel Fernando |Madushka Balasuriya

Thirteen years and more than 80 Tests into his international career, Dinesh Chandimal is in the throes of something brand new, in the same country he had debuted in. At his best, Chandimal is a free spirit - the kind of batter who goes out looking for run-scoring opportunities, then throws his entire body behind the aggressive shots.

Nov 23, 2024 | thenews.com.pk | Madushka Balasuriya

For Sri Lanka and new head coach SanathJayasuriya, the last few months have certainly been winning ones, with the few blips - a 3-0 T20I series reverse against India, and losing the first two Tests in England - swiftly forgotten thanks to the morale-boosting wins and performances that followed. But observers of Sri Lankan cricket over recent years will know better than to get carried away.