Tharanga is one of those players who has flattered to deceive throughout his career. Blessed with the natural talent to both caress and bludgeon the ball, the left-handed opener has however failed to realise his full potential as a batsman. While his Test record doesn't make for impressive reading, his recent ODI form has been a touch better. Given the lack of experience in the current Lankan side, Tharanga is one of the few experienced campaigners left in the Islanders' setup and he could play a crucial role at the 2019 World Cup.
Read MoreHAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka : A brilliant all-round performance by Thisara Perera guided Sri Lanka to a 77-run victory over Pakistan in their second one-day international on Tuesday to level the three-match series. Perera's whirlwind 65
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath picked up an early wicket to put South Africa under pressure as the visitor,s chasing 369 to win the second test, finished day four on 38-1 Sunday.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka set South Africa a daunting 369 to win the second test after declaring its second innings on 229-8 late on the fourth day Sunday. Kumar Sangakkara (72) and captain Angelo
Dubai. Jun 25: The International Cricket Council on Friday banned Upul Tharanga for three months after the Sri Lanka opener failed a dope test.The 26-year-old pleaded guilty after taking a herbal remedy during the World
Colombo, May 29: The International Cricket Council is due to hold an inquiry shortly into Sri Lanka national cricketer Upul Tharanaga being tested positive for using a banned substance during the recent World Cup tournament,
Colombo, Mar 26 : Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara praised his openers Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan for their unbroken 231-run stand that helped the co-hosts beat England by 10 wickets in their quarter-final
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb 23: Sri Lanka's opening batsman Upul Tharanga sent Pakistan a warning on Wednesday, saying that one of his main aims at the 2011 World Cup is to score the century that
Top News
Trending News
Latest News