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    "my heart was in my ..." - Langeveldt relives thrilling finish

    South Africa v Sri Lanka, Super Eights, Guyana Cricinfo staff March 30, 2007 South Africa's thrilling one-wicket escape against Sri Lanka may be primarily remembered for Lasith Malinga's four-wicket burst in a lost cause, but from the winning team's perspective it was the contribution of Charl...
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    Lastih Malinga - World Cup Hattrick- 4 Wickets in 4 Balls! (Video)

    Four will definitely secure a place in semis bt 3 Wins too can take us there I Think.. We have 2 bonus points + our NRR is still better than Aussies.. We could fancy our chances with England,Ireland and Windies.. Aussie and NZ games are the tougher ones
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    25,000 Members in ElaKiri.com!

    ElaKirima Thamai!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: This is a major mile stone for us .. There will be more in coming years.. :yes: Cheers!!!
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    Match Highlights

    www.cricshare.com but still yesterdays highlights nt there.. will be available tonight. All other highlights can be downloaded.. :yes:
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    SRI LANKA KOLLO WASAI - GYPSIES WORLD CUP SONG ( ONLY FOR ELAKIRI)

    Thanks Anupa!! I heard this song yesterday .. Sira Sinduwa :yes: :cool:
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    Lastih Malinga - World Cup Hattrick- 4 Wickets in 4 Balls! (Video)

    We could have won if Mahela kept second slip on when mali was bowlin the 48th.. over.. it would have gone straight through to the second slip.. Anyway we can't contain & win this kind of a game.. I think Mahela missed a trick at that point.. Nevertheless it was Mali's Magic and Vass's Accuracy...
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    'If only the stumps had hair'

    Rahul Bhattacharya in Guyana March 28, 2007 Many before the game, including your humble previewer, had not thought it possible for South Africa and Sri Lanka to match the drama of their previous encounter at the last World Cup. But an ambling kind of afternoon exploded into a startling finish...
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    South Africa survive Malinga's menacing spell (South Africa v Sri Lanka, Super Eight)

    The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan March 28, 2007 48.2 overs South Africa 212 for 9 (Kallis 86, Smith 59, Malinga 4-54) beat Sri Lanka 209 (Dilshan 58, Arnold 50, Langeveldt 5-39) by one wicket An extraordinary spell of fast bowling from Lasith Malinga, where he strung together a...
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    Lastih Malinga - World Cup Hattrick- 4 Wickets in 4 Balls! (Video)

    Malinga Magic Watch it!!!!:cool: :cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wJ0xpvFQBw
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    ICC CWC Super 8 Match #2 Discussion : Sri Lanka vs South Africa

    Ya bt if dilhara was given one game Why shouldn't Banda get a chance??.. We have to have all our players in good form in case of an injury in the middle of the series.. May be we could bring Maharoof inplace of Dilhara ,Drop Arnold and Give Banda a chance.. 6 Specialist batsmen+ 1 batting all...
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    ICC CWC Super 8 Match #2 Discussion : Sri Lanka vs South Africa

    Interesting : Malinga Bandara has taken 9 wkts in four games that he have played against SA at an average of 12.11
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    ICC CWC Super 8 Match #2 Discussion : Sri Lanka vs South Africa

    Hey Guys what combination you think would be the best for todays game?? I know we still don't know the status of the pitch yet and the weather condition.. ~ Maharoof or Dilhara ?? :confused: ~ Should Marvan come into the side in place of Arnold or Dilshan?? ~ What about Bandara?? SA aren't...
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    ICC CWC Super 8 Match #2 Discussion : Sri Lanka vs South Africa

    Stats South Africa take on Sri Lanka in the 2nd Super 8s match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 at the Providence Stadium, Guyana. Here are a few statistics about two of the top contenders for the crown. 1. The South Africa-Sri Lanka clash will be the first ODI to be played at Providence...
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    ICC CWC Super 8 Match #2 Discussion : Sri Lanka vs South Africa

    Weather Report - Providence Stadium, Guyana (South Africa Vs Sri Lanka) Providence Stadium, Guyana (South Africa Vs Sri Lanka) Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. Chance of rain 40%. :( HIGH: 31 LOW: 23 Wind Speed: 8 MPH Maximum Humidity: 75%
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    Improve, Ponting tells Tigers

    From Jon Pierik in St Johns, Antigua March 28, 2007 AUSTRALIA captain Ricky Ponting has delivered a blunt directive to Ireland and Bangladesh: Lift your game. In a biting comment that may anger Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore, Ponting said cricket's lesser nations must continue to improve in the...
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    'I feel sorry for India's cricketers' - Kumar Sangakkara

    Tournament feels empty without India Kumar Sangakkara March 28, 2007 It's been raining cats and dogs in Guyana since we arrived and we are all hoping that there will be some respite today as we kick-off our Super Eights campaign. After an encouraging trio of victories in the group stages, we...
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    Wisden Cricketers' Almanack '07 Muralitharan named as the leading player in the world

    Cricinfo staff March 27, 2007 Muttiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lanka offspinner, has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World for 2006 by this year's Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which hits the bookshops tomorrow. "Muralitharan is a truly great cricketer," said Simon Barnes. "Those that...
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    South Africa wary of Murali and subcontinent-like pitch (South Africa v Sri Lanka)

    Wassoth thamai Kela Wenne!!! :(
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    Trial by spin for South Africa (South Africa v Sri Lanka, Super Eights, Guyana)

    March 27, 2007 South Africa face Sri Lanka in Guyana on Wednesday in what promises to be a fascinating contest. Cricinfo looks at some of the stats highlights. # South Africa and Sri Lanka have met 44 times in ODIs, and the honours are even, with both winning 21 times. There is nothing to...

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