How many times Sanath Jayasuriya faced the wrath of Sri Lankan cricket officials and selectors? But, it is impossible to keep this great man out for long, as he believes in his ability, and that's what matters.
One may recall the knock Sanath played at Sydney, in the triangular series in 2006. He just came to Sydney one day earlier, after being originally dropped from the squad, because of fitness and injury concerns after the miserable Indian tour. In came Sanath to the creae and started smashing the Aussies all around the park to prove that he's still the most dangerous Sri Lankan batsman, by far.
Then, it was the selection committee headed by Mr.Lalith Kaluperuma, that Sanath was forced to retire from test cricket and if that selection committee continued, Sanath would have been forced to retire from ODIs as well. But, luckily for Sri Lanka cricket, a new selection committee headed by Mr.Asantha De Mel, pushed Sanath to retire from test cricket and return to the side again, halfway through the England tour. He was still dropped for the 2nd test but was picked for the 3rd test after Sri Lanka lost the 2nd Test. Although, he didn't do much with the bat in the 3rd test, he did a job with the ball as Sri Lankans won a historic test match in England.
Then, again Sanath had to go through the same fate as he was dropped after a disastrous Australian tour. Everybody thought this man's career was over, and again the miracle happened, this time it was in the IPL, which gave an opportunity for Sanath to show his brilliance, and didn't show it. Some amazing knocks were made, where even the great Sachin Tendulkar looked like a mere passenger at the crease.
It was the Sports Minister, who included Sanath at the expense of Tharanga in the squad for the Asia Cup this year. So, again Sanath was saved by the wrath. Yet again, he showed what he's made of, by playing some great knocks including one of the greatest centuries in the history of ODIs in the final of Asia Cup. He may have had bits and pieces of luck , everytime he makes a comeback into the Sri Lankan team after being removed. But, one thing is for certain-- he can still play.
He's still the most dangerous batsman in the Sri Lankan team. There's no one yet, who can replace him and that arguably proves that he's the greatest ODI player by far in the history of Sri Lankan cricket. After seeing all his heroics, nobody can rule him out and seeing all the miracles happen with this great man, we can even say he may be there to play for Sri Lanka, in the 2011 World Cup as well. And also, who knows whether he may help Sri Lanka to win the World Cup again and be the Man of the Tournament at the age of 42....
Well Done, Sanath! All the Best!
One may recall the knock Sanath played at Sydney, in the triangular series in 2006. He just came to Sydney one day earlier, after being originally dropped from the squad, because of fitness and injury concerns after the miserable Indian tour. In came Sanath to the creae and started smashing the Aussies all around the park to prove that he's still the most dangerous Sri Lankan batsman, by far.
Then, it was the selection committee headed by Mr.Lalith Kaluperuma, that Sanath was forced to retire from test cricket and if that selection committee continued, Sanath would have been forced to retire from ODIs as well. But, luckily for Sri Lanka cricket, a new selection committee headed by Mr.Asantha De Mel, pushed Sanath to retire from test cricket and return to the side again, halfway through the England tour. He was still dropped for the 2nd test but was picked for the 3rd test after Sri Lanka lost the 2nd Test. Although, he didn't do much with the bat in the 3rd test, he did a job with the ball as Sri Lankans won a historic test match in England.
Then, again Sanath had to go through the same fate as he was dropped after a disastrous Australian tour. Everybody thought this man's career was over, and again the miracle happened, this time it was in the IPL, which gave an opportunity for Sanath to show his brilliance, and didn't show it. Some amazing knocks were made, where even the great Sachin Tendulkar looked like a mere passenger at the crease.
It was the Sports Minister, who included Sanath at the expense of Tharanga in the squad for the Asia Cup this year. So, again Sanath was saved by the wrath. Yet again, he showed what he's made of, by playing some great knocks including one of the greatest centuries in the history of ODIs in the final of Asia Cup. He may have had bits and pieces of luck , everytime he makes a comeback into the Sri Lankan team after being removed. But, one thing is for certain-- he can still play.
He's still the most dangerous batsman in the Sri Lankan team. There's no one yet, who can replace him and that arguably proves that he's the greatest ODI player by far in the history of Sri Lankan cricket. After seeing all his heroics, nobody can rule him out and seeing all the miracles happen with this great man, we can even say he may be there to play for Sri Lanka, in the 2011 World Cup as well. And also, who knows whether he may help Sri Lanka to win the World Cup again and be the Man of the Tournament at the age of 42....
Well Done, Sanath! All the Best!
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