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Download Old Original Sinhala Songs

2009-03-28T23:47:00.000-07:00

Hey guys....You can download your favorite Sinhala oldies here....
Request any Sinhala old song you want to download.....

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> Aadarayayi Karunawayi- Rukmani Devi (Film- Daiwayogaya)-Download
> Aadaraye Mandire Arunaa Waagei-Victor Rathnayake & Chandralekha (Film- Newatha Hamuwemu) - Download
> Aadarayen Wenweela- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- EdathSooraya Adath Sooraya)- Download
> Aadare Hithenawa Dakkama- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- Dan Mathakada)- Download
> Aadare Mandire- Sujatha Atthanayake (Film- Okkoma Hari)- Download
> Aararo (Tamil)-(Film-Vasanthil Oru Vanvil)-Music: Premasiri Khemadasa- Download
> Aayamma Kothana Giya- Anjaline Gunathilleke (Thana Giravi)-Download

> Ada Api Inne- Mignone Rathnam (Film- Satha Panaha)- Download
> Ada We Iru Dina- Anil Bharathi- Download
> Aetha Kandukara- Pundit W.D. Amaradeva (Drama- Nala Damayanthi)- Download
> Aghada Saagaraye- -Milton Perera (Film- Dheewarayo)- Download
> Ambili Maame- C.T. Fernando - Download

> Amma Amma Mey Mata- Gypsies - Download

> Amore-(Film-Mille Soya)- Demian Wickramathilleke & Nirosha Virajini-Download

> Ananda Mey Re- Haroon Lanthra & Sujatha Atthanayake (Film-Sudu Duwa)-Download
> Anna Balan Sanda- Ben Sirimanna & Trilicia Gunawardena (Drama- Kundala Keshi)- Download
> Api Avidimu Handapane- C.T. Fernando- Download

> Aradhana- Pundit W.D. Amaradeva (Film-Aradhana)- Download

> Ase Madhura- Ananda Samarakoon- Download

> Athwela Gilihee- Amarasiri Pieris (Drama- Kumarayaneni)- Download
> Avilla Avilla-Mohideen Begg, Christy Leynard & Latha Walpola-Download

B
> Bara Baage- C.T. Fernando- Download
> Bicycaley Bicycaley- Winson De Paul Pieris- Download
> Binaramali -Rohitha Wijesuriya (Film- Binaramali) -Download

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> Chamara Salunaawe-T.M.Jayarathne & Neela Wicremasinghe (Film- Deweni Gamana)- Download
> Chaya Mawaa -Rukmani Devi & Derrick De Silva (This was Rukmani Devi's last song)- Download
> Chooty Kurullani- Priyanka Weerasekara -Download

> Cock a Doodle Doo- La Bambas-1st Version - Download
D
> Dakina Dakina Weley- Dharmadasa Walpola & Latha Walpola- Download
> Dan Niwadu Kaale Hinda- Chandrani Gunawardena- Download
> Dana Dana Waradi Karanawa- Gypsies -Download
> Dandu Monaren Yanawo- Rohana Weerasinghe & Laxman Wijesekara (Tele Drama- Nil Mahanel)-Download
> Dase Wiman Dorin- H.R. Jothipala (Movie-Aadare Hithenawa Dakkama)-Download

> Dedunnen Ena Samanaluney- Sanath Nandasiri & Latha Walpola (Film- Wasanthaye Dawasak)- Download
> Desa Paa Sina- Irine De Alwis- Download

> Desa Piya Gath Kala-Jackson Anthony & George Senanayake (Tele Drama-Suseema)- Download

> Dileepa Podi Puthu- Clarence Wijewardena- Download
> Dilhani Duwani- Indrani Perera -Download
> Dikthala Nangiye-Premasiri Nanayakkara-Download

> Diwya Anganawanta -Rohana Weerasinghe, Laxman Wijesekara & Ananda Weerasiri (Tele Drama- Nil Mahanel)- Download
> Dola Langa Guru- Wasantha Sandanayake- Download
> Dothin Dothayi (Kuru Koo )- H.R.Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- Suhada Pathuma) - Download
> Durakathanayakin-H.R.Jothipala (1st Recording)- Download

> Dutu Daa Indala- Mohideen Begg & Jamuna Rani (Film-Sooraya)-Download

E
> E Ran Kanda Pem Handa-M.S. Fernando & Latha Walpola (Film-Nedeyo)- Download
> Ek Dinak (Durakathanaye Ankaya 24) - Mevin Perera- Download
> Ek Kali (Hindi)- Milton Mallawarachchi (Film- Siril Malli)- Download
> Emba Ganga- Sunil Shantha- Download

G
> Ganga Addara- Vijaya Kumarathunga (Film- Ganga Addara)- Download
> Gedara Hitiya Rosa Kakula- H.R. Jothipala & M.S. Fernando (Film- Lasanda)- Download
> Geeyakin Kese- Shyami Fonseka- Download
> Ghana Andhakaarayen Midee- H.R.Jothipala & Sujatha Atthanayake (Film-Mey Daesa Kumatada?) - Download
> Gigiri Geetha Rawe- Victor Rathnayake-1st Version (Film- Diyamanthi)- Download

> Golu Hadawatha- Theme Music- Dr.Premasiri Khemadasa- Download
> Golu Hadawatha Vivara Karanna- Paul Fernando- Download

> Gon Wassa- Moonstones -Download
> Gowe Gaanu Paradayi- Eddie Junior (Drama- Samudra Devi) -Download

H
> Hada Sal Gasey- H.R.Jothipala & Sujatha Atthanayake(Film-Rattharan Amma)-Download
> Handapane- Sunil Shantha - Download
> Handuna Gatthoth Oba Ma- T.M.Jayarathne, Ivo Dennis & Sunila Abeysekara (Film-Bambaru Awith)-Download
> Hanga Gal Lene-H.R.Jothipala-Download

> Hardey Rasa Maalige- Sujatha Atthanayake (Film- Sakunthala)- Download
> Hemin Sarey Piya Widaa- T.M.Jayarathne & Sunila Abeysekara (Film- Hansa Wilak)- Download
> Hela Gamburuyi- Manel Jayasena (Drama- Hunuwataye Kathawa)- Download
> Hela Jathika Abhimaane-C.T.Fernando-Download

> Hima Kandu Yahane- Greshan Ananda & Niranjala Sarojini (Film- Sasara Chethana)- Download
> Ho Gaa Rella Binde- Sunil Shantha- Download

I
> Ira Handa Mokatada - Priyanka Weerasekara-Download

> Isthira Aale- Rukmani Devi - Download

J
> Jaya Apatayi (Film-Puran Appu)- Download
> Jeewanaye Meewanaye- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film-Thushara)- Download
> Jeewithey Tharuna Kaale-H.R. Jothipala (Movie-Ada Mehemai) - Download

> Jeewithe Wasanthey- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- Athulweema Thahanam)-Download

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> Kalu Mahaweli-C.T. Fernando- Download
> Kanda Surinduni- Clarence Wijewardena- Download
> Kanyaavi-Amarasiri Pieris (Film- Siri Madura)- Download
> Kapaa Damuu Ghana Wanantharey-Samitha Erandathi & Jayantha Rathnayake- Download
> Karuna Suwanda -Nihal Nelson- Download
> Karunka Gediyak- Shiromi Fernando- Download
> Kedelle Athiwoo- Mignone Rathnam- Download
> Kimada Naawe- Clarence Wijewardena & Lankika Perera (1st Version)- Download
> Kinkini Wal -Shelton Perera & Shashi Perera - Download
> Kiri Dunne Daruwantayi - Nihal Nelson -Download
> Kiyanna Sulangey- Annesley Malewana & Lankika Karunanayake- Download
> Kohedo Kohedo Gayena- Chandralekha Perera- Download
> Kodi Gaha Yata- H.R. Jothipala & M.S. Fernando (Film- Hathara Denama Soorayo)- Download
> Kokilaya Kewiliya Haa- H.R. Jothipala & Rukmani Devi -Download
> Kokilayange Kokila Naadey- Sunil Shantha -Download
> Kumbuke Linda Langadi-Mervin Mihindukula-Download
> Kurullane Mey Raja Kumarita-H.R.Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Movie-Sureka) -Download

> Kurullane Numbalage Santhosaya-3 Sisters - Download

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> Lasi Gamanin Yana Hanike-H.R.Jothipala (Film-Athulweema Thahanam)-Download
> Lassana Lokeka ipadeela-H.R.Jothipala (Film-Kasthuri Suwanda)-Download
> Lo Ada Nindey- C.T. Fernando & Latha Walpola- Download
> Lowe Koyi Kaatath Horen-Rohana Siriwardena -Download
> Lowe Sama- Gypsies & Others- Download

M
> Maa Lassana Kellak- Milton Mallawarachchi (Film-Lassana Kella)-Download
> Maa Sukumalee- C.T. Fernando- Download
> Maala Roopa Rani-Old- Download
> Maali Ruwan Maali- La Ceylonians - Download
> Maaliniye- Victor Rathnayake - Download
> Mage Hada-Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film-Sujeewa)-Download

> Mahiyangane Rankotha- Piyasiri Wijerathne- Download

> Mama Eda Gosin- Anesley Malewana & Indrani Perera (1st Version)- Download

> Mama Gannemi- H.R.Jothipala (Film- Hitha Honda Minihek)- Download
> Manaaliyak Sanda Wage- Greshan Ananda & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- Obatai Priye Aadare)- Download
> Manike Obe Sinaawe-Neville Fernando & Rukmani Devi- Download
> Mal Hee Gena Eyi- H.R. Jothipala -Download
> Mal Kakuli Gomari Manali-H.R.Jothipala (Film -Siril Malli)- Download
> Mal Kakulee Maage-Greshan Ananda & Chandrika Siriwardena (Film-Satana)- Download
> Mal Maala Gotha- Vincent De Paul Pieris- Download

> Mal Wayase- Victor Rathnayake, M.S.Fernando,H.R.Jothipala (Film- Kasthuri Suwanda)-Download
> Malbara Himidiriye- Neville Fernando & Rukmani Devi - Download
> Mareena- M.S. Fernando- Download
> Master Sir- Neville Fernando (Film- Kalu Diya Dahara)- Download
> Master Sir (English)- (Music- Nimal Mendis)- Download
> Mavila Penewei- Rukmani Devi (Film- Kele Handa)- Download
> Mee Amba Wanaye- C.T. Fernando- Download
> Mee Wadayaki Jeewithe- C.T. Fernando (Film-Kawuda Hari) - Download
> Mey Ahalla Ahalla- H.R.Jothipala & Others- Download
> Mey Maama Podikale- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- Hondata

Hondai)- Download

> Mey Mosam Mada- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleka (Film-Deepashika)- Download
> Mey Saumya Rathriya- Dharmadasa Walpola - Download
> Me Seetha Suwadena- H.R.Jothipala & Sujatha Atthanayake (Film- Ada Mehemai)- Download
> Miduley Weli Maligawe- Peshala Mendis- Download
> Mihikatha Nalawaala- Sunil Shantha- Download
> Moda Maduruwoo-Manjula Nanayakkara- Download

> Muhude Pathule Kimidee- Mohideen Begg & Rukmani Devi- Download
> Muhude Yamu- Wally Bastian - Download
> Muhudu Pathula Yata- Somalatha Subasinghe (Drama- Muudu Putthu)- Download
> Muhudu Rella Osse- Golden Chimes- Download
> Muladi Banda- H.R.Jothipala -Download
> Mulu Gathama Wehesuna (Yakada Thalanna)- Los Muchachos- Download

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> Nadeekata Mathaka Nedda-Sunil Fernando- Download
> Namo Namo Matha- Ananda Samarakoon (Original National Anthem)- Download
> Nangila Mallila Innawaado Balaa-Sydney Aatygala- Download
> Nelum Maley Pethi Kadala- M.S.Fernando & Anjaline Gunathilleke- Download
> Nelum Pipeela - P.L.A. Somapala & Chitra Somapala (Lyrics- Father Marcelline
Jayakody)- Download
> Netha Pinana- Felix Anton- Download

> Nil Ahas Thaley- Morris Bhanu Wijesinghe (Film- Mahagedara)- Download
> Nilambare Kelum Piri- Felix Anton & Rukmani Devi- Download
> Ninda Nethi Raye (1st Version)- Gunadasa Kapuge- Download
> Niranjala Kaatado Aadarelu Dan- Priyantha Fernando & Indrani Perera- Download

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> Oba Paana Oya Balmey-R.Mutthusami & Sujatha Atthanayake(Film-Satha Panaha)-Download
> Obe Atha Gena- Rohana Siriwardena- Download
> Okanda Wela-Anjaline Gunathilleka (Film-Apeksha)- Download
> Olu Pipila- Sunil Shantha -Download
> Oo Andunaganna- M.S. Fernando (Film-Rattharan Amma)- Download
> Oo Enna-K.Rani (Film-Sada Sulang)- Download
> Oya Balma Oya Kalma-Dharmadasa Walpola & Latha Walopla (Film-Kurulu Bedda)- Download

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> Paana Thiya- Deepika Priyadarshani & Lelum Rathnayake (Teledrama- Amba Yahaluwo)- Download
> Paandara Jaame- H.R. Jothipala & Desmond Rodrigo (Film- Paradeese)- Download

> Payana Sanda Watakara- Eddie Jayamanna & Gemini Kantha (Film- Waradunu
Kurumanama) - Download
> Palay Wasana Ranmali- Sydney Aatygala- Download
> Parama Ramani- G.S.B. Rani (Film- Nalngana)- Download
> Parana Thaley Ape Seeyala- Eddie Jayamanna & Gemini Kantha (Film- Kapati
Aarakshakaya) - Download
> Peenamuko Kalu Gange - Pundit W.D. Amaradeva & Mallika Kahawita- Download
> Pem Kakula Pipi- A.M. Raj & Jamuna Rani (Film-Sada Sulang)- Download
> Pem Kurullo- M.S. Fernando- Download
> Pem Loke Pura- Christopher Paul- Download
> Pem Lokey Rajini-Susil Premarathne & Rukmani Devi (Film-Sangawuna Pilithura)- Download
> Pem Maala Gotha- Dharmadasa Walpola & Latha Walpola (Film- Maathalang)- Download
> Pem Pahana Niwee- Mohideen Begg & G.S.B. Rani (Film-Ashoka)- Download
> Pem Rasa Wahena-Victor Rathnayake (Movie- Sadahatama Oba Mage)-Download

> Prema Maya Daley- Nimal Gunasekara -Download
> Premayayi Wairayayi Atharey- Yamuna Vinodini- Download
> Premayen Mana Ranjitha We (1st Version)- Ben Sirimanna & Trilicia Gunawardena (Drama- Maname)- Download
> Punchi Dawaswala - Sujatha Atthanayake- Download
> Punchi Kurulu Kooduwe- Saman De Silva- Download
> Punsanda Hinahenne- C.T.Fernando & Rukmani Devi- Download
> Puruthugeesi Karaya- H.R.Jothipala & Sydney Aatigala (Film- Sandeshaya)- Download

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> Raama Seetha- H.R. Jothipala, T.M. Jayarathne & Anjaline Gunathilleke- Download

> Rambakita Raban Kekinda- Chandani Hettiarachchi- Download
> Ran Masu Ran Kiri- H.R.Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- Aawa Soya Aadare) -Download
> Ran Tikiri Sina- Victor Perera & Nirasha Perera (Film- Ganga Addara)- Download
> Ran Yaaye-Jaliya Ranathunga- Download
> Rangahala Dan- Wijerathna Warakagoda & Anula Bulathsinhala- Download
> Rani Enko - Mohideen Begg & Rukmani Devi - Download
> Rasa Pirunu Katha- Shyami Fonseka- Download
> Raththaran Duwe- Rohana Weerasinghe & Nanda Malini- Download
> Raththaranin Ran-M.S.Fernando & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film-Hathara Denaama Soorayo)- Download

> Re Pal Rakala- C.T. Fernando- Download
> Romaye Lese- Milton Mallawarachchi (Film- Duhulu Malak)- Download
> Rung Rung - Victor Rathnayake & Nanda Malini (Film- Mee Masso)- Download

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> Saagara Rajinata Aadare Kiya-Sujatha Atthanayake & Ranjani Perera (Film-Allapu Gedara)- Download
> Sakala Bujang- Shiromi Fernando- Download
> Salalihini Kovul - C.T.Fernando & Latha Walpola- Download
> Sanda Kinduru Kinduriyan- Anura Senanayake- Download
> Sanda Moduwela- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleka (Film-Apsara)- Download
> Sanda Pem Yahanin- Sanath Nandasiri & Latha Walpola (Film-Wasanthaye Dawasak)- Download
> Sandak Nagey- Rukmani Devi & Neville Fernando- Download
> Sara Sonduru- Victor Rathnayake & Nanda Malini (Film -Hanthane Kathawa)- Download
> Sathapena Kala Winda- Sujatha Atthanayake (Film-Allapu Gedara)- Download
> Seetha Sunil Diya Dahara-H.R.Jothipala (Film-Deyyange Ratey)- Download

> Senehasa Pewa-H.R.Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke(Film-Newatha Hamuwemu)-Download
> Shantha Me Ra Yaame- Pundit.W.D.Amaradeva & Mallika Kahawita- Download
> Shantha We Preme- Christy Leanard Perera & Rukmani Devi (Film- Waradunu Kurumanama) - Download
> Simon Ayyayi Martin Ayyayi-M.S. Fernando (Movie-Aadare Hithenawa Dakkama)-Download

> Singithi Lowe Surathal Handaya (Film- Handaya)- Download
> Sinhala Raja Kaaley Nowei-Keerthi Pasquel - Download
> Siri Samanola- Pundit W.D. Amaradeva & Others- Download
> Siri Sarusara Kethe- Ananda Samarakoon -Download
> Sirini Sarusara Weela-Dharmadasa Walpola (Film-Maathalang)-Download
> Sithin Maa- T.M. Jayarathne- Download
> Sithum Pathum Sanda-H.R.Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke(Movie-Abhirahasa)-Download

> Soba Alankaare- Milton Perera (Film-Allapu Gedara) - Download
> Sobana Sandawe- Rohitha Jayasinghe- Download
> Sri Lanka..Ma Priyadara-Latha Mangeshkar (Film- Seda Sulang)- Download
> Sudata Sudey Walakulayi- Latha Walpola (Film- Sandeshaya)- Download
> Sudoo Mama Aadareyi- Sujatha Atthanayake (Film- Mayurige Kathawa)- Download
> Sudu Nangiya- Wilbert Anthony- Download

> Suhadiniye Sandawan- Amarasiri Pieris- Download
> Sujatha- Sisira Senarathne - Download
> Sumadhura We- Jamuna Rani (Film- Sujatha)- Download
> Sumudu Mal Pipuna-Annesley Malewana & ?? - Download
> Surathal Nangiye Ape Amma- Trilicia Gunawardena, ?? Wijepala & U.A.S.Perera (Siri Ayya)-Download
> Suwabara Sundara-Sujatha Atthanayake (Film-Allapu Gedara)- Download
> Suwanda Rosa Mal Nela-Sunil Shantha - Download

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> Tharu Paayana Aakase- Mohideen Begg & Rukmani Devi- Download
> This Land Belongs To You- Various Artists-Download

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> Udesanama Podi Api--Lalith Siriwardena- Download

> Udumbara Hinehenawa-T.M.Jayarathne, ivo Dennis & Sunila Abeysekara (Film-Bambaru Awith)-Download
> Upul Nuwan Vidaha- Milton Mallawarachchi- Download
> Utthama Wan Lowa-Nishshanka Diddeniya (Drama- Eugine)- Download

> Viyo Gee-Neela Wickramasinghe (Movie-Gahanu Lamai)-Download

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> Wada Kaha Sudiya (English)- Midnight Five - Download
> Walakulin Basa- Sunil Shantha -Download
> Wana Dewliya Thuruley- Indrani Perera- Download
> Wasana Wewa- Sanath Nandasiri (Film-Mangala Thagga)- Download
> Wati Wati Awidina Mage- Srimathi Thillekarathne -Download
> Waasanawa Padewi- H.R. Jothipala & Anjaline Gunathilleke (Film- Daskama)- Download

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> Yowun Wasanthaye- Nanda Malini (Film- Diyamanthi)- Download

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2008-07-18T08:02:00.001-07:00

Why Sri Lanka ODI Cricket standard has been declining?

2008-06-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

17th March 1996 was just another ordinary day for rest of the world. But if you are a Sri Lankan that was the day you will never be going to forget. Sri Lanka , The Pearl of the Indian Ocean, was crowned as the Cricket World Champions, beating more fancied Aussies in the grand final at Lahore,Pakistan. Arjuna Ranathunga known as Captain Cool, led the side admirably and showed the worth of making brave experiments such as opening with dashing left hand-right hand Sanath-Kalu combination.
But what has happened to our ODI cricket recently? Being the proud runner-up in World Cup 2007 held in Caribbean Islands we are yet to win an ODI series from then on, except against cricket minnows Bangladesh where they registered 3-0 clean sweep in front of the home crowd. Defeats in the hands of Englishmen at home and resurrected West Indians in WI are unforgivable. Even worse performances were shown in CB Series held early part of 2008 in Kangaroo soil where they have just been able to win 2 matches out of 8.
Actually lot of SL supporters are disappointed and tend to criticize Mahela Jayawardena's captaincy. Mahela is a very intelligent and aggressive skipper who doesn't afraid to take these blame on him. But my view is Sri Lanka Cricket is lacking assistance of an energetic and influential coach. People like Dav Whatmore, Tom Moody and Bruce Yardley have been very influential for Sri Lanka's success of their respective engagement periods. But a puppet like coach do not have the ability to direct our cricket to right way.
I have observed that Sri lankan team management and captain have really afraid of doing experiments. Have they taken the real use from a vastly talented player like Farvees Mahroof ? Being a genuine all-rounder, Mahroof has gone passed half century mark only twice in 52 outings up to date. His batting average is meager 19.51. Why our team management is afraid to promote Mahroof up in the batting order? I believe he should be promoted as the opener in ODI because he has the ability to hit over the 30 yard circle in first power play overs pretty easily. Some may argue that he doesn't have the right technique to cope with quality opening bowlers. Then how come a batsman like Sanath Jayasuriya opens the batting? Mahroof has his unique technique which can be disastrous at some times but when he gets going it is a pleasure to watch. Except Sanath, Mahroof is the player in the current SL team, who has the ablity to hit sixers at any stage of the match. Look how Indian team management are capitalizing on Irfan Pathan. At times they send him as an opener. In the very next match he has to bat at no.7. or even down the order. Now he is a very fine batsman who can bat at any given batting position without any hesitation other than his special bowling ability.
When it comes to batting order of Sri Lankan team I noticed one thing that their lack of ability to chase a target successfully. In mid nineties, the golden era of Sri Lanka cricket, we are considered as the best run chasers from all cricket playing nations. I remember at the Asia Cup final presentation ceremony in 1997 which was held in Sri Lanka , then Indian skipper Sachin Tendulkar told that doesn't matter your team scored 1000 runs, Sri Lankans can chase it with ease. That sums up the situation then. My suggestion to demolish this weakness of run chasing, SL skipper Mahela Jayawardena has to bat down the order at least no.6 position. I found that in the recently concluded CB Series Indians and Kangaroos were felling very comfortable once they got rid of Mahela and Sanga pretty early. Sanga is no 3 batsman and Mahela is no.4 batsman. When you are chasing a target this type of scenario could be happened inside the first 10 or 15 overs. From there onwards opponents know there are no experience batsmen left ,so they keep their morale very high. Therefore rest of the batting order have to be in an immense pressure. If Mahela bats down the order not only does it give hopes to Sri Lanka spectators but also provides opportunity to talented youngster Chamara Kapugedara to bat higher. If this strategy become a success it could be applied when we bat first too.
The other classic reason for our recent failures is the failure of the star duo Sanath and Murali. Notably both their failures have occurred in the same period. That hurt Sri Lanka very badly and ultimately Sanath had to be eliminated from the ODI squad flied to WI in March. There are no doubts that Sanath and Murali are considered as our cricketing legends but one day they too have to get retired from cricket. But do we have players to replace Sanath and Murali? Their replacement should not produce another Sanath and Murali. That is what Mahela Udawatte and Ajantha Mendis showed in their debut series in West Indies. Actully Ajantha was the most impressive finding. He has unbelievable variations in his bowling armory and can bamboozle even great players of spin. But selectors and management should not be hurry to force him to become another Murali. Ajantha is a very unique bowler like Murali. Murali is already a legend in world cricket history .Let Ajantha find his own mark and develop him self as a mystery bowler. The scenario is same for Udawatte. Lot of critics have rated him to be another Sanath Jayasuriya before he plays his debut series. But that has really pressurized the 22 year old guy as we clearly saw he was going to hit every ball out of the park in order to equal Sanath's amazing shot making ability. Udawatte no doubt is having a bright cricketing future . He has the potentialas a big hitter, so let him do his work in his style.
There are number of young cricketers who are willing to represent the national team. Players like Kaushalya Weerarathne, Thilan Thushara, Ranga Dias, Dilhara Lokuhettige,Suresh Perera are capable all-rounders for ODIs. So it is up to team selectors and team management to give them a reasonable run to get use to the international atmosphere. Let us think positively. Short term failures can make a new path open. That will one day guides Sri Lanka to lift the precious World Cup for the second time in 2011.