Monthly Archives: September 2015

September 17, 2015 · 10:09 am

Profound Thoughts on Kumar Sangakkara as Cricketer and Thoughtful Man

Harendra Alwis, courtesy of Groundviews, 24August 2015, where the title reads “Kumar Sangakkara: The greatest hero of our time” … in blue to match his image:

The Cricketing world will pause for a moment, to celebrate the legendary career of Kumar Sangakkara that draws to a close, and then move on; a bit richer for the legacy he leaves behind, for the standards he raised, expectations he upheld and for his story being entwined with the story of Cricket. He has already confirmed his place among the greatest test batsmen the game has ever seen. Continue reading →

Roshan Mahanama calls Time on the Match-Referee Tasks

Courtesy of The Island, 15 September 2015, where the title reads “Roshan Mahanama to step down”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday announced that Roshan Mahanama will step down from the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at the end of the year. Mahanama joined the elite panel in 2004 and has refereed in 58 Tests, 222 ODIs and 35 T20Is to date, including refereeing in three ICC Cricket World Cups and the ICC Champions Trophy 2009. He has made the decision to step down six months ahead of the expiry of his contract so that he can spend more time with his family and also focus on the development of his business activities in Sri Lanka.

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