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Reflections on the Test Scenario from A Lankan Cricket Aficianados
Hara Kiri at Lords Test Match. Or, Was England ‘Shirajed’?
Michael Roberts
It was a thrilling privilege to watch the exciting Test Match at Lord’s unfold into a nail-biting finish with India winning by just 00 runs. India’s hero of the day was the unlovable Mohammed Shiraj.** But he was aided by some foolish batting from some of England’s men. Both Bethell the evening before and Jamie Smith on the 5th morning dismissed themselves with nervy, ridiculous shots.
THAT, of course, is a judgement of an armchair critic. IT is easy to slash a sportsman from the ease of a couch. … Ouch! Continue reading →
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A Nailbiter … As Windies beat Pakistan with Last-Ball Single
Report & Details from ESPNcricinfo
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KIWIS Face Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe Today
Hemant Brar.. “NZ back in whites sans stars, Zimbabwe seek redemption”
New Zealand, who are playing a Test for the first time this year, are without Latham, Williamson, Phillips and Jamieson
Big picture: Zimbabwe eye first win against NZ
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Cricketer Pavan Ratnayake Bears a Brand
Ranjan Paranavitana
Pawan Rathnayake is a talented cricketer who should join the Sri Lankan team right now. He might be the only player who plays with a brand of his name.
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A Pathway to History: Biographical ‘Hits’ in Thuppahi, 22 July 2025
Michael Roberts
Biographical tales and investigations serve as one pathway to historical enquiry. Because they resonate with readers interest in their own personal journeys this fascination seems to evoke continuous appeal. The WORD PRESS record of readers hits on items in THUPPAHI confirm this fact. Let me, therefore, provide TPS readers with a list of some of the items that drew at least one reader …. that is one HIT …. today/yesterday.
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That Magic Moment at Lords: India’s Last Wicket
Lam Seneviratne … in Colombo, July 2025… “Was Siraj blameless”
The last ball of the Lords Cricket Test match was not just Siraj getting bowled and England winning the match, it was a prolonged gripping drama stranger than fiction. Siraj was not required to score runs, but just defend his wicket which he had done assuredly for 12 overs.
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Topsy-Turvy Cricket ….. Lords …. Bridgetown
Michael Roberts
It was a privilege to witness (on TV) much of the coruscating contest between England and India in their Third Test, held at Lord’s, with both sides displaying admirable determination and high levels of skill.
And then we read that the West Indies collapsed for no less than 27 runs in the face of devastating pace-bowling from Starc and Boland. The West Indian cricket fans must be deeply dismayed.
YES! …. just 27 runs ….. a shipwreck of an innings ….. one that will haunt the Caribbean peoples for a long-time. The fact that the Aussies struggled in their second innings and were all out for 12 runs, however, indicates how treacherous the pitch had become.
We will never know how the Aussies would have fared on that treacherous pitch; but that is an issue we must keep in mind.
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Extra! Extra! Aussie Cricket Headlines Today 16 July
HOT HOT Cricket NEWS –Australian
Fraser-McGurk dropped, Owen earns maiden T20I call-up
Maxwell retires from ODI cricket, available for T20 World Cup
Smith retires from ODI cricket, remains committed to Tests
Stoinis makes shock decision to retire from ODIs
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Sri Lanka Overwhelm Bangladesh in Third ODI
Andrew Fidel Fernando n ESPNcricinfo, July 2025, where the title is different
Sri Lanka 285 for 7 (Kusal 124, Asalanka 58, Mehidy 2-48, Taskin 2-51) beat Bangladesh 186 (Hridoy 51, Asitha 3-33, Chameera 3-51) by 99 runs








