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Sri Lanka have long struggled with that one middle-order position with neither Chamara Silva nor Chamara Kapugedera taking the opportunities they were given. One man who did bring value to that role, especially on tough pitches, as seen recently in...
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The absence of Muralitharan, the lack of a new generation of players to replace the golden one now straddling retirement, and increasingly absurd political mismanagement (former coach Geoff Marsh's tenure was shorter than your average Thilan...
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Thilan Samaraweera of Sri Lanka celebrates after reaching his century during the fourth day of the third test cricket match against South Africa in Cape Town January 6, 2012. View Photo »
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Against right-handers his average goes up to almost 37, an increase of nearly 75%. The break-ups of each of these two bowlers against some of the batsmen they've bowled to reveal the bias. Ajmal generally has very good numbers against the...
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Samaraweera carried his good form into the domestic arena © AFP Ragama Cricket Club and Sinhalese Sports Club have recorded early wins in the Premier League Tier A tournament, giving them the early lead in 10-team event. The difference in points between...
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Ranatunga told Xinhua Monday that he suspected the current selection process for the national team was based on political considerations, not performance. He also said that the national selectors made a huge blunder when they failed to pick in-form...
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Sri Lanka batsman Thilan Samaraweera, center, reacts as he makes a century during the third test match against South Africa held in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Jan 6, 2012. View Photo »
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He also said that the national selectors made a huge blunder when they failed to pick in-form batsman Thilan Samaraweera for the Test series in South Africa. "Samaraweera was not picked in the original squad but was later included as a replacement for...
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Ranatunga says SL selectors must resign over team’s poor performance - Indiatalkies.com
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Ranatunga told Xinhua in an interview Monday that he suspected the current selection process for the national team was based on political considerations and not the performance of players. He also said that the national selectors made a huge blunder...
About Thilan Samaraweera
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Thilan Thusara Samaraweera is a Sri Lankan cricketer, born September 22, 1976 in Colombo. Samaraweera plays international cricket for Sri Lanka and is in the side primarily for his solid right-handed batting but is also a capable Off spinner. Full Article
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Sri Lanka's batsman Thilan Samaraweera (R) plays a stroke as South Africa's wicketkeeper Mark Boucher tries to make a catch on January 6, 2012 during the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Sahara Park Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
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Thilan Samaraweera (R) of Sri Lanka drives a delivery as Jacques Rudolph of South Africa takes evasive action and Mark Boucher (C) looks on during the third day of the third test cricket match in Cape Town January 5 2012.
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 05: Vernon Philander (L) of South Africa celebrates with team mate Hashim Amla after claiming the wicket of Thilan Samaraweera of Sri Lanka during day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Sahara Park Newlands on January 5,...
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South African players congratulate their team mate's bowler Vernon Philander (3rdL) for the dismissal of Sri Lanka's batsman Thilan Samaraweera on January 5, 2012 during the third day of the third cricket Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Sahara Park Newlands Stadium in...
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 28: Imran Tahir of South Africa celebrates the wicket of Thilan Samaraweera of Sri Lanka for 43 runs during day 3 of the 2nd Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Sahara Park Kingsmead on December 28, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 27: Dale Steyn of South Africa appeals for LBW but Thilan Samaraweera of Sri Lanka is given not out on 86 during Day Two of the second Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Sahara Park Kingsmead on December 27, 2011 in Durban, South Africa...
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 27: Thilan Samaraweera of Sri Lanka calls for a drink during Day Two of the second Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Sahara Park Kingsmead on December 27, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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Sri Lanka's Thilan Samaraweera celebrates his century during their second match of a five-day cricket test against South Africa in Durban, South Africa, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011.
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Sri Lanka's batsman Thilan Samaraweera gestures to celebrate his century (100 runs) on December 27, 2011 on the second day of the second cricket Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead in Durban.
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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 26: Tilan Samaraweera and Dinesh Chandimal of Sri Lanka celebrate their record partnership during day 1 of the 2nd Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Sahara Park Kingsmead on December 26, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
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Thilan Samaraweera of Sri Lanka, left, looks on as Dinesh Chandima celebrates getting his half century in his debut match against South Africa during their second five-day test in Durban, South Africa, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.
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Sri Lanka's Thilan Samaraweera is watched by South Africa's Mark Boucher as he plays a shot during their test cricket match in Durban, December 26, 2011.
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Sri Lanka's Thilan Samaraweera plays a stroke (R) as South Africa's wicketkeeper Mark Boucher tries to make a catch on December 26, 2011 during the first day of the second cricket Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead in Durban.
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Sri Lanka's Thilan Samaraweera plays a stroke on December 26, 2011 during the first day of the second cricket Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead in Durban.
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South Africa's bowler Morne Morkel, second from right, celebrates with fellow team members after dismissing Sri Lanka's batsman Thilan Samaraweera, right, for 32 runs during the third day of their test cricket match at the Centurion Park in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.
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South Africa's bowler Morne Morkel, left, celebrates after dismissing Sri Lanka's batsman Thilan Samaraweera, right, for 32 runs during the third day of their test cricket match at the Centurion Park in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.
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Sri Lanka's batsman Thilan Samaraweera plays a shot from South Africa's bowler Morne Morkel, unseen, during the third day of their test cricket match at the Centurion Park in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.
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Sri Lanka's batsman Thilan Samaraweera avoids a bouncer from South Africa's bowler Dale Steyn, unseen, during the third day of their test cricket match at the Centurion Park in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.
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Thilan Samaraweera of Sri Lanka (2nd L) is congratulated by his teammates after he caught out South Africa's Morne Morkel during the second day of their first test cricket match in Centurion December 16, 2011.
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Sri Lanka batsman Thilan Samaraweera, center, reacts as he makes a century during the third test match against South Africa held in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Jan 6, 2012.
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