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Tillakaratne Dilshan

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  1. Dhoni's absence a blow
    The Hindu 12 hours ago
    M.S. Dhoni

    India faces a test of character at the Gabba here on Tuesday. Will adversity stoke the side's combative instincts? Without its captain and its most influential batsman in the climactic stages, the side has to rediscover the winning edge against Sri Lanka

  2. India look to bounce back against SL
    Cricketnext 14 hours ago
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    Brisbane: India seek to get their momentum back in the ongoing tri-series when they clash with a resurgent Sri Lanka at the Gabba here on Tuesday. In the absence of in-form skipper MS Dhoni, who will miss the eighth match of the CB Series due to a one-ma

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 16 hours ago
    Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan sits in the shade as he waits to bat in the nets during training in Brisbane on February 20, 2012. Sri Lanka play India in a one-day international cricket match in Brisbane on February 21. IMAGE STRICTLY.

    Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan sits in the shade as he waits to bat in the nets during training in Brisbane on February 20, 2012. Sri Lanka play India in a one-day international cricket match in Brisbane on February 21. IMAGE STRICTLY. View Photo »

  4. We are under pressure, there’s no doubting that ... We have just not performed with the bat the way we are used to – especially the experienced men in the team. We need to come up with a better plan to counter SA. The moment is now – in Bloemfontein and Kimberley – to show what we are made of. We need t...
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Independent Online (South Africa) 1 month ago
  5. Lankan test awaits Dhoni-less India in tri-series
    Deccan Herald 18 hours ago

    India are grappling with a selection dilemma and a prolonged form slump of their batsmen as they go into the crucial tri-series match against Sri Lanka here tomorrow without the services of their in-form captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni has been hande

  6. Win sees Sri Lanka on top of cricket series
    Fiji Times logo Fiji Times 2 days ago

    SYDNEY - Sri Lanka have completed an emphatic eight-wicket bonus-point victory in a rain-shortened one-day international against Australia at the SCG on Friday. Chasing a rain-revised target of just 152 in the 41-overs-a-side contest, Sri Lanka veterans

  7. Jayawardene happy with youngsters stepping up
    Cricinfo.com logo Cricinfo.com 2 days ago
    Thisara Perera effects an acrobatic save in the covers that led to Matthew Wade's run out, Australia v Sri Lanka, CB Series, Sydney, February 17, 2012

    Thisara Perera shared four wickets with Farveez Maharoof in Sydney © Getty Images Mahela Jayawardene is pleased Sri Lanka's turnaround in the triangular series has begun with youngsters stepping up. Thisara Perera, the promising allrounder who is slowly

  8. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago
    Australia's Clint McKay (L) celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012.

    Australia's Clint McKay (L) celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012. View Photo »

  9. It was discussed in detail the importance and the necessity for captain Tillakaratne Dilshan to maintain sound communications with the selection committee and coach (Geoff Marsh).
    SOURCE: DreamCricket.com 2 months ago
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  11. SL beat Aus by 8 wickets, bag bonus point
    Mid Day logo Mid Day 2 days ago
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    Sri Lanka overwhelm Australia by eight wickets in Sydney to gain bonus point in CB Series Sri Lanka posted their biggest-ever one-day international win over Australia in Sydney on Friday with a crushing eight-wicket tri-series ODI victory with 101 balls

  12. Lanka crush Aussies
    Calcutta Telegraph logo Calcutta Telegraph 3 days ago
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    Sydney : Sri Lanka clinched an emphatic eight-wicket bonus-point victory by the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-shortened One-day International against Australia, at the SCG, on Friday. Chasing a revised target of just 152 in the 41-overs-a-side contest

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About Tillakaratne Dilshan

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Tillakaratne Mudiyanselage Dilshan (born October 14, 1976 in Kalutara, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan cricketer and member of the Sri Lankan national cricket team since November 1999. Known as Tuwan Mohammad Dilshan prior to his conversion from Islam to Buddhism, an aggressive right-hand batsman, he is also a capable spin bowler and his off breaks... Full Article

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  1. Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during the one-day international cricket match against Australia in Sydney on February 17, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 days ago

    Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during the one-day international cricket match against Australia in Sydney on February 17, 2012.

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  2. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan looks back after Australia's Clint McKay took his wicket during their ODI cricket match at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan looks back after Australia's Clint McKay took his wicket during their ODI cricket match at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  3. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, left, walks off as Australia's Clint McKay celebrates taking his wicket during their ODI cricket match at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, left, walks off as Australia's Clint McKay celebrates taking his wicket during their ODI cricket match at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  4. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during their ODI cricket match against Australia in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during their ODI cricket match against Australia in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  5. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Clint McKay of Australia celebrates after claiming the wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka during game six of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 17, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 days ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Clint McKay of Australia celebrates after claiming the wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka during game six of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 17, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

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  6. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka bats during game six of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 17, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 days ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka bats during game six of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 17, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

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  7. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during the one-day international cricket match against Australia in Sydney February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during the one-day international cricket match against Australia in Sydney February 17, 2012.

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  8. Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan appears in the nets during a training in Sydney, Australia Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Sri Lanka and Australia will play in an ODI cricket match at the SCG on Friday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan appears in the nets during a training in Sydney, Australia Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Sri Lanka and Australia will play in an ODI cricket match at the SCG on Friday.

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  9. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) of Sri Lanka leaves the field after getting out during the One Day International match between India and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on February 14, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 days ago

    ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) of Sri Lanka leaves the field after getting out during the One Day International match between India and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on February 14, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.

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  10. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) of Sri Lanka leaves the field after getting out as players from India celebrate during the One Day International match between India and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on February 14, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 days ago

    ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) of Sri Lanka leaves the field after getting out as players from India celebrate during the One Day International match between India and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on February 14, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia.

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  11. Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan finishes batting during a nets training session in Adelaide on February 13, 2012. Sri Lanka plays India in a one day international cricket match in Adelaide on February 14, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan finishes batting during a nets training session in Adelaide on February 13, 2012. Sri Lanka plays India in a one day international cricket match in Adelaide on February 14, 2012.

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  12. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan drives the ball of Australia's Mitchell Starc during their one-day cricket match in Perth February 10, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan drives the ball of Australia's Mitchell Starc during their one-day cricket match in Perth February 10, 2012.

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  13. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Ryan Harris of Australia celebrates the wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at WACA on February 10, 2012 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Ryan Harris of Australia celebrates the wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at WACA on February 10, 2012 in Perth, Australia.

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  14. Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan plays shot during the match against Australia in the Tri Nations ODI Cricket Series at the WACA ground in Perth on February 10, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan plays shot during the match against Australia in the Tri Nations ODI Cricket Series at the WACA ground in Perth on February 10, 2012.

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  15. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan hits the ball for 4 runs of Australia's Mitchell Starc during their one-day cricket match in Perth February 10, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan hits the ball for 4 runs of Australia's Mitchell Starc during their one-day cricket match in Perth February 10, 2012.

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  16. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka drives during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at WACA on February 10, 2012 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka drives during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at WACA on February 10, 2012 in Perth, Australia.

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  17. Australia's Clint McKay (L) celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Australia's Clint McKay (L) celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012.

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  18. Australia's Clint McKay falls as he tries to catch a shot from Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their ODI cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Australia's Clint McKay falls as he tries to catch a shot from Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their ODI cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  19. Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene (R) congratulates Tillakaratne Dilshan for hitting a boundary during their one-day international cricket match against Australia in Sydney February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene (R) congratulates Tillakaratne Dilshan for hitting a boundary during their one-day international cricket match against Australia in Sydney February 17, 2012.

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  20. Australia's Clint McKay fails to catch out Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Australia's Clint McKay fails to catch out Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during their one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012.

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  21. Australia's Peter Forrest (R) ties the shoelace of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during the one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Australia's Peter Forrest (R) ties the shoelace of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during the one-day international cricket match in Sydney February 17, 2012.

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  22. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka looks on during the One Day International match between India and Sri Lanka at WACA on February 8, 2012 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka looks on during the One Day International match between India and Sri Lanka at WACA on February 8, 2012 in Perth, Australia.

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  23. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot under the watchful eye of India's MS Dhoni during their one-day cricket match in Perth February 8, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot under the watchful eye of India's MS Dhoni during their one-day cricket match in Perth February 8, 2012.

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  24. Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan (R) pulls to the boundary watched by Indian wicketkeeper and captain MS Dhoni (L) during the Tri Nations ODI cricket series at the WACA ground in Perth on February 8, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan (R) pulls to the boundary watched by Indian wicketkeeper and captain MS Dhoni (L) during the Tri Nations ODI cricket series at the WACA ground in Perth on February 8, 2012.

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  25. Indian spin bowler Ravinda Jadeva (L) cebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan (unseen) during the match against India in the Tri Nations ODI cricket series at the WACA ground in Perth on February 8, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Indian spin bowler Ravinda Jadeva (L) cebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan (unseen) during the match against India in the Tri Nations ODI cricket series at the WACA ground in Perth on February 8, 2012.

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Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during the one-day international cricket match against Australia in Sydney on February 17, 2012.

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  1. We are under pressure, there’s no doubting that ... We have just not performed with the bat the way we are used to – especially the experienced men in the team. We need to come up with a better plan to counter SA. The moment is now – in Bloemfontein and Kimberley – to show what we are made of. We need t...
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Independent Online (South Africa) 1 month ago
  2. It was discussed in detail the importance and the necessity for captain Tillakaratne Dilshan to maintain sound communications with the selection committee and coach (Geoff Marsh).
    SOURCE: DreamCricket.com 2 months ago
  3. Sanga, Mahela and I are not in good form and if two of us can come to the party, that will be fantastic
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Empowering Financial Decisions 1 month ago
  4. I still believe we are not far away before we get back to winning ways
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Gulfnews 2 months ago
  5. As a team we are very disappointed.
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Gulfnews 2 months ago
  6. It will be a new game on Friday and a change of format, so I hope the players lift themselves
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: CricBuzz.com 2 months ago
  7. It’s disappointing to lose the one-day series and we need to quickly address our batting problems before our tour of South Africa
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Dawn 2 months ago
  8. I can still take positives, especially from the bowling unit - who did a great job throughout the series
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 2 months ago
  9. A few of our experienced bowlers are injured back home and Mahela's loss is also big, but whatever we have got we have to go and play postivie cricket
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Cricket365 2 months ago
  10. We should be 100 percent positive and do well and look forward to a good series in South Africa. We're definitely hoping to finish the series on a high. We played good cricket but on-and-off we did not bat well, and that's why we lost
    – Tillakaratne Dilshan SOURCE: Cricket365 2 months ago
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