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Lasith’s new ball

May 9, 2012 – 11:15 pm

Lasith Malinga is set to unveil a new delivery which has sent world cricket in to pandemonium. Calamitously, we were less than enthused. Which naturally surprised us. This caused to have a serious talk with ourselves. Which we hate because we are generally sure we are right. Also, it looks odd when you talk to [...]

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It’s all about the IPL

May 7, 2012 – 11:39 pm

From time to time we like to be cryptic. We usually don’t end up explaining what on earth we were on about about but this time we thought we should. The IPL. And Sri Lanka. In 5 short years the IPL has managed to polarize the whole fan base of Sri Lankan cricket. We have [...]

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Breaking up

May 7, 2012 – 10:48 pm

We used to be so good together, you and I. Our affections grew as all great loves grow. First, friendship and curiosity. Then understanding and familiarity. Then came 96. Our love and passion for each other exploded out of no where like One Direction. Neither of us were prepared for it. But we knew we [...]

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The Dark Side of the Indian Pyjama League

May 1, 2012 – 12:19 am

Since we are busy protesting the contruction of a childrens playground in a sacred area where we play cricket Left_Arm_Shite has offered to fill in the holes for a little while. First up he deals with the Evil IPL. The Dark Side of the Indian Pyjama League I must confess to being far too much [...]

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A game theorist’s analysis on Sri Lanka’s WC 2011 Final team selections

April 24, 2012 – 6:25 pm

We continue with our very low key World Cup theme. It’s so low key that you’d be hardpressed to call it a theme. But we don’t march to the beat of any one. Cricket fans are usually pretty nerdy. Here is a fan who is exceptionally so. Shehan sends this one in to once and [...]

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