1996 Cricket world cup 25 years ago #OnThisDay was truly memorable and cherished by Lankans to this day
Here is a thread On my XI defining moments for the Victory
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Here is a thread On my XI defining moments for the Victory
#1996worldcupwin #96worldcup
#lka #SriLanka #srilankalegends
1)The Will
Combined India Pakistan team Wills XI visiting SL to play a friendly before the world cup. With Australia West Indies boycotting world cup matches due to security issues, this friendly gesture (by two foes) sent a strong message and strengthened SL team resilience.
Combined India Pakistan team Wills XI visiting SL to play a friendly before the world cup. With Australia West Indies boycotting world cup matches due to security issues, this friendly gesture (by two foes) sent a strong message and strengthened SL team resilience.
2) The Preparation
Getting the right team and also the right support staff in the likes of manager and coach Dave Whatmore and the physio Alex Kontouris ensured the team had the right skills, fitness condition and a good team bonding.
Getting the right team and also the right support staff in the likes of manager and coach Dave Whatmore and the physio Alex Kontouris ensured the team had the right skills, fitness condition and a good team bonding.
3) The Kandyan Maul
A place in the Quarter final secured, SL did not take the foot of the gas and the poor the Kenyan team in Kandy was taken apart from the SL top order and scoring the highest ODI total of 398 which stood for almost 10 years
A place in the Quarter final secured, SL did not take the foot of the gas and the poor the Kenyan team in Kandy was taken apart from the SL top order and scoring the highest ODI total of 398 which stood for almost 10 years
4) The Master Blaster
Signs of things to come was evident when SL beat India in the qualifying rounds. SRT scoring a century but Sana decimated the Indian bowling paving the way for the victory. Manoj Prabhkaran resorting to bowling off-spin was a significant moment in the match
Signs of things to come was evident when SL beat India in the qualifying rounds. SRT scoring a century but Sana decimated the Indian bowling paving the way for the victory. Manoj Prabhkaran resorting to bowling off-spin was a significant moment in the match
4)The Bashing
Quarter Finals, England was not spared the maul, Jayasuriya truly announcing his name in the world stage. First time England had not qualified to a semi final, first time Sri Lanka progressed to a semi final. Legend has it that Dermot Reeve did not bowl in ODI again
Quarter Finals, England was not spared the maul, Jayasuriya truly announcing his name in the world stage. First time England had not qualified to a semi final, first time Sri Lanka progressed to a semi final. Legend has it that Dermot Reeve did not bowl in ODI again
5) The recovery
Semi final, SL top order collapsed and then the recovery by Aravinda who played a blinder of an innings & considered to be one of the best ODI innings ever. Did not let India take the momentum and ensured Sri Lanka posted a competitive total on a crumbling wicket.
Semi final, SL top order collapsed and then the recovery by Aravinda who played a blinder of an innings & considered to be one of the best ODI innings ever. Did not let India take the momentum and ensured Sri Lanka posted a competitive total on a crumbling wicket.
6)Team work
Sri Lanka won the world cup not due to individual performances but it was vastly team effort. SL did not top most individual charts. When the stars failed somebody else stood up, Gurusinghe, Mahamana Hashan and the Bowlers knew their role. No experiments. Team Wor
Sri Lanka won the world cup not due to individual performances but it was vastly team effort. SL did not top most individual charts. When the stars failed somebody else stood up, Gurusinghe, Mahamana Hashan and the Bowlers knew their role. No experiments. Team Wor
7)Stumped
When SRT was stumped by Kalu, it truly stumped d Indian dream. Batting collapse led to Unruly fan behaviour and SL win which was by then inevitable. This moment was the turning point for d world cup victory and Kambli walking of with tears mirrored fan sentiments
When SRT was stumped by Kalu, it truly stumped d Indian dream. Batting collapse led to Unruly fan behaviour and SL win which was by then inevitable. This moment was the turning point for d world cup victory and Kambli walking of with tears mirrored fan sentiments
8) The slip
Aussies struggled in the final and most importantly with the dew. Warne was unable to grip the ball and Arjuna and co made them pay dearly… It was also sweet revenge given the animosity between the two teams.
Aussies struggled in the final and most importantly with the dew. Warne was unable to grip the ball and Arjuna and co made them pay dearly… It was also sweet revenge given the animosity between the two teams.
9) The determination. In the Final Aravinda led from the front not only in batting but with his bowling and fielding he was a true man of the match. 2 catches 3 wickets and then the match winning century. He was a man on a mission and a mission he accomplished indeed !
10) The Leader
Arjuna Ranatunga defied tradition and pundit advise, but had a plan , knew his team's strengths and weakness and importantly led from the front. He took a team from darkness to lime light and turned them overnight stars. Ice Cool Captain Cool
Arjuna Ranatunga defied tradition and pundit advise, but had a plan , knew his team's strengths and weakness and importantly led from the front. He took a team from darkness to lime light and turned them overnight stars. Ice Cool Captain Cool
11)The Joy
Victory for a small nation was similar to David beating Goliath. Defining boycotts and big names, unconventional - brought smiles & jubilation's for all back home going through turbulent times with a war. It was a Rose among the thorns and 25 years gone and still it is
Victory for a small nation was similar to David beating Goliath. Defining boycotts and big names, unconventional - brought smiles & jubilation's for all back home going through turbulent times with a war. It was a Rose among the thorns and 25 years gone and still it is
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