Meanwhile in Sri Lanka

[New guy]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/20913302/lasith-malinga-omitted-odis-pakistan-due-poor-form

 

Lasith Malinga has been omitted from Sri Lanka's squad for the Pakistan ODIs, while Angelo Mathews is again unavailable through injury. Sri Lanka Cricket said that Malinga was not considered due to his current form and in the context of Sri Lanka's plans in view of the 2019 World Cup.

[SK_IH]

Lets see:

• big liability in the field ,
• below average performances with the ball,
• apparent decline in pace 

so it was a no brainer, common sense decision by the selectors

[sourab10forever]

Yup. He was the least effective fast bowler even in the Indian series. His time is up. Maybe a consultant or a coach.

[speedheat]

Good decision, and here we are busy picking 36 and 38 year olds..

[Rightarmfast]

I would like to see a genuine quickie in the likes of dilhara fernando or malinga emerge from Lanka soon. Their bowling otherwise looks toothless

[Mosher]

18 minutes ago, Rightarmfast said:

I would like to see a genuine quickie in the likes of dilhara fernando or malinga emerge from Lanka soon. Their bowling otherwise looks toothless

SL have Chameera who is quite quick. 

[rkt.india]

1 hour ago, Mosher said:

SL have Chameera who is quite quick. 

and Lahiru Kumara

[Nonbeliever]

Another blow to Pakistani hopes

[Rightarmfast]

@Mosher @rkt.india How quick are these bowlers? 145+ or 140+?

[Mosher]

1 hour ago, Rightarmfast said:

@Mosher @rkt.india How quick are these bowlers? 145+ or 140+?

From whatever little I have seen of his bowling, Chameera hovers around 140K and can hit 145+ on his effort deliveries.

[Rasgulla]

10 hours ago, SK_IH said:

Lets see:

• big liability in the field ,
• below average performances with the ball,
• apparent decline in pace 

so it was a no brainer, common sense decision by the selectors

but for some people it is.... 

[Rightarmfast]

1 hour ago, Mosher said:

From whatever little I have seen of his bowling, Chameera hovers around 140K and can hit 145+ on his effort deliveries.

I remember in early 2000, Dilhara Fernando used to hit 148+ at will. I was surprised to see a Sri Lankan bowling at that pace. Sadly, those were the days of Shoaib Akhtar and Brett Lee . Dilhara Fernando was never recognized for the pace he used to generate!

@express bowling Do u remember?

[express bowling]

1 hour ago, Rightarmfast said:

I remember in early 2000, Dilhara Fernando used to hit 148+ at will. I was surprised to see a Sri Lankan bowling at that pace. Sadly, those were the days of Shoaib Akhtar and Brett Lee . Dilhara Fernando was never recognized for the pace he used to generate!

@express bowling Do u remember?

 

Yes.

 

Perfect height & build for a pacer .... hit the deck type.

 

Jayasuriya called him a  " quick fast bowler " once     : )

[Vilander]

9 hours ago, rkt.india said:

and Lahiru Kumara

I liked the Kumara guy, he was quick. Much in Dilhara/ravi rampaul mould, big hefty and pacy

Edited October 5, 2017 by Vilander

[Vilander]

SL have talent its very obvious, they just need a bit more experience. 

[express bowling]

 

 Kumara bowls 135 k to 146 k

 

Chameera used to bowl 135 k to 148 k before his injury.... is bowling 132 k to 145 k nowadays

 

[Vijy]

On 10/5/2017 at 1:20 PM, express bowling said:

 

 Kumara bowls 135 k to 146 k

 

Chameera used to bowl 135 k to 148 k before his injury.... is bowling 132 k to 145 k nowadays

 

Most nations seem to be producing brisker bowlers these days. Except Pak I guess.