One of the world's most uncompromising strikers of the ball, Jayasuriya found belated fame as a pinch-hitter at the 1996 World Cup, and then demonstrated that he was also capable of massive scoring in Tests, eventually becoming Sri Lanka's highest Test run-scorer. He remains dizzily dangerous, especially on the subcontinent's slower, less bouncy surfaces. Short in stature and powerfully built, he cuts and pulls with awesome power, and his brutal bat-wielding is at odds with his shy, gentle nature. Wised-up opponents have learned to set traps in the gully and at third man to stem the flow of runs, but on song he can be virtually unstoppable, capable of scoring freely on both sides of the wicket.
August 2006, 2nd Test Match at the P. Sara' Stadium. Sanath Jayasuriya regains lost form by completly dismantling Shaun Pollock of South Africa. Pollock turned to bowling off spin towards the end of this test match as Sri Lanka managed to cross the winning line by a narrow margin.
Sanath Jayasuirya and Upul Tharanga pile it on chasing 322 vs england @ leeds in 2006.
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Sanath Jayasuirya and Upul Tharanga pile it on chasing 322 vs england @ leeds in 2006.
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Sanath Jayasuirya and Upul Tharanga pile it on chasing 322 vs england @ leeds in 2006.
The Destructive Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka has taken apart the bowling of Andre Adams of NZ on every ocassion he has faced him.
Sanath Jayasuirya showed that at 37 years of age he had more to offer, with 2006 being his best year. His innings of 73 was crucial towards sri lanka chasing down 300+ to beat South africa in the final innings to win the test match and the series 2-0. ... (more)
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