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The 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri lanka is still remembered for the magnificent helicopter shot by Mahendra Singh Dhoni that went for a six and won the trophy for the hosts at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. But one more talked about moment of the match took place at the coin toss where some sort of confusion occurred between the two captains - Dhoni (India) and Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka - due to the noise in the crowd. … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni said ‘let’s flip again’: Kumar Sangakkara recalls confusion at toss during 2011 World Cup final

Speaking to India off-spinner R. Ashwin on his Instagram show ‘Reminisce with Ash’, Sangakarra said, “That’s the biggest thing I look back [on] and think. You can talk about dropped catches and all that, but the composition of the side and the fact that we were forced to make the change was, to me, the turning point in our strategy that we had to change quickly. … [Read more...] about Missed Mathews in 2011 WC final: Sangakkara

In a recent interview with Xinhua, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka D.E.W. Gunasekera spoke highly of the Chinese Communist Party's leadership in containing the COVID-19 outbreak in a short time while providing aid to over 100 countries and international organizations in an unprecedented act of international solidarity. … [Read more...] about Interview: “Two sessions” demonstrate China’s achievements amid changing world — Sri Lankan communist leader

“Murali looked at us and said ‘you know what? That is not going to work for you or for me. I have always loved challenges and if I am supposed to be the best spinner, I should be able to take 8 wickets at Galle against any side,” Sangakkara recalled. … [Read more...] about This is my last Test, thank you, I’m going to take 8 wickets: Muralitharan to Sangakkara before India series

KOLKATA: Former Sri Lankan skipper In the latest episode of Instagram series 'Reminisce with Ash' hosted by "The was crowd was huge. It never happens in Sri Lanka. Once I had this at Eden Gardens when I could not talk to the first slip and then of course at the Wankhede. I remember calling on the toss then Mahi wasn't sure and said did you call tail and I said no I called head. "The match referee actually said I won the toss, Mahi said he did not. There was a little bit of confusion there and Mahi said let's have another toss of the coin and heads went up again," Sangakkara said. "I am not sure whether it was luck that I won. I believe probably India might have batted if I had lost." The loss prolonged Sri Lanka's wait for another world title as yet again the 1996 champions failed in the final hurdle. "Whether we win or lose, we have this equilibrium on how to take a win or loss. The smile hides a huge amount of sadness, of disappointment, of thinking of 20 million people back in Sri … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni wanted another toss in 2011 World Cup final: Kumar Sangakkara