Aravinda De Silva....... the champion batsman who transformed Sri Lanka from Minnows to Cricket Champions of 96 World Cup and a super power of the game with assistance from Arjuna Ranatunga, Chaminda Vaas, Muththiah Muralithan, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Pramodaya Wickremasinghe, Gunaratne, Kumar Sangakarra, the two Tillekeratnes- Hasan & Dilshan, Marvan Attapattu, Upul Chandana & two Jayas- Sanath Jayasuriya &Mahela Jayawerdene.
One thing I remember about the Sri Lankan players in this series was how technically correct their batting was. They batted very well right down to the tailenders from what I can remember. I watched this game, although I am Australian I was happy for them, that they got this win.
Quite nostalgic.Aravinda was the best batsman Sri Lanka ever produced.I rate him above Sangakkara as he was more exiting to watch and played and won matches for Sri Lanka in an era when we were minos.what a team we had those days.Aravinda,Madugalle,Roy Dias,Rumesh,Karanain,Sudarshi Wettanuny. they were all brilliant cricketers and polished gentlemen.
I still think Aravinda was the best batsman ever produce by sri lanka. i have seen him wearing a grill with his helmet only few occasion . He loves fast bowling and i think those days bowlers are more attacking modern days. I have not seen any one hooking like him in world cricket so far .... See the joy of their eyes.....i heard about this victory in radio ....
People forget How great was Dulip mendis...he was Aravinda before Aravinda! But Aravinda hands down one of greatest batsmen of world cricket without an argument!!!
Wow! This match reminds me our famous Win against Australia at Cardiff in 2005. Thanks to Ashraful for his wonderful 100 and Aftab's history making 6 to Gillespie.
I can't imagine this type of a victory when I was just 2 years.the time has been changed so fast...what a great moment and master class players...!!!!!
adrian ollivierre. They were pretty good with some good individual performances. Although SL team was good but needed to learn how to win matches. Once they got some experience especially the younger guys like deSilva & Ranatunga, they were on the up. In 1985-86 I think, SL toured Pak & played well. In the test series deSilva hit 14 Sixes against Imran. Their bowling was very good as well. Ramish/Ravi Ratnake, Denil & Lubroy were pretty good. I remember Ramish broken the jaws of the couple of WI batsmen in the mid 80s.
Individually almost the entire cricket team in the 80s was superior to there counterparts in today's team (save for a few like Madugalle or Karnain). But there was no system and a huge lack of experience also meant we were outperformed. And then some teams like the Windies were just way too good - they would beat every team in international cricket across all time.
Just 3 years got the test status, see how they playing like real lions, never gives up, current team must take a rest and sitting all together and watch all past winning matches, they can learn how to play cricket.
Just shows how shambolic one day cricket was back then. Two teams wearing the same colour, a guy walks on to his stumps and given not out, run outs not decided by TV replays, going at 4 an over for the first 15 described as going for it, dropped catches galore, completely mistimed shots trickling for 4 and Tony Greig is giving it "oh what a shot". How the game has changed.
This was Saturday 19th January 1985 in Melbourne. Here's the scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/8531/scorecard/65380/australia-vs-sri-lanka-8th-match-benson-&-hedges-world-series-cup-1984-85
Colour blind person can't recognised bcoz both teams have same colour jerseys. How many test playing cricket teams and how many colours in the world. Issue a single colour to a single team. 1992 WC jerseys are the best.
@@HoratioFitzbastard I think it was part of the follow through of the shot, which most people would say is still part of the shot. So it should have been out, both then and now.
Aravinda awsome performer.... have to note this.... 1985 arjuna is a water boy.... aravinda s mom..... but aravinda neve led the cricket srilanka...... money talks..... :-p
Legend is born. Aravinda Desilva you little beauty. Champion Batsman. Has to wait for 11 more years to take that world cup. Love from India.
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Thanks..Dinesh from Sri lanka
Aravinda De Silva....... the champion batsman who transformed Sri Lanka from Minnows to Cricket Champions of 96 World Cup and a super power of the game with assistance from Arjuna Ranatunga, Chaminda Vaas, Muththiah Muralithan, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Pramodaya Wickremasinghe, Gunaratne, Kumar Sangakarra, the two Tillekeratnes- Hasan & Dilshan, Marvan Attapattu, Upul Chandana & two Jayas- Sanath Jayasuriya &Mahela Jayawerdene.
Well said bro srilanka is a great team today best of luck
That six by Aravinda at 13.34 to Jeff Lawson. One HELL of a shot!
Respect from India. Thanks for supporting us against Bangladesh in nidhas trophy .
One thing I remember about the Sri Lankan players in this series was how technically correct their batting was. They batted very well right down to the tailenders from what I can remember. I watched this game, although I am Australian I was happy for them, that they got this win.
Quite nostalgic.Aravinda was the best batsman Sri Lanka ever produced.I rate him above Sangakkara as he was more exiting to watch and played and won matches for Sri Lanka in an era when we were minos.what a team we had those days.Aravinda,Madugalle,Roy Dias,Rumesh,Karanain,Sudarshi Wettanuny. they were all brilliant cricketers and polished gentlemen.
What a team consist of great aravinda, madugalla, roy dias and wettimuny, romesh and de mel quite impressive with the bowl. Vintage srilanka cricket
listening to Richie Bennaud and watching the cricket on a Sunday was one of my all time great pass times
one of the great batsman Sri Lanka ever produce .Aravinda played beautifully in the world cup final and lead sri lanka to great victory
Prativa Neupane Not one of the, he is the ever ...
@@machaningermany212 no you can't say that
@Veran Dass just like your mom
Sri Lankan look much confident as a nation in 85 than today
Wow. Aravinda has always given the best when its against Australia.
I still think Aravinda was the best batsman ever produce by sri lanka. i have seen him wearing a grill with his helmet only few occasion . He loves fast bowling and i think those days bowlers are more attacking modern days. I have not seen any one hooking like him in world cricket so far .... See the joy of their eyes.....i heard about this victory in radio ....
thanks for uploading,today our team must know how good they played to Aussies in that era.
People forget How great was Dulip mendis...he was Aravinda before Aravinda! But Aravinda hands down one of greatest batsmen of world cricket without an argument!!!
Wow! This match reminds me our famous Win against Australia at Cardiff in 2005. Thanks to Ashraful for his wonderful 100 and Aftab's history making 6 to Gillespie.
Aravinda de Silva was one of the best srilankan batsman I always like......even later days he changed his batting style
11 years later they won the world cup... Wow
Thank you and thank you again for uploading............
Sri lankans odi first match given one of best allrounder to the cricket world.Aravinda de silva, You beauty ❤❤❤
Can't believe I took a selfi with Dulip Mendis in Cork, he is the Oman cricket manager 2015/06/19
amazing historical movement in sri lankan cricket...
Absolutely it's a great movement...
I can't imagine this type of a victory when I was just 2 years.the time has been changed so fast...what a great moment and master class players...!!!!!
The pillars of a strong srilankan team today in June of 2020
Best player in the world arvinda de Silva
excellent match ...great job by madmax desilva
Arvida d silva the legend of srilankan cricket
What a beautiful action by D.S De Silva 😭❤
Wow.. Aravinda thrashed Aussies all over the park. Well, thats why they called him "Mad Max" :)
Sri Lanka were the whipping boys of cricket in those days called minnows Sri Lanka tough side to beat now.
adrian ollivierre, absolutely...
They were were Bangladesh are now
Sri Lanka now have again become minnows!!
adrian ollivierre. They were pretty good with some good individual performances. Although SL team was good but needed to learn how to win matches. Once they got some experience especially the younger guys like deSilva & Ranatunga, they were on the up. In 1985-86 I think, SL toured Pak & played well. In the test series deSilva hit 14 Sixes against Imran. Their bowling was very good as well. Ramish/Ravi Ratnake, Denil & Lubroy were pretty good. I remember Ramish broken the jaws of the couple of WI batsmen in the mid 80s.
Individually almost the entire cricket team in the 80s was superior to there counterparts in today's team (save for a few like Madugalle or Karnain). But there was no system and a huge lack of experience also meant we were outperformed. And then some teams like the Windies were just way too good - they would beat every team in international cricket across all time.
Just 3 years got the test status, see how they playing like real lions, never gives up, current team must take a rest and sitting all together and watch all past winning matches, they can learn how to play cricket.
Romesh rathnayaka what a awesome bowler😍👌
D Silva was a true Champion.
Aravinda.....no one Like you...
11 years later same happened in 1996 worldcup final
Great hero, Aravinda de silva who who was very strong against Australia all times
Ah, the nostalgic Channel 9 theme music...so awesome!! :-)
Remember the Name ❤ARAVINDA
Probably the best odi batsman aravinda de silva..
thanks for uploading this...
Rumesh R. He was held in awe. 'nuff said.
19 years young ARAVINDA proved he is the best batsman Sri Lanka have ever produce. even thought with great roy, dulip, wettamuni and madugalle😱🤫
The great man... Set for bigger deeds a decade later...
Oh wat days!!!
World class batsman aravinda de silva hero
see how desilva blasted a six at 13.30.. when it was anyone;s game.. 38 needed in 6 overs with 5 tailenders..
A living legend
More international teams needed to play international cricket icc are you listening
Aravinda De Silva 👊👊👊 UNCOMMON LEGEND IN THE WORLD CRICKET
Wow ,varvinda at that time also
A.Desiva always is a nightmare for Aussies remember 1996 world cup final..
Sorry.. aiya... actly im 2 yrs old at that time..thnk you....
1985 IS MY BIRTH YEAR....GOOD GAME
My favourite great Aravinda
super commentary of Bill Lawry..
I just can t help laughing.................I am thrilled to bits.
Worldcup ekata me team eka yawamu... Superb..😀
Aravindha is the hero...
Ara..❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just shows how shambolic one day cricket was back then. Two teams wearing the same colour, a guy walks on to his stumps and given not out, run outs not decided by TV replays, going at 4 an over for the first 15 described as going for it, dropped catches galore, completely mistimed shots trickling for 4 and Tony Greig is giving it "oh what a shot". How the game has changed.
💜🇱🇰........
and Romesh Rathnayake was the MoM for his 4 wickets and long partnership with Aravinda.
Thanks
Where was Arjuna ranatunga? His debue is before 1985 I guess
We didnt have blue uniforms then?
Good Game, nice to watch.
Damn I almost couldn't recognise Ranjan Madugalle lol.
Ranatunga at least looks the same even if he was way thinner
Aravinda 😍😍
This was Saturday 19th January 1985 in Melbourne. Here's the scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/8531/scorecard/65380/australia-vs-sri-lanka-8th-match-benson-&-hedges-world-series-cup-1984-85
golden days
still srilankas master peice aravinda...
what a Happy moment ...
awsome
Colour blind person can't recognised bcoz both teams have same colour jerseys. How many test playing cricket teams and how many colours in the world. Issue a single colour to a single team. 1992 WC jerseys are the best.
ohh how icc approved same kit for two teams those days
Very hardly Srilankan batmen names are mentioned by the commentators.
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Sri Lanka in yellow?
Hey icc get back common wealth t 20 which included all strong cricket clubs from around the world to promote cricket world wide
Yellow vs yellow????
Uniform sab k ak jese the
Aravinda de silva in 1985
just my age 1 y old 1985
Whose bright idea to put SL in same color as Australia lol
Even in 1985 howmany srilankans lived in melbourne..
Www vBulletin
@@gaminisilva4100 what do you mean..
Thada
Bit yellowish isn't it
07:50 Has the hit wicket law changed since 1985??? That would be out Hit Wicket today
IanGorton Was after he'd played the shot.
@@HoratioFitzbastard I think it was part of the follow through of the shot, which most people would say is still part of the shot. So it should have been out, both then and now.
How can you stand on your stumps and not be out?!!
The commentator explains there.. watch and learn..
@@ca0520 I have ears. It was a rhetorical question. He should have been given.
It should have been out because it was part of the follow through of the shot. It's only not out if it's a long time after playing the shot.
@@ca0520 The commentator was wrong on this occasion.
Yes
Kimothi albani
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Terrible choice of uniforms for Sri Lanka. Blue is much better.
Aravinda awsome performer.... have to note this.... 1985 arjuna is a water boy.... aravinda s mom..... but aravinda neve led the cricket srilanka...... money talks..... :-p
aravinda led sri lanka team before arjuna in 1992 world cup, dnt tlk when u dnt knw the things
Actually Aravinda led SL for 1-2 years.. in fact he was the skipper of SL in 1992 WC