Showing posts with label Tillakaratne Dilshan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tillakaratne Dilshan. Show all posts

Dilshan on the Dil-scoop

Posted on/at 7:01 AM by Anonymous

Why are you trying to take this scoop shot regularly?
(Laughs) To score runs at faster pace. Why should I give dot ball to the bowlers?
 When did you start taking this stroke regularly?
 During the ICC World Twenty20.
Why?
Because I was asked to open the innings during the ICC World Twenty20.
How did you master the stroke?
I used to take this stroke sometimes back home but I spoke to myself and decided to go for it. Accordingly, I started practising in front of bowling machine which gave me lot of confidence. Firstly, I did practice with less speed. Gradually I prepared myself for regular stroke.
Lot of ex-cricketers are of the opinion that you might lose your teeth if you miss any of the scoop shot. Are you aware of this?
Yes, some amount of risk is there. I am trying to reduce the risk by practicing it regularly. Risk is everywhere in life, yet man has to go ahead.
 People have named it the Dil-scoop.
Yes I know this. I think the media used this name during ICC World Twenty20.
 How do you manage the scoop from a Yorker delivery?
Again, I would say by practicing only. Yorker delivery can fetch wicket for bowler and  I decided to counter it by the Dil-scoop.
 Will you be able to scoop against a bouncer?
I will go for hook for the bouncers.

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Black Caps prevailed

Posted on/at 9:30 PM by Anonymous


I have always been very fond of Sri Lanka & New Zealand. So much that it didn't bother me that much who won. But I did enjoy the today's game. As soon as Tillakaratne Dilshan walked on that field Sri Lanka's victory seemed inevitable. But New Zealand never gave up and they faught back with honour. Well done guys.


Dude, I told you giants exist!

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The aftermath

Posted on/at 7:56 AM by Anonymous


Pakistan was crowned the T20 World Cup Champions. Congratulations. Straight after winning, Younis Khan has anounced his retirement:

"This is my last Twenty20 game," he said at the conclusion of his press conference. "I'm old now for this kind of cricket...This final must go to Bob Woolmer," he said. "He was doing good things with us in 2005 and especially my cricket. I would be very proud if he was alive and sitting with me because he's a very nice guy and was a father figure for us. Why I am captain is because in 2005 - at that time I was not a regular player for Pakistan - he was the guy who all the time was chatting with the chairman and the selectors that Younis will be the next captain. So because of him I have became a captain. I dedicate this final to Bob Woolmer."

Tillakaratne Dilshan was named Player of the Tournament.

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