Articles about Chaminda Vaas
In a Sri Lankan team that had Muttiah Muralitharan, it was almost impossible to believe that there was another bowler whom the batsmen feared as much. That was Chaminda Vaas, a left-handed medium pacer who became one of the greatest pacemen ever and the greatest fast bowler Sri Lanka ever produced. In 1990, he began his first-class career at the age of 16. With just 13 first-class matches under his belt, Vaas made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1994. He showed his match-winning DNA within the first year of his debut by leading Sri Lanka to their first away Test win in the 1993-94 series against New Zealand. Vaas never shied away from adding more variations to his already impressive arsenal. The late in-dipper, ability to swing in the flattest of tracks, reverse swing, off-cutters—he had it all. Vaas is the only bowler ever to take eight wickets in an ODI match. He is the youngest to take 300 ODI wickets. Although Vaas was known for his bowling, it will be criminal to disregard the 3,000-odd runs he made in Tests. When he retired in 2009, Vaas had 355 Test wickets and 400 ODI wickets to his name.
27 Mar 2021
SportsIn a major development, Chaminda Vaas is set to continue as the fast-bowling consultant of Sri Lanka after an agreement with the cricket board.
20 Feb 2021
SportsFormer pacer Chaminda Vaas has been appointed Sri Lanka's fast-bowling coach for their upcoming tour of the West Indies.
08 Oct 2019
SportsAfter sealing a 203-run victory in the first Test, India will be aiming to pocket the three-match series against South Africa when the two sides meet in Pune.
06 Sep 2019
SportsThe 50-over cricket match, generally known as One-Day International (ODI), is the most thrilling format of the game.
11 Jul 2019
SportsEngland crushed Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston on Thursday.
21 Jun 2019
SportsEngland's impressive run was halted by Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019.
05 Jun 2019
SportsSri Lanka made sure that they learn from the mistakes of the previous game as they beat Afghanistan by 34 runs (D/L) in match number seven of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday.
28 May 2019
SportsThe ICC World Cup 2019 begins this Thursday, as the teams are all set to put in their best efforts to lay hands on the coveted title.
20 May 2019
SportsThe ICC World Cup 2019 is just 10 days away and teams would be looking to dominate the proceedings from the word go.
06 Feb 2019
SportsThe World Cup 2019 is set to start from May 30, in England and Wales.
19 Mar 2018
SportsThere is a first for everything. Being the first not only gives you a sense of pride but it's a piece of history as well.
15 Mar 2018
SportsIPL has been a platform for cricketers to showcase their talent and rise to prominence.
31 Aug 2017
SportsGoing into the 4th ODI against Sri Lanka, two records await to be broken by MS Dhoni who will be playing his 300th ODI.
25 Jul 2017
SportsFormer Sri Lankan captain Hashan Tillakaratne has been appointed as the temporary batting coach of the team ahead of the India series.
23 Jul 2017
SportsThe Sri Lankan Cricket Board has appointed Chaminda Vaas as the new bowling coach for the team ahead of the series against India.
28 Jun 2017
SportsA number of records have been made and broken since the first cricket match was played.
