Janaka Malwatta
When the likes of Sri Lanka toured three decades ago, they depended a fair amount on the goodwill of the diaspora
Remembering a ferocious Jayasuriya shot that became of symbol of the magic summer of 1998
An attacking batsman who made a name for himself on the county circuit in the '70s and '80s, he could have played for Sri Lanka or England but finished without an international cap
Aravinda de Silva's steely resolve at the crease, as demonstrated in the 1996 World Cup final, coupled with his vintage strokeplay made him the first true Sri Lankan great
Kumar Sangakkara has maintained excellent standards over a glittering career; a World Cup trophy would be a fitting send-off
Tillakaratne Dilshan, one the few '90s era cricketers still around, is an entertainer who never backs down from a challenge
There's still a tendency to look overseas when it comes to picking the coach. Are there grounds for this?
Mahela Jayawardene embodies artistry and steel in his batting, and warmth and humanity off the field
They won in England by playing tough, bloody-minded cricket, refusing to take a backward step, on or off the pitch
Given Sri Lanka's long struggle to attain Test status, the demotion of the five-day format to an inconvenient sideshow is particularly galling