Sri Lanka Shocks Australia with Record-Breaking Whitewash

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Cricket has that strange knack of producing most unlikeliest of yarns, and Sri Lanka has scripted its very own script of history. In what will continue to remain one of its most impressive pieces of history, Sri Lanka has done what no one had ever thought possible – whitewashing Australia in a One Day International (ODI) series for the very first time.

But this is not just about winning a series. It is a declaration. A loud, clear declaration that Sri Lankan cricket is on its upturn once again. And behind that upturn are two individuals – skipper Charith Asalanka and coach, great Sanath Jayasuriya.

Asalanka Leads from the Front

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A captain is truly tested not just by strategy but by how he delivers when it matters most. Charith Asalanka did exactly that. He wasn’t just leading – he was inspiring. With bat in hand, he put on a masterclass, scoring a breathtaking 127 in the first ODI and an unbeaten 78 in the second. A total of 205 runs in just two matches – numbers that cemented him as…