Ashantha De Mel

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Workhorse Suranga Lakmal is much more than visitors' lead fast bowler

Lakmal is a reward of Sri Lanka Cricket's policy of investing in outstation cricket. He is the first Test cricketer from Hambantota. From humble beginnings, he has gone onto lead his country and has emerged as the country's premier fast bowler.

India vs Sri Lanka: When Rumesh Ratnayake decimated Kapil Dev and Co and took Islanders to first Test win

Just three years into playing Test cricket, Sri Lanka earned their first Test win in 1985, playing dominating cricket against neighbours India.