The Heartbreaking Downfall of Sri Lankan Lions | Full Documentary

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  • @officialsportica
    @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +475

    We really tried our best but the names are so hard to pronounce. Apologize for the mistakes if any 🙏 Also Thanks a bunch for 6000 Subscribers! You guys are the best 💖🙌

    • @sujanmanandhar5771
      @sujanmanandhar5771 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Can u talk about the nepali cricket 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵💕💕 btw love ur videos💕🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

    • @sabasamira2188
      @sabasamira2188 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy 6 k😊

    • @aryanmobarakjoy4537
      @aryanmobarakjoy4537 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey bro congratulations... Which country are you from?

    • @COSMIC_EDITZ_RI75
      @COSMIC_EDITZ_RI75 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aryanmobarakjoy4537 he is from USA

    • @sgm-acc
      @sgm-acc ปีที่แล้ว +9

      As a Sri Lankan, I can confirm that it is Muth-thai-a Murali-tha-ran and Ma-he-la Jaya-war-dhana

  • @ray.shoesmith
    @ray.shoesmith ปีที่แล้ว +780

    Im a 54 year old Australian, been playing and watching cricket as long as I can remember. Sri Lanka has a special place in Australian hearts, most Aussies would rank the Lankans as their 2nd favourite team. I remember watching Kalu and Jayasuriya opening in a one dayer at the MCG one night and they were the first pair I'd seen take Glenn McGrath completely apart, finished with 0/76 off 9 overs. Some of the best players of all time have come from Sri Lanka, I hope to see them back at the top again soon.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +44

      They will comeback stronger than ever 💖🙌

    • @dddlll1614
      @dddlll1614 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I'm srilankan and Australia is my favorite team 🇦🇺❤

    • @VADC-dev
      @VADC-dev ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@officialsporticaoh please 😂

    • @RealDraf
      @RealDraf ปีที่แล้ว

      shut up@@VADC-dev

    • @theascendunt9960
      @theascendunt9960 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      As a Sri Lankan, ever since I started watching cricket, I always point to Australian team when describing a team that's consistently good. You guys have never truly been weak. Sure there have been ups and downs, but your track record of championships says something. And your team proved that to the world yet again in the recent world cup.

  • @funnyworld9226
    @funnyworld9226 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    2002 champions trophy co-winner
    1996 odi wc winners
    2003 odi wc semi final
    2007 odi wc final
    2011 odi wc final
    2015 odi wc quater final
    2009 t20 wc final
    2012 t20 wc final
    2014 t20 wc winners
    And 12 times asia cup finalits and won 6 of them!

    • @Ceylon2kKids
      @Ceylon2kKids ปีที่แล้ว +16

      2010 s final

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      A team with history 🙌

    • @Basmupopli
      @Basmupopli 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Why tf are you including QF and SF in the achievement list it's nonsense. Or do you think SL has always been in the same league as zimbabwe and afghanistan to be boasting about those pedestals.

    • @balajikadam7028
      @balajikadam7028 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Team in history

    • @game2you421
      @game2you421 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🇱🇰🇱🇰 what hapend to sri lanaka.. And why. 😢

  • @demonmenace4657
    @demonmenace4657 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    As an Indian born in the 2000s I had the fortune to watch a very strong Sri Lankan team play under Sangakarra or Angelo Matthews Captaincy, The 2014 T20 WC defeat kinda hurts but all of the kids of the 90s and early 2000s are grateful to watch such legendary players play for Sri Lanka, Really missing a once competitive Sri Lankan side.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They will be back 🙌

    • @jinamarasinghe9380
      @jinamarasinghe9380 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You missed watching the greatest SL batsman bat in his prime... Aravinda de silva

    • @demonmenace4657
      @demonmenace4657 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jinamarasinghe9380 yes I was not even born when Aravinda De Silva and Jayasuriya were playing but I was fortunate to see Jayasuriya play in his later years.

    • @a1221feb
      @a1221feb ปีที่แล้ว

      DSilva, Ranatunga, Mahanama, Vaas, Attapattu, Muralitharan... Along with Kaluwitharana, And Jayasurya... OMG.. It was really a spectacular team.. And they setbthe fielding standards in Asian cricket​. During my childhood, we used to collect picture cards of cricket stars which you get when you buy a chewing gum, and Jayasurya, and Dsilva were the most sought after cards along with R. Mahanama.... SL were really lions.. And continued until Sanga-Mahela era... Hope they bounce back@@jinamarasinghe9380

    • @reallpro...2312
      @reallpro...2312 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks..😍

  • @funslTv
    @funslTv ปีที่แล้ว +177

    As a Sri Lankan Thank you so much for uploading this documentary. The biggest down fall I can explain like this. The consistent winning ability came after 1996 world cup win. In 1999 world cup disaster arjuna, aravinda, roshan etc. Droped from the team. But there are some experienced players who played more than 8yrs international cricketers like Sanath, Marvan, murali, Vass type of players. After the retirement of those players there are also players who played more then 8 yrs(Sanga, Mahela, Dilshan, thilan, Kulasekara etc). But after the retirement of Sanga mahela and Dilshan. Only experienced player remain is Angelo mathews. Chandimal, thirimanne also their but they only played 4 yrs at the retirement of Sanga, Mahela, Dila. I think we missed so many cricketers who born at 1980 to 1986 specially batsmans . So many of those cricketers went abroad to play cricket. We havent played at least for our strength in 2015-2021 season only won 1 odi series. Player dedication was left. After the youth policy of the selectors some of improvement has come wining the asia cup odi series win against Australia, south Africa. Yeah we had a bad patch in cwc 2023. I do think sri lanka can bounce back.
    This is my opinion the down fall has come missing those players who born in 1980-1986. Ex- Thilina Kandamby, Jehan Mubarak, warnapura etc.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Great observation! Sri Lanka will definitely bounce back 💖

    • @luckmaldesilva8996
      @luckmaldesilva8996 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@IndiantvcontinuityYeah he featured but he missed 2 yrs of cricket after 1999 world cup.

    • @sharad7340
      @sharad7340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jehan mubaarak never got chance

  • @prabeshtamang87
    @prabeshtamang87 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    SriLankan lions will rise again love from Nepal 🇳🇵

    • @thisen1061
      @thisen1061 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no

    • @YRCRICK
      @YRCRICK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am SRI LANKAN LION 🇱🇰.Sri Lanka will surely rise​@@thisen1061

    • @BengaliNationalist-u7l
      @BengaliNationalist-u7l 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thisen1061true

    • @chamathvr
      @chamathvr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      You guys will also be a great cricketing nation in the future ❤

    • @Nutoriousbatman1211
      @Nutoriousbatman1211 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@thisen1061 Nothing is permanent

  • @lihinduwelgama2928
    @lihinduwelgama2928 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    When Sri Lanka cricket is at its lowest, they won an Asia Cup, Qualified for the finals in last Asia cup. Was in the race for WTC final.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Imagine they are back in form!

    • @Water_is_life_for_us
      @Water_is_life_for_us 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You needed to whitewash New Zealand in New Zealand for WTC Final race which was quite impossible rather you faced 76 runs all-out 🤪🤪 You played 2022 Asia Cup Final for home advantage. Srilanka won 2021 Asia Cup as underdog.How can a Asia Cup finalist could show circus in WC 🤡🤡

  • @dineshsarvanan9609
    @dineshsarvanan9609 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Sri Lanka might be on a downfall , but you are RISING to the top in cricket content.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haha appreciate it man! It means a lot 💖🙌

  • @ashirwadamanamudali
    @ashirwadamanamudali ปีที่แล้ว +108

    As a SriLankan its so hard to see that the game we love has been destroyed by money and power greed people 😢

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Really sad for the fans!

    • @Lucas_Cactus
      @Lucas_Cactus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      especially with countries like India, Pakistan etc politics is so important. Its terrible

  • @thusithajayasinghe5701
    @thusithajayasinghe5701 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    ''AND ROAR ONCE AGAIN LIKE THE LIONS THEY WERE'' literally gave me goosebumps. As an SL cricket fan, I know the downfall has been immense but I know for sure they will so the fans proud one day...

  • @kanishkarathnayake1956
    @kanishkarathnayake1956 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    As a Sri Lankan, I would say this analysis is on point. You have done a very good research. Keep it up....

  • @helikopter6857
    @helikopter6857 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    It is really heartwarming to see such a video where someone who's actually concerned about our downfall is stating facts and expressing trust in our team unlike most people on youtube who just troll the country as a whole.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate it bro! Sri Lanka is definitely struggling but I don’t think it’s gonna last long. They will soon comeback and continue their triumph ❤️🙏

  • @VarunSharma-pd8el
    @VarunSharma-pd8el ปีที่แล้ว +46

    In 2014 after winning T20 WC, they wom test series in England and were running high on success until they played series against India and lost 5-0....since then their graph is only downhill

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They will be back 🙌🏻

    • @Vamos_c
      @Vamos_c 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2014 asia cup also

  • @Averifiedperson7712
    @Averifiedperson7712 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I am from Bangladesh and I grew up in a time when Sri Lanka was overshadowed by big nations like Australia, India, Pakistan, etc. I never really considered them as a great cricket team. I am glad I watched this video because now I know their true story and how good they once were.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Appreciate it man! They will be back in form soon 🙌

    • @jinamarasinghe9380
      @jinamarasinghe9380 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      When did you start watching cricket? Their fall from greatness started after the 2015 wc

    • @adarshjha8771
      @adarshjha8771 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@jinamarasinghe9380no it just after 2014 t20 wc .I Remember the series when india defeated srilanka by 5-0 in 2014 .when Rohit came back from injury and smashed 264 against them .I think after that series they forgot playing the game

    • @jinamarasinghe9380
      @jinamarasinghe9380 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@adarshjha8771 had a weakened team that series - still made 1/4 final of 2015 wc and chased a big score vs england in that wc - nail in the coffin was truly after the 2015 wc when sang and mahela left

    • @jpasiu9999
      @jpasiu9999 ปีที่แล้ว

      How old are you??? I am no wonder by your comment because you are from talentless kangladesh😂

  • @krishivekhaash175
    @krishivekhaash175 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    An extremely well put together documentary, as a cricket player here in Sri Lanka its quite visible why our performance has been so poor by just looking at how local cricket tournaments and selections are made. Hope to see great changes in the country's future and keep up the good work.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it 💖It's sad to see the downfall but you guys will bounce back in no time 🙌💖

  • @Avith009
    @Avith009 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    as a sri lankan cricket fan for years, it has been very sad to see this break down and in my opinion its on the selection community whos always gambled on newer talents and leaving experienced players benched. recently they were all fired so now we can only hope that sri lanka regains traction.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sri Lanka will surely bounce back! 💖🙌

    • @Avith009
      @Avith009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@officialsportica yessir

    • @sharad7340
      @sharad7340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Avith009what's wrong in youth they know there willl be no new sangakara

    • @Avith009
      @Avith009 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sharad7340 yeah people like sanga are unique

    • @sharad7340
      @sharad7340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Avith009 problem with experienced players is that they turn out to be moody and they think themselves bigger themselves other
      Offcourse since end of triad Jayawardene sangakara dilshan i thunk sri lanka seems completely over

  • @senime-kun2863
    @senime-kun2863 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's very sad that once me and my dad loved to watch Sri Lanka's game. Sri lankan cricketers classic shorts like Sangakara, openers outstanding performance and magnificent bowling. It somehow changed everything just like this video said . Still my father also said to me After Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka that(I was a little angry that time and started debating with my dad about our country's disappointing performance then he said ), "they will win this Asia cup again because their teamwork is good and young generation raised well they'll make a good comeback. But when I saw the news Sri Lanka lost very badly I was both happy and sad . Me and father never talked or debate about cricket since. He never watched any cricket match after that including this world cup (he watched only Afg vs Aus I was outside 😅) and I only watched the finals so we never watched together since . I also somehow lost taste about cricket because of Bangladesh's disappointing performance this WC . I hope Sri Lanka comeback again. They also has el classico rivalry with my country which will make their players to roar again like a lion . I also want my country to roar too again since we're also having ups and downs in cricket too. Because wise man said, Rivals are better then friends. Love from Bangladesh 👍🏻

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We will definitely witness Bangladesh and Sri Lanka stand tall again ❤️

  • @KemiruManketh
    @KemiruManketh ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I reuquested this video a couple of days ago and you guys said it will be within the next two weeks but Im geninely shocked that you guys brilliantly executed this video. As a Sri Lankan it hurts me to see this downfall but ... 🥺💔

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate it man! ❤️🥂 Sri Lanka will comeback stronger than ever 🙌🏻

  • @Orewaluffy777
    @Orewaluffy777 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Was waiting for this video since a while and you didnt dissapoint me. Great documentary and very well put up 👏

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot brother! It means a lot 💖🙏

  • @abinashsamal1
    @abinashsamal1 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This Sri Lankan team was a young team. They had promising young talents. Only thing they lack was match awareness or you say they had less Game IQ. I believe they will be the stand out team in 2027 WC

    • @-uj6xy
      @-uj6xy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will they qualify for 2027 wc?

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They will be back!

  • @Make_SL_Great_Again
    @Make_SL_Great_Again ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Poor decision-making, bad management, and a flawed selection committee were a few of the main reasons for the downfall. However, the team still possesses the most valuable asset, 'talent.' It is imperative to identify and refine this talent for optimal performance. An effective decision-maker and problem-solver are required for executive management. We hope to see positive changes in the future!🥰

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They will be back stronger!

  • @sadidashraful7063
    @sadidashraful7063 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Even as a Bangladeshi....I want our fellow brothers will regain the old legendary situation today.....❤❤❤

  • @thetechnocrat4979
    @thetechnocrat4979 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I want the Sri Lanka team to find it's ferocious roar again and become a formidable challenge to all teams!

  • @badmintonfun2009
    @badmintonfun2009 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Arvinda De Silva was the best batsman srilanka ever produced.
    He was a clear match winner & can fit in any team.

  • @worldhere8888
    @worldhere8888 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh, indeed, absolutely spot on. Back in me early days, there was this smoking hot, remarkably talented all-rounder who played for our club. We, the locals, couldn't even hold a candle to his overall performance. I was thinking how such a talented bloke ended up in a country club without donning the national cap for Sri Lanka. So, I asked him why. He just said 'competition'...
    So, back then, we heard that the national team was stacked with talent, and the competition was crazy tough. Even with his skill set, there was nary a chance to secure a spot.The playing eleven, as well as the entire squad, were so ridiculously talented and competitive, they were practically irreplaceable.
    I still remember this one Saturday night at the pub, just chilling with me, the captain, and a few others, sipping on a pint. We were shooting the breeze about how the Sri Lankan team, with legends like Jayasuriya, Vaas, and Murali, was an absolute powerhouse. Seriously, it was a tough ask for anyone to step up and challenge them.To prove me point, they went ahead and bagged a series victory on our home turf back in '09, or maybe it was 2010 - can't quite recall. Oh, mate, those Sri Lankan days were something else...
    Hopefully they will comeback stronger this time. Cheers!

  • @maver1ckhwd
    @maver1ckhwd ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is some amazing content. Keep up the great work!!!

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoy it! Appreciate your support 💖🙌

  • @COSMIC_EDITZ_RI75
    @COSMIC_EDITZ_RI75 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The retirement of legends like sangakara ,dilshan , jayasuria , malinga , jayawardane,chaminda vaas ajanta Mendis and many more legend is the reason of their downfall btw I love your videos love from bangladesh and congratulations for 6k hope you get 10 million sub one day 😊

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! It means a lot 💖🙌

    • @AbdullahAlRaja
      @AbdullahAlRaja 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nowadays there attitude is 💯
      And performances 0

  • @redjohngaminghd3979
    @redjohngaminghd3979 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As a Sri Lankan i have to thank you for this extremely well put together analysis. we are having a tough time right now but this small island nation with only 22 million people has produced many great cricketers that would be on anyones top lists.
    sangakkara
    aravinda de silva
    mahela
    sanath jayasuriya
    tm dilshan
    murali
    malinga
    chaminda vass
    nuwan kulasekara
    ajantha mendis
    rangana herath
    we will come back. better and stronger.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks man! Sri Lanka’s comeback gonna be epic ❤️

    • @ray.shoesmith
      @ray.shoesmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At his best Kaluwitharina deserves a spot there too from an Aussie

  • @jinukasudhasvin5401
    @jinukasudhasvin5401 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Politicians, Bettting companies, selfish players(specialy players who dont want to play for the country) , officers who responsible for the cricketers (managers / mainly Officers who handles ministry of sports / cricket board ) , downfall of school & club cricket, these are few factors for the downfall of Sri lankan cricket. It is verry disappointed that mighty sri lankan cricket is getting troll by some other countries. No one knows how to fix this or god is this a fixable one?. Until then sri lankan fans will suffer pain in their hearts 💔💔💔💔💔💔😭

  • @theascendunt9960
    @theascendunt9960 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm Sri Lankan. I wouldn't hold my breath that we will fix our issues, knowing how things happen in this country. It's a shame. I don't think we will regain the glory days ever. Or at least for a very very long time and some drastic changes.

  • @Lankawe_kollek
    @Lankawe_kollek ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good explanation Sir❤🖤.Love From Sri lanka🇱🇰❤️

  • @informativefunda1718
    @informativefunda1718 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    After 4-5 years they would agin become a strong team as currently they are in the building process (again)

  • @hasinashraf4423
    @hasinashraf4423 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As a Bangladeshi fan , I have always been a supporter of Sri Lankan side as they were a class .

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's sad to see their recent performance and the drama surrounding the board!

  • @silunamanthila
    @silunamanthila 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sri Lanka doesn't lack the talent. The talent pool is huge but the players are chosen only from schools with big names and cricket clubs. The management will never go around and find good players around the country. These players are only from major cities like Colombo Kandy and Negombo, if they search for talent in rural areas and other cities they can easily make a perfect and a strong team like the old one

    • @exoels
      @exoels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But old team is also from big cities 😂

  • @mishalahamed1491
    @mishalahamed1491 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow great video ❤.Explained the whole history of srilankan cricket. Hope srilankan cricket will give a come back.

  • @maheeanan544
    @maheeanan544 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2014 T20 world cup. I was at Scout camp at that time. A team from Sri Lanka scout was also there, we watched the match together and celebrated.

  • @penaltyKing07
    @penaltyKing07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the beautiful words about our team, after changing some committee members I think the Sri Lankan team is in great form , hope the next match against Zimbabwe will be victorious

  • @tetrisplayer6924
    @tetrisplayer6924 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I love your videos, as an aussie i wish the best for Sri Lanka, however I much prefer the dutch, their rise has been brilliant and i cant wait for them to improve the next couple of years

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate you man! 🙏💖

  • @JebyIsrael
    @JebyIsrael 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks a lot admin for this amazing documentary... Kids these days trolling Sri Lanka like a trash... Hope we will rise again 😔

  • @niranu78
    @niranu78 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a good documentary. I have been in love with the Sri Lankan team since 2005. The downfall is like a nightmare that I cannot wake up from.

  • @DiveHive
    @DiveHive 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a Sri Lankan. It's heart wrenching to see the name has fallen and it will never rise back. Sri Lankan cricketing days are long gone my friends. It's governed by one of the most Corrupted institutions, politicians and payers themselves. Players are uneducated, poorly disciplined, mentally unstable where they are cultivated with toxicity everyday by their institutes.

  • @funnytimes3725
    @funnytimes3725 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Since SLC is under the control of the legendary Sanath now, they will delight us with absolutely stunning performances this year.

  • @gamerxvc3055
    @gamerxvc3055 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You actually explained the problem in sri Lankan cricket far better than any sporting media here. Due to lack of that most fans here has turned into toxic fans who blame players for everything. Yes the players need to do more but without resolving the issues you mentioned it won't happen. Thank you for understanding and explaining the real situation of what's going on.

  • @prakashsilva1441
    @prakashsilva1441 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a Sri Lankan, this sport holds significant importance to me. Economically, Sri Lanka cannot compete with other full member nations of the cricketing world. The economies of countries such as India, Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and South Africa are substantially larger than ours, which hinders our ability to reach their economic levels. This disparity is largely due to the incompetence of past and present politicians in Sri Lanka.
    For me, cricket has been the sole avenue through which Sri Lankans could challenge these nations. Each victory over countries like India, Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and South Africa was crucial for us. It was our way of demonstrating to the world that despite being a poor country, we could still compete at the highest level and beat you badly.
    These victories were a source of immense pride for the average Sri Lankan, including myself. Unfortunately, the current performance of our cricket team has diminished this pride and dampened our hopes.
    Heart broken 😔

  • @pran_kay
    @pran_kay ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This channel is one of the best findings of mine and I love this. I'm an Indian and I was religious about cricket till I fell in love with Basketball around my high school and have recently started developing my interest into the sport along with the business front of it. I'm 27 now, and I love how you get into the breakdowns of the sport. Keep up the good work!
    Will love to know what happened to the West Indies team as well.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      It means a lot brother 💖 We will definitely cover WI soon 🙏

  • @darshanachathuranga638
    @darshanachathuranga638 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Main issue is when seniors retired juniors discipline and dedication has collapsed. There was building dominant group inside the team.
    Training sessions and coaches become funny to them.
    And they never learn lessions from their mistakes .
    As murali said they over hyped and become arrogant players.

  • @asankahewa8753
    @asankahewa8753 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Only two person need to take responsibility for this downfall...one is shammi de silva...main reason is thilanga sumathipala...every sri lanakna cricket fans know about that.😔

  • @abking07
    @abking07 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The first cricket channel that i ❤

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Appreciate you bro! It means a lot 🙌

    • @BengaliNationalist-u7l
      @BengaliNationalist-u7l 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You did not say love because that would be sus 😊

    • @abking07
      @abking07 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BengaliNationalist-u7l 🤨

    • @abking07
      @abking07 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BengaliNationalist-u7l hhhh

  • @shahreyarcool311
    @shahreyarcool311 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1.Sanath Jayasurya
    2.Tilkaretne Dilshan
    3.Mahela Jaywardhne
    4.Kumar Sangakkara
    5.Arvinda De Silva
    6.Angelo Matthews
    7.Thisara Prerea
    8.Chaminda Vaas
    9.farveez Maharoof
    10.Lasith Malinga
    11.Mutthiah Muralidharan
    SRI LANKA ALL TIME BEST 11 ❤

  • @AnilKumar-tp7eh
    @AnilKumar-tp7eh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As an ardent Indian cricket team supporter., I always had a fear of srilanka when inda faces. But like you mentioned the team lost its charm and made cricket weak. I wish srilanka would find its charm and give tough competition for the rest of others team. In btw, you have covered almost everything my friend but missed three great players Upal Tharanga, Ajantha Mendes and Nuwan kulsekhera. Nice episode 🎉., and I am your new subscriber 😊

  • @sleepwheel-ti9vr
    @sleepwheel-ti9vr ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I remember that tour when india clean swept sri lanka in all formats (test series 3-0, odi series 5-0 and t20i 1-0) at their OWN HOME. That showed me how serious the downfall of sri lanka, these team is in transition from last 7-8 years, which is just sad tbh.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are struggling a lot but I don’t think it’s gonna last longer! Waiting for the much needed comeback 🙌🏻

  • @sachinmeghumishra
    @sachinmeghumishra ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The way of explaining 👏❤. Amazing lot's of support brother 🇮🇳💙

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot brother ❤️ Appreciate it 🙌🏻

  • @doctor.networks
    @doctor.networks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great documentary & boy that video editing is amazing!

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Appreciate the support 💖🙌

  • @amirujayalal
    @amirujayalal 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a sri lankan this is the hardest time for sri lankan cricket fans😭. Hope our come back soon

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They will be back stronger than ever 🙌

  • @abhijitroy6778
    @abhijitroy6778 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I started watching cricket from 2010....I can remember how intense the ind vs sri matches in 20011-2016 era....i always want to see Asia have more competition in Cricket.... This is so sad to see Sri Lanka cricket going like this...but i hope srilankan cricket will become good day by day....

  • @CricketCornerOfficial_LK
    @CricketCornerOfficial_LK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    hey i am a sri lankan talking about captancy dasun shanka is very good caption . talking about batting he has play some good criket and he is one of the best finishers the australia last t20 match that is naver forget in my mind thanks to amazing performance by dasun shanake and he is a very good learder when he not in the runs he still can win his team he has so good leardship qualitys like that in the 2023 world cuo he had injured and he canot play so that the main problem in 2023 worldcup anyway dassa dasun shanka is a very good caption

  • @Reasadhaqazan
    @Reasadhaqazan ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very well explained ❤❤love from bangladesh 🇧🇩

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot brother! It means a lot 💖🙏

  • @jopymusic
    @jopymusic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    as an Indian, Sri Lanka has always been my second favorite team. hope to see them bounce back

  • @ipromote7151
    @ipromote7151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Local crowd is showing utmost respect to the SL team for their glories efforts with on going Zimbabwe series with barely 100 people cheering them neglecting the FREE Entrance!

  • @lostsoulcar7130
    @lostsoulcar7130 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sri Lanka currently-- 200* not out by srilankan opener, got 9 wickets for 10 runs against afghanistan one of the major teams these days

  • @manisekhar
    @manisekhar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1996 Winners, 2007 & 2011 Runners, 2009 & 2012 T20 runners and 2014 T20 Winners, specially that 1996 Srilankan Team, Golden ERA. Feeling sad for them as an Indian. Surely, Nissanka, Kusal & Kamindu Mendis, Hasaranga, Asalanka, Samarawickrama, Pathirana, Theekshana, Thushara, Madhushanka, Wellalage etc has lot of potential to turn it around.

  • @sivamayil6591
    @sivamayil6591 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The main reason of downfall is, there is no single quality player after Sangakkara Dilson Muralidharan and Jayavardhana.
    Same thing happened with Australian cricket team also. after Ponting Michael Clark Mike Hussey Brett Lee retirement But but they had one quality player that time is Steve Smith and soon Mitchell starc and David Warner joined and the team rebuild.
    Politics is there in all the cricket board.

  • @shanVlogsLK
    @shanVlogsLK 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Corrupted Management is the main reason
    Politics ruined cricket in sri lanka

  • @uncletrump5557
    @uncletrump5557 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sri Lanka's bowling is still good , but its the Batsmen that are not performing well.

  • @That_was_me
    @That_was_me ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos ❤ can't wait for next one ❤❤

  • @zihanmubarak1890
    @zihanmubarak1890 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sri lanka will come back stronger than ever ...thank you for the video brother

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it man! And you are right. Sri Lanka will be back ❤️

  • @adib4761tmf
    @adib4761tmf ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pure Quality ❤

  • @aminkhalil1986
    @aminkhalil1986 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    South Africa unbeatable in away series. From 2006 to 2015. Please done a video on this. Very exciting topic which is hidden from experts and spectators.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate the suggestion bro! I will research on it 💖🙌

    • @aminkhalil1986
      @aminkhalil1986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@officialsportica I'll wait for the video

    • @jinamarasinghe9380
      @jinamarasinghe9380 ปีที่แล้ว

      Forget SA you need to first cover the greatest team of them all... The west indies from the 70s-mid 90s

  • @jjkdo
    @jjkdo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2 top reasons
    1. IPL and other franchises are the biggest reason. Nowadays players not honestly play for their country
    2. Bad cricket governance by Shammi Silva & cricket board pvt ltd.

  • @Franklin.013
    @Franklin.013 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When all the legends left at the same time. This is what happens without rising younger generation.

  • @NuwanKapuruge
    @NuwanKapuruge 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, as a Sri Lankan that loves cricket, I'm really tearing up. I hope our cricket recovers ❤

  • @vijayeshdey1172
    @vijayeshdey1172 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just started following you, nice content

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! Appreciate the support bro 💖🙌

  • @keneth-perera
    @keneth-perera ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro this is quality content you did a great job welldone man im going to subscribe you straight a away😅❤❤

  • @Amayra_Nakamura
    @Amayra_Nakamura 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sri Lanka - only team to Beat Australia and india in ICC finals two of the most Dominant teams in World cricket 🏏

  • @saminda
    @saminda ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fans have expressed their discontent by staying away from stadiums during the ongoing Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka tour. This boycott has resulted in noticeably low attendance, casting a shadow over the series and highlighting growing tensions between fans and the governing body.

  • @Slboi007
    @Slboi007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who knows this year 2024 can be a turning year for us hopefully 🇱🇰🇱🇰

    • @Slboi007
      @Slboi007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a match tomorrow 😊

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully they will be back 🙌

    • @Slboi007
      @Slboi007 ปีที่แล้ว

      But the rain won

    • @Slboi007
      @Slboi007 ปีที่แล้ว

      But there's a another one today

    • @Slboi007
      @Slboi007 ปีที่แล้ว

      And we won it some how 😂

  • @H36521
    @H36521 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3:26 It's Muttiah Muralidharan not what u said

  • @jawadedits9463
    @jawadedits9463 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It's always sad to see the downfall of the best cricketing nations.😢

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They will bounce back for sure 💖🙏

    • @nishant54
      @nishant54 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@officialsportica They won't in a decade

  • @Kiyotaka_Ayanokoji708
    @Kiyotaka_Ayanokoji708 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Make a video on "How India and IPL is destroying cricket"

    • @loyalICTfan
      @loyalICTfan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It ain't imo😂😂

  • @reallpro...2312
    @reallpro...2312 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm sri lanka. I love cricket oll country♥♥

  • @remzick637
    @remzick637 ปีที่แล้ว

    We still hope that Sri Lankan cricket will rise like in old days.

  • @MFShorts420
    @MFShorts420 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can you do a video called the rise of New Zealand as there my fav team

  • @accountingforlife2946
    @accountingforlife2946 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No downfall just,step back only.

  • @madhubabuongole622
    @madhubabuongole622 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My fav players shewag & dilshan & sanga

  • @MoreSystemSilver
    @MoreSystemSilver ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making a video on Sri Lanka ❤🙏. I was hoping you’d make one.

  • @bikershub9680
    @bikershub9680 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hats off to you 🔥

  • @NasirKhan-ps1ph
    @NasirKhan-ps1ph ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was the biggest fan of SL team..
    Sanga malinga my fvrt..
    Love from Bangladesh🇧🇩

  • @AbdullahAlBadshah-zv2mb
    @AbdullahAlBadshah-zv2mb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If there can be a boy in the world named 'Mahela' Then a whole country can make a come back in Cricket.
    Edit: Indians Pakistanis and Bangladeshis will get this joke😂

  • @Cocomelonzzzzzzz
    @Cocomelonzzzzzzz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sri Lanka didn't prepare the Team B , they didn't focus on youngsters , that's the main reason

  • @ishtiyakahmed9861
    @ishtiyakahmed9861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a well polished documentary!

  • @chinu05_
    @chinu05_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We kids of SRI LANKA feel the retirement of sangakkara,mahela and TM dilashan so much...😢😢😢😢

  • @ynr_india_bong_bro
    @ynr_india_bong_bro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I am from India.
    You are making really good contents.
    I really enjoy the knowledge.
    Respect ❤

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Appreciate your support ❤️

  • @AbdullahAlRaja
    @AbdullahAlRaja 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nowadays
    Their attitude is 💯
    And their performance is 0

  • @akash_bardhan
    @akash_bardhan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is cricket growing in the states?
    I'm curious now. BTW well researched video. I've watched your last few cricket videos also. Love from India.

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s growing slowly! Long way to go 🙌🏻

  • @srilankangenie
    @srilankangenie ปีที่แล้ว

    Great documentary! I like the optimistic message at the end! We need to give these players a good domestic platform to help with the transition to international cricket. We have the talent. We need a good visionary administrator!

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bro! Appreciate you 💖🙏 Sri Lanka will comeback stronger!

  • @Amanpickachu7Real
    @Amanpickachu7Real ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve. Been waiting for weeks. 😢 When will it come

    • @Challienthepro
      @Challienthepro ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeh

    • @officialsportica
      @officialsportica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry man I got your back! It might take a while but I'll definitely cover all the requests 💖🙌

    • @Amanpickachu7Real
      @Amanpickachu7Real ปีที่แล้ว

      @@officialsportica ok, thanks

  • @uzamaki_kakashi3959
    @uzamaki_kakashi3959 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you make a video on countries like nepal Japan where cricket is growing

  • @marvelanddcfan1101
    @marvelanddcfan1101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Make a video on that how can new cricketing countries can rise in future ..we are already seeing new countries performing good in football ..do icc should do something😊

  • @weenath
    @weenath 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is genuinely heartbreaking to watch

  • @SuRath717
    @SuRath717 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Corrupt Cricket Board associated with corrupt politicians and corrupt players. It's as simple as that 😔