The Gary Kirsten era has officially begun with a statement win! We’re breaking down the tactical masterclass, that incredible Kamindu Mendis catch, and the fitness revolution transforming Sri Lanka cricket.

In this deep-dive review, Mark and Nick analyse Sri Lanka’s clinical performance against the West Indies in the 1st ODI. We discuss the shocking decision to open with Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis’s evolving captaincy style, and the "pace battery" led by a hungry Dushmantha Chameera. From pitch conditions at Sabina Park to the middle-order stability provided by Janith Liyanage, this is your comprehensive guide to the new look of Sri Lankan cricket. 

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The Murali End Gang discuss Wanindu Hasaranga's injury and where it leaves Sri Lanka on the Road to Ahmedabad

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Dominic Machado and Estelle Vasudevan discuss the Women's team qualifying for the ODI World Cup next year in India and preview the Men's T20 series against New Zealand.

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Estelle Vasudevan, Nick Brookes, Dominic Machado and Mark Machado look back at Sri Lanka Cricket's worst moments of 2024

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Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado discuss Sri Lanka's top moments of 2024.

They remember the Pathum's knock, Kumara bowling fire and a big Chamari inspired Continental Cup win.

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Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Dominic Machado discuss Sri Lanka's terrible test series against South Africa. They discuss what has gone wrong and what needs to change to make sure that Sri Lanka challenge at the business end of the World Test Championship next time round. 

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Dominic Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Nick Brookes discuss Sri Lanka's disastrous first test against South Africa, the 42 all out and how Sanath and boys turn it round in the second test and keep the dream of the World Test Championship Final in London Alive 

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Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Dominic Machado look ahead to Sri Lanka's Test Series against South Africa, discuss what Sri Lanka need to get to the World Test Championship Final They discuss how Sanath Jayasuriya will be preparing the team and what to expect from Sri Lanka' in South Africa. They also highlight the South African players that might cause Sri Lanka some problems.

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Kavisha Egodage is a Sri Lankan origin player playing international Cricket for the UAE. A couple of weeks ago Murali End's Estelle Vasudevan caught up with her to find out a little more about her story, how she ended up making her debut at 13 and her future career aspirations.

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Dominic Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Nick Brookes discuss Sri Lanka's series win over New Zealand, look at Sri Lanka's 'Quarter-Final' Test series against South Africa with the squad now out and the boys in South Africa. 

They discuss what the ODI series win against New Zealand means for Sanath Jayasuriya and the boys and they discuss which Sri Lankans might get picked up in the IPL.

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Mark and Dominic Machado preview Sri Lanka's Whiteball series against New Zealand and discuss if the squad is appropriate and if some of the key test players should be going to South Africa earlier to prepare for the upcoming series. 

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6 months into his time as Sri Lanka Head Coach, Mark Machado, Nick Brookes, Estelle Vasudevan and Mark Machado debate the pros and cons of Sanath Jayasuriya's tenure so far. They discuss if the legend has the right attributes to lead the Sri Lanka Men's team to the promise land of ICC Major Tournament knock out Cricket and what we have learnt and are leaning about his brand of Cricket. 

The Murali End bring you all the reaction from Sri Lanka's opening game of the T20 World Cup vs. Ireland!
They will be joined by former Sri Lanka Coach Anton Roux, and give you the chance to have your say.

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Mark Machado and Nick Brookes review Sri Lanka's ODI series win over the West Indies, discuss the team selection, what we learnt and the general state of Sri Lankan Cricket including the irresistible form of Kamindu Mendis and the impact Sanath Jayasuriya is having as head coach. 

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Dominic and Mark Machado review Sri Lanka's T20 series win over the West Indies. They discuss team selection, the state of the pitch and try to work out Sanath Jayarsuriya's coaching philosophy works

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Estelle Vasudevan, Dominic Machado and Mark Machado discuss the Sri Lanka team's disappointing World Cup Campaign, ask if the team was over hyped and if the fans were over confident and what happens to the team now.... 

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Dominic and Mark Machado discuss Sanath Jayasuriya being given the Head Coach role full time and look at the squad selected for the West Indies.

They discuss Dasun Shanaka being dropped, Bhanuka Rajapaksa's return to the squad, Chandimal staying in the squad and ask if Dunith Wellalage will finally make his T20i debut. 

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Estelle Vasudevan and Dominic Machado discuss Sri Lanka's loss to India and the teams disappointing performance in the UAE this T20 World cup.

They discuss where the team goes from here and what might change.

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Estelle Vasudevan & Mark Machado discuss how Sri Lanka lost their first two games of the T20 World Cup in the UAE. 

They talk about Chamari's form and why Sri Lanka are struggling to score runs and hit boundaries. 

They discuss the incredible support Sri Lanka get all around the World and if they can turn it round for the final two games against New Zealand and India. 

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Mark and Dominic Machado answer the questions you have sent the Murali End Team, including if Dilshan Madushanka should be in the test squad and who the second spinner should be.

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Mark and Dominic Machado review Sri Lanka series win over New Zealand, they discuss the big decisions and bid performances that got Sri Lanka their first series win over the Black Caps in 15 years. They talk about the leadership, Kamindu Mendis' incredible form and areas that Sri Lanka might need to look at ahead of the South Africa series And Mark asks Dominic if Sri Lanka could have competitive White Ball and Red Ball teams playing concurrently.

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Dominic Machado and Estelle Vasudevan discuss Sri Lanka's win over New Zealand in the 1st test in Galle. 

A test that saw Prabath Jayasuriya 9 wickets, a century for Kamindu Mendis and Sri Lanka climb the World Test Championship Table.

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Dominic Machado, Nick Brookes and Estelle Vasudevan take a closer look at the Women's World Cup squad, discuss the inclusion of Inoka Ranaweera and Shashini Gimhani and contemplate how far the Women's team can go. 

And they discuss the first test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle that has a mid-test rest day so the players can vote in the Sri Lankan Presidential Election 

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The Murali End gang are joined by former Sri Lanka Coach Anton Roux to preview Sri Lanka at the World Cup. They discuss strengths and weaknesses and how to beat the group stage opposition. 

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Dominic Machado, Nick Brookes and Mark Machado look ahead to the two test match series against New Zealand, ask who is keeping wicket, who is batting 3 and how are we going to get Kane Williamson out.

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Estelle Vasudevan, Dominic Machado & Mark Machado answer your question that have emerged from Sri Lanka's tour of England


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Estelle Vasudevan, Dominic Machado & Mark Machado review Sri Lanka's tour of England and try to work out if Sri Lanka fans should be disappointed that they didn't win the series or overjoyed they won the final game. 

They discuss Kusal Mendis role in the team, why Pathum Nissanka is getting better with every match and why playing with four seamers was so innovative.

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Mark and Dominic Machado what went wrong at Lord's, Sri Lanka's lack of vision and look ahead to the final test of the series at The Oval and discuss any chances that might happen to the side. 

The Murali End Sri Lanka Fan meet up 'What the Bloody Hell Is This' will happen at the end of play, every day of the Oval Test At The Gladstone Arms
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Estelle Vasudevan, Dominic Machado & Nick Brookes preview the second test between England at Sri Lanka with the series moving to the home of Cricket. 

They discuss if Pathum Nissanka should be in the starting XI, should Kusal Mendis keep his place, who should keep and what the bowling line-up should be 

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Mark and Nick record after the Sri lanka lose to England. 

They discuss Sri Lanka's performance and where they must improve when the get to Lord's we also hear from Dinesh Chandimal. 

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Mark and Nick react to the 3rd day's play of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford.

They discuss, new balls, umpiring, fielding and Sri Lanka's top order. 

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Estelle Vasudevan and Dominic Machado review Sri Lanka Women's tour of Ireland. They discuss the centuries for Vishmi and Hasthitha, World Cup Qualification chances and Sri Lanka's limited batting options

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Mark and Nick react to the 2nd day's play of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford.

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Nick Brookes and Mark Machado review day 1 of the first test at Old Trafford between England and Sri Lanka

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Mark & Dominic Machado react to another tough defeat for Sri Lanka... this time only days out from the start of the World Cup 

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40 years after the game, Sri Lankan Cricket Historian Nick Brookes chats to Duleep Mendis & Sidath Wettimuny about Sri Lanka's tour of England in 1984 and the first test Sri Lanka played at Lords's. 
Both players scored centuries and got themselves on the honours board with Duleep captaining the side.

They discuss their thoughts and feeling going into the game and how they felt on the pitch on the historic occasion  

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Mark Machado, Nick Brookes, Estelle Vasudevan & Dominic Machado preview the test series which starts on Wednesday against England at Old Trafford.

They discuss Sri Lanka's chances, who should bat 3 and how Sri Lanka might get 20 wickets 

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Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Nick Brookes discuss Sri Lanka's win in the First T20 against Ireland and look ahead to the 2nd T20, the ODI series and what we have learnt about the team
 
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'What the Bloody Hell is This' is the Sri Lankan Fans meet up happening every day after the close of play during the Lord's Test at the Three Falcons pub. It's free entry and there will be some special guests. The Three Falcons: 1 Orchardson St, London NW8 8NG, UK

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Dominic Machado, Estelle Vasudevan & Nick Brooks record minutes after Sri Lanka's historic ODI series win over India, ending the 27 year wait.

They discuss the pitches, Sri Lanka's batting, the use of spin and the players.

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Dominic Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Nick Brookes review the first two games of the Sri Lanka V India ODI series. They talk about the first match tie, the second match win and ask if Sri Lanka can win the series.

They go into details about how Sri Lanka handled Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, injuries to Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathirana and the performance of Jeffrey Vandersay.

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Mark and Dominic Machado react to the humiliating loss to India in the final T20 match. They reflect on the Women's Asia cup win and answer your questions

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Sri Lanka win the Asia Cup, Estelle Vasudevan & Madushka Balasuriya react the performance and bring you all the reaction from Dambulla.

Estelle Vasudevan & Madushka Balasuriya digest Sri Lanka's nail biting win over Pakistan in the semi-final of the Asia Cup to progress to the final against India on Sunday

Reporting from the ground they go through Sri Lanka's tense bowling, Chamari's incredible knock, Sugandika finding the boundary & Anuskha scoring the winning runs 

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Mark Machado is joined by broadcaster Matt Kabir Floyd, Prad Navaratnam and Dominic Machado to preview Sri Lanka's T20 series with India.

They chat about what Charith Asalanka's captaincy might look like, Sri Lanka's bowling unit and what we can expect from Gautam Gambhir's India, including the explosive batting and the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as Captain.

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Mark Machado, Aadhil Siddhique, Prad Navaratnam and Dominic Machado discuss the 2024 season of the Lanka Premier League. They talk about the players, the teams, the issues around ownership, what the role of the LPL is within Sri Lankan Cricket and also if good LPL forms means good international form 

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Mark, Dom and Nick discuss Sri Lanka's loss in the the 2nd T20 against England, chat about the World Cup Squad and also open up the studio. 

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Dominic Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Mark Machado look ahead to the Women's Asia Cup which is in Dambulla. They look at the Sri Lanka squad, discuss which players might shine and what a good tournament would be for Sri Lanka 

Dominic Machado, Nick Brookes and Mark Machado react to the news that Wanindu Hasaranga has resigned from the T20 Captaincy of the Sri Lankan Men's National Team They also discuss the LPL and India's tour of Sri Lanka

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Dominic Machado, Nick Brookes and Mark Machado chew over the last few days in Sri Lankan Cricket. Including the appointment of Sanath Jayasuriya as Head Coach. They discuss the pros and cons and what it might mean for the India and England tours in the next few weeks. 

They discuss the latest from the LPL after Wanindu Hasaranga didn't shake Chamika's hand 
and Kumar Sangakkara's comments on the future of Test Cricket 

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