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23 hours ago
Sri Lanka overcome hapless Pakistan to win first T20
Despite restricting Sri Lanka to 132-7, Pakistan were unable to chase the target and were dismissed for 95 in 17.4 overs.
Despite restricting Sri Lanka to 132-7, Pakistan were unable to chase the target and were dismissed for 95 in 17.4 overs.
2 days ago
Sri Lanka and Pakistan clash ahead of world T20
The Twenty20 games in southern Hambantota on Friday and Sunday are a prelude to the fourth edition of the world T20.
The Twenty20 games in southern Hambantota on Friday and Sunday are a prelude to the fourth edition of the world T20.
29th May, 2012
Confident Pakistan gear up for tough Sri Lanka series
The seven-week tour comprises three Tests, five ODIs and two Twenty20s.
The seven-week tour comprises three Tests, five ODIs and two Twenty20s.
24th May, 2012
Sri Lanka name squads for Pakistan series
Sri Lanka announced separate Twenty20 and one-day squads for the home series against Pakistan starting next month.
Sri Lanka announced separate Twenty20 and one-day squads for the home series against Pakistan starting next month.
21st May, 2012
PCB working on other options to host Australia: Alam
Alam said the details of the venue will be finalised within a week.
Alam said the details of the venue will be finalised within a week.
20th May, 2012
Saeed Ajmal wants to become world’s No 1
To become the world's no. 1 Test bowler, Ajmal wants to be the best against Sri Lanka.
To become the world's no. 1 Test bowler, Ajmal wants to be the best against Sri Lanka.
20th May, 2012
SLC unaware of accusation against IPL player
“We are not aware of such an occurrence. If it had happened the BCCI would have informed us.”
“We are not aware of such an occurrence. If it had happened the BCCI would have informed us.”
18th May, 2012
Pleased with team’s progress: Misbah
Misbah was pleased with the team's progress, especially in fielding and fitness.
Misbah was pleased with the team's progress, especially in fielding and fitness.
16th May, 2012
Nasir Jamshed ruled out of Sri Lanka tour
Jamshed reportedly injured his left hand's index figure during a club match.
Jamshed reportedly injured his left hand's index figure during a club match.
13th May, 2012
Cricket is all about experience, not age: Ayub Dogar
“In cricket there are some things you learn only through experience.”
“In cricket there are some things you learn only through experience.”
9th May, 2012
Three separate teams likely to be announced for SL tour
Misbah is expected to be removed as captain and three separate teams are likely to be announced.
Misbah is expected to be removed as captain and three separate teams are likely to be announced.
30th April, 2012
Pakistan kick off tough Sri Lanka tour on June 1
Pakistan arrive in Sri Lanka on May 29 and start their tour with two T20s in Hambantota.
Pakistan arrive in Sri Lanka on May 29 and start their tour with two T20s in Hambantota.
29th April, 2012
Ranatunga fired as SLC head for opposing IPL: report
Ranatunga's tenure as the head of SLC turned out to be short-lived because of his opposition to the IPL, according to a report.
Ranatunga's tenure as the head of SLC turned out to be short-lived because of his opposition to the IPL, according to a report.
11th April, 2012
Double Wisden honour for Sangakkara
LONDON: Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara has been chosen as both one of the Five Cricketers of the Year and the…
LONDON: Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara has been chosen as both one of the Five Cricketers of the Year and the…
2nd April, 2012
Pressure on England as Sri Lanka eye 2-0 sweep
England's under-pressure captain Andrew Strauss will look to end his slump in form as Sri Lanka eye a series whitewash.
England's under-pressure captain Andrew Strauss will look to end his slump in form as Sri Lanka eye a series whitewash.
28th March, 2012
England lose top two in historic chase
England were left 340 to win, a record chase on the ground, and at tea they had reached 27 for no loss.
England were left 340 to win, a record chase on the ground, and at tea they had reached 27 for no loss.
26th March, 2012
England fans swamp Sri Lankans
GALLE: Travelling English supporters hugely outnumbered local Sri Lankan fans at the start of the first Test in Galle on…
GALLE: Travelling English supporters hugely outnumbered local Sri Lankan fans at the start of the first Test in Galle on…
25th March, 2012
England have a point to prove: Strauss
GALLE: England captain Andrew Strauss on Sunday urged his world number one Test side to bounce back against Sri…
GALLE: England captain Andrew Strauss on Sunday urged his world number one Test side to bounce back against Sri…
14th March, 2012
Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews out of Asia Cup
DHAKA: Sri Lanka suffered a blow on Wednesday when influential all-rounder Angelo Mathews was ruled out for the rest of…
DHAKA: Sri Lanka suffered a blow on Wednesday when influential all-rounder Angelo Mathews was ruled out for the rest of…
12th March, 2012
England’s Patel eyes Test spot in S.Lanka
COLOMBO: Samit Patel said Monday he was hopeful his all-round talents would help him win a Test cap for England…
COLOMBO: Samit Patel said Monday he was hopeful his all-round talents would help him win a Test cap for England…
11th March, 2012
Flower wants England to bloom on sub-continent
England coach has challenged his players to do better in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
England coach has challenged his players to do better in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
4th March, 2012
Warner ton drives Australia to victory over Sri Lanka
David Warner smacked a swashbuckling 163 before Australia weathered a fierce fightback to secure a 15-run victory over Sri Lanka…
David Warner smacked a swashbuckling 163 before Australia weathered a fierce fightback to secure a 15-run victory over Sri Lanka…
3rd March, 2012
Sri Lanka brings in Prasanna for Asia Cup
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket selectors on Saturday left out left-arm spinner Rangana Herath for the upcoming four-nation Asia Cup tournament…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket selectors on Saturday left out left-arm spinner Rangana Herath for the upcoming four-nation Asia Cup tournament…
2nd March, 2012
Sri Lanka beat Australia to send India home
MELBOURNE: Sri Lanka held their nerve to end India’s late bid for a tri one-day series finals spot with a…
MELBOURNE: Sri Lanka held their nerve to end India’s late bid for a tri one-day series finals spot with a…
24th February, 2012
Sri Lanka win thriller over Australia to go top
HOBART: Sri Lanka won a thrilling tri-series one-day international by three wickets over Australia with four balls to spare on…
HOBART: Sri Lanka won a thrilling tri-series one-day international by three wickets over Australia with four balls to spare on…
18th February, 2012
Sri Lankan bank to release $5.07 million to pay ‘salary-starved’ cricketers
COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan bank has agreed to release 600 million Sri Lanka rupees ($5.07 million) to the country’s cash-strapped…
COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan bank has agreed to release 600 million Sri Lanka rupees ($5.07 million) to the country’s cash-strapped…
17th February, 2012
Sri Lanka orders bank to pay player wages
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s sports minister has ordered the state-run Bank of Ceylon to settle the wages of national cricketers who…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s sports minister has ordered the state-run Bank of Ceylon to settle the wages of national cricketers who…
17th February, 2012
Sangakkara reaches 10,000 as Sri Lanka hammer Australia
SYDNEY: Kumar Sangakkara hit his 10,000th run in one-day internationals to help Sri Lanka hammer Australia by eight wickets in…
SYDNEY: Kumar Sangakkara hit his 10,000th run in one-day internationals to help Sri Lanka hammer Australia by eight wickets in…
27th January, 2012
SLC defends Marsh sacking
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket chief Friday defended the sacking of Australian coach Geoff Marsh and the selection of a new…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket chief Friday defended the sacking of Australian coach Geoff Marsh and the selection of a new…
26th January, 2012
Sri Lanka appoint South African Graham Ford as coach
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka have sacked coach Geoff Marsh and appointed South African Graham Ford on a two-year contract, a Sri…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka have sacked coach Geoff Marsh and appointed South African Graham Ford on a two-year contract, a Sri…
