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Colombo
Fri, August 02 2013
South Africa win toss, bat first in 1st T20 against Sri Lanka
South African skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Sat, July 20 2013
Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 1st ODI at Colombo
The first One-Day International (ODI) between Sri Lanka and South Africa is being played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. South African captain AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to field. Dinesh Chandimal is leading Sri Lanka in the absence of Angelo Mathews.
Sun, August 24 2014
Ashantha de Mel: A fast bowler who also represented his country in bridge
On May 9, 1959, one of the finest Sri Lankan fast bowlers named Asantha Lakdasa Francis de Mel was born at Colombo. He was the torchbearer of the Sri Lankan attack when the country played its first Test match. He picked up 59 wickets in 17 Test matches at a time when Sri Lanka played few games. Sarang Bhalerao revisits Asantha de Mel’s cricketing days.
Fri, August 22 2014
Upul Chandana: The Sri Lankan spinner whose form fluctuated like a sinusoidal wave
Upul Chandana, born May 7, 1972, was one of Sri Lanka’s able leg-spinners, whose career coincided with that of Muttiah Muralitharan’s. Although they operated differently, the former was seldom consistent. Moreover, Murali’s effectiveness meant that Chandana’s services were sporadically used. Karthik Parimal looks back at his punctuated career.
Sun, April 14 2013
Sri Lanka Cricket to employ secret ballot voting to elect office bearers
For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka Cricket, its office bearers will be elected through a secret ballot voting in its Annual General Body Meeting on April 16 here.
Mon, November 26 2012
New Zealand back on top as Sri Lanka lose three on Day Two of Colombo Test
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee dismissed Kumar Sangakkara and Tilakaratne Dilshan in quick succession to gave his side the advantage at the end of second day's play in the Colombo Test.
Mon, November 26 2012
Rangana Herath puts Sri Lanka on top as New Zealand lose eight wickets
Rangana Herath came back strongly after lunch as he picked up two more Kiwi wickets, leaving them on 396 for eight at Tea on the second day of the second and final Test against New Zealand at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo on Monday.
Sun, November 25 2012
New Zealand in cruise control on Day One of second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo
Ross Taylor hit a solid century as New Zealand recovered from early blows to post a healthy 223-2 on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Sun, November 25 2012
Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, second Test match at Colombo – Day One
Sri Lanka and New Zealand clash in the second Test match at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Sunday.