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Galle
Fri, March 08 2013
Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bat against Bangladesh in 1st Test
Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the first Test at Galle
Fri, November 16 2012
Tillakaratne Dilshan ruled out from first Test against New Zealand
Sri Lanka suffered a big blow with opener Tillakaratne Dilshan being ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand starting in Galle on Saturday as he is yet to recover from his back injury.
Sun, June 10 2012
Countdown to Twenty20 World Cup gets going
The 100-day countdown to the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka from September 18 began on Sunday with more than 350 school children from Kandy district forming a giant '100' at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Sun, April 15 2012
Lasith Malinga the toughest bowler I’ve faced: Chris Gayle
By CricketCountry Staff
Royal Challngers Bangalore opener Chris Gayle, who is considered to be among the most destructive batsman in the world, is wary of facing Mumbai Indians pacer Lasith Malinga, well-known for his toe-crushing yorkers.
Sat, March 31 2012
Angelo Mathews back in Sri Lanka squad for Colombo Test against England
All-rounder Angelo Matthews returned to the Sri Lanka squad for the second and the final Test against England after recovering from a calf injury but the medium pacer will not be available to bowl.
Wed, March 28 2012
England lose two in massive run-chase as Rangana Herath strikes again
England were 111 for two at stumps on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday, as they chased a victory target of 340 runs.
Wed, March 28 2012
Tax exemption for Sri Lanka-England Test upsets Galle Municipal Council
The opposition group of the Galle Municipal Council laments that exemption of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka from entertainment tax had denied the council its due revenue.
Tue, March 27 2012
England lose early wickets on day two in Galle
England, replying to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 318, were 57 for three at lunch on the second day of the first cricket Test in Galle on Tuesday.
Fri, October 07 2011
ICC lets off Sri Lankan board with a warning over ‘poor’ Galle pitch
The ICC on Friday let off Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with a warning for the poor quality pitch at Galle which hosted the Island nation's first Test of a three-match series against Australia in August.
Wed, September 07 2011
Galle pitch not hazardous, says Sri Lanka cricket chief
The match referee may have declared the Galle Stadium pitch poor leading to an ICC inquiry, but Sri Lanka Cricket chief Upali Dharmadasa said the pitch was not dangerous by any means.