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South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Wed, December 07 2011
Adapting to South African conditions quickly will help the team: Dilshan
By CricketCountry Staff
Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan believes that the previous Test series results are not the true reflection of his side’s performances. Sri Lanka lost all their last three Test series by 1-0 margin against Australia, England and Pakistan.
Wed, December 07 2011
Dilshan thanks Smith, de Villiers for helping SL cricketers over payment row
By CricketCountry Staff
Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan on Wednesday thanked South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith and his deputy AB de Villiers for ensuring the visitors get paid before the commencement of their three-match Test series starting December 15 at Centurion.
Wed, December 07 2011
Demoralised Sri Lanka seek complete revival on South Africa tour
By Colin Bryden
The odds appear stacked against the Sri Lankan cricket team on their tour of South Africa, which starts Friday with a three-day match against a South African Invitation XI in Benoni.
Tue, December 06 2011
South Africa recall Alviro Petersen for Sri Lanka Test series
Marchant de Lange, a 21-year-old fast bowler, was named Tuesday in South Africa's 13-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Centurion from December 15.
Sun, December 04 2011
Unpaid Lankan team gets moral support from South African players
Unpaid by their Board for the past eight months, the Sri Lankan cricketers got the support of their South African counterparts, who feel it's a credit to Tillakaratne Dilshan's men that they have still carried on with national duty.
Thu, December 01 2011
Allan Donald busy studying video material on Sri Lanka cricketers
By CricketCountry Staff
Allan Donald, the South African bowling coach has been studying video material of Sri Lanka cricketers for his side’s better preparation for their upcoming Test and one-day series, starting December 15.
Wed, November 30 2011
Suranga Lakmal ruled out of South Africa tour
By CricketCountry Staff
Sri Lanka suffered another blow ahead of the South Africa tour when pacer Suranga Lakmal was ruled out of action due to an ankle injury on Wednesday.
Wed, November 30 2011
Sri Lanka sports minister asks Dilshan to maintain proper communication
Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has urged cricket team skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan to maintain sound communications with the selection committee and coach to help end their losing streak.
Tue, November 29 2011
Thilan Samaraweera recalled in Sri Lanka squad for SA tour
Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Thilan Samaraweera, who was earlier overlooked by the selectors for the upcoming tour to South Africa, has been reinstated in the squad, sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said on Tuesday.
Wed, November 23 2011
Ajantha Mendis recalled in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa tour
Sri Lanka on Wednesday recalled unorthodox spinner Ajantha Mendis for next month's Test series in South Africa as the selectors grappled with injuries to key players.