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Tharanga Paranavitana
Sat, October 29 2011
Sri Lanka lose four at lunch as Pakistan inches closer to win
Pakistan grabbed three crucial wickets, including the key scalp of Kumar Sangakkara, to boost their chances of winning the second Test against Sri Lanka at Dubai Stadium on Saturday.
Fri, October 28 2011
Sri Lanka fight back to reduce lead against Pakistan
Sri Lanka, who conceded a big 164-run lead in the first innings, moved to 88-1 at stumps on the third day on a pitch that is taking spin and keeping low, which sets up an intriguing last two days.
Sun, September 11 2011
Sangakkara, Jayawardene hold fort for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka put on a determined batting display on Sunday to improve their chances of forcing a draw in the second Test against Australia.
Sat, September 03 2011
Hard work paid off, says Harris
By CricketCountry Staff
Ryan Harris, who claimed three wickets against Sri Lanka on Friday, said his hard work paid dividends in the second innings.
Thu, March 27 2014
Kumar Sangakkara – a credit to Sri Lanka and the game of cricket
The riveting speech at MCC spirit of cricket gave a peek into few great men of modern day.
Wed, October 09 2013
Kumar Sangakkara – a credit to Sri Lanka and the game of cricket
By David Green
There are intelligent and articulate sportsmen and sportswomen, and then there is Kumar Sangakkara whose words are as equally silky and smooth as his wonderfully graceful cover drives.
Sat, June 11 2011
Thirimanne stakes Test claim with century
Left-hander Lahiru Thirimanne rode his luck to score a fine century and virtually assure a first Test cap when Sri Lanka take on England in Southampton next week.
Sat, June 04 2011
Dilshan century sparks Sri Lankan fight back
By Julian Guyer
Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan led from the front with an unbeaten century as the tourists fought back against England on the second day of the second Test at Lord's. At stumps, Sri Lanka were 231 for one, 255 runs behind England's first innings 486.
Fri, May 27 2011
Prasanna century gives Sri Lanka upper hand
Prasanna Jayawardene's hundred left Sri Lanka well-placed against England on the second day of the first Test here on Friday. The wicketkeeper's 112 was the cornerstone of Sri Lanka's first innings 400, a total that appeared some way off when he came in at 159 for four.
Thu, May 26 2011
England strike late against Sri Lanka on a rain-marred day
By Julian Guyer
England took two wickets late on a rain-marred opening day against Sri Lanka after the tourists threatened to make an ideal start to the first Test at Sophia Gardens here on Thursday.