THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 16:22 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 16:22 |
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Sri Lanka scores in final match, SA still wins seriesDespite Sri Lanka's two-wicket triumph over South Africa in the final match of an international series, the series was still won 3-2 by the hosts. Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runsA century from Hashim Amla and six early wickets helped SA rout Sri Lanka by 258 runs in the first of five one-day internationals against Sri Lanka. De Villiers takes the reins against Sri LankaAB de Villiers enjoys a new challenge when he captains South Africa in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at Boland Park on Wednesday. Kallis climbs back to second spot in ICC rankingsAccording to the International Cricket Council, Jacques Kallis has climbed back to second position in the world rankings for batsmen and all-rounders. Tide turns against cricket administratorsPlayers and athletes have become professional; so should the leaders of their governing bodies. Amla and de Villiers light up WanderersHashim Amla and AB de Villiers came to the party with a fourth-wicket partnership of 139 on the third-day of the final test against Australia. Jacques Kallis reaches 12 000 Test runsJacques Kallis has become the fourth batsman to score 12 000 Test runs before his dismissal in the fourth over after lunch at Wanderers. Pressure not a problem says Smith as Proteas crashSouth Africa skipper Graeme Smith hit back at claims his side had 'choked' again at the World Cup after a dramatic six-run loss to England on Sunday. De Villiers powers South Africa to easy victoryAB de Villiers' unbeaten 107 powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in a World Cup Group B match on Thursday. SA batsmen take a diveEngland's Jonathon Trott and VVS Laxman of India have achieved career-best rankings in the Reliance Mobile International Cricket Council rankings. |
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