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Sri Lanka

Champion cricket instead of greed
Article
/ 12 October 2012

Champion cricket instead of greed

The Champions League T20 should focus on developing the global game instead of profits, writes Neil Manthorp.

By Neil Manthorp
ICC to review code after Sri Lanka switches captains
Article
/ 2 October 2012

ICC to review code after Sri Lanka switches captains

Sri Lanka has switched their captaincy in their last match against England to avoid Mahela Jayawardene being banned for slow bowling again.

By Rizwan Ali
West Indies, Sri Lanka records wins in Super Eights
Article
/ 28 September 2012

West Indies, Sri Lanka records wins in Super Eights

West Indies and hosts Sri Lanka earned hard-fought wins in an exciting start to the Super Eights round in the World Twenty20 on Thursday.

By Shahid Hashmi
T20 is the proverbial whole new ball game
Article
/ 28 September 2012

T20 is the proverbial whole new ball game

Disparagers of T20 cricket may not like hearing this, but the game has pushed the boundaries of tactical strategising.

By Neil Manthorp
Proteas: Spitting out the chokers tag
Article
/ 21 September 2012

Proteas: Spitting out the chokers tag

The Proteas are ready to make the right decisions when pressure builds in Sri Lanka during their World Twenty20 match.

By Neil Manthorp
Sri Lanka pays for a failed gamble
Article
/ 30 June 2012

Sri Lanka pays for a failed gamble

Pakistan, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, took advantage of Sri Lankan captain’s surprise decision to field first on a good batting track.

By Sapa Afp
Sri Lanka thump Pakistan in first Test
Article
/ 25 June 2012

Sri Lanka thump Pakistan in first Test

Nuwan Kulasekara and Suraj Randiv vanquished Pakistan as Sri Lanka won the first Test by a massive 209 runs, their biggest win over their rivals.

By Sapa
England set 94 to win over Sri Lanka
Article
/ 7 April 2012

England set 94 to win over Sri Lanka

England offspinner Graeme Swann completed a career-best 10-wicket match haul to dismiss Sri Lanka for 278 in its second innings on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 April 2012

England miss chances in Sri Lanka Test

Resolute batting by Sri Lanka and at least three missed chances in the field thwarted England on the fourth day of the second Test in Colombo.

By Staff Reporter
Skipper bails out Sri Lanka for the second time
Article
/ 3 April 2012

Skipper bails out Sri Lanka for the second time

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has scored his second consecutive ton against England in the final Test in Colombo, saving his team’s blushes.

By Kuldip Lal
Sri Lankan army movie to refute war crimes charges
Article
/ 14 March 2012

Sri Lankan army movie to refute war crimes charges

Sri Lanka’s military has been preparing its own documentary on the final battle with Tamil Tiger rebels as a response to allegations of war crimes.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 March 2012

Sri Lanka beat Australia to send India packing

Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs despite Dan Christian’s hat-trick in a dramatic ODI to book their place in the final against the hosts.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 February 2012

Kohli rescues India in ODI series against Sri Lanka

Virat Kohli came to India’s rescue in the last ODI of the tri one-day series against India, giving them a seven-wicket bonus point victory.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 February 2012

India fall victim to Sri Lanka’s searing seamers

An outstanding display of seam bowling from Sri Lanka has helped beat India by 51 runs in their ODI tri-series match.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 January 2012

Dilshan resigns as Sri Lanka cricket captain

Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan has resigned from the captaincy and former skipper Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed to the role.

By Staff Reporter
Sri Lanka outshine South Africa in maiden victory
Article
/ 21 January 2012

Sri Lanka outshine South Africa in maiden victory

Thisara Perera scored 69 not out to secure Sri Lanka’s first win from four ODIs, leading his team to a five wicket victory, with eight balls to spare.

By Jenny Bernstein
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Article
/ 18 January 2012

Proteas take 3-0 lead in ODI series

South Africa has taken a 3-0 lead in the five-match series against Sri-Lanka, after the Proteas won by the Duckworth Lewis method in Bloemfontein.

By Jenny Bernstein
Sri Lanka strike back, setting target of 267
Article
/ 17 January 2012

Sri Lanka strike back, setting target of 267

In an improved performance, Sri Lanka set the Proteas a target of 267 in the third one-day international in Bloemfontein.

By Staff Reporter
De Villiers not popping the champagne just yet
Article
/ 16 January 2012

De Villiers not popping the champagne just yet

AB de Villiers, in his first tour as SA’s ODI captain, says the Proteas can’t rest on their laurels as they look to wrap up a victory over Sri Lanka.

By Jenny Bernstein
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Article
/ 15 January 2012

Proteas ODI squad without Kallis and Amla

Cricket SA has announced the Proteas’ one-day team will be without Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla for the rest of their ODI series against Sri Lanka.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 January 2012

Duminy, Amla lead SA to five-wicket victory

Half-centuries from Hashim Amla and JP Duminy have led South Africa to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Buffalo Park.

By Jenny Bernstein
There’s no taking Sri Lanka lightly, says Amla
Article
/ 13 January 2012

There’s no taking Sri Lanka lightly, says Amla

Hashim Amla says the Proteas will not be taking Sri Lanka lightly after thrashing them in their first ODI, winning by 258 runs.

By Jenny Bernstein
My captaincy hasn’t been tested yet, says AB
Article
/ 12 January 2012

My captaincy hasn’t been tested yet, says AB

Rookie Proteas captain AB de Villiers says the game against Sri Lanka was the perfect start in his new role but that it won’t always be so easy.

By Jenny Bernstein
Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs
Article
/ 12 January 2012

Sri Lanka struck out as SA win by 258 runs

A 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.

By Jenny Bernstein
De Villiers takes the reins against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 10 January 2012

De Villiers takes the reins against Sri Lanka

AB 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.

By Colin Bryden
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Article
/ 9 January 2012

Albie Morkel: I’m back with a better attitude

Albie Morkel, who’s in the Proteas’ team for their ODIs against Sri Lanka after a series of injury setbacks, says he’s back with a better attitude.

By Jenny Bernstein
SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka
Article
/ 6 January 2012

SA end dry spell with sweeping victory over Sri Lanka

South Africa has won their first home Test series in over three years by beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets with more than a day to spare in Cape Town.

By Jenny Bernstein
Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands
Article
/ 5 January 2012

Sri Lanka feel the pressure at Newlands

Forced to follow on, Sri Lanka were 138 for four at stumps on day three of the third and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

By Jenny Bernstein
Cricket: Sri Lanka struck out for 239
Article
/ 5 January 2012

Cricket: Sri Lanka struck out for 239

Sri Lanka collapsed to 239 all out shortly after lunch on Thursday in the deciding Test against South Africa at Newlands.

By Staff Reporter
Kallis and De Villiers take control against Sri Lanka
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis and De Villiers take control against Sri Lanka

Jacques Kallis completed his second Test double century and AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten 160 to put South Africa in control against Sri Lanka.

By Ken Borland
Kallis rakes up career best at Newlands
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis rakes up career best at Newlands

Jacques Kallis made 224, his highest career score, as South Africa powered to 453-4 at lunch on the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka.

By Gerald Imray
Kallis celebrates second double-century
Article
/ 4 January 2012

Kallis celebrates second double-century

Jacques Kallis came back after his first-ever pair in December to hit his second double-century in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka.

By Staff Reporter
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