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Injury scare for Fernando
Sri Lanka Board XI v Indians, Colombo, 3rd day Sa'adi Thawfeeq July 20, 2008 Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilhara Fernando's return to Test cricket suffered a setback when he complained of knee pain and was unable to take the field during India's second innings on the third and final day of the... -
Hashan playing for both sides
The stalemate over the appointment of Sri Lanka’s new cricket manager Hashan Tillekaratne is moving towards a political ending. Mr. Tillekaratne, the United National Party’s organiser for Avissawella, was selected for the post of Sri Lanka’s national cricket team manager by SLC’s Interim... -
Bench strength very encouraging
Ranil Abeynayake Hardly have the celebrations and discussions of the Asia Cup triumphs died down and the Indians have stepped onto Sri Lankan soil. There are more famous faces in this squad, when comparing with the lot who contested the Asia Cup. It all points out to what should be closely... -
A single game plan is insufficient against a team like India - Mahela
By Harry Jayachandra The First Test between India and Sri Lanka begins at the Sinhalese Sports Club Grounds on Wednesday. The touring team has one of the most experienced batting line ups with the likes of Rahul Dravid, V. V. S. Laxman, Sourav Ganguly and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar on... -
Cricket >> It’s indeed a funny game
It’s indeed a funny game by. S.R. Pathiravithana Cricket is a funny game. It even has been described as a game played by ‘the flannelled fools”. Well, the flannelled fools may have been those Englishmen who wanted to bask in the summer sun and thus indulged in unending cricket matches, but... -
"Dhoni's Angels" >> Dhoni hires female guards
By Salman Ravi BBC News, Ranchi Indian cricketing hero Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been provided an all-female police force to protect him from his female fans, police say. Dhoni recently opted out of playing a series in Sri Lanka because of fatigue. For these police women, guarding Dhoni... -
Too early to assess Mendis - Jenner
Cricinfo staff July 16, 2008 Terry Jenner, the former Australian legspinner who mentored Shane Warne, has said while Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis is an exciting prospect, it is too early to assess him. Mendis, who picked up 17 wickets in the Asia Cup last month, including two five-wicket... -
Jayawardene predicts close contest
India in Sri Lanka 2008 Sa'adi Thawfeeq July 15, 2008 Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, has predicted a close contest in the three-Test series against India, while his counterpart Anil Kumble emphasised his team's consistency in the run-up to the tour, during a press conference in... -
Ajantha Mendis Rewarded with a Promotion in Army
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Mendis' challenge begins now
Osman Samiuddin in Karachi July 6, 2008 Lord knows how they classify Ajantha Mendis in other areas of the world but round these parts, people of a certain vintage will most likely refer to him as a finger bowler. These were types found mostly in Karachi in the 1970s, tennis ball in hand and an... -
Records don't awe ageless Jayasuriya
Sidharth Monga in Karachi June 30, 2008 The beauty about Sanath Jayasuriya, Virender Sehwag and Adam Gilchrist is that there are certain records they are the most likely to set - and they don't give a damn about it. For them the journey is the thing. They can't bear to take the joy out of their... -
Tweaking Mendis the right way
Sidharth Monga in Karachi June 29, 2008 Cricket has changed. And one of the most unwanted changes is that it is now littered with too many robotic, over-coached, mechanical players. The change is not hard to see why: technology is better than before, it's easy to spot flaws in, say, a bowler's... -
Cricketer Glenn McGrath's wife dies of cancer
Jane McGrath, wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, died on Sunday after an 11-year battle with cancer but her lasting legacy will be the foundation the couple established to help women battling the disease. The British-born former flight steward had survived breast and bone cancer... -
Sri Lanka look for change of fortune
Sa'adi Thawfeeq June 22, 2008 Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan captain, is hoping his team rediscovers the winning touch in the Asia Cup after three poor series since the 2007 World Cup. Since making the final of that tournament in the Caribbean, Sri Lanka have suffered one-day defeats... -
Injury sidelines Maharoof again
Asia Cup 2008 Sa'adi Thawfeeq June 22, 2008 Farveez Maharoof, the Sri Lankan allrounder, has been ruled out of the Asia Cup tournament in Pakistan due to an abdominal strain. He will be replaced by Thilan Thushara, the left-arm medium-fast bowler. Maharoof, 23, suffered the injury while... -
Asif held for 'illegal substance'
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammed Asif has been detained at Dubai airport on suspicion of carrying illegal drugs. Senior Pakistan Cricket Board official Nadeem Akram said that Asif was held on Monday as he travelled to Pakistan. He said a substance recovered from Asif had been sent for tests and... -
It was a great learning curve >>> IPL with SANGA
The last six weeks have flown by. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the intensity and passion of the IPL and as I write I’m looking forward to the second IPL semi-final versus the Chennai Super Kings. I hope on Sunday we’ll be lining-up against Rajasthan in the grand finale. The first semi-final was won... -
T.M. Dilshan’s wedding gives Daredevils a break!
New Delhi: The agonising wait for Rajasthan Royals’ last-ball win over Mumbai Indians that booked it a place in the IPL semifinals turned out to be quite enjoyable for the Delhi Daredevils, who found a perfect getaway from the tension at teammate Tillakaratne Dilshan’s wedding here last night... -
Minister influences Jayasuriya selection
Asia Cup 2008 Sa'adi Thawfeeq May 16, 2008 Sanath Jayasuriya makes a return to the Sri Lanka squad for the Asia Cup in Pakistan after having been dropped for the one-dayers in the West Indies last month. Jayasuriya, who has retired from Tests, was included in the 15-member squad following the... -
Asia Cup 2008 >>> Asantha Demel Screws it Up Again!!
Asia Cup 2008 >>> Asantha Demel Screws things up Again!! By Channaka de Silva National selectors have once again overlooked veteran Sanath Jayasuriya for the ODI team but recalled spinner Muttiah Muralitharan for the Sri Lanka team for the forthcoming Asia Cup starting in Pakistan on June 24...
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