Sri Lanka Cricket

Ryan ten Doeschate: Mystery South African batsmen and over-indulgence at Lord's

Ryan ten doeschate / 27 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Essex all-rounder reflects on getting Mark Ramprakash out, a tough night at Lord's made more bearable by the incredible restaurant and the signing of a mystery South African batsman......Read more »

India crushed without the bubble of greatness

Andrew Hughes / 19 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest one day batsmen of all time and India are floundering without him, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

Cricket needs direction, leadership and vision

Frank Gregan / 25 July 2008 / Leave a comment

The clash between next year's Sri Lankan tour of England and the IPL season highlights the need for somebody to take responsibility for the game, writes Frank Gregan....Read more »

Sri Lanka v India Test Series Preview: The age of hawk-eye and Twenty20 fatigue

Ed Hawkins / 22 July 2008 / 1 Comments

The greatest cricketing changes are upon us and the Sri Lanka versus India series will test them....Read more »

Sri Lanka v India Test Series Preview: World's greatest wicket-keeper batsman relishes fiery series

Andrew Hughes / 21 July 2008 / Leave a comment

Despite a likely draw on the flat, slow Colombo pitch, Kumar Sangakkara will be taking it to the Indian attack....Read more »

To be or not to Murali

Ed Hawkins / 24 September 2007 / Leave a comment

The Racing Post's Ed Hawkins tells us why the omens are not good for England's One-Day side in the upcoming Series in Sri Lanka...Read more »

Murali magic puts Sri Lanka in control

Editor / 25 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka ended day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Colombo in a dominant position after Muttiah Muralitharan took five wickets to help dismiss the tourists for 89. 'Murali' did not take long to get into the swing...Read more »

Batsman change for Sri Lanka

Editor / 22 June 2007 / Leave a comment

Despite being forced to change their opening batting partnership, Betfair punters still see Sri Lanka as firm favourites to beat Bangladesh in the first Test. Upul Tharanga is missing through injury and has been replaced in the side by Michael...Read more »

Moody calls time on Sri Lanka

Editor / 14 May 2007 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody will be looking to sign off in style with victory over Pakistan in the upcoming One-Day Series after announcing his resignation. The 41-year-old turned down the offer of a new contract with the World Cup...Read more »

Oram fit for Sri Lanka showdown

Editor / 23 April 2007 / Leave a comment

New Zealand have been given a boost after all-rounder Jacob Oram insisted he will be fit for Tuesday's semi-final showdown with Sri Lanka. The big-hitting Kiwi missed Friday's record 215-run defeat at the hands of Australia because of a long-standing...Read more »

Sri Lanka handed bowling boost

Editor / 19 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has revealed that Lasith Malinga should be fit for the World Cup semi-finals. The paceman has missed his country's last three Super 8 games, against New Zealand, Australia and Ireland, because of an ankle injury....Read more »

Sri Lanka rocked by Malinga blow

Editor / 11 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka have been hit by the news that Lasith Malinga will miss the clash with New Zealand on Thursday and could be sidelined for the rest of their Super 8 campaign. The 23-year-old slinger missed training on Tuesday and,...Read more »

New Zealand v Sri Lanka

Editor / 10 April 2007 / Leave a comment

New Zealand v Sri Lanka - PREVIEW Two teams with a foot in the semi-finals of the 2007 Cricket World Cup will meet at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada, with the prize on offer for both New Zealand and...Read more »

Sangakkara relieved as Sri Lanka bounce back

Editor / 02 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Kumar Sangakkara was delighted with the response of his team-mates as they cruised to a 113-run victory over the West Indies on Sunday. The 1996 winners are many people's dark horses to go all the way in...Read more »