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To be or not to Murali

24 September 2007 | About Ed Hawkins

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 | Comment now

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Murali magic puts Sri Lanka in control

25 June 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

Batsman change for Sri Lanka

22 June 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

Moody calls time on Sri Lanka

14 May 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

Oram fit for Sri Lanka showdown

23 April 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

Sri Lanka handed bowling boost

19 April 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

Sri Lanka rocked by Malinga blow

11 April 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

New Zealand v Sri Lanka

10 April 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

Sangakkara relieved as Sri Lanka bounce back

2 April 2007 | About Editor

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 | Comment now

Sri Lankan ace makes history

29 March 2007 | About Editor

Lasith Malinga became the first player in one-day history to take four wickets in four balls, but Sri Lanka fell to a one-wicket defeat to South Africa in Guyana. Chasing 210 to win, the Proteas looked to be cruising to... Read more | Comment now

Chaminda Vaas confident of Sri Lanka success

24 March 2007 | About Editor

Chaminda Vaas feels Sri Lanka can go all the way and win the World Cup, after sealing three wins in their group matches. The paceman ended with figures of 2-39 and smashed a quick-fire unbeaten 16 to help his country... Read more | Comment now

SRI LANKA V INDIA

22 March 2007 | About Editor

Sri Lanka's clash with India on Friday is shaping up as being one of the most interesting and important of the opening phase of the World Cup with defeat almost certain to send Rahul Dravid's men out of the... Read more | Comment now