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Mathews stars in Sri Lanka's series-clinching win
Jun 18, 2012 15:31 EDT
Angelo Mathews hammered a brisk 80 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international in Colombo on Monday to clinch the series 3-1.
Sri Lanka-Pakistan ODIs to have reserve days
Jun 15, 2012 02:36 EDT
The remaining two matches in the one-day series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will have reserve days due to rains in the country, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Friday.
Resurgent Pakistan eye Sri Lanka scalp
May 31, 2012 21:34 EDT
Pakistan are hoping to build on their impressive record over the past year when they take the field during the full tour of Sri Lanka starting on Friday.
Sri Lanka marks anniversary of Tigers' defeat
May 19, 2012 05:50 EDT
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse on Saturday rejected international calls to withdraw troops from the island's former war zone as he marked the third anniversary of the Tamil rebels' defeat.
Pakistan makes Hafeez T20 cricket captain
May 10, 2012 09:26 EDT
Pakistan on Thursday dropped captain Misbah-ul Haq from the Twenty20 squad and made all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez the new skipper after the series defeat to England.
Tsunami warnings relaxed after Indonesia quakes
Apr 11, 2012 16:19 EDT
A tsunami watch around the Indian Ocean was lifted hours after two massive earthquakes struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island Wednesday, sending terrified people fleeing from the coast.
Massive Indonesia quakes trigger tsunami alert
Apr 11, 2012 11:15 EDT
A huge earthquake and strong aftershocks struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, triggering an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami alert that sent terrified people fleeing from the coast.
England cricket captain Strauss confident about future
Apr 08, 2012 00:57 EDT
Andrew Strauss heads home from Asia confident his future as captain is secure after England ended a miserable run in Tests by beating Sri Lanka to draw the series and retain their number-one ranking.
Swann fires England to big win in Sri Lanka
Apr 07, 2012 04:56 EDT
Graeme Swann claimed a match haul of 10 wickets as England roared to a series-levelling win over Sri Lanka in the second and final Test on Saturday to retain their number one ranking.
Ten-wicket Swann brings England close to win
Apr 07, 2012 03:04 EDT
Off-spinner Graeme Swann claimed a match-haul of 10 wickets as England set themselves modest target of 94 to win the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday.
Four-star Swann leads England charge
Apr 06, 2012 08:36 EDT
Off-spinner Graeme Swann grabbed four wickets to leave a rejuvenated England on the brink of a series-levelling win in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.
Swann double lifts England against Sri Lanka
Apr 06, 2012 06:04 EDT
Off-spinner Graeme Swann struck twice in the space of 21 runs to leave Sri Lanka on the back foot in the second and final Test against England in Colombo on Friday.
Sri Lanka still 46 behind England at tea
Apr 06, 2012 05:18 EDT
Sri Lanka, trailing England by 185 runs on the first innings, were 139-4 in their second knock at tea on the fourth day of the second Test in Colombo on Friday.
England miss chances in final S. Lanka Test
Apr 06, 2012 03:18 EDT
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 on Friday.
Pietersen puts England on top in Sri Lanka
Apr 05, 2012 08:48 EDT
Kevin Pietersen shrugged off a switch-hit controversy to smash an explosive 151 off 165 balls as England took charge of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday.
Ton-up Pietersen boosts England in Sri Lanka
Apr 05, 2012 06:14 EDT
Kevin Pietersen smashed an unbeaten 106 off 120 balls as England showed their batting prowess to leave Sri Lanka in trouble in the second and final Test in Colombo on Thursday.
Cook, Trott consolidate for England
Apr 05, 2012 03:04 EDT
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott put on a 91-run stand as England closed in on Sri Lanka's first innings total of 275 in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday.
Strauss fights back for England in Sri Lanka
Apr 04, 2012 08:10 EDT
Under-pressure skipper Andrew Strauss and fellow opener Alastair Cook hit gutsy half-centuries as England made a confident reply to Sri Lanka's 275 in the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
Strauss, Cook build solid reply to Sri Lanka
Apr 04, 2012 06:14 EDT
England's under-fire captain Andrew Strauss hit his highest score in the series to lead a solid reply by the tourists to Sri Lanka's 275 in the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
England restrict Sri Lanka to 275
Apr 04, 2012 04:55 EDT
England began their chase of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 275 by reaching 11 for no loss at lunch on the second day of the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
