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Dilshan century sets up big Sri Lanka total
Sep 21, 2009 20:00 EDT
Opener Tillakaratne Dilshan struck 106 runs as Sri Lanka made 319-8 against South Africa Tuesday in the opening match of the 2009 Champions Trophy at SuperSport Park.
Dilshan, Mendis sparkle as Sri Lanka triumph
Sep 21, 2009 20:00 EDT
Tillakaratne Dilshan struck a century and Ajantha Mendis grabbed three key wickets as Sri Lanka cruised to a 55-run win over South Africa on Tuesday in the opening Champions Trophy game.
Pakistan's security gains contrast Afghan turmoil
Sep 20, 2009 11:38 EDT
Pakistan gains upper hand against Taliban fighters while Afghan unrest spirals out of control. A successful army offensive, a shift in public opinion against the militants and the killing of top Taliban leaders have given grounds for cautious optimism in Pakistan as progress across the border in Afghanistan appears stalled amid spiraling violence and postelection turmoil.
Pakistan hope to play India on neutral ground
Sep 18, 2009 20:00 EDT
Pakistan's cricket chief said Saturday he hopes his team will get to play arch-rivals India at a neutral venue in the future.
Sri Lanka skipper Sangakkara hails bowlers
Sep 16, 2009 20:00 EDT
Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara hailed his bowlers Thursday ahead of the ICC 2009 Champions Trophy in South Africa.
New Zealand to host six Tests
Sep 06, 2009 20:00 EDT
New Zealand will host a record six Tests in the coming southern hemisphere summer during tours by Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia, officials said Monday.
Security fears cloud India's Olympic dream
Aug 31, 2009 20:00 EDT
The gunshots fired at the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore on March 3 are still ringing across the border in the ears of India's sports officials.
Security fears cloud India's Olympic dream
Aug 31, 2009 20:00 EDT
The gunshots fired at the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore on March 3 are still ringing across the border in the ears of India's sports officials.
Pakistan Taliban commander vows Afghan fight
Aug 23, 2009 13:40 EDT
AP Exclusive: Pakistan Taliban commander vows Afghan fight, suggests leader still not chosen. Pakistani Taliban fighters are committed to helping the fight in Afghanistan and consider Barack Obama their "No 1 enemy," a top commander said amid uncertainty Sunday about whether a new leader has been appointed to head the movement.
Austrian pair out of worlds over security fears
Aug 12, 2009 20:00 EDT
Two Austrian doubles players joined the England squad in pulling out of the world badminton championships in India for security reasons, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.
England defend India tournament pull-out
Aug 09, 2009 20:00 EDT
England's badminton team defended Monday its decision to pull out of the world championships in India, saying security in the host city of Hyderabad was lax and denying they had overreacted.
India safe for 2010 World Cup: FIH chief
Jul 26, 2009 20:00 EDT
Field hockey's world chief on Monday dismissed security concerns over the 2010 World Cup in New Delhi, saying the Indian capital will put on a good show.
Commonwealth Games chief backs Delhi preparations
Jul 21, 2009 20:00 EDT
The head of the Commonwealth Games complimented Delhi, the host of next year's event, on recent progress made in preparations but added that deadlines still appeared to be tight.
Commonwealth Games chief backs Delhi preparations
Jul 21, 2009 20:00 EDT
The head of the Commonwealth Games complimented Delhi, the host of next year's event, on recent progress made in preparations but added that deadlines still appeared to be tight.
Sri Lanka's Vaas to quit Tests
Jul 18, 2009 20:00 EDT
Sri Lanka's veteran seamer Chaminda Vaas said on Sunday he will retire from Test cricket after the ongoing Pakistan series, but will still play limited-overs internationals.
New Zealand to host Pakistan Test series
Jul 06, 2009 20:00 EDT
New Zealand will host Pakistan for a three-Test series from late November after the Black Caps cancelled their tour to the troubled country over security fears.
Pakistani objections delay new tour programme
Jul 01, 2009 20:00 EDT
Pakistan has complained of being marginalised in the draft of the next six-year international cricket programme, forcing the signing of the schedule to be postponed, an official said Thursday.
Tight security but no fanfare for Pakistan winners
Jun 22, 2009 20:00 EDT
Police whisked Pakistan's Twenty20 World Cup-winning team away from jubilant fans at Lahore airport on Tuesday citing security fears in a city recently targeted by Taliban militants.
Tight security but no fanfare for Pakistan winners
Jun 22, 2009 20:00 EDT
Police whisked Pakistan's Twenty20 World Cup-winning team away from jubilant fans at Lahore airport on Tuesday citing security fears in a city recently targeted by Taliban militants.
Tight security but no fanfare for Cup winners
Jun 22, 2009 20:00 EDT
Police whisked Pakistan's Twenty20 World Cup-winning team away from jubilant fans at Lahore airport on Tuesday amid continuing security fears in the city.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
 Sri Lanka Cricket Logo | |
| Test status granted | 1982 |
| First Test match | v England at Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo, 17–21st February 1982 |
| Captain | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Coach | Trevor Bayliss |
| Official ICC Test and ODI ranking | 2nd (Test), 7th (ODI) [1] |
| Test matches - This year | 189 5 |
| Last Test match | v New Zealand at Colombo, 26–30 August 2009 |
| Wins/losses - This year | 60/67 4/1 |
| As of 19 January2008 [2] | |
