Mathews goes past 5000 Test runs

Randiv, Prasanna in Sri Lankan squad

Off-spinner Suraj Randiv forced his way back into the Sri Lankan team for the upcoming two-match Test series against England, scheduled to commence from March 26 in the southern port town of Galle. The other cricketer to make a return to the squad is wicket-keeper Prasanna Jayawardene, who was forced out of action against South Africa late last year due to an injury. 27-year-old Randiv, who was dropped from the team following an inconsistent run, has pegged his way back into the national team

23 Mar, 2012

Misbah backs England comeback vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who engineered a 3-0 Test whitewash of England earlier this year, has backed the world’s top-ranked side to bounce back in Sri Lanka because of the strength of their bowlers. After losing all three Tests to Pakistan in the UAE, Andrew Strauss and his men were also humbled by Sri Lanka in their opening Test last week and need a quick reaction for the second Test starting in Colombo on Tuesday. “England has a top class bowling attack and when you have quality bowl

01 Apr, 2012

England on top despite Jayawardene century

A cultured unbeaten 168 from Mahela Jayawardene lifted Sri Lanka to 289-8 after the opening day of the two-Test series against England in Galle. Sri Lanka were 15-3 after three wickets fell in 10 balls, Kumar Sangakkara out first ball to James Anderson (3-56). The skipper survived four chances, two badly spilled late on by Monty Panesar, but revived his side with 13 fours and three sixes in his 30th Test hundred. Panesar was one of three spinners, with Samit Patel taking 2-27 on his debut. Wh

26 Mar, 2012