Mathews to return home from West Indies

Sri Lanka draws with Kiwi XI in tour match

Captain Angelo Mathews made an unbeaten half century as Sri Lanka prepared for the first cricket test against New Zealand with a draw Sunday in a three-day match against a President’s XI. Mathews made 54 not out, opener Udara Jayasundera made 63 and Kithuruwan Vithanage hit 61 as Sri Lanka reached 226-6 in its second innings at the Queenstown Events Centre after trailing by 206 runs after the first innings. The President’s XI reached 399-8 in its first innings in reply to Sri Lanka’s 193, help

05 Dec, 2015

Chameera takes three as NZ BP XI openers shine

Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera’s 3 for 52 and opener Dimuth Karunaratne’s 93 were the highlights in another modest day for the Sri Lankans in their three-day tour match in Queenstown. The NZC President’s XI took a 95-run lead at the end of day two, having dismissed the Sri Lankans for 193, then hitting 288 for 7 on the back of a brisk 179-run opening stand. Ben Smith struck 81 from 108 balls, and Bharat Popli made 79 from 137. The Sri Lankans began the day on 97 for 5, having lost four wicket

04 Dec, 2015

Guptill, Craig retained for Sri Lanka series

The Black Caps have named a familiar Test side to take on Sri Lanka in a three-match series later this month. All 12 players selected played a role in the Australia series, with coach Mike Hesson backing Martin Guptill and Mark Craig to perform after poor showings across the Tasman. “Mark and Martin didn’t perform to the level they would have liked over in Australia, but both have shown in the past what they’re capable of and we’re confident they’ll make valuable contributions in the upcoming

01 Dec, 2015