Archive for August 10th, 2008

Kandamby to lead Sri Lanka A

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Thilina Kandamby, the left-hand batsman, will lead Sri Lanka A on the tour to South Africa. The 15-member team comprises both players with international experience and young talent.
Upul Tharanga and Jehan Mubarak, who were left out of the squad for the ODIs against India and the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, were included in the squad. […]

India weakened by injuries

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

India took the field on the third day of the Colombo Test against Sri Lanka without Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma who are nursing injuries which were sustained on the second day.
An MRI scan revealed a swelling in Tendulkar’s left elbow which he jarred while attempting a catch in the 47th over of […]

Amla seeks to dispel the doubts

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Of all the players to have contributed to South Africa’s historic series win in England, Hashim Amla is the one man who will have caused the most surprise among his opponents, and delight among his peers. With his unmistakeable beard, and a manner that can come across as meek before you realise he’s simply being […]

Sangakkara puts hosts in charge

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Kumar Sangakkara’s patient unbeaten century gave Sri Lanka the edge over India at stumps on day two of the series-deciding third Test in Colombo.
When bad light ended the day prematurely, Sangakkara had progressed to 107, with wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene on one - helping Sri Lanka build a two-run lead on 251 for six. […]

Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka challenge

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Harbhajan Singh struck twice in as many overs during the afternoon session, but Kumar Sangakkara remained to keep Sri Lanka on course to take a first innings lead in the series-deciding third Test. Read More
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