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Things We (Would) Like To See, Number 1: The Old-fashioned Cricketer

In the first of a new series, we admire the career of Herath Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath.

2 Comments | July 6, 2016 | | Opinion | Tags: , , , ,

Sri Lanka In 2012: The End Of The Beginning Of The End

Sri Lankan cricket achieved the impossible in 2012: they managed to look a bigger looming basket case than the Kiwis did. Impressive,

No Comments | January 5, 2013 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , , ,

Sri Lanka vs. England, First Test: Day Four Review

A much more determined batting performance by England put them within sight of victory before the lower order crumbled into the Galle dust and handed Sri Lanka a famous triumph.

2 Comments | March 29, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Sri Lanka vs. England, First Test: Day Two Review

Slow bowlers are used. England collapse. Stuart Broad looks really, really annoyed.

No Comments | March 27, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , , ,

South Africa vs. Sri Lanka, Second Test: Review

Sri Lanka never win in South Africa. They got thumped last time, they haven’t even beaten anybody for ages, their batting is a shambles, they’ve got no bowlers and the captain’s rubbish. There’s only one winner in this.

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 5 Review

Close of play: Match Drawn England 486ao & 355/7d (Cook 106, Pietersen 72, Trott 58, Bell 57*, Herath 3-87) Sri Lanka 479ao & 127/3 (Paranavitana 44, Trott 1-5) In a sentence A strangely lethargic final day from England allowed Sri Lanka to seal a comfortable draw in the end. Player of the day While Alastair […]

No Comments | June 7, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,