Sri Lanka had come into the series against West Indies in a state of flux, after having lost two home Test series in a year for only the second time. Kumar Sangakkara had retired after the second Test against India, and coach Marvan Atapattu had resigned. However, they rallied to sweep West Indies 2-0, after
SLvWI, 2nd Test, 2nd day…..Sri Lanka grow lead after West Indies’ 163
Dhammika Prasad bounded in, making the early incisions, all-rounder Milinda Siriwardana struck either side of lunch, and off-spinner Dilruwan Perera took care of the tail, as West Indies were bowled out for 163, giving Sri Lanka a 37-run lead by tea on the second day, at the P Sara Oval. The lead was built further
SLvWI, 2nd Test,1st day…..Debutant Warrican takes four, Sri Lanka out for 200
Buoyed by a quicker pitch with some live grass on it, West Indies’ three-pronged pace attack made light work of Sri Lanka’s top order before debutant left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican claimed four wickets to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings at 200, two hours into the final session on the first day at the P
Sri Lanka v West Indies, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day…..Karunaratne ton steers Sri Lanka on dominant day
An unbeaten century from Dimuth Karunaratne ensured Sri Lanka negotiated the opening day of the series with a sense of calm and lost only two wickets on a slow Galle pitch. Sri Lanka grew increasingly dominant as the day progressed. The final session produced over 43% of the runs they scored on the day, and
Bishoo will be a threat in Sri Lanka – says Ramdin
Former West Indies test captain Denesh Ramdin says he expects leg spinner Devendra Bishoo to pose a threat to Sri Lankan batsmen during the two-match test series which begin on Wednesday. Bishoo is back in the regional squad after a complete recovery from a finger injury he sustained during the second of the three-match test