Extra Cover Cricket » Sri Lanka http://www.extracovercricket.com All the cricket news you will ever need Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Cricketers will be paid ‘next week’ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/cricketers-will-be-paid-next-week/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/cricketers-will-be-paid-next-week/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:21 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/cricketers-will-be-paid-next-week/ The Sri Lankan sports minster vows to resolve the issues surrounding the non-payment of the nation’s cricket team next week.

Cricketers will be paid ‘next week’

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/cricketers-will-be-paid-next-week/feed/ 0 Discussions over Sri Lanka salaries http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/discussions-over-sri-lanka-salaries/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/discussions-over-sri-lanka-salaries/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:20 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/discussions-over-sri-lanka-salaries/ The International Cricket Council is in discussions with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations over salaries owed to the Sri Lanka team.

Discussions over Sri Lanka salaries

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/discussions-over-sri-lanka-salaries/feed/ 0 Ajmal leads Pakistan to victory http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/ajmal-leads-pakistan-to-victory/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/ajmal-leads-pakistan-to-victory/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:17 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/ajmal-leads-pakistan-to-victory/ A superb five-wicket haul from Saeed Ajmal helps Pakistan to overcome a negative Sri Lanka in the second Test in Dubai.

Ajmal leads Pakistan to victory

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/ajmal-leads-pakistan-to-victory/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka military takes over stadium maintenance http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-military-takes-over-stadium-maintenance/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-military-takes-over-stadium-maintenance/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:17 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-military-takes-over-stadium-maintenance/ Sri Lanka’s armed forces are to take over maintenance of the most prestigious cricket stadiums amid a debt crisis.

Sri Lanka military takes over stadium maintenance

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-military-takes-over-stadium-maintenance/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka cricketers ‘not paid’ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricketers-not-paid/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricketers-not-paid/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:16 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricketers-not-paid/ The Sri Lanka Cricket board has confirmed that national cricket players have not been paid for months as a result of the financial crisis after hosting the World Cup.

Sri Lanka cricketers ‘not paid’

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricketers-not-paid/feed/ 0 Six-wicket Mendis makes history http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/six-wicket-mendis-makes-history/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/six-wicket-mendis-makes-history/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:00:12 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/six-wicket-mendis-makes-history/ Ajantha Mendis becomes the first bowler to take six wickets in a Twenty20 international as Sri Lanka wrap up a 2-0 series win over Australia.

Six-wicket Mendis makes history

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/six-wicket-mendis-makes-history/feed/ 0 Dilshan inspires Sri Lanka to win http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-inspires-sri-lanka-to-win/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-inspires-sri-lanka-to-win/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:27:02 +0000 admin Tillakaratne Dilshan scores his maiden Twenty20 international century as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 35 runs in Pallekele.

Dilshan inspires Sri Lanka to win

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-inspires-sri-lanka-to-win/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka name Ratnayake as coach http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-name-ratnayake-as-coach/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-name-ratnayake-as-coach/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:01:07 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-name-ratnayake-as-coach/ Sri Lanka appoint fomer pace bowler Rumesh Ratnayake as their interim coach for the upcoming visit of Australia.

Sri Lanka name Ratnayake as coach

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-name-ratnayake-as-coach/feed/ 0 Magnificent England level series http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/magnificent-england-level-series/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/magnificent-england-level-series/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:41:30 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/magnificent-england-level-series/ England produce a classy all-round display to demolish Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international at Trent Bridge and level the five-match series at 2-2.

Magnificent England level series

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/magnificent-england-level-series/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka names new cricket board http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-names-new-cricket-board/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-names-new-cricket-board/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:56:04 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-names-new-cricket-board/ The Sri Lankan government dissolves the country’s cricket board and appoints a new one amid claims of corruption and mismanagement.

Sri Lanka names new cricket board

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-names-new-cricket-board/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka cricket board dismissed http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricket-board-dismissed/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricket-board-dismissed/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:20:49 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricket-board-dismissed/ The Sri Lankan government dissolves the country’s cricket board amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Sri Lanka cricket board dismissed

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricket-board-dismissed/feed/ 0 Tharanga banned for three months http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tharanga-banned-for-three-months/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tharanga-banned-for-three-months/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:56:03 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tharanga-banned-for-three-months/ The International Cricket Council bans Upul Tharanga for three months after the Sri Lanka opener fails a drugs test.

Tharanga banned for three months

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tharanga-banned-for-three-months/feed/ 0 Dilshan hoping for one-day return http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hoping-for-one-day-return/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hoping-for-one-day-return/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:00:19 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hoping-for-one-day-return/ Sri Lanka hope to welcome back skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan for the one-day international series with England which starts on Tuesday.

Dilshan hoping for one-day return

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hoping-for-one-day-return/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka defeat Worcs in warm-up http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-defeat-worcs-in-warm-up/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-defeat-worcs-in-warm-up/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:39:27 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-defeat-worcs-in-warm-up/ Sri Lanka warm up for their Twenty20 and one-day matches against England with a 57-run win over Worcestershire.

Sri Lanka defeat Worcs in warm-up

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-defeat-worcs-in-warm-up/feed/ 0 Randiv hat-trick boosts Sri Lanka http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/randiv-hat-trick-boosts-sri-lanka/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/randiv-hat-trick-boosts-sri-lanka/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:00:09 +0000 admin Sri Lanka off-spinner Surjav Randiv takes a hat-trick after bowling Ryan ten Doeschate, whose highest score for Essex spearheads their recovery.

Randiv hat-trick boosts Sri Lanka

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/randiv-hat-trick-boosts-sri-lanka/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka tour match ends in draw http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-tour-match-ends-in-draw/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-tour-match-ends-in-draw/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:34:46 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-tour-match-ends-in-draw/ Rain ends Sri Lanka’s hopes of valuable batting practice ahead of the third Test against England as they draw against Essex.

Sri Lanka tour match ends in draw

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-tour-match-ends-in-draw/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka batsmen dominate Essex http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-batsmen-dominate-essex/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-batsmen-dominate-essex/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:00:07 +0000 admin Lahiru Thirimanne boosted his prospects of a Test debut against England next week with a century on day one of Sri Lanka’s match against Essex.

Sri Lanka batsmen dominate Essex

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-batsmen-dominate-essex/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka swansong for Jayasuriya http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-swansong-for-jayasuriya/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-swansong-for-jayasuriya/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:56:32 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-swansong-for-jayasuriya/ Sri Lanka all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya plans to retire from international cricket during this month’s tour of England.

Sri Lanka swansong for Jayasuriya

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-swansong-for-jayasuriya/feed/ 0 Master-blaster’s exciting last stand http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/master-blasters-exciting-last-stand/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/master-blasters-exciting-last-stand/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:55:52 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/master-blasters-exciting-last-stand/ Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer and politician Sanath Jayasuriya talks to the BBC’s Charles Haviland in Colombo ahead of his last appearance for his country in England.

Master-blaster’s exciting last stand

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/master-blasters-exciting-last-stand/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka recall for Jayasuriya http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-recall-for-jayasuriya/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-recall-for-jayasuriya/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:47:55 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-recall-for-jayasuriya/ Sri Lanka call up 41-year-old batsman Sanath Jayasuriya for their limited-overs series against England.

Sri Lanka recall for Jayasuriya

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-recall-for-jayasuriya/feed/ 0 ICC confirm Tharanga failed test http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/icc-confirm-tharanga-failed-test/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/icc-confirm-tharanga-failed-test/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:10:54 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/icc-confirm-tharanga-failed-test/ The International Cricket Council confirms that Sri Lanka batsman Upul Tharanga tested positive for a banned substance during the World Cup in March.

ICC confirm Tharanga failed test

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/icc-confirm-tharanga-failed-test/feed/ 0 England v Sri Lanka photos http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-photos/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-photos/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:00:38 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-photos/ Images from day five of the second Test at Lord’s

England v Sri Lanka photos

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-photos/feed/ 0 Upul Tharanga ‘fails doping test’ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/upul-tharanga-fails-doping-test/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/upul-tharanga-fails-doping-test/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 13:27:05 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/upul-tharanga-fails-doping-test/ Sri Lanka batsman Upul Tharanga fails a random drugs test, according to the country’s sports ministry.

Upul Tharanga ‘fails doping test’

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/upul-tharanga-fails-doping-test/feed/ 0 England v Sri Lanka day three as it happened http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-day-three-as-it-happened/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-day-three-as-it-happened/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 23:00:37 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-day-three-as-it-happened/ Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott share a stand of 240 to take England to 287-2 at stumps against Sri Lanka.

England v Sri Lanka day three as it happened

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-day-three-as-it-happened/feed/ 0 England v Sri Lanka, first Test day one as it happened http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-first-test-day-one-as-it-happened/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-first-test-day-one-as-it-happened/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 23:01:09 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-first-test-day-one-as-it-happened/ England fight back but Sri Lanka are still in the ascendancy, closing on 133-2 on a rain-affected opening day of the first Test in Cardiff.

England v Sri Lanka, first Test day one as it happened

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/england-v-sri-lanka-first-test-day-one-as-it-happened/feed/ 0 Morgan beats Bopara to Test place http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/morgan-beats-bopara-to-test-place/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/morgan-beats-bopara-to-test-place/#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 13:55:05 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/morgan-beats-bopara-to-test-place/ England pick Eoin Morgan to fill the gap in their middle order for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Cardiff.

Morgan beats Bopara to Test place

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/morgan-beats-bopara-to-test-place/feed/ 0 Bowlers set up Sri Lanka victory http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/bowlers-set-up-sri-lanka-victory/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/bowlers-set-up-sri-lanka-victory/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:06 +0000 admin Sri Lanka’s bowlers tear through Middlesex’s top order to set up a four-wicket victory on the final day of their opening tour match at Uxbridge.

Bowlers set up Sri Lanka victory

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/bowlers-set-up-sri-lanka-victory/feed/ 0 Dilshan hits century at Uxbridge http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hits-century-at-uxbridge/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hits-century-at-uxbridge/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 19:17:56 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hits-century-at-uxbridge/ Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan hits 123 on the second day of their tour match against Middlesex at Uxbridge.

Dilshan hits century at Uxbridge

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-hits-century-at-uxbridge/feed/ 0 Middlesex v Sri Lanka latest score http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/middlesex-v-sri-lanka-latest-score/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/middlesex-v-sri-lanka-latest-score/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 15:00:21 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/middlesex-v-sri-lanka-latest-score/ Latest score from Sri Lanka’s opening tour match at Uxbridge.

Middlesex v Sri Lanka latest score

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/middlesex-v-sri-lanka-latest-score/feed/ 0 Strauss stars as Sri Lanka toil http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/strauss-stars-as-sri-lanka-toil/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/strauss-stars-as-sri-lanka-toil/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 19:46:02 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/strauss-stars-as-sri-lanka-toil/ England Test captain hits 151 as Middlesex close on 321-5 on the first match day of Sri Lanka’s tour.

Strauss stars as Sri Lanka toil

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/strauss-stars-as-sri-lanka-toil/feed/ 0 Tillakaratne stands by fix claims http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-stands-by-fix-claims/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-stands-by-fix-claims/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 15:00:28 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-stands-by-fix-claims/ Former Sri Lanka captain Hashan Tillakaratne vows to reveal full details of match-fixing that he alleges took place during his career.

Tillakaratne stands by fix claims

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-stands-by-fix-claims/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka seeks captains’ proof http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-seeks-captains-proof/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-seeks-captains-proof/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:07 +0000 admin The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has expressed its concern over match-fixing allegations and called on two former captains to substantiate their claims.

Sri Lanka seeks captains’ proof

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-seeks-captains-proof/feed/ 0 Row over Sri Lanka ‘match-fixing’ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/row-over-sri-lanka-match-fixing/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/row-over-sri-lanka-match-fixing/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:00:06 +0000 admin Sri Lanka’s cricket authorities say they will hold a special meeting to discuss match-fixing allegations by a former captain of the national team.

Row over Sri Lanka ‘match-fixing’

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/row-over-sri-lanka-match-fixing/feed/ 0 Sri Lankan ministers in IPL row http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lankan-ministers-in-ipl-row/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lankan-ministers-in-ipl-row/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:11:58 +0000 admin Sri Lanka’s former sport minister denies claims that he made a 10-year-deal allowing the country’s cricketers to play in the Indian Premier League, at the expense of the national team.

Sri Lankan ministers in IPL row

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lankan-ministers-in-ipl-row/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka order Malinga to return http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-order-malinga-to-return/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-order-malinga-to-return/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:09:24 +0000 admin Sri Lanka tell Lasith Malinga to return home from the Indian Premier League with the bowler making himself unavailable for the tour of England.

Sri Lanka order Malinga to return

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-order-malinga-to-return/feed/ 0 Dilshan named Sri Lanka captain http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-named-sri-lanka-captain/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-named-sri-lanka-captain/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:15:33 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-named-sri-lanka-captain/ Tillakaratne Dilshan is appointed captain of Sri Lanka across all three formats of the game, for their tour of England.

Dilshan named Sri Lanka captain

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/dilshan-named-sri-lanka-captain/feed/ 0 Law made coach for England tour http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/law-made-coach-for-england-tour/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/law-made-coach-for-england-tour/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:17:13 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/law-made-coach-for-england-tour/ Former Australia batsman Stuart Law is promoted to interim head coach of Sri Lanka ahead of their tour of England.

Law made coach for England tour

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/law-made-coach-for-england-tour/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka rocked by resignations http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-rocked-by-resignations/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-rocked-by-resignations/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:09:31 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-rocked-by-resignations/ Sri Lanka vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene and the country’s selectors resign following their World Cup final defeat by India.

Sri Lanka rocked by resignations

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-rocked-by-resignations/feed/ 0 Sangakkara quits Sri Lanka role http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sangakkara-quits-sri-lanka-role/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sangakkara-quits-sri-lanka-role/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:00:39 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sangakkara-quits-sri-lanka-role/ Kumar Sangakkara stands down as captain of Sri Lanka’s one-day and Twenty20 sides, three days after the defeat by India in the World Cup final.

Sangakkara quits Sri Lanka role

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sangakkara-quits-sri-lanka-role/feed/ 0 Tillakaratne Dilshan’s World Cup column http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-dilshans-world-cup-column/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-dilshans-world-cup-column/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:54:46 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-dilshans-world-cup-column/ “Murali deserved a much better farewell – the whole team wanted to win the World Cup for him”

Tillakaratne Dilshan’s World Cup column

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/tillakaratne-dilshans-world-cup-column/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka prepares for Cup final http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-prepares-for-cup-final/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-prepares-for-cup-final/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:00:04 +0000 admin Sri Lankans unite, but worry over their chances against India

Sri Lanka prepares for Cup final

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-prepares-for-cup-final/feed/ 0 India v Sri Lanka as it happened http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-v-sri-lanka-as-it-happened/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-v-sri-lanka-as-it-happened/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:19:51 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-v-sri-lanka-as-it-happened/ Gautam Gambhir hits 97 and captain Mahendra Dhoni an unbeaten 91 to steer India to an emphatic six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in an absorbing World Cup final in Mumbai.

India v Sri Lanka as it happened

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-v-sri-lanka-as-it-happened/feed/ 0 India power to World Cup triumph http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-power-to-world-cup-triumph/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-power-to-world-cup-triumph/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:24:00 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-power-to-world-cup-triumph/ Mahendra Dhoni hits an unbeaten 91 as India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in a pulsating Mumbai final to deliver World Cup glory to their cricket-mad population for the first time since 1983.

India power to World Cup triumph

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/india-power-to-world-cup-triumph/feed/ 0 Live – India v Sri Lanka World Cup final http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/live-india-v-sri-lanka-world-cup-final/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/live-india-v-sri-lanka-world-cup-final/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:23:37 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/live-india-v-sri-lanka-world-cup-final/ Sri Lanka look to post a challenging total after winning a controversial toss in the World Cup final against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Live – India v Sri Lanka World Cup final

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/live-india-v-sri-lanka-world-cup-final/feed/ 0 Muralitharan set to defy injury http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-set-to-defy-injury/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-set-to-defy-injury/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:39:22 +0000 admin Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is set to put his body on the line in a bid to end his career with victory over India in Saturday’s World Cup final.

Muralitharan set to defy injury

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-set-to-defy-injury/feed/ 0 Mathews to miss World Cup final http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/mathews-to-miss-world-cup-final/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/mathews-to-miss-world-cup-final/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:51:00 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/mathews-to-miss-world-cup-final/ Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews is ruled out of the World Cup final with a thigh injury, while India seamer Ashish Nehra is a major doubt.

Mathews to miss World Cup final

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/mathews-to-miss-world-cup-final/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka v England as it happened http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-v-england-as-it-happened/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-v-england-as-it-happened/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:00:12 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-v-england-as-it-happened/ Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga hit unbeaten centuries as Sri Lanka beat England by 10 wickets in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Sri Lanka v England as it happened

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-v-england-as-it-happened/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka knock out jaded England http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-knock-out-jaded-england/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-knock-out-jaded-england/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:43:50 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-knock-out-jaded-england/ England crash out of the World Cup as Sri Lanka openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga both score centuries in an emphatic 10-wicket quarter-final win.

Sri Lanka knock out jaded England

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/sri-lanka-knock-out-jaded-england/feed/ 0 Muralitharan fit for England game http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-fit-for-england-game/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-fit-for-england-game/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:00:14 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-fit-for-england-game/ Muttiah Muralitharan tells the BBC that he will be fit to play against England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Colombo.

Muralitharan fit for England game

]]> http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-fit-for-england-game/feed/ 0 Muralitharan set to face England http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-set-to-face-england/ http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-set-to-face-england/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:22:06 +0000 admin http://www.extracovercricket.com/international-cricket-news/muralitharan-set-to-face-england/ Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss believes Muttiah Muralitharan will be fit to face England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.

Muralitharan set to face England

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