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Pakistan beat SL by four wickets despite late wobble

Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq stood unbeaten on 50 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets on the final day of the opening Test in Galle on Thursday.

Shakeel ton fires Pakistan into lead against Sri Lanka

Saud Shakeel hit an attacking century and, along with overnight partner Agha Salman, helped Pakistan take the lead against Sri Lanka on the third day of the rain-hit first Test on Tuesday.

Afridi's long wait for 100 Test wickets ends

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed his 100th Test wicket on his return from injury in the first match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.

World Test Championship race hots up following Sri Lanka victory

Sri Lanka's stunning victory over Australia in the second Test in Galle has had major ramifications on the race for next year's World Test Championship final.

Soumya Sarkar opts for DRS after getting bowled

Bangladesh left-handed batsman Soumya Sarkar took a DRS after getting bowled by Sri Lanka's Asela Gunaratne on the fifth day of the first Test in Galle.

Postcard from the island

With a heavy heart and a last backward glance at the majestic ramparts of the Galle Fort and the blue expanse of the Indian Ocean beyond, the Bangladesh media contingent in Sri Lanka bade farewell to the capital of Sri Lanka's Southern Province.

Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 1st Test / Cricket: Herath leads Lanka's crushing win over Bangladesh

Rangana Herath grabbed six wickets in the second innings to become Test cricket's most successful left-arm spinner as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 259 runs in their first Test at Galle on Saturday.

Postcard from the island

It must be counted as a stroke of good fortune that a tourist's first stop in Sri Lanka is the seaside city of Galle.

Marlon Samuels: West Indies off-spinner reported for bowling action

West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been reported for bowling with a suspect action for the third time in his career.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Pakistan beat SL by four wickets despite late wobble

Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq stood unbeaten on 50 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets on the final day of the opening Test in Galle on Thursday.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Shakeel ton fires Pakistan into lead against Sri Lanka

Saud Shakeel hit an attacking century and, along with overnight partner Agha Salman, helped Pakistan take the lead against Sri Lanka on the third day of the rain-hit first Test on Tuesday.

July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023

Afridi's long wait for 100 Test wickets ends

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed his 100th Test wicket on his return from injury in the first match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

World Test Championship race hots up following Sri Lanka victory

Sri Lanka's stunning victory over Australia in the second Test in Galle has had major ramifications on the race for next year's World Test Championship final.

March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017

Soumya Sarkar opts for DRS after getting bowled

Bangladesh left-handed batsman Soumya Sarkar took a DRS after getting bowled by Sri Lanka's Asela Gunaratne on the fifth day of the first Test in Galle.

March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017

Postcard from the island

With a heavy heart and a last backward glance at the majestic ramparts of the Galle Fort and the blue expanse of the Indian Ocean beyond, the Bangladesh media contingent in Sri Lanka bade farewell to the capital of Sri Lanka's Southern Province.

March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017

Cricket: Herath leads Lanka's crushing win over Bangladesh

Rangana Herath grabbed six wickets in the second innings to become Test cricket's most successful left-arm spinner as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 259 runs in their first Test at Galle on Saturday.

March 9, 2017
March 9, 2017

Postcard from the island

It must be counted as a stroke of good fortune that a tourist's first stop in Sri Lanka is the seaside city of Galle.

October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015

Marlon Samuels: West Indies off-spinner reported for bowling action

West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been reported for bowling with a suspect action for the third time in his career.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

Herath restores Sri Lanka dominance

At the end of an action-packed second day of the first Test, West Indies are 66 for 2, trailing Sri Lanka by 418 runs.

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