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What has RANGANA HERATH done wrong to be left out?

What has he done wrong to be omitted from the Asia Cup squad? Doesn’t he know how to bowl, bat, field or is there something wrong with his physique? Whatever the case may be, Rangana Herath deserves to be in the Srilankan Asia Cup squad, which starts on Sunday, March 11 with the game between […]

Rahul Dravid is a phenomenal man, says Shane Watson

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has paid special tribute to his former IPL skipper, Rahul Dravid, saying that the Indian batting stalwart is the nicest man he has ever met in international cricket. The Aussie stand-in skipper also lauded Dravid’s extraordinary batting skills, terming him a phenomenal man. Dravid is expected to hang his boots in a […]

Mahela Jayawardene rues lack of partnerships against Australia

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene has admitted that lack of partnerships was the biggest reason behind his team’s defeat at the hands of Australia in the final of the tri-angular series on Thursday. The islanders did well to restrict Australia to 231. However, Sri Lanka failed to get off to a good start with the […]

Australia take the Commonwealth Bank series after a close final

Australian summer has finally ended after the Kangaroos conquered Srilanka in the last final of the best-of-three series at the Adelaide Oval. The Lankan Lions fell short by 16 runs to lose the series 2-1 having put up a brave show throughout the tri-series which also involved India. Regular skipper, Michael Clarke was forced to […]

Plan ready to beat Sri Lanka in tri-series decider, says Micky Arthur

Australian coach Micky Arthur has said that his team should learn a lesson from their embarrassing defeat in the second of the best-of-three finals, adding that the plan to beat Sri Lanka in the tri-series decider is ready. The Kangaroos were helpless in the second final, as the islanders cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory. […]

“The way to do is to compete with them at all times,” says Mahela Jayawardene

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene has said that his team’s comprehensive victory over Australia was a result of ‘competing well at all times’. Jayawardene’s comments came after his side routed Australia by eight wickets in the second of the best-of-three finals. After electing to bat first, the Kangaroos posted a handy total of 271 on […]

Srilanka push Australia into third final at Adelaide

The Lankan Lions have forced Australia into the third final at the Adelaide Oval after battering the Kangaroos by 8 wickets in the second of the best-of-three finals at the same venue. Having been beaten by 15 runs in the first final, Srilanka were certainly under the pump and required a special effort to turn […]

Harbhajan Singh eyeing return to Team India

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that he cannot wait anymore to regain his place in Team India, insisting that he still wants to serve his country. "I can’t wait to be there. It’s still there in me. God willing, I will be getting back to the place I deserve," Harbhajan said. The aggressive off-spinner […]

MS Dhoni needs to be more aggressive, says Mark Taylor

Former Australian skipper Mark Taylor has suggested Mahendra Singh Dhoni to adopt more aggressive approach in the one-dayers. Taylor was not reluctant to say Team India has plenty of lessons to learn from their terrible tour Down Under. "Mahendra Singh Dhoni has to be more aggressive in his captaincy. Look at the way Mahela Jayawardene […]

Brave Srilanka goes down fighting

Srilanka went down in the first final of the Commonwealth Banks series at Brisbane by 15 runs after their tail staged a massive fight back chasing 322 to win. Australia won the toss and chose to bat first on a placid looking track. The hosts had regular skipper, Michael Clarke, returning to the playing XI […]

Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th ton has become a burden on Team India, says Ian Chappell

Indian cricket players have frequently said that Sachin Tendulkar’s historic 100th ton is no issue for Team India, but Ian Chappell has an entirely different say on this. The Australian believes the Master Blaster’s elusive ton has become a burden for Tendulkar as well as the side. The cricket lovers have been desperately waiting for […]

Mahela Jayawardene delighted with team’s performance against Australia

Sri Lankan skipper, Mahela Jayawardene has said that the boys showed a lot of character in the do-or-die encounter against Australia on Friday. Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs in the 12th game of the series to quality into the best-of-three finals. The islanders were in make or break situation, as a defeat in […]

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