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2 weeks ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

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2 weeks ago

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Associated Press

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second cricket test at St George’s Park and swept the series 2-0 on Monday. The odds favored South Africa, which needed five more wickets, while Sri Lanka needed 143 more runs in a chase of 348 and its last recognised batters were …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

Associated Press

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa had Sri Lanka on the rack at 205-5 in a chase of 348 on the fourth day of the second test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Medium-pacer Dane Paterson and spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada started prising out Sri Lankans by pinning opener Dimuth Karunaratne while …

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South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

Firstpost

South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 282 on Day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead after setting them an improbable 516 to win to jump to the second spot on the ICC World Test Championship standings. AP South Africa completed a dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of a two-Test series in Durban on …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 1st Test: Jansen stars with 11-wicket haul as South Africa seals 233-run win over Sri Lanka

The Hindu

South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first Test on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka’s last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never felt in.” South Africa, trying to …

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Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

Associated Press

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka’s last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test

Hindustan Times

DURBAN, - Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final. Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test The forecast is for rain …

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4 weeks ago

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series Live Streaming: Squads, all you need to know

India Today

South Africa and Sri Lanka are all set to battle it out in a 2-match Test series, with serious World Test Championship final implications. What the captains said Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said that they have been picking the brains of consultant Neil McKenzie on how they can tackle the conditions in South Africa. South Africa vs Sri …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

AFL trade period day two updates: Dan Houston race heats up, Jack Graham joins West Coast Eagles

ABC

Once touted as a potential Richmond captain, Jack Graham will earn the Tigers a second-round AFL draft pick with his move to West Coast. Key Events Clayton Oliver trade 'not given up on' Tue 8 Oct OFFICIAL: Jack Graham joins West Coast in free agency Tue 8 Oct COMPLETED DEALS ON DAY 2 OF THE AFL TRADE PERIOD C By …

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3 months ago

SL vs NZ: Captain Dhananjaya credits morale-boosting Oval win for Test turnaround

India Today

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has credited the victory over England in the third Test at the Oval for rebuilding faith in their abilities after their win over New Zealand in the first Test. Notably, Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test at Galle International Stadium, Galle. SL vs NZ 1st Test Day 5 …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Josh Hull discovers highs and lows of Test cricket as Sri Lanka fight back

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Polio vaccine rollout ‘a huge undertaking’, says British doctor in Gaza

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Root stands firm for England as Sri Lanka strike at Lord's

The Hindu

Joe Root proved to be England's anchorman yet again as wickets fell around him in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday. Former captain Root, fresh from his match-clinching 62 not out in England's five-wicket win in the first Test at Old Trafford last week, was unbeaten on 81. Despite the sunny overhead conditions, Sri Lanka captain …

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4 months ago

Sri Lanka recovers from woeful start to post 236 against England on Day 1 of first cricket test

Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England — Sri Lanka recovered from slumping to 6-3 after seven overs to post a respectable 236 on Day 1 of the first test against England on the back of half-centuries by captain Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant Milan Rathnayake at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Following a dominant 3-0 series win over the West Indies, England — missing captain …

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4 months ago

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV

India TV News

Sri Lanka confirmed their playing XI for the first Test against England to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday, August 21. The engine room for Sri Lanka in the middle, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal will be key for the visitors if they have to challenge England in their own backyard. A …

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4 months ago

ENG vs SL: Dhananjaya, Milan Rathnayake lead Sri Lanka's fightback on Day 1

India Today

Dhananjaya de Silva and Milan Rathnayake played crucial knocks as Sri Lanka saved themselves from what could have been a disastrous opening day for them in their first Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester. ENG vs SL, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights The duo put on 66 runs for the eighth wicket before De Silva got out …

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4 months ago

ENG vs SL: Dhananjaya, Milan Rathnayake lead Sri Lanka's fightback on Day 1

India Today

Dhananjaya de Silva and Milan Rathnayake played crucial knocks as Sri Lanka saved themselves from what could have been a disastrous opening day for them in their first Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester. ENG vs SL, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights The duo put on 66 runs for the eighth wicket before De Silva got out …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Essendon captain Zach Merrett says players wanted to 'earn a bit of respect back' in thrilling comeback win over Fremantle

ABC

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has admitted he and his teammates wanted to "earn a bit of respect back" after recording a stunning comeback win over Fremantle at the MCG. St Kilda 5.9 Sun 4 Aug FT: Lions close gap on top spot with huge win over Saints Sun 4 Aug 3QT: Brisbane Lions 13.6 leading St Kilda 3.7 Sun 4 …

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5 months ago

LPL 2024 final, Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss, venue analysis

Hindustan Times

The two best teams of the tournament - Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings - will clash with each other in the final of the 2024 Lanka Premier League at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday evening. JAFFNA KINGS likely XI Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka Allrounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Dhananjaya de Silva Wicketkeeper: Kusal …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Collingwood's premiership defence on thin ice after being outmuscled by Geelong as Nick Daicos survives hamstring scare

ABC

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has admitted his side is "running out of time" to make the finals after falling to a third straight defeat on Friday night. Key Events FT: Pies premiership defence on thin ice after another loss Fri 12 Jul Stewart and Schultz off after huge head clash Fri 12 Jul 3QT: Late goals give Geelong a handy …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Controversial finish in Collingwood and North Melbourne game, as Bobby Hill takes MOTY contender, and Giants down Power

ABC

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has refused to blame a contentious late umpiring decision for his side's heartbreaking one-point defeat to Collingwood, after Bailey Scott was denied a chance to kick a match-winning goal. Key Events FT: Giants fight off Port despite inaccurate outing Sun 16 Jun Greene extends GWS lead as Port blows chances Sun 16 Jun 3QT: Giants …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cam McCarthy's ex-teammates Nat Fyfe and Alex Pearce brought to tears by stirring tribute as Swans down mourning Dockers, Port Adelaide survives furious Geelong comeback attempt

ABC

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has revealed some Dockers players were in doubt to feature in Friday night's 48-point loss to Sydney following the sudden death of former Docker Cam McCarthy. Sydney's win over Fremantle allowed it to move four points clear at the top of the ladder after Geelong was upset at Kardinia Park by Port Adelaide earlier on Friday …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test

The Hindu

Sri Lanka kept its nose ahead in the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh by posting a massive 531 on Day 2 Sunday, thanks to six batters getting past half-century marks. Kamindu Mendis, who scored twin centuries in the first test that Sri Lanka won by a crushing 328 runs, was stranded on 92 as the 10th wicket fell …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka dominate Bangladesh but Mendis misses rare feat

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka made a record 531 runs in their first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh Sunday but Kamindu Mendis narrowly missed scoring a third century in consecutive Test innings. HT Image Sri Lanka's total on the second day in Chittagong was the highest scored in Tests without any batsman reaching a century improving on India's 524-9 against New …

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SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

SA vs SL, 1st Test: Jansen stars with 11-wicket haul as South Africa seals 233-run win over Sri Lanka

Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test series Live Streaming: Squads, all you need to know

AFL trade period day two updates: Dan Houston race heats up, Jack Graham joins West Coast Eagles

SL vs NZ: Captain Dhananjaya credits morale-boosting Oval win for Test turnaround

Josh Hull discovers highs and lows of Test cricket as Sri Lanka fight back

Polio vaccine rollout ‘a huge undertaking’, says British doctor in Gaza

Root stands firm for England as Sri Lanka strike at Lord's

Sri Lanka recovers from woeful start to post 236 against England on Day 1 of first cricket test

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV

ENG vs SL: Dhananjaya, Milan Rathnayake lead Sri Lanka's fightback on Day 1

ENG vs SL: Dhananjaya, Milan Rathnayake lead Sri Lanka's fightback on Day 1

Essendon captain Zach Merrett says players wanted to 'earn a bit of respect back' in thrilling comeback win over Fremantle

LPL 2024 final, Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss, venue analysis

Collingwood's premiership defence on thin ice after being outmuscled by Geelong as Nick Daicos survives hamstring scare

Controversial finish in Collingwood and North Melbourne game, as Bobby Hill takes MOTY contender, and Giants down Power

Cam McCarthy's ex-teammates Nat Fyfe and Alex Pearce brought to tears by stirring tribute as Swans down mourning Dockers, Port Adelaide survives furious Geelong comeback attempt

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test

Sri Lanka dominate Bangladesh but Mendis misses rare feat