Specials

'You get tougher and tougher living away from home'

Thilan Samaraweera reflects on his international career and looks ahead to an enriching county stint with Worcestershire

    Cricket blooms after a war

Up in the north of Sri Lanka, through the decades of ethnic conflict, the fervour for the game has remained intact. By Andrew Fidel Fernando

    Poor pitches ruin the game

Aakash Chopra: When cricket becomes a lottery because of the wicket, it's not fair on players or viewers

    In praise of the offspinner

Aakash Chopra: They have had it stacked against them but props to them for evolving and keeping their art valid

    'Mental strength is about not being afraid to make mistakes'

Kumar Sangakkara talks about Sri Lanka's problems performing in finals of big tournaments. By Andrew Fidel Fernando