Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2005/06 news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Beating SL better than England and India, says Younis

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:57:27 GMT

Younis rated the recent Test and ODI series win over Sri Lanka as the best of Pakistan's recent wins, including those at home against England and India

Woolmer hails Asif the matchwinner

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:47:12 GMT

Mohammad Asif already has the makings of a legend

'It was totally disappointing' - Jayasuriya

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:02:34 GMT

Pakistan marched steadily to a win inside three days at Kandy, which was Sanath Jayasuriya's last day of Test cricket. He gave a brief reflection before Mahela Jayawardene and Bob Woolmer spoke about a most unusual match

Younis steers Pakistan to victory

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:28:15 GMT

Led by contrasting half-centuries from Younis Khan and Imran Farhat, Pakistan strolled to an ultimately comfortable eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka on the third afternoon of the final Test

'Whatever the score, we will have to defend'

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 14:01:39 GMT

Twenty wickets fell on the second day at Kandy and Sri Lanka finished with a lead of 182 and two wickets in hand. Here's what Mahela Jayawardene had to say on the day's events

Injury ends Jayasuriya's Test career

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:20:20 GMT

Sanath Jayasuriya's Test career been ended on a painful note after dislocating his right thumb during the second Test against Pakistan at Kandy

Pakistan fightback through dazzling Asif

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:32:38 GMT

Muttiah Muralitharan picked up his 51st five-for in Tests but another fluctuating day saw Sri Lanka crash to 73 for 8, with Mohammad Asif wrecking havoc at Kandy

'If we had bowled first, we'd have bowled them out'

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:46:24 GMT

Sri Lanka ended the first day of Sanath Jayasuriya's farewell Test on 267 for 8. Here's what Trevor Penney, Sri Lanka's assistant coach, had to say on the day's events

Sangakkara shines in even battle

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:33:22 GMT

It swung one way, then the other, then back again only to be further prodded and nudged back and forth on an intriguing first day.

Woolmer plays down allegations

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:47:26 GMT

Bob Woolmer, the Pakistan coach, has played down suggestions that he was interfering with the preparation of the pitch

Sri Lanka hope for one more show from Sanath

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 17:53:41 GMT

A preview to the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Kandy, where Sanath Jayasuriya will place his final Test

Sri Lanka aim to send Jayasuriya off in style

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:27:42 GMT

Sri Lanka are hoping to give their former skipper, Snath Jayasuriya, a grand farewell by winning the second and final Test against Pakistan

Jayasuriya to retire from Tests

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:37:28 GMT

Sanath Jayasuriya, the Sri Lankan opener, has announced that he will retire from Test cricket following the current series against Pakistan

Inzamam rues missed opportunities

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:44:33 GMT

Inzamam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, felt that his side failed to capitalise on their opportunities after ending the first day of the Test against Sri Lanka in a strong position

Sangakkara and Malik climb the table

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:45:05 GMT

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara and Shoaib Malik of Pakistan, the two century-makers in the drawn first Test in Colombo, have both made significant moves up the ICC Test batting rankings

'I am not disappointed with the way we played' - Mahela

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:36:53 GMT

Mahela Jayawardene speaks to the media after the first Test against Pakistan at SSC

Absentee spectators

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:01:48 GMT

Despite the best efforts of the Sri Lankan board to draw in crowds for the series against Pakistan, spectators are staying away

Defiant Malik scripts a draw

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:43:23 GMT

Shoaib Malik's immense but painstakingly composed maiden Test hundred steered Pakistan to an unlikely but spirited draw on the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka

'We are looking for consistency and we are looking to win'

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:55:01 GMT

'Right now, I think they have been batted out of the game unless someone comes out and does something miraculous tomorrow,' says Kumar Sangakkara.

Murali strikes after Sangakkara special

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:42:10 GMT

Sri Lanka, thrust by an immense 185 from Kumar Sangakkara and a twirling late afternoon special from Muttiah Muralitharan, edged closer to a memorable victory against Pakistan at the SSC in Colombo