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(c)Cricinfo en-gb Virender Shewag's spectacular 69-ball century knocked New Zealand out of the Coca-Cola Cup and brought to an end David Trist's two-year tenure as the CLEAR Black Caps coach https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/96054.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/96054.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-96054 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Dav Whatmore National Coach During the last 12 months we have started to see a very encouraging trend: Sri Lanka are playing their best one-day cricket in the biggest games https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95996.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95996.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95996 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1744th ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95971.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95971.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95971 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lankan captain and player of the series Sanath Jayasuriya said he didn't expect India to go down so tamely in the final of the Coca-Cola Cup which his side won by 121 runs, "Honestly, I didn't think we could win the game that easily" said https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95935.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95935.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95935 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Indian captain Sourav Ganguly after his side's humiliating defeat in the final of the Coca-Cola Cup where his side was beaten convincingly by Sri Lanka admitted that his side had been outplayed by Sri Lanka in all departments of the game https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95934.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95934.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95934 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka reserved their best performance of the Coca-Cola Cup until the end and cheered on by an animated capacity crowd, they crushed India by 121 runs in the final played tonight at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95910.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95910.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95910 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sanath Jayasuriya became the second Sri Lankan and 14th batsman in ODI history to be left stranded on 99 when he spooned a simple catch to his Indian counterpart off the bowling of Shewag in the final of the Coca- Cola Cup https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95905.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95905.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95905 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Notwithstanding some pyrotechnics from Virender Shewag and the possibility of an epic clash between India and Sri Lanka in the final of the Coca-Cola Cup on Sunday, this triangular series will not remembered for the cricket, which has been https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95886.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95886.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95886 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has come in for scathing criticism in the Sri Lankan media for violating the ICC Code of Conduct twice within a week during the triangular one-day series in Colombo inviting the wrath of the match referee https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95881.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95881.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95881 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT India and Sri Lanka have been involved in some enthralling cricketencounters in the recent past https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95877.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95877.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95877 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Despite the stunning comeback into the Coca-Cola Cup triangular oneday series in Colombo, the big question facing India is whether they can break their losing streak in the last four final appearances when they take on Sri Lanka on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95876.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95876.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95876 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT We are yet to fire on all cylinders, but we have achieved our first objective of reaching the final of the Coca-Cola Cup https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95874.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95874.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95874 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT A chance to make a final and we let it slip out of our hands, or should I say a 'mini-me' version of Sachin Tendulkar stole it out of our grasp https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95870.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95870.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95870 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The celebrations are over as far as Virendra Shewag is concerned https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95867.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95867.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95867 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT After drawing comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar for his masterly knock against New Zealand, Virender Shewag today disclosed that the batting maestro had sent him a congratulatory message for his match-winning innings yesterday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95851.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95851.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95851 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1743rd ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95838.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95838.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95838 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1742nd ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95837.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95837.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95837 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming, speaking after India defeated his side to qualify for the final of the Coca-Cola Cup, paid tribute to Virender Shewag who took the game away from them with a sparkling 100 off just 69 deliveries, the seventh https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95814.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95814.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95814 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Asked to open the innings in the absence of batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, 22-year-old Virender Shewag could not have chosen a better occasion to live up to his reputation as a hard-hitting batsman https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95809.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95809.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95809 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Looking down and out after their first three games, India stormed into the final of the Coca-Cola Cup at a sun bathed Sinhalese Sports Club today after their best batting performance of the tournament to date https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95808.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95808.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95808 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT A brilliant maiden 100 by all-rounder Virender Shewag in the crucial one-day league match of the Coca-Cola Cup tri-series against New Zealand, was not enough to earn him a place in the Test squad announced by the selectors in Mumbai today https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/95805.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/95805.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95805 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was fined 75 percent of his match fee by match referee Cammie Smith for bringing the game into disrepute in yesterday's game against Sri Lanka where he was seen using abusive language at Sri Lankan batsman Russell Arnold https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95796.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95796.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95796 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sourav Ganguly attended a disciplinary hearing with match referee Cammie Smith after India's 46-run victory against Sri Lanka following a verbal outburst after he dismissed Russel Arnold https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95757.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95757.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95757 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT A disappointed Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya blamed his batsmen for not firing once again in their last round robin match of the Coca Cola Cup which the home team lost to India today https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95754.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95754.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95754 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT In recent times, India have started one-day tournaments like champions before ending it as losers https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95752.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95752.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95752 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1741st ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95749.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95749.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95749 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The CLEAR Black Caps' efforts in Sri Lanka, before last night's reduced overs match, could have netted them four wins out of four but for two tight finishes against the Sri Lankans where the home side came out on top https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102177.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102177.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102177 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT After a disappointing performance by New Zealand, the Kiwi captain Stephen Fleming still remained positive about his side's chances of making it to the Coca-Cola Cup final https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102161.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102161.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102161 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka booked themselves a guaranteed berth in the final of the Coca Cola Cup with an overwhelming 106-run victory over New Zealand at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo today https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102160.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102160.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102160 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's availability for the three-match Test series in Sri Lanka from August 14 would be known only after the second bone scan on his injured right toe, scheduled for August 10, according to Mumbai Cricket Association https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102150.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102150.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102150 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Russel Arnold What a relief it is to have finally played a substantial innings after an indifferent run during the ARY Gold Cup in Sharjah and the Coca Cola Cup in Sri Lanka https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/96489.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/96489.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-96489 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT New Zealand are back at full strength with the return of their captain, Stephan Fleming, who has recovered from stomach trouble https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102109.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102109.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102109 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Stung by their comprehensive defeat to India, Sri Lanka will aim to seal a berth in the final when they take on New Zealand in a league encounter of the Coca-Cola Cup triangular one-day series in Colombo tomorrow https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102101.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102101.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102101 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1740th ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102075.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102075.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102075 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT VVS Laxman who guided India for their first victory of the Coca-Cola Cup against Sri Lanka and opening bowler Zaheer Khan are to stay back for the remainder of the tri-series despite their injuries https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102069.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102069.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102069 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Indian speedster Zaheer Khan, who is suffering from a stress fracture on the right shin, will fly to Chennai on August 3 for a bone scan https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102063.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102063.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102063 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Indian stand-in captain Rahul Dravid issued a warning to the other two sides participating in the Coca-Cola Cup after India beat Sri Lanka convincingly by seven wickets in the sixth match of the tournament at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102044.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102044.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102044 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Just when the wheels appeared to be falling off India's tour of Sri Lanka, they responded in style, brushing aside a severe injury crisis and the controversial suspension of their captain, to register an emphatic seven-wicket victory against top of https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102042.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102042.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102042 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT We are pretty much in the same position as last time I put pen to paper (so to speak)losing a game we probably should have won and winning a game most people thought we were going to lose https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102037.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102037.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102037 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1739th ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102028.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/102028.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-102028 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Nothing seems to be going India's way in the Coca-Cola Cup in Sri Lanka and it would require an extraordinary effort from the side to beat Sri Lanka in tomorrow's do or die affair for them at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101999.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101999.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101999 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The ICC Match Referee Mr https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101990.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101990.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101990 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT After New Zealand recorded their second victory against India in the Coca Cola Cup, Craig McMillan admitted that this game was a crucial one since the victory gave them the edge over the Indians to qualify for the final https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101979.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101979.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101979 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT India's hopes of winning the Coca-Cola Cup in Sri Lanka were dealt a crushing blow at the Premadasa International Stadium on Thursday when the Clear Black Caps defeated them by 67 runs https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101976.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101976.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101976 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1738th ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101961.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101961.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101961 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Man of the match in the fourth game of the Coca Cola Cup, Russel Arnold not only guided his team to victory but also returned to form, which has eluded him in the recent past https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101946.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101946.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101946 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Winless in the series so far, a young but talented Indian side will have to get their act together when they take on New Zealand in their third league match of the Coca-Cola Cup tri-series in Colombo on Thursday to stay in the reckoning for the final https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101944.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101944.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101944 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Air Commodore Ajit Jayasekera requested from the Board of Control for Sri Lanka that he be temporarily released from duties as Manager of the Sri Lanka Cricket Team, due to recent attack by the terrorists on the Air force base at Katunayake https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101943.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101943.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101943 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka's under performing middle order burst back to life at the Premadasa International Stadium today, as the home side completed a five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the fourth match of the Coca Cola Cup https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101941.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101941.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101941 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The first three matches of the Coca-Cola Cup have been won by the side batting first and this has attracted plenty of discussion https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95875.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95875.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95875 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Muttiah Muralitharan has returned to Sri Lanka after his second season in Lancashire with a point to prove https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101912.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101912.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101912 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Security at the hotel, where the Indian and New Zealand cricketers are staying in Colombo, has been further tightened after a group of LTTE rebels attacked the Katunayake military airbase, adjoining the International airport in Colombo early today https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101909.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101909.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101909 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Dav Whatmore National Coach Two wins out of two and Sri Lanka are well placed to reach the finals even though our performance with the bat has not been up to our normal high standards https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95997.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/95997.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-95997 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Cricket was pushed into the background by security fears for the second time in a week today by the news that Tamil Tiger cadres had launched a pre-dawn attack on an Air Force base located just 30 km north of Colombo https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101907.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101907.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101907 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The Sri Lankan cricket board confirmed this morning that the Coca Cola Cup would not be disrupted by the pre-dawn attack on an Air Force Base by the Tamil Tigers https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101905.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101905.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101905 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The Board of Cricket in Sri Lanka, with a view to ensuring the safety of all those participating in the Coca-Cola One-Day-International Tournament, discussed the current situation on Tuesday morning with officials in charge of security, Match Referee https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101904.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101904.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101904 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Asantha de Mel is of the opinion that the Sri Lankans have the best side in the ongoing Coca-Cola Cup tri series in Colombo https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101902.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101902.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101902 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT India lost their Coca-Cola Cup tri series match to hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday because anti-government activists invaded the pitch, a court heard on Monday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101901.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101901.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101901 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The New Zealanders are back in the nets preparing for their first match of the second round of the Coca Cola Cup against Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium which will be played on Wednesday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101900.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101900.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101900 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Suresh Perera, the promising fast bowler tipped as a player who can turn out to be the great all-rounder Sri Lanka lusts after, justified his selection to the senior team by winning the man of the match award in the game against India on Sunday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101898.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101898.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101898 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1737th ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101899.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101899.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101899 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT A disappointed Sourav Ganguly blamed his batsman for their second consecutive loss in the Coca Cola Cup at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101860.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101860.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101860 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka defeated India by six runs in the tension racked Premadasa International Stadium tonight in a game that could have swung either way and was only settled in the final nerve jangling over of the game https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101857.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101857.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101857 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The difference the absence of just one player can make https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101852.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101852.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101852 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1736th ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101844.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101844.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101844 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The Coca Cola Cup may have come alive last night after New Zealand's shock victory over India, but for the Asian sub-continent as a whole and Sri Lankan cricket fans in particular, the real action starts on Sunday when Sri Lanka takes on India for https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101830.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101830.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101830 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sierra Constructors, the building company responsible for the development of the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, have told the Sri Lankan Minister of Sports that they had no intention to disrupt the three games played at Dambulla next week https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101829.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101829.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101829 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Indian skipper, Saurav Ganguly, blamed the wicket for his team's poor performance after they suffered a crushing 84-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the second match of the Coca Cola Cup at R https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101827.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101827.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101827 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT We are one and one after the first two games but I know everyone in the team would have thought we are very unlucky not to be unbeaten at this stage of the Coca-Cola Cup https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101826.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101826.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101826 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming reasoned after his team's 16-run defeat by Sri Lanka that, though the Black Caps' performance was unacceptable, they had at least drawn a line in the sand https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101810.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101810.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101810 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The International Cricket Council ban on players using mobile phones is being "strictly" enforced during the ongoing one-day tri-series involving India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka here, sources say https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101805.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101805.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101805 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT New Zealand team manager Jeff Crowe has given the all clear for his team's safety in Sri Lanka after a team practice was cut short due to anti-Government rioting in Colombo yesterday. https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/101793.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/101793.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101793 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT CLEAR Black Caps team manager, Jeff Crowe, has confirmed to New Zealand Cricket today (1.30pm) that he has no concerns for his team's safety. https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101792.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101792.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101792 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Given New Zealand's history during unrest in Sri Lanka, it is little wonder that yesterday's anti-Government demonstrations have raised concerns here https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/101790.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/101790.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101790 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT New Zealand Cricket General Manager, Tim Murdoch, said New Zealand Cricket is monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka and will be communicating with team management later today for a reassurance about player safety. https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101789.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101789.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101789 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It was the 1735th ODI in cricket history https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101797.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101797.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101797 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's absence in the ongoing triangular series in Sri Lanka, due to a hairline fracture to his right toe, will give greater opportunity to youngsters to perform and prove themselves, the chairman of the selection https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101765.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101765.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101765 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Caked in white zinc, his eyes covered by shades, and his skin crinkled by the sun, the New Zealand-born Indian coach could be attempting to scale Everest https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101764.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101764.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101764 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Trouble on the streets.. https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101761.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101761.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101761 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT We have reliable information to indicate that interested parties are planning to disrupt matches of the Coca-Cola Cup One Day International Tournament to be played at Dambulla. https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101755.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101755.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101755 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium The three Coca Cola Cup matches scheduled to be played in the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium next week have been cancelled on the advice of government authorities https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101753.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101753.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101753 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka won the first game of the Coca-Cola Cup against New Zealand by 16 runs, but captain Sanath Jayasuriya admitted afterwards that he was not entirely happy with his team's performance, warning them that they had to play better if they are to https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101740.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101740.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101740 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka were made to fight for victory by a spirited New Zealand side in the opening match of the Coca Cola one-day international series which they won by 16 runs under lights at the R https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101720.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101720.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101720 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT An attacking unbeaten 74 off just 52 deliveries by Sourav Ganguly, helped India to beat Sri Lanka A by three wickets with nine balls to spare in their practice match at the NCC in Colombo on Wednesday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101715.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101715.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101715 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It's coming up to two years since I was given the honour of captaining Sri Lanka https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101696.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101696.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101696 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT In his column for CricInfo, Sri Lankan coach Dav Whatmore previews the Coca Cola Cup which starts on the 18th of July https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101690.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101690.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101690 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lanka's magical off-spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, speaking after the Sri Lankan's final practice before Wednesday's Coca-Cola Cup clash against New Zealand, warned that the wicket taking expectations placed upon him are too high https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/101682.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/101682.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101682 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The latest triangular tournament to grip the sub-continent is set to commence and, to coin the main sponsor's catch phrase, one-day cricket tastes good in these parts https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101679.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101679.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101679 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya considers New Zealand to be his team's main rivals in the triangular one-day Coca Cola Cup series starting in Colombo on Wednesday https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101673.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101673.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101673 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Two days ago New Zealand's players were enduring sub zero temperatures in Christchurch https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101647.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101647.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101647 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT "It is going to be a tough tour," began Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, stating the obvious https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101644.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101644.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101644 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Chairman of the Sri Lankan selectors, Tikiri Kehelgamuwa, confirmed today that Nuwan Zoysa has been forced to withdraw from the 15-man Sri Lankan one-day squad this morning after failing to recover from an ankle stress fracture https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101643.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101643.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101643 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Russel Arnold Our first match is against New Zealand and I have to say that I don't envy them https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101639.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101639.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101639 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Hemang Badani was a bubbly young man despite his less than memorable Test debut against Zimbabwe in the second Test at Harare https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/101602.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/101602.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101602 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT With the proliferation of one-day tournaments and with Australia having successfully shown the way, triangular and four nation competitions became the order of the day in the nineties https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101595.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101595.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101595 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The New Zealand cricket team traveled from icy Christchurch to the tropical heat of Sri Lanka on Saturday, getting acclimatised four days ahead of a three-nation series https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101594.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101594.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101594 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT It is not very often that a drawn rubber of two Tests is termed as a near disaster for one side https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101581.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101581.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101581 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Indian vice-captain Rahul Dravid has said the coming Sri Lankan tour would be challenging and that he was looking forward to it https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101565.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101565.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101565 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT The Ministry of Sports and Tourism has approved the same squad presented by the national selectors for the forthcoming Coca-Cola Cup https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/101564.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/101564.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101564 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT Our two-month break is fast coming to an end and we're looking forward to getting back into the international fray https://p.imgci.com https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101562.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com//content/story/101562.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/-101562 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT