Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka forced to make changes for second Test

Seven days ago, Sri Lanka were preparing for the opening Test in high spirits: the batsman had the luxury of having spent time in the middle during the two warm-up games, and the fast bowlers were looking forward to plying their trade on the more

14-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka forced to make changes for second Test

Seven days ago Sri Lanka were preparing for the opening Test in high spirits: the batsman had the luxury of having spent time in the middle during the two warm-up games and fast bowlers were looking forward to plying their trade on the more

14-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lankan selectors draft in six players for one-day series

Sri Lanka's selectors have drafted in six fresh players for the five-match one-day series against South Africa that follows the second Castle Lager/MTN Test at Centurion starting Friday

14-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Jayasuriya out of Test, Muralitharan may miss ODIs

Sri Lanka's preparations for the second Test at Centurion have been hit by fitness concerns over skipper Sanath Jayasuriya and prize spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan

12-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lankans try to look on the bright side after crushing defeat

Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore refused to panic after his side's crushing innings defeat at the hands of South Africa on Sunday

10-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka overwhelmed by South Africa fast bowlers

Sri Lanka's weakness against quality pace bowling overseas was exposed for the second time in three days on Sunday as South Africa won the opening Castle Lager/MTN Test match at Wanderers by a massive innings an 64 runs

10-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

South African batsmen dominate against wayward Sri Lankans

All-rounder Jacques Kallis followed his bowling heroics on day one with an equally accomplished batting performance on day two, steering South Africa into a commanding position against Sri Lanka in the opening Castle Lager/MTN Test at Wanderers on

09-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

'Unknown' Kallis prompts demise of Sri Lanka

South African Sports Minister Ngconde Balfour may not know who he is but Sri Lanka's batsmen need no introduction after the world's leading all-rounder, Jacques Kallis, ripped through their middle order on the opening day of the Castle Lager/MTN Test

08-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Jaywardene braces himself for pace onslaught at Wanderers

Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka's serene middle order batsman, is bracing himself for a pace onslaught against South Africa starting Friday

08-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Jayasuriya asks team to show their natural flair in Test series

Skipper Sanath Jayasuriya called upon his exuberant team to play their natural game as Sri Lanka strive to win their first ever Test series against South Africa during the next two weeks

07-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Jayawardene braces himself for pace onslaught at Wanderers

Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka's serene middle order batsman, is bracing himself for a pace onslaught against South Africa starting Friday

07-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

South Africa at full strength as Kallis passes fitness Test

South Africa will be at full strength in the opening Castle Lager/MTN Test match against Sri Lanka at Wanderers starting Friday after key all-rounder Jacques Kallis passed a fitness during the team's final practice session on Thursday morning.

07-Nov-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka selectors name new-look pace attack for South Africa

Sri Lanka's selectors named three uncapped players in a new-look 16-man squad to tour South Africa later this month to play two Test matches

03-Oct-2002•Charlie Austin

Ponting leads the way as Australia take charge

Steve Waugh's Australians welcomed in a new Test season in characteristically indomitable fashion on Thursday, overwhelming an inexperienced and nomadic Pakistan side at P

03-Oct-2002•Charlie Austin

Pakistan hoping for unexpected against formidable Aussies

Pakistan captain Waqar Younis, without the services of his leading players, hopes his youthful side can rise to the challenge of facing the number one side in the world on Thursday when Pakistan and Australia meet in the opening game of a three-Test

02-Oct-2002•Charlie Austin

Pakistan cricket board says no more neutral venues

Pakistan have refused to play cricket at neutral venues again, complaining that the financial losses are too great at the ICC executive meeting at Colombo on Tuesday.

01-Oct-2002•Charlie Austin

ICC establishes formal process to resolve player terms disputes

The International Cricket Council (ICC) established a formal process to resolve disputes over player terms before next year's World Cup at an executive meeting at Colombo completed on Tuesday.

01-Oct-2002•Charlie Austin

India and Sri Lanka share the spoils

The sense of déjà vu was palpable throughout the day

30-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Champions Trophy final anticlimactically washed out

The final of the ICC Champions Trophy was washed out on Sunday night after aheavy thunderstorm interrupted play shortly after the start of the secondinnings

29-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka set to change strategy against Indians

The Sri Lankan celebrations were short-lived last night with the cricketers aware that they only had 36 hours of recovery time before the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, a match that will require a new strategy against theirAsian neighbours India.

28-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

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