Charlie Austin

Zimbabwe left aggrieved as Sri Lankan domination continues

Zimbabwe were left facing an innings defeat at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Saturday after being forced to follow on 402 runs in arrears in the first Janashakthi National Test

29-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka batsmen enjoy run feast on day two

The opening day of the series may have high in tedium and low in excitement, but on day two Sri Lanka raised the tempo, cashing in on a Zimbabwean bowling attack lacking control, variation and penetration, as they piled up a mammoth first innings

28-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka establish firm foundation at SSC

It started in blistering sunshine and ended prematurely because of a spectacular tropical storm, but otherwise the first day of the Janashakthi National Test series was boringly predictable

27-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Festivities over for Zimbabwe as Murphy stands down

For Zimbabwe's cricket team, Christmas was fun whilst it lasted

26-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Silva celebrates in style

Middle order batsman Chamara Silva celebrated his call-up into the Sri Lankan Test squad with a brilliant hundred to guide his Board XI side to a dramatic five-wicket win against Zimbabwe at P

23-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Sri Lankan selectors pick two uncapped players in Test squad

Sri Lanka's five-man selection panel has picked two uncapped players in a 14-man squad for the Janashakthi National Test series against Zimbabwe starting next Thursday

23-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Interim Committee resigns after request from Sports Minister

The Interim Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka (BCCSL) resigned on Saturday after a request from the new sports minister Johnston Fernando

22-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Zimbabwe's bowlers toil hard on second day against Board XI

Zimbabwe's plodding medium pacers and gentle spinners toiled earnestly throughout the second day of their three-day practice match against a Sri Lankan Board XI at P.Saravanamuttu Stadium on Saturday

22-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Zimbabwe enjoy restorative day against Board XI

After the sulphorous fireworks and live bands at the LG Abans one-day final on Wednesday night, the first day of Zimbabwe's only practice game seemed tranquil and sleepy, which appeared to help the tourists, as they restored some confidence with a

21-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Zimbabwe take on Sri Lanka Board XI in last chance to find form

A humdrum one-day jamboree has already been lost, but Zimbabwe would willingly trade that for a successful Test series

20-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka squash West Indian hopes of consolatory victory

Sri Lanka squashed Caribbean hopes for a face saving victory to end an otherwise ill-fated tour when they defeated West Indies by 34 runs to win the LG Abans triangular series at Premadasa International Stadium on Wednesday night

19-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

West Indies keen for consolation victory

Ten days ago, after his team's four-wicket defeat by Zimbabwe, Carl Hooper shrugged his shoulders and accused his team of putting their tails between their legs and running for cover

18-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

West Indies cruise into final after Gayle's whirlwind display

West Indies secured a place in the LG Abans triangular series final after another poor performance by Zimbabwe's batsmen and a pyrotechnic batting display by Chris Gayle at Asgiriya International Stadium on Sunday

16-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Jayawardene century overshadowed by Lara injury

West Indian hopes of qualification for the LG Abans triangular series final were dealt a cruel blow on Saturday at Asgiriya International stadium, Kandy, after a freak collision robbed them of the services of star batsman Brian Lara for the remainder

15-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka set to bring in young legs for West Indies game

Sri Lanka are looking to blood their reserve fast bowlers in their Saturday clash with West Indies, whose eyes are focused on their crucial game with Zimbabwe the following day that will decide the second qualifier for the LG Abans triangular series

14-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka spin themselves into LG final

Sri Lanka booked themselves a berth in the final of the LG Abans triangular series after Zimbabwe were spun to a 59 run defeat at Premadasa International Stadium

12-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

West Indies finally have cause for celebration

West Indies finally had cause for some celebration in Sri Lanka with their first win of the tour at Premadasa International Stadium on Tuesday night when they defeated Sri Lanka by 49 runs

11-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

West Indies select teenage fast bowler for day-night clash

Teenage fast bowler Jermaine Lawson will make his international debut on Tuesday as West Indies try to break their losing run when they take on SriLanka in the third match of the LG Abans triangular series.

10-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Full moon forces schedule change in Sri Lanka

It's a case of full moon stops play in Sri Lanka where a recent government decree has banned the playing of sports on Poya Day holidays (full moon days)

09-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

Hooper admits to being disturbed after latest West Indian failure

An increasingly despondent West Indies captain Carl Hooper admitted to being disturbed by his sides continued poor performance in Sri Lanka, as they slipped to a four-wicket defeat against Zimbabwe in the second game of the LG Abans triangular series

09-Dec-2001•Charlie Austin

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