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After drawn Test, captains call each other defensive

After drawn Test, captains call each other defensive

Angelo Mathews criticised Bangladesh for declining to go after what would have been the biggest successful chase in Test history, while Mushfiqur Rahim said Sri Lanka declared too late

08-Feb-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh save Test but SL take series

Bangladesh save Test but SL take series

Having arrived on the fifth day short of runs and confidence, Mominul Haque led Bangladesh to safety with a third Test hundred that showcased remarkable courage and a striking understanding of the dynamics of Test-match momentum

08-Feb-2014•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chittagong

Declaration wasn't defensive - Silva

Declaration wasn't defensive - Silva

Sri Lanka only got eight overs at the Bangladesh batsmen before stumps after setting them 467 to win, but Kaushal Silva said the size of the target would allow his team to attack more on the fifth day

07-Feb-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chittagong

'Tried to keep my mind fresh to score runs' - Sangakkara

'Tried to keep my mind fresh to score runs' - Sangakkara

A long-time purveyor of Test cricket's grind, Kumar Sangakkara says it was a refreshed focus on positivity that helped him score the third-highest match tally of all time, against Bangladesh

07-Feb-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chittagong

Sangakkara feat puts SL in commanding position

Sangakkara feat puts SL in commanding position

Kumar Sangakkara eased, almost casually, to a 35th career hundred in a Test match already heaving with his runs, completing a feat only Graham Gooch had achieved before him

07-Feb-2014•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chittagong

Hossain dismissal irks Bangladesh

Hossain dismissal irks Bangladesh

Nasir Hossain's dismissal left the Bangladesh dressing room incensed as they felt the batsman was erroneously given out caught behind by umpire Paul Reiffel

06-Feb-2014•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Late wickets give Sri Lanka advantage

Late wickets give Sri Lanka advantage

Maiden tons for the overnight pair of Shamsur Rahman and Imrul Kayes had energised Bangladesh and their crowd in the morning, but by stumps, Sri Lanka's industrious spinners had extracted enough dismissals to stay on track for victory, despite the visitor

06-Feb-2014•The report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chittagong

Sangakkara thankful to Sri Lanka's inner sanctum

Sangakkara thankful to Sri Lanka's inner sanctum

Kumar Sangakkara paid tribute to the environment within the Sri Lankan camp after his triple-century against Bangladesh

05-Feb-2014•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Penalty runs add to Bangladesh misery

Penalty runs add to Bangladesh misery

There was more misery for Bangladesh on the second day in Chittagong as they were hit with five penalty runs after a lackadaisical bit of fielding

05-Feb-2014•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Sangakkara 319 sets Bangladesh big test

Sangakkara 319 sets Bangladesh big test

Kumar Sangakkara struck his first Test triple-ton as he farmed the strike brilliantly with the lower order and took the attack to Bangladesh's spinners

05-Feb-2014•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sangakkara 160* leads Sri Lanka

Sangakkara 160* leads Sri Lanka

A seamless 178-run union between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene formed the centrepiece of Sri Lanka's familiar dominance

04-Feb-2014•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Eranga and Herath ruled out with injury

Eranga and Herath ruled out with injury

Sri Lanka were forced to revamp their bowling attack on the eve on the second Test as their lead spinner Rangana Herath and pace spearhead Shaminda Eranga were ruled out through injury

03-Feb-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chittagong

Mushfiqur urges batting prudence

Mushfiqur urges batting prudence

Captain Mushfiqur Rahim has asked the Bangladesh batsmen to groove their shot-making in the second Test against Sri Lanka

03-Feb-2014•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

'Mental approach' in Chittagong important - Mathews

'Mental approach' in Chittagong important - Mathews

Sri Lanka's major battle in Chittagong will be in the mind, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said, as his team prepares to pursue their first away series victory since 2008, which had also come against Bangladesh

03-Feb-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Chittagong

Sri Lanka guard against travel weariness

Sri Lanka guard against travel weariness

The injuries to two major Sri Lankan bowlers will help Bangladesh as they look to bounce back after a massive defeat in Mirpur

03-Feb-2014•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando and Mohammad Isam

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