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'Wanted to compete every hour, every session' - Karunaratne

'Wanted to compete every hour, every session' - Karunaratne

At different stages during the Durban Test, Sri Lanka were on the mat, but they found ways to stand up and fight

17-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Du Plessis on Durban drama: 'This is what Test cricket should be'

Du Plessis on Durban drama: 'This is what Test cricket should be'

The South Africa captain heaped praise on Kusal Perera, saying he was "just too good" for them

16-Feb-2019•Liam Brickhill

'It's the best Test I've played for Sri Lanka' - Kusal Perera after match-winning 153*

'It's the best Test I've played for Sri Lanka' - Kusal Perera after match-winning 153*

Both Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne and South Africa captain du Plessis shower the Durban hero with effusive praise

16-Feb-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kusal Perera's epic 153* leads Sri Lanka to record-breaking victory

Kusal Perera's epic 153* leads Sri Lanka to record-breaking victory

Sri Lanka lost their ninth wicket while still 78 off their target. The left-hand batsman scored 67 of them all by himself

16-Feb-2019•The Report by Liam Brickhill

Du Plessis, bowlers give South Africa vice-like grip

Du Plessis, bowlers give South Africa vice-like grip

Half-centuries from du Plessis and de Kock swelled South Africa's lead before they lost 5 for 8 to set Sri Lanka 304

15-Feb-2019•The Report by Liam Brickhill

I'm not on 430-odd wickets, I'm on 20 - Dale Steyn feels he's starting all over again

I'm not on 430-odd wickets, I'm on 20 - Dale Steyn feels he's starting all over again

Fast bowler is having fun doing what he loves best after prolonged period of injury enforced absence

14-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Durban

Keshav Maharaj's progress stalls as South Africa settle for pace prowess

Keshav Maharaj's progress stalls as South Africa settle for pace prowess

Success in familiar conditions is all very well, but World Test Championship hopes may rest on spin attack

14-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Durban

Steyn's for-four helps South Africa extend advantage

Steyn's for-four helps South Africa extend advantage

Sri Lanka chip away in second innings, but their batting collapse on 13-wicket day could prove costly

14-Feb-2019•Liam Brickhill

Sri Lanka's green seamers 'caught us off guard', admits Quinton de Kock

Sri Lanka's green seamers 'caught us off guard', admits Quinton de Kock

Fernando and Rajitha claimed 7 for 130 on day one in Durban, despite only having seven Tests between them

13-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Durban

DRS 15-second rule in spotlight as Sri Lanka miss out on a wicket

DRS 15-second rule in spotlight as Sri Lanka miss out on a wicket

Umpire Dar turned down their appeal for lbw on the basis that they had taken too long to ask for it. But the commentators suggested that only 13 seconds had elapsed

13-Feb-2019•Liam Brickhill

Inexperienced Sri Lankan attack lands early punches

Inexperienced Sri Lankan attack lands early punches

Vishwa Fernando impresses with four wickets, but de Kock's 80 helps South Africa breathe easy after 17 for 3

13-Feb-2019•The Report by Liam Brickhill

Karunaratne confident Sri Lanka can 'find a way' to score runs in South Africa

Karunaratne confident Sri Lanka can 'find a way' to score runs in South Africa

The newly installed captain wants his team to capitalise on their previous experiences of touring South Africa

12-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Durban

Du Plessis wants luxury of four pacers and spin at home

Du Plessis wants luxury of four pacers and spin at home

South Africa captain faced with a tough call over Dale Steyn's inclusion

12-Feb-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sri Lanka have more than just pace to fret over

Sri Lanka have more than just pace to fret over

South Africa are playing at their least-favourite Test venue at home, but it may not matter against a team in crisis

12-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Durban

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