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Inzamam rues missed opportunities

Inzamam rues missed opportunities

Inzamam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, felt that his side failed to capitalise on their opportunities after ending the first day of the Test against Sri Lanka in a strong position

31-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

'I am not disappointed with the way we played' - Mahela

'I am not disappointed with the way we played' - Mahela

Mahela Jayawardene speaks to the media after the first Test against Pakistan at SSC

30-Mar-2006•Charlie Austin

Defiant Malik scripts a draw

Defiant Malik scripts a draw

Shoaib Malik's immense but painstakingly composed maiden Test hundred steered Pakistan to an unlikely but spirited draw on the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka

30-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

'We are looking for consistency and we are looking to win'

'We are looking for consistency and we are looking to win'

'Right now, I think they have been batted out of the game unless someone comes out and does something miraculous tomorrow,' says Kumar Sangakkara.

29-Mar-2006•Charlie Austin in Colombo

Murali strikes after Sangakkara special

Murali strikes after Sangakkara special

Sri Lanka, thrust by an immense 185 from Kumar Sangakkara and a twirling late afternoon special from Muttiah Muralitharan, edged closer to a memorable victory against Pakistan at the SSC in Colombo

29-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

'I can be a good allrounder' - Maharoof

'I can be a good allrounder' - Maharoof

Farveez Maharoof talks about the state of the match and how his game has developed

28-Mar-2006•Charlie Austin in Colombo

Sri Lanka ease into position of strength

Sri Lanka ease into position of strength

Solid contributions from Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene enabled Sri Lanka to end the third day on 242 for 2, a lead of 251

28-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

Misery in the gloom

Misery in the gloom

The second day verdict by Charlie Austin

27-Mar-2006•The Verdict by Charlie Austin

'The first sessions tomorrow are crucial' - Moody

'The first sessions tomorrow are crucial' - Moody

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 185 in just 57.5 overs in what were difficult conditions to bat in. Tom Moody, Sri Lanka's coach, vioces his opinion on the day's events

27-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Rana rushed back due to family emergency

Rana rushed back due to family emergency

Rana Naved-ul-Hasan rushed home from Colombo on Sunday to be with his wife who has been hospitalized following complications with her pregnancy

27-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Farhat and Asif give Pakistan the advantage

Farhat and Asif give Pakistan the advantage

Pakistan moved nervously into a position of strength against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test in Colombo

27-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

Heavy downpour forces abandonment of play

Heavy downpour forces abandonment of play

The first day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the SSC ground in Colombo has been called off

26-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

Below-par teams look to alter precedent

Below-par teams look to alter precedent

Sri Lanka has not won a single Test series at home since Pakistan first arrived in 1985-86

25-Mar-2006•Osman Samiuddin

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