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'We never expected to do it' - Karunaratne on a high after historic win

'We never expected to do it' - Karunaratne on a high after historic win

The culture of togetherness within the squad was the main reason for the upturn in fortunes, Sri Lanka's captain has said

23-Feb-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

'Series loss a massive dent to our confidence' - Faf du Plessis

'Series loss a massive dent to our confidence' - Faf du Plessis

The South Africa captain has insisted pitches are not to blame, and has asked his batsmen to look inwards after the series loss

23-Feb-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando lead Sri Lanka to historic series win

Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando lead Sri Lanka to historic series win

They put on an unbroken 163-run stand to ensure Sri Lanka became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa

23-Feb-2019•The Report by Deivarayan Muthu

Benkenstein unhappy with South Africa's complacency

Benkenstein unhappy with South Africa's complacency

Batting coach admits to his side being taken aback by Sri Lanka's relentless attack with the ball

22-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

Suranga Lakmal, Dhananjaya de Silva set up exciting finish

Suranga Lakmal, Dhananjaya de Silva set up exciting finish

As many as 18 wickets tumbled on day two at St George's Park, leaving the second Test dangling on a razor's edge

22-Feb-2019•The Report by Deivarayan Muthu

De Kock rises above South Africa's besieged batsmen

De Kock rises above South Africa's besieged batsmen

After a lean couple of season, South Africa's wicketkeeper has rediscovered his touch and is holding together the batting line-up in tough conditions

21-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando at St George's Park

Embuldeniya set for surgery after thumb dislocation

The injury is serious enough that the left-arm spinner is expected to take six weeks to recover fully

21-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

SA rally after Vishwa, Rajitha brilliance

SA rally after Vishwa, Rajitha brilliance

After de Kock struck a punchy half-century, Olivier and Rabada made light work of Sri Lanka's top order

21-Feb-2019•The Report by Deivarayan Muthu

Karunaratne happy with Sri Lanka's preparation against short bowling

Karunaratne happy with Sri Lanka's preparation against short bowling

The preparations in the lead-up to the Durban Test and their consequent performance there has given his side a lift, says Sri Lanak's captain

20-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'There will be bit of sideways movement' - Faf du Plessis

'There will be bit of sideways movement' - Faf du Plessis

South Africa's captain hopes there will be more assistance for the seamers in Port Elizabeth, and less for the spinners, than there was in Durban

20-Feb-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Port Elizabeth

History beckons for Sri Lanka's miracle men

History beckons for Sri Lanka's miracle men

No Asian team has won a Test series in South Africa, and doing so will require overcoming the wounded hosts and a grassy surface at St George's Park

20-Feb-2019•The Preview by Liam Brickhill

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