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Sangakkara's superb 232 puts Sri Lanka on top

Kumar Sangakkara's marathon double-hundred, the third of his career and thefourth-highest score ever against South Africa, handed Sri Lanka control ofthe second Test in Colombo

12-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo

Day 5 Bulletin - Vaas stars in Sri Lankan triumph Quotes - We let ourselves down, laments Smith

12-Aug-2004

Sangakkara - 'It's a batsman's dream'

After a long day in the field on the first day of the second Test in Colombo, Kumar Sangakkara, the centurymaker, and Graeme Smith, South Africa's captain, spoke to the press

11-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin

South Africa in the ascendancy

Graeme Smith's South Africans were justifiably elated after securing a draw in the first Test at Galle last week, the one venue where Sri Lanka have proven to be virtually unbeatable

10-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Smith and Kallis lead South Africa to a draw

A patient 74 by Graeme Smith secured South Africa a draw in the first Test at Galle

08-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin in Galle

Smith - 'The feeling is fantastic'

Both captains spoke about what they went through in the first Test, and on looking forward to the second match in Colombo

08-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin at Galle

Jayasuriya - 'We have a good chance'

After another closely-fought day's play at Galle between Sri Lanka and South Africa, Sanath Jayasuriya and Jacques Rudolph spoke to the press

07-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin at Galle

Sri Lanka declaration sets up thrilling finish

South Africa's bowlers led the fightback, and Marvan Atapattu's declaration towards the end of the day, setting a tricky target of 325, left the first Test at Galle intriguingly poised

07-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin at Galle

'I thought I handled Murali OK' - Rudolph

Jacques Rudolph played a sterling knock, and anchored the South African innings on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka

07-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin at Galle

Rudolph wages a lone battle

Jacques Rudolph battled through the day, with 85 not out, to make sure that South Africa did not crumble despite losing regular wickets

06-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin at Galle

Jayawardene powers Sri Lanka into the box seat

South Africa began the second day of the opening Test at Galle full of hope after their late double-wicket strike with the new ball the previous evening

05-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle

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05-Aug-2004

Richie Benaud to head ICC awards panel

Richie Benaud, the former Australian captain and legendary broadcaster, will head the awards panel that will choose candidates for the inaugural International Cricket Council awards

05-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Dyson - 'It was a magnificent innings'

After Mahela Jayawardene continued to frustrate the South African attack on the second day of the opening Test at Galle, John Dyson, the Sri Lankan coach, and Mark Boucher, the South Africa vice-captain and wicketkeeper, spoke to the press

05-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

South Africa eye second spot

South Africa, who have slipped down to third spot in the ICC Test Championship table, could regain their second spot if they win the ongoing series against Sri Lanka

04-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene plays a lone hand

A superbly crafted 116 not out from Mahela Jayawardene - his 12th Test century - rescued Sri Lanka and took them to 279 for 7 at close of play on the first day at Galle

04-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin

Pollock - 'It wasn't easy out there'

After Sri Lanka closed the first day of the opening Test at 279 for 7, the star performers from each side, Shaun Pollock and Mahela Jayawardene, gave their thoughts on the day's play

04-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Smith's men face stern test

South Africa have arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-Test series after a long layoff

03-Aug-2004•Series preview by Charlie Austin

Murali after wickets, not records

Muttiah Muralitharan will return to Test cricket on Wednesday with the chance to become the highest wicket-taker in the world for the second time in the year

03-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Gibbs passes fitness test

Herschelle Gibbs has passed a fitness test and should be able to play in the second Test in Colombo next week

03-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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