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Thilan Samaraweera, whose century rescued Sri Lanka from a dicey 99 for 6, said the key to securing a win in the second Test at the Queen's Park Oval would be how they utilise the new ball

The coach John Dyson has defended his bowlers after they let Sri Lanka off the hook in the second Test

Thilan Samaraweera's determined hundred brought the match back into balance as Sri Lanka set West Indies a target of 253

Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene was unhappy with his side's total but praised the bowlers for ensuring the honours were even after the second day

The second day of the Trinidad Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka turned tragic for the Hosam family as West Indian supporter Michael Hosam, 66, died after being taken ill while watching the game

Walking out with his captain settled Sewnarine Chattergoon as he began his Test career with a composed 46 against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and West Indies fought hard to try and gain the upper hand but the second day's play ended with neither team earning a decisive advantage

Corey Collymore was Fidel Edwards' secret weapon as he returned to the Test scene with three important wickets

The first day of the second Test began and ended in similar fashion, with West Indies bowling a poor line and length and the Sri Lankan batsmen, who finished on 217 for 5, scoring at a fast clip

Chris Gayle has rejected suggestions from Sri Lanka that his drop down the order in the first Test was a negative move

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, says his team will not sit back on its 1-0 lead and will aim for a 2-0 result when the Test series concludes in Port of Spain from Thursday

A victory in the opening Test in Guyana has given Sri Lanka a golden opportunity to claim their first series win in the Caribbean

Lance Gibbs is concerned West Indies' newest spin talent does not have enough variety to be a long-term force at international level

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, has assured Malinda Warnapura and Thilan Thusara that they can expect an extended run in the national team

Lasith Malinga says he is struggling to be fit for the start of next month's Indian Premier League

Sri Lanka's tour game against West Indies A in Tobago has been cancelled

West Indies captain Chris Gayle is looking for a quick regrouping from his team in time for next week's second and final Digicel Test match against Sri Lanka at the Queen's Park Oval

Mahela Jayawardene praised his bowlers as they wrapped up an historic first Test win in the West Indies with only 16 minutes remaining on the final day

Sri Lanka achieved their quest for a maiden Test win on Caribbean soil in their fifth attempt

John Dyson, the West Indies coach, believes a record-breaking chase of 437 is possible