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Smith - 'The guys gave it everything'

Marvan Atapattu and Graeme Smith had plenty to say after the emotional, nerve-wracking first one-dayer which Sri Lanka won with just balls to spare

21-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sri Lanka overhaul an imposing total of 263

Sri Lanka did well to overhaul South Africa's total of 263 to win the first one-day international of this five-match series, at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

20-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin in Colombo

Sri Lanka prove there is life after Murali

Sri Lanka's weary cricketers slip back into their blue-and-yellow pyjamas on Friday for the start of a five-match series against a wounded South Africa team

19-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin

We let ourselves down, says Smith

After his side's collapse in Colombo, South Africa's captain Graeme Smith didn't mince words after defeat in the match and the series, but Marvan Atapattu was predictably rather more upbeat

15-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 - '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

Smith ready for a 'dog-fight'

When Eric Simons, South Africa's coach, peeled back the covers to take asneak preview of the Galle pitch on Monday, he saw exactly what he expected:a sun-baked, biscuit-dry surface that promises extravagant turn for thespinners

03-Aug-2004•Preview by Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka out to prove their newfound spirit

Sri Lanka's fickle fans are just starting to emerge from their 2003 World Cup depression

31-Jul-2004•Charlie Austin

Atapattu expects a close contest

Marvan Atapattu has said that he expects the final to be a fiercely contested affair

31-Jul-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sri Lanka to give their youngsters a run

With their place in the Asia Cup final secure, Sri Lanka are set to rest several key players in their final group match against India tomorrow, to give other members of the squad an outing

26-Jul-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sri Lanka hit by flu bug

A flu bug that has already laid low Marvan Attapattu, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Chaminda Vaas, has seriously handicapped Sri Lanka's preparations for their crucial second-stage Asia Cup encounter against Pakistan

20-Jul-2004•Charlie Austin

'Nothing comes easy' - Atapattu

After defeating India on Sunday, Marvan Atapattu, whose fever forced him to go off the field, expressed his thoughts on his flu, the game, and the return of a major opening batsman

20-Jul-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Injured Jayasuriya not to bowl

Sri Lanka have been forced to re-think the composition of their side for the Asia Cup because Sanath Jayasuriya, a key allrounder in the one-day game, has suffered a side strain that will prevent him from bowling

17-Jul-2004•Charlie Austin

Atapattu leads Sri Lankan riposte

Marvan Atapattu stroked a classy 133 - his 15th Test century - while the middle order chipped in with useful contributions to ensure that Sri Lanka were comfortably placed at close of play on the third day

11-Jul-2004•The Bulletin by Christian Ryan

Atapattu and Sangakkara lead the chase to 517

Marvan Atapattu and Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka reach 2 for 184 at the end of the second day of the second Test at Cairns

10-Jul-2004•Christian Ryan

Ponting backs Darwin and Cairns

Ricky Ponting threw his weight solidly behind Cairns and Darwin as Test venues despite criticism from some quarters about those centres

08-Jul-2004•AAP

World's best players and teams to be honoured at cricket's 'Oscars'

The ICC Awards, cricket's equivalent of the Oscars, have been officially launched, and will be held for the first time this year at the Alexandra Palace in London on September 7

29-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Atapattu fit for Darwin Test

Marvan Atapattu has expressed confidence about his fitness for the first Test against Australia after a sore back forced him out of Sri Lanka's only warm-up game before the Test series

29-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

'We want to win it for Murali' - Atapattu

Sri Lanka have decided to dedicate the two-Test series against Australia to Muttiah Muralitharan, who pulled out due to personal reasons

19-Jun-2004•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

'It will be a big challenge without Murali' - Atapattu

Marvan Atapattu, Sri Lanka's captain, said that Sri Lanka's tour of Australia next month would be an even bigger challenge for his side if Muttiah Muralitharan decides to pull out.

18-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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