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Three centurions make it Sri Lanka's day

On a slow, benign SSC track, the Sri Lankan batsmen accumulated ruthlessly, and looked set for an imposing total that could rule out a defeat, helped along the way by the Indian fielders who did not accept some of the half-chances that came their way

24-Jul-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga

Jayawardene predicts close contest

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, has predicted a close contest in the three-Test series against India, while his counterpart Anil Kumble emphasised the team's consistency in the run-up to the tour

15-Jul-2008•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Sri Lanka prevail over spirited UAE

Amjad Ali's stroke-filled 77 offered UAE some hope as they chased an improbable target of 290

26-Jun-2008•The Bulletin by Nagraj Gollapudi

Sri Lanka look for change of fortune

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan captain, is hoping his team rediscovers the winning touch in the Asia Cup after three poor series since the 2007 World Cup

22-Jun-2008•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

'On-field umpires should be respected' - Jayawardene

Mahela Jayawardene feels that the new umpire decision review system should be utilized in a manner that shows respect to the on-field umpires

17-Jun-2008•Ajay S Shankar

Punjab edge a rain-reduced game

Not even 20 overs were bowled, but there was no shortage of excitement and drama as the Kings XI Punjab inched closer to a semi-final spot

17-May-2008•The Bulletin by Mathew Varghese

No Jayawardene for Derbyshire

Mahela Jayawardene will not feature for Derbyshire this season owing to fixture clashes, the county has announced

16-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene blames top order for defeat

Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka's captain, has put the blame on his side's top order for their six-wicket loss to West Indies in the second Test in Trinidad

07-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

'It's going to be like a one-innings match' - Jayawardene

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

05-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

My demotion to No. 6 wasn't wrong - Gayle

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

03-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene eyes cleansweep

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

02-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene backs new faces

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

30-Mar-2008

Vaas stands tall to seal tight success

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

27-Mar-2008•Cricinfo staff

Captain confident Sri Lanka cannot lose

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, says his players must push hard for a result after batting themselves into an almost unbeatable position after two days of the first Test against West Indies

23-Mar-2008•Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene and Vaas shut out sloppy Windies

A distinctly subcontinental surface allowed Mahela Jayawardene his first hundred against West Indies and Chaminda Vaas a fifty before Sri Lanka declared on 476 for 8

23-Mar-2008•The Bulletin by Jamie Alter

'We've started winning away from home' - Jayawardene

Mahela Jayawardene is confident of Sri Lanka's chances in West Indies because he believes that they have begun to compete away from home in recent years

21-Mar-2008•Cricinfo staff

Warnapura and Jayawardene strike form

Sri Lankan opening batsman Malinda Warnapura and captain Mahela Jayawardene struck form against an inexperienced Guyana President's Select XI (GPS) bowling attack and steered the visitors to 343 for 5 on the opening day of the tour match at the Providence

18-Mar-2008•Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene backs young team

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan captain, believes the West Indies tour will be a great opportunity for the younger players in the squad to make a mark

15-Mar-2008•Cricinfo staff

Derbyshire prepare to lose Hinds

Derbyshire are bracing themselves for the loss of Wavell Hinds after he took his place in the latest Indian Cricket League event.

10-Mar-2008•Cricinfo staff

Maharoof out of West Indies tour

Farveez Maharoof, the Sri Lankan allrounder, has been ruled out of the West Indies tour with a side strain

10-Mar-2008•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

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