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Cricketers help relief programme

Sri Lanka's cricketers have been playing an active part in the relief effort in the aftermath of last week's tsunami which has so far claimed 30,00 lives and left more than a million people homeless

03-Jan-2005•Cricinfo staff

The battle of the gloves

As the inaugural ICC Super Series in October 2005 - which will feature the top Test and one-day side taking on a World XI - draws closer, the forthcoming New Zealand-Sri Lanka series will feature an individual duel between two players vying for one

21-Dec-2004•Andrew McLean

ICC fines Sangakkara while Gooch praises Kaneria

Pakistan's joy and Sri Lanka's dismay at the result of the second Test, which ended recently at Karachi, have been amplified, as Kumar Sangakkara has been fined by the ICC for bat abuse, while Danish Kaneria has been praised by his coach at Essex,

02-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Kaneria puts Pakistan on course

Danish Kaneria persevered unflinchingly to throttle Sri Lanka's aspirations of saving the Test with a bowling display that gave Pakistan hope, and asked questions that the batsmen had no answer to

31-Oct-2004•The Bulletin by Rahul Bhatia

Jayasuriya century puts Sri Lanka in command

A superb unbeaten 131 by Sanath Jayasuriya put Sri Lanka in charge of the Faisalabad Test

22-Oct-2004•The Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Clash of the resurgents

Wisden Cricinfo previews the runners and riders in Pool D of the Champions Trophy

08-Sep-2004

Sri Lanka complete the rout

Despite a brave fighting century from Jacques Kallis (101), South Africa suffered the double humiliation of a series whitewash and a record-equalling tenth successive defeat as Sri Lanka - courtesy of some high-octane batting in the morning, fine

31-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin

Flintoff shoots up the ratings

Andrew Flintoff's six-wicket haul at Old Trafford, including the big scalp of Brian Lara in both innings, has sent him flying 12 places up the table to 14th position in the latest PwC ratings

17-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Simons - 'Sangakkara's contribution was massive'

After an excellent innings from Kumar Sangakkara handed the initiative to Sri Lanka on the second day, Eric Simons, South Africa's coach, and John Dyson, his Sri Lankan counterpart, spoke to the press

12-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin

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

Sangakkara and Jayawardene boost Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka recovered from the disappointment of Muttiah Muralitharan's last-minute withdrawal, with a shoulder injury, to take control of the second and final Test against South Africa

11-Aug-2004•The Bulletin by 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

Three Sri Lankan players fined

Kumar Sangakkara, Upul Chandana and Tillakaratne Dilshan have been fined for bringing the game into disrepute

02-Aug-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sri Lanka hold on for the win

Nuwan Zoysa made the early inroads, and Muttiah Muralitharan struck the decisive blow as Sri Lanka held on for a 12-run triumph over India in an engrossing Group B encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

18-Jul-2004•Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Jayasuriya the key, says McGrath

Australia's back-to-form fast bowler Glenn McGrath has said that he will be targeting Sanath Jayasuriya's wicket when Sri Lanka begin their chase for 312 on the third day of the first Test at the Marrara Oval tomorrow

02-Jul-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sri Lanka on course for victory

Sri Lanka had much the better of proceedings on the third day of their four-day tour match against the Northern Terrotory Chief Minister's XI at the Marrara Cricket Ground

26-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sangakkara's 163 not out lifts Sri Lanka

Kumara Sangakkara ravaged a largely inexperienced Northern Territory Chief Minister's XI attack to score an unbeaten 163, and the Sri Lankans raced to 304 for 5 in 72 overs

25-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

'Disappointed I couldn't get more' - Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara may have missed out on a great opportunity to score his maiden triple-century, but he is happy that his 270 signalled a personal return to form and put the runs on the board for the team

17-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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