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'We choked them really nicely' - Jayasuriya

'We choked them really nicely' - Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya believes Sri Lanka's historic win over South Africa in Durban could rival their triumph over England at the Oval 13 years ago as the country's most significant victory outside the subcontinent.

30-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda

Rudolph, Prince put on notice for decider

Rudolph, Prince put on notice for decider

Jacques Rudolph and Ashwell Prince, the two most under-pressure South Africa batsmen, have been put on notice after Alviro Petersen was retained in the squad for the deciding Test

29-Dec-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Herath spins Sri Lanka to famous win

Herath spins Sri Lanka to famous win

As predicted the Durban Test was a one-sided affair, except that it was the no-hopers from Sri Lanka who were doing the dominating

29-Dec-2011•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

Sri Lanka find their self-belief

Sri Lanka find their self-belief

Not many gave Sri Lanka a chance at the start of the tour but Sri Lanka have responded with a new-found sense of self belief

28-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at Kingsmead

Chance for South Africa to do something special - Kirsten

Chance for South Africa to do something special - Kirsten

South Africa will enter the last two days of the Boxing Day Test under tremendous pressure, and Gary Kirsten said it was an opportunity for someone to be a put in a special performance

28-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at Kingsmead

Sangakkara ton keeps Sri Lanka in charge

Sangakkara ton keeps Sri Lanka in charge

Kumar Sangakkara made his first important contribution of the series to steer Sri Lanka's lead towards match-winning proportions

28-Dec-2011•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

Welegedara gives Sri Lanka big lead

Welegedara gives Sri Lanka big lead

In what has already been a champagne year for Test cricket, Chanaka Welegedara and Rangana Herath set Sri Lanka up for what could be the biggest Test upset of 2011

27-Dec-2011•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

A breakthrough for Sri Lanka - Marsh

A breakthrough for Sri Lanka - Marsh

Geoff Marsh, the Sri Lanka coach, has said his batsmen worked hard on their technique after the defeat at Centurion and their efforts reaped rewards

26-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda at Kingsmead

Sri Lanka batsmen put up improved show

Sri Lanka batsmen put up improved show

Marchant de Lange joined the flood of exciting bowling talent coming into Tests this year, but he couldn't prevent Sri Lanka from having their best day of the series

26-Dec-2011•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

Sri Lanka need a Christmas miracle

Sri Lanka need a Christmas miracle

ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Durban

25-Dec-2011•The Preview by Siddarth Ravindran

'The fewer excuses we make, the better' - Sangakkara

'The fewer excuses we make, the better' - Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara says the team will have to continue practicing to improve, instead of dwelling on excuses

25-Dec-2011•Firdose Moonda

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