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India take 2-1 lead after close finish

After 28 consecutive wins in home ODIs when they've scored at least 250 batting first, Sri Lanka's amazing run was ended in a nailbiter at the Premadasa

28-Jul-2012•The Report by S Rajesh

Second ODI loss 'a wake-up call' for India

Gautam Gambhir has termed the big loss in the second game a "wake-up call" early in the season

27-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Colombo

Teams seek fresh start in Colombo

The preview of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo

27-Jul-2012•The Preview by Devashish Fuloria

Cannot overlook Rohit's quality - Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir said the team will be sticking with Rohit Sharma as dropping a quality player like him would damage his confidence

27-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Colombo

Ojha undergoes scan after injury

Pragyan Ojha underwent a precautionary scan after hurting his neck during batting practice at the Premadasa

26-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit

Jayawardene hails 'confident' Perera

Mahela Jayawardene said the struggles of the debutant Isuru Udana turned out to be a blessing in disguise as his replacement, Thisara Perera, altered the course of the game

24-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

Pace of pitch, not rashness, cost India - Dhoni

What a difference playing on an adjacent pitch on the same ground can make, which is what MS Dhoni said was responsible for India's batsmen doing what they did in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota

24-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

Who signalled the Powerplay?

Confusion over India's batting Powerplay in the first ODI has become a laughing matter three days after the event but it reveals a serious loophole in on-field communication

24-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

Perera, Mathews humble India

Thisara Perera's three-wicket burst derailed the India innings and put Sri Lanka on course for their thumping nine-wicket win in Hambantota

24-Jul-2012•The Report by George Binoy

Chandimal is long-term No. 4 - Jayawardene

Dinesh Chandimal has been allotted the No. 4 position keeping in mind the 2015 World Cup, says Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene

23-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

India's bowling is Sri Lanka's chance

The preview of the second ODI between Sri Lanka and India in Hambantota

23-Jul-2012•The Preview by Devashish Fuloria

Wind factor a challenge - Jayawardene

The wind is likely to be a big factor in Hambantota during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and India

23-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

Sri Lanka call up Nuwan Pradeep

Fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep has been called up to the Sri Lanka squad for the remainder of the one-day series against India, in place of the injured Nuwan Kulasekara

23-Jul-2012•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Dhoni and India fined for slow over-rate

MS Dhoni and India have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their win in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota

22-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Centurion Kohli backs five-bowler strategy

Virat Kohli has supported India's decision to play five bowlers, including Irfan Pathan, in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, saying that in batting conditions, a side needs to back its top six to come good

22-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

Dhoni pleased to have Irfan firing

India captain MS Dhoni has said Irfan Pathan showing signs form during the first ODI against Sri Lanka was a big advantage for his team, and would help lend balance to the XI

21-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Groin injury puts Kulasekara out of series

Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has been ruled out of the five-ODI series against India, after injuring his groin during the first match in Hambantota on Saturday

21-Jul-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sehwag, Kohli set up comfortable India win

India hardly looked a side playing their first match in four months as their batsmen pounded Sri Lanka for a 300-plus total and their bowling, led by Irfan Pathan, ensured the total was a winning one

21-Jul-2012•The Report by Abhishek Purohit

Team balance top of Dhoni's priorities

The lack of "real part-timers" like Jadeja or Yuvraj in the squad is a cause of concern for Dhoni

21-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

Rested India gear for tough season

MS Dhoni says the break has revitalised the Indian team, which hasn't had much of a rest in recent years

20-Jul-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Hambantota

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