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Jayawardene 'disappointed' with defeat

Jayawardene 'disappointed' with defeat

Mahela Jayawardene, said his side were unsatisfied with the 1-1 series result against New Zealand, after losing the second Test in Colombo

29-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando at the P Sara Oval

All-round New Zealand level series with big win

All-round New Zealand level series with big win

New Zealand shrugged off five consecutive defeats with one of their most memorable victories in recent times, squaring the two-Test series with a 167-win at the P Sara Oval

29-Nov-2012•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

NZ quicks using height well - Kulasekara

NZ quicks using height well - Kulasekara

Height has been the key to New Zealand fast bowlers' success, Nuwan Kulasekara said, as Sri Lanka face a climb to prevent the visitors from leveling the series

28-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando at P Sara Oval

Seamers give New Zealand shot at victory

Seamers give New Zealand shot at victory

In an intriguing day's Test cricket, in which 17 wickets fell, New Zealand left the hosts tottering with the top four back in the pavilion chasing a challenging 363 on the last day at the P Sara Oval

28-Nov-2012•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Southee happy to hunt wickets with Boult

Southee happy to hunt wickets with Boult

Tim Southee, after claiming 4 for 51 on the third day in Colombo, attributed his success to the others in the New Zealand pace attack, and in particular Trent Boult

27-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando at the P Sara

Sri Lanka fight back on slow day

Sri Lanka fight back on slow day

Sri Lanka were still a long way off from matching New Zealand's score at the end of the third day, but gained a psychological boost by edging past the follow-on target of 213, thanks to a dogged stand between Thilan Samaraweera and Suraj Randiv

27-Nov-2012•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Sri Lanka not worried about following on - Herath

Sri Lanka not worried about following on - Herath

Sri Lanka may have lost three of the four most prolific batsmen in their side on the second evening, but Rangana Herath says Sri Lanka will give little thought to avoiding the follow on

26-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando at the P Sara

Pressure on Sri Lanka - Williamson

Pressure on Sri Lanka - Williamson

On a surface that even New Zealand's tail made seem friendly, three of Sri Lanka's big four batsmen could not manage better than single figures, and Kane Williamson said the value of those wickets could not be understated

26-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando at the P Sara

Seamers give New Zealand control

Seamers give New Zealand control

After grinding out 412 in the better part of two days, New Zealand tightened their control of the second Test with an incisive spell by their seamers to nip out three wickets - the fulcrum of the top order - before stumps on the second day

26-Nov-2012•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Taylor, Williamson put New Zealand in control

Taylor, Williamson put New Zealand in control

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor showed refreshing patience and application to wear down the Sri Lanka bowlers for the better part of three sessions to set a solid platform for a big score

25-Nov-2012•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

New Zealand wait on Southee's fitness

New Zealand wait on Southee's fitness

Tim Southee's fitness remains uncertain on the eve of New Zealand's second Test against Sri Lanka

24-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Colombo

P Sara bounce could boost New Zealand

P Sara bounce could boost New Zealand

ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo

23-Nov-2012•The Preview by Andrew Fernando

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