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Ajmal finds form in slow battle

The Sharjah surface - largely devoid of pace, lateral movement and turn - provided the setting for a game of patience on the first day of the deciding Test of the series

16-Jan-2014•The Report by George Binoy

Mathews braces for trial by spin

Unlike the first two Tests, the Sharjah match will be a trial by spin, Angelo Mathews, the Sri Lanka captain, said after inspecting the pitch on the eve of the game

15-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Sharjah

Struggling Pakistan look for second wind

As the end of an engrossing tour approaches, Pakistan need a considerable change in momentum to win the last Test in Sharjah and draw level with Sri Lanka

15-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq and Andrew Fidel Fernando in Sharjah

SLC effectively rules out Sylhet as venue for Bangladesh series

Sri Lanka Cricket have effectively ruled out Sylhet as a venue for their series in Bangladesh, with board vice-president Mohan de Silva saying Sylhet was not on his security committee's schedule

15-Jan-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

'Exciting two years ahead for SL' - Ford

At the end of Graham Ford's penultimate training session as coach, the Sri Lanka cricketers worked themselves up to a frenzy in anticipation of a challenge that has brewed for some time

15-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pace attack's image has transformed - Lakmal

Sri Lanka's pace attack arrived in the UAE with a poor reputation, but two Tests into the series, they may have already transformed their image, fast bowler Suranga Lakmal believes

14-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC wants Bangladesh tour to go ahead

Sri Lanka Cricket has reaffirmed its commitment to the tour of Bangladesh even if a canceled tour may increase pressure for the Asia Cup and World Twenty20 to be moved elsewhere

13-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Mohammad Isam

Kusal Mendis to lead SL in U-19 World Cup

Kusal Mendis has been named captain of Sri Lanka's 15-member squad for the Under-19 World Cup, which begins next month in the UAE

13-Jan-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Mathews hails fighting spirit

Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews hailed his side's ability to keep fighting after they chased down 137 to win an attritional Test in Dubai

12-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC security team visits Bangladesh

Sri Lanka Cricket's two-member security committee has arrived in Dhaka on Sunday, a day earlier than scheduled, to inspect the venues for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka

12-Jan-2014•Mohammad Isam

Clinical Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead

It had rained for most of the night in Dubai and the floodlights were switched on to brighten a gloomy morning, but there were no alarms for Sri Lanka once play began on time on the fifth day

12-Jan-2014•The Report by George Binoy

Pakistan take fight into final day

Pakistan's leader Misbah-ul-Haq batted with limitless patience and rookie Sarfraz Ahmed punched his way to a maiden half-century to give their side a glimmer of hope of saving a Test that once seemed lost

11-Jan-2014•The Report by George Binoy

Younis defends younger players

At 19 for 3, Pakistan seemed to be heading towards an inevitable defeat, but Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq both scored fifties to keep Sri Lanka at bay on the third day

10-Jan-2014•Umar Farooq in Dubai

Two wickets changes outlook - Ford

Two quick wickets for Sri Lanka on the fourth morning would alter the Test's outlook considerably, Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford said, after Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan stalled the visitors on day three.

10-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Dubai

'One incident could destroy our cricket' - BCB chairman

Nazmul Hassan, BCB president, asserted the importance of Sri Lanka's tour for Bangladesh hosting both the Asia Cup and World T20

10-Jan-2014•Mohammad Isam

Younis, Misbah hold up Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka were a wicket away from breaking Pakistan after lunch on the third day of the second Test in Dubai, but they could not take it

10-Jan-2014•The Report by George Binoy

Kaushal knock as good as a ton - Mahela

Kaushal Silva narrowly missed a maiden hundred on day two in Abu Dhabi, but Mahela Jayawardene emphasised the value of Silva's 95, which he said was as good as a ton

09-Jan-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Dubai

Sri Lanka's Bangladesh tour takes step forward

Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh has taken a potentially decisive step forward following a meeting between officials of the two boards in Dubai on Thursday

09-Jan-2014•Mohammad Isam and Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mahela hundred strengthens Sri Lanka

Kaushal Silva and Mahela Jayawardene did not put on a show but their exercise in restraint, self-preservation and gradual accumulation was exactly what Sri Lanka needed

09-Jan-2014•The Report by George Binoy

BCB acts to calm Sri Lanka safety doubts

The Bangladesh Cricket Board could make several concessions, including changing venues, to ensure Sri Lanka's tour of the country goes ahead as scheduled later this month despite security concerns

08-Jan-2014•Mohammad Isam and Andrew Fidel Fernando

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