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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

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

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 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

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

Clarke back as world's best batsman

Michael Clarke's record breaking form has seen him become the No. 1-ranked batsman in world cricket.

26-Nov-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

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

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

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

'Reduce government interference in cricket' - Lorgat review

Haroon Lorgat, the former ICC Chief Executive, has recommended less government interference in team selection, in addition to 23 other recommendations to Sri Lanka Cricket, in his review of the sport in the country

20-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando

Karunaratne, Pradeep in SL Test squad to Australia

Opener Dimuth Karunaratne has been named in Sri Lanka's squad to Australia for three Tests, the first of which begins in Hobart on December 14

20-Nov-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Jayawardene hails team for 'winning tough moments'

On the second day, Sri Lanka were 50 for 5 in response to New Zealand's 221. Before the third day was done, the Test was finished, and the hosts had won

19-Nov-2012•Sa'adi Thawfeeq in Galle

Herath delivers crushing win for Sri Lanka

New Zealand slumped to a fifth straight Test defeat in conditions far less lethal than their scoreline suggested

19-Nov-2012•The Report by Siddhartha Talya

Seamers caught us by surprise - Ford

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has said the swing New Zealand's seam bowlers generated caught Sri Lanka by surprise on the second morning in Galle

18-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Galle

Dead heat after hard-fought day

The seesaw battle on the second day ensured the series lead would be decided by what is effectively a one-innings shootout

18-Nov-2012•The Report by George Binoy

We needed to bat more positively - McCullum

Brendon McCullum believed an early burst of wickets and tight bowling in the afternoon session from Sri Lanka's spinners cornered the visitors into reticence

17-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Galle

Patience pays off for Sri Lanka's bowlers

On a day of old-school Test cricket, Sri Lanka's bowlers plugged away, focusing on the basics and earned rich rewards

17-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Galle

Herath five-for gives Sri Lanka control

Under sunny skies on a track good for batting, New Zealand failed to take advantage after winning the toss, allowing a disciplined Sri Lankan attack to first make inroads through pace before capitulating to Herath's left-arm spin

17-Nov-2012•The Report by Siddhartha Talya

Test postponements understandable - Jayawardene

Sri Lanka's captain, Mahela Jayawardene, suggested the board's financial plight justifies its decision to remove Tests from the 2013 schedule

16-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando

Dilshan misses out, Dimuth Karunaratne to debut

Tillakaratne Dilshan will miss the first Test against New Zealand due a back niggle and, in his place, 24-year-old Dimuth Karunaratne will debut

16-Nov-2012•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

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