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England stumble to ten-wicket defeat

England were shot out for 88 at Dambulla, then Sri Lanka made a mockery of that by knocking off the runs in just 13.5 overs to go one-up in this three-match series

18-Nov-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Steven Lynch

Second string given a chance to press for places

The 15 cricketers representing Sri Lanka 'A' who left on a five-week tour of India on Saturday will have the home series against England very much on their minds

17-Nov-2003•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

The main event: Flintoff v Murali?

After their successful time in Bangladesh the going threatens to get tougher now for England, as the one-day series against Sri Lanka starts at Dambulla on Nov 18

17-Nov-2003•Andrew Miller in Dambulla

Das to lead India A against Sri Lanka

Shiv Sunder Das will captain the India A team for the two matches to be played against Sri Lanka A, SK Nair, BCCI secretary, announced at Hyderabad

16-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

'England can expect harder cricket': Dyson

John Dyson, the new coach of the Sri Lankan team, has suggested that England can expect a much tougher challenge from the Sri Lankans than they did on their recent tour of Bangladesh

15-Nov-2003•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

England arrive with worries about Solanki

England finally arrived in Sri Lanka late on Thursday night to a low-key reception from the public but a considerable one from the police and militia

14-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

New beginning for old team

After a post-World Cup lull, when the team stagnated under an interim management, Sri Lanka's road to the 2007 World Cup starts in earnest on Nov 18, their first game with a new coach, physio and fitness trainer

14-Nov-2003•Wisden CricInfo Staff

'England can expect harder cricket': Dyson

John Dyson, the new coach of the Sri Lankan team, has suggested that England can expect a much tougher challenge from the Sri Lankans than they did on their recent tour of Bangladesh

13-Nov-2003•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

'We're eager to start off': Atapattu

Marvan Atapattu has announced that the Sri Lankans are ready for international cricket after a much-needed four-month break

13-Nov-2003•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Rayudu to lead under-19 team against Sri Lanka A

Ambati Rayudu has been chosen to captain the Indian under-19 team which will take on Sri Lanka A in a three-day match at Rajkot from November 18

12-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Time to walk tall

In February and March next year, Bangladesh plays host to the ICC Under-19 World Cup

12-Nov-2003•Andrew Miller in Dhaka

Tillakaratne: fit, healthy and hungry

Hashan Tillakaratme, Sri Lanka's 35-year-old Test captain, has vowed to make up for lost time and continue to play Test cricket for Sri Lanka as long as possible

08-Nov-2003•Wisden CricInfo Staff

Sri Lanka Cricket launches new clothing range

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has signed a two-year three-million rupee contract with Trendy Connections (Pvt) Ltd to be the official clothing sponsor for the national team

07-Nov-2003•Wisden Staff

ECB and ICC announce venues for Champions Trophy

The Oval, Edgbaston and The Rosebowl are to host next year's ICC Champions Trophy, the ECB and ICC announced today

07-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Lokuarachchi appeal rejected

Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) disciplinary committee has rejected an appeal by Bloomfield cricket and Athletic Club that Kaushal Lokarachchi's four month ban be partially lifted.

07-Nov-2003•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Naveed Nawaz to lead Sri Lanka A in India

Naveed Nawaz, vice-captain during the A team's recent tour to South Africa and Kenya, will captain Sri Lanka A during a five-week tour of India later this month.

07-Nov-2003•Wisden Staff

Zoysa back in Sri Lankan ODI squad

Nuwan Zoysa and Nuwan Kulasekera, an uncapped 21-year-old swing bowling allrounder, were included in a 16-man squad for England's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka

04-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England tour fears ease after Foreign Office advice

Safety and security concerns over England's tour of Sri Lanka have eased despite a state of emergency following advice from the British Foreign Office and the Sri Lanka government.

04-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Harmison given the all clear for Sri Lanka

Stephen Harmison will be fit to rejoin the England squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka, it was confirmed today by the ECB

04-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England up to third in the Test Championship table

England's 2-0 win against Bangladesh has moved them up one place to third in the ICC Test Championship table

03-Nov-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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