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Dambulla to host triangular matches after political pressure

The Sri Lankan cricket board confirmed today that Dambulla would host three triangular matches with India and NewZealand in July, despite the ongoing controversy over the ownership of the 36-acre plot of land on which the Rangiri Dambulla

20-Jun-2001•Charlie Austin

Gunawardene century saves Sri Lanka from freefall

Avishka Gunawardene dominated the second day of the unofficial Test Match at NCC Grounds today with a powerful century that rescued Sri Lanka A from a perilous position in the morning, allowing them to secure a first innings lead, albeit a small one.

20-Jun-2001•Charlie Austin

Recommendations of the Sri Lankan probe committee

The recommendations made by the probe committee, which looked into the alleged mismanagement of funds at the BCCSL

19-Jun-2001•Rex Clementine Fernando

Sri Lankan fast bowlers gain initiative in unofficial Test match

The second unofficial Test Match between Sri Lanka A and Pakistan A played at NCC Grounds in Colombo today, like the first game in Dambulla, proved to be a keenly contested affair and at the close of play the game remained evenly balanced, with Sri

19-Jun-2001•Charlie Austin

Sanath Jayasuriya looks back on his captaincy

When the national selectors appointed Sanath Jayasuriya as the Sri Lankancaptain ahead of senior players such as Aravinda de Silva, Roshan Mahanamaand Hashan Tillakratne, there were some who had reservations about thedecision

18-Jun-2001•Rex Clementine Fernando

Probe committee recommends criminal investigation

The probe Committee, who were appointed by the Sports Minister, LakshmanKiriella, to investigate into alleged financial mismanagement of theoutgoing Executive Committee, claimed in a six-page press release today,that there was, in their opinion,

18-Jun-2001•CricInfo

Sri Lanka switch to pace for Second 'Test'

Having failed with spin at Dambulla, Sri Lanka 'A' are likely to go into the second four-day unofficial 'Test' against Pakistan 'A' beginning at the NCC grounds on Tuesday, with pace

18-Jun-2001•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Dav Whatmore reflects on the value of A team cricket

The triangular series against India and New Zealand, who were able to selectDaniel Vettori and Dion Nash for the tour after the pair passed fitnesstests last week, is drawing ever closer and the excitement is starting tobuild

18-Jun-2001•Dav Whatmore

Five players dropped from Sri Lanka A squad for Second 'Test'

Five players, four of whom played in the first 'Test' against Pakistan A at Dambulla, were left out of the Sri Lanka A squad of 15 picked by the national selectors for the second unofficial Test beginning at the NCC grounds on Tuesday

17-Jun-2001•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

HNB SEYLAN qualify for MCA final

Hatton National Bank and Seylan Bank qualified to play the final of the Mercantile Cricket Association tournament when they beat John Keels and Access Group respectively.

17-Jun-2001•Rex Clementine Fernando

Chief Priest slams authorities over Dambulla Stadium controversy

Mahanayake of the Asgiri Chapter, the Most Ven

16-Jun-2001•Rex Clementine Fernando

Warnakulasuriya hands over report after funds probe

Hemantha Warnakulasuriya, the chairman of the probe committee appointed to look into the alleged mismanagement of funds at the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka, handed over his initial report to the Minister of Sports, Lakshman Kiriella,

16-Jun-2001•Rex Clementine Fernando

Misbah-ul-Haq earns Pakistan A thrilling draw

Pakistan A earned a thrilling draw after 27-year-old right-hander Misbah-ul-Haq of Sargodha rescued his team with a defiant knock of 91 on the fourth and final day of the First 'Test' against Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

16-Jun-2001•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Unofficial Test hangs in the balance

The first four-day unofficial Test Match between Sri Lanka A and Pakistan A was heading for a tight finish at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium following a close tussle for honours on the third day Friday

15-Jun-2001•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Dambulla dropped as one-day venue for triangular series

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board's (BCCSL) interim committee took the decision on Thursday to remove the controversial Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium from its list of venues for next month's one-day triangular series

14-Jun-2001•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Pakistan 'A' 192 for 8 in reply to Sri Lanka's 220

Press Release: Pakistan Cricket Board

14-Jun-2001•Pakistan Cricket Board

Vettori and Nash back on the international scene

Injured players left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori and all rounder Dion Nash have regained their international places with their inclusion in the New Zealand team to travel to Sri Lanka to contest a tri-series with Sri Lanka and India

14-Jun-2001•Lynn McConnell

West Indies 'definitely coming to Sri Lanka'

The chairman of the Interim Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka, Vijaya Malalasekara, today pledged that the West Indies would be here in December to play in the triangular tournament and the three-match Test series

14-Jun-2001•Rex Clementine Fernando

It's captains' day as Hasan Raza defies Sri Lanka A

Pakistan A rode on skipper Hasan Raza's chanceless innings of 89 not out to end the second day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A on 192 for eight at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Thursday

14-Jun-2001•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Indians among participants in double wicket tourney

Double wicket competitions are still a popular draw the world over

13-Jun-2001•Staff Reporter

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