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'We are always a top contender in the shorter formats' - MS Dhoni

'We are always a top contender in the shorter formats' - MS Dhoni

There is still a month to go till the World Twenty20, but no side other than India can claim to know their first XI so much in advance, with MS Dhoni well aware of his team's main strengths and shortcomings

14-Feb-2016•Sidharth Monga

Ashwin's 4 for 8 gives India series

Ashwin's 4 for 8 gives India series

In his first three overs, bowled at the start of the match, R Ashwin bowled India to their first bilateral T20I series win at home

14-Feb-2016•The Report by Sidharth Monga

Momentum with India in series decider

Momentum with India in series decider

While Sri Lanka's pacers looked helpless on a dry wicket in Ranchi, they seem to be the only hope Sri Lanka have to seal the series. India, on the other hand, will be mighty pleased with the comprehensive win in Ranchi, and will hope to stretch their form

13-Feb-2016•The preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Will try to give Yuvraj more opportunities' - Dhoni

'Will try to give Yuvraj more opportunities' - Dhoni

MS has promised more of batting experiments like the promotion of Hardik Pandya to give batsmen as many opportunities as possible ahead of the World Twenty20, but also said he hopes to give Yuvraj chances with the bat

12-Feb-2016•Sidharth Monga in Ranchi

Batting muscle helps India restore parity

Batting muscle helps India restore parity

On a dry surface in a dusty Ranchi ground, India's top order moved into customary home form, and their bowlers exposed a fragile Sri Lanka top order to win by 69 runs

12-Feb-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Unheralded Sri Lanka look to trip up India again

Unheralded Sri Lanka look to trip up India again

Sri Lanka will look up to their dynamic young group to deliver again, and help the visitors wrap up the series in Ranchi

11-Feb-2016•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka seamers topple India on green track

Sri Lanka seamers topple India on green track

Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera and Dasun Shanaka - Sri Lanka's lanky seam-bowling labour force - came upon a thoroughly surprising green Pune deck, and wound up delivering their team a surprisingly thorough victory

09-Feb-2016•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dhoni juggles SL series priorities with World T20 prep

Dhoni juggles SL series priorities with World T20 prep

India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni was careful not to underestimate Sri Lanka despite losing several players to injury

08-Feb-2016•Sidharth Monga in Pune

Under-strength SL have mountain to climb

Under-strength SL have mountain to climb

Sri Lanka have not coped well with the retirement of their players and the present injury crisis and face up against a smoothly purring Indian batting machine

08-Feb-2016•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dickwella replaces injured Dilshan for first T20

Dickwella replaces injured Dilshan for first T20

Wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella has been added to Sri Lanka's squad as cover for Tillakaratne Dilshan, who was ruled out of the first T20 against India with a hand injury

06-Feb-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Virat Kohli rested for Sri Lanka T20s

Virat Kohli rested for Sri Lanka T20s

Virat Kohli has been rested for the three T20 internationals against Sri Lanka in February ahead of the Asia Cup later in the month

01-Feb-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sri Lanka T20I moved from Delhi to Ranchi

Sri Lanka T20I moved from Delhi to Ranchi

The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has informed the BCCI that it will not be able to host the the second Twenty20 international between India and Sri Lanka

29-Jan-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Dilhara Fernando gets surprise Sri Lanka recall

Dilhara Fernando gets surprise Sri Lanka recall

Sri Lanka have picked fast bowler Dilhara Fernando for the T20 series against India, which begins on February 9. Dilhara, 36, last played for Sri Lanka in mid-2012

28-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Delhi in danger of losing Sri Lanka T20

Delhi in danger of losing Sri Lanka T20

Delhi is in danger of losing the second T20I between India and Sri Lanka on February 12 should it not produce requisite clearances from government agencies soon

26-Jan-2016•Arun Venugopal

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