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South Africa, who have slipped down to third spot in the ICC Test Championship table, could regain their second spot if they win the ongoing series against Sri Lanka

A superbly crafted 116 not out from Mahela Jayawardene - his 12th Test century - rescued Sri Lanka and took them to 279 for 7 at close of play on the first day at Galle

A superbly crafted 116 from Mahela Jayawardene - his 12th Test century - rescued Sri Lanka and took them to 279 for 7 at close of play on the first day at Galle

Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan for a two-Test series in October, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board

A superbly crafted 116 from Mahela Jayawardene - his 12th Test century - rescued Sri Lanka and took them to 279 for 7 at close of play on the first day at Galle

After Sri Lanka closed the first day of the opening Test at 279 for 7, the star performers from each side, Shaun Pollock and Mahela Jayawardene, gave their thoughts on the day's play

Adam Hollioake, the former England allrounder, has been forced to stop playing four-day Championship cricket because of an ankle injury

After Sri Lanka closed the first day of the opening Test at 279 for 7, the star performers from each side, Shaun Pollock and Mahela Jayawardene, gave their thoughts on the day's play

South Africa have arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-Test series after a long layoff

Muttiah Muralitharan will return to Test cricket on Wednesday with the chance to become the highest wicket-taker in the world for the second time in the year

Mal Loye, Lancashire's prolific batsman, will have to miss the Twenty20 finals day this Saturday, and will probably be out of action for two to three weeks, following an injury to his Achilles tendon

The ECB has confirmed that Andrew Flintoff and James Anderson will be available to play for Lancashire in the Twenty20 Cup finals day this Saturday at Edgbaston (August 7)

Kent eased to a comprehensive 236-run victory over Sussex on the fourth day at Canterbury, thanks to a penetrative spin assault from Min Patel and Alex Loudon

Taj Television, a Dubai-based cable television operator which runs TEN Sports, has secured Sri Lanka's broadcasting and sponsorship rights for the next four years after matching a US$ 48 million bid from ARY Digital

Herschelle Gibbs has passed a fitness test and should be able to play in the second Test in Colombo next week

The futures of Simba Union and Ruaraka, two of Kenya's most prestigious clubs, are in doubt following the defection of most of their leading players to other local sides last month

South Africa have arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-Test series after a long layoff

As of August 2004, the much-anticipated elections of the USA Cricket Association (USACA) are in total limbo

When Eric Simons, South Africa's coach, peeled back the covers to take asneak preview of the Galle pitch on Monday, he saw exactly what he expected:a sun-baked, biscuit-dry surface that promises extravagant turn for thespinners

Muttiah Muralitharan will return to Test cricket on Wednesday with the chance to become the highest wicket-taker in the world for the second time in the year