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Younis dwells on positives

The Pakistan captain also expressed his surprise that Sri Lanka did not press for the win

24-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Dilshan's injuries prompted draw - Sangakkara

With 15 overs remaining and Sri Lanka needing a further 101 to win on the final day at the SSC, the Sri Lankan captain said his decision was largely dictated by the injury worries to Tillakaratne Dilshan

24-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Proud to have contributed to Sri Lanka's growth - Vaas

Chaminda Vaas bid adieu to Test cricket during an emotional farewell at the SSC after the third and final Test against Pakistan ended in a draw

24-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Sangakkara helps Sri Lanka to a draw

In the end, neither team wanted it badly enough. Sri Lanka couldn't quite summon up the courage for one final dash, and Pakistan spent much of the afternoon merely going through the motions

24-Jul-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

'We are in a better position to win' - Intikhab

Pakistan's coach said that his team were keen on a victory despite having already lost the series

23-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Herath confident of clean sweep

The Sri Lankan spinner is confident, provided the team bat the way did in the final two sessions of play of the fourth day at the SSC

23-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Sangakkara key to Sri Lanka's fortunes

Set a massive 492 for victory, or more realistically 150 overs to survive, Sri Lanka made steady progress to 183 for 3 by the end of the penultimate day's play

23-Jul-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Bayliss regrets playing lone spinner

Sri Lankan coach Trevor Bayliss believes the ploy of going into the third and final Test against Pakistan with one spinner has not worked to their advantage

22-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Kaneria warned for offensive language

Pakistan legspinner Danish Kaneria has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct on day two of the SCC Test

22-Jul-2009•Cricinfo staff

Malik century puts Pakistan on top

At 67 for 4, with both Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf back in the pavilion, Pakistan were in danger of subsiding to another defeat, but two century partnerships utterly transformed the game in the final two sessions on the third day

22-Jul-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

We didn't bat to our potential - Jayawardene

21-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Injured Dilshan doubtful for ODI series

Tillakaratne Dilshan is doubtful for the five-match ODI series against Pakistan after fracturing his right index finger and having several stitches above his left eye on the second day at the SSC

21-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Spinners hand Pakistan the advantage

Pakistan's tail offered no resistance at all, but with Danish Kaneria at the forefront of a superb bowling performance, they still managed a 66-run first-innings lead

21-Jul-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Ball changes upset Alam

The second replacement helped the hosts as the Pakistan batting collapsed at the SSC.

20-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Thushara happy to play a full series

Sri Lanka's promising left-arm fast bowler Thilan Thushara hopes to step into Chaminda Vaas' shoes one day following a successful first day against Pakistan

20-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq in Colombo

Late wickets spoil Pakistan's day

Having decided to bowl first under overcast skies, Sri Lanka were indebted to Thilan Thushara for two breakthroughs in a morning session otherwise dominated by Pakistan

20-Jul-2009•The Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Mendis could miss out as Sri Lanka opt for pace

Kumar Sangakkara has hinted at picking four seamers for the final Test against Pakistan

19-Jul-2009•Sa'adi Thawfeeq in Colombo

Sri Lanka search for clean sweep

Cricinfo previews the third Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, at Colombo's SSC

19-Jul-2009•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

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