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'Sri Lanka is a hell of a tough place to tour' - Domingo

Sri Lanka was Russell Domingo's fact-finding mission and he seems to have discovered how much South Africa has to do to become contenders for the forthcoming ICC tournaments

08-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

Faf better than AB, but no third option

While Faf du Plessis' captaincy was more confident than AB de Villiers' in Sri Lanka, South Africa have not invested in grooming a leader during a decade of Graeme Smith and are left with little choice beyond the two

07-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis' latest spin tangle

Plays of the Day from the first Twenty20 international between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo

02-Aug-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Deferred Tests a lost opportunity for Sri Lanka

The indecision over the Tests between Sri Lanka and South Africa, in the wake of the SLPL's cancellation, has robbed cricket of a interesting contest. The worrying thing is that it may lead Sri Lanka down a path of Test mediocrity

02-Aug-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Thirimanne's calm approach bodes well for SL

Lahiru Thirimanne's innings in the fifth ODI was not very different from some of the other innings he has played before, but his calculated approach to run-making left an impression

01-Aug-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'I want to be classified as one of the best allrounders'

After catching the eye with his lower-order hitting in the Champions League, David Wiese, likely to debut soon in T20s for South Africa, has set his sights on Kallis' role

01-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

Much work needed on several fronts for South Africa

The opening combination, the spinner's spot, the pace bowing in less helpful conditions, the wicketkeeping, the captaincy … there was little that went right for South Africa in Sri Lanka

31-Jul-2013•Firdose Moonda

Dilshan's skip and anti-climax

Plays of the Day from the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo

31-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

New routine brings Dilshan relief

There is unbridled joy in each of Tillakaratne Dilshan's hundred celebrations, but this one was tinged with some relief too. He is arriving at a period in his career where he must prove even to himself that his skill remains undimmed

28-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dilshan's would-be wide

Plays of the day from the fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa

28-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Inconsistency haunts Tharanga...again

Some days, Upul Tharanga bats so well, his innings seem like a dream. Other times, he falls asleep at the crease. It is a vacillating pattern he must arrest immediately, with the team's batting future at stake

27-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Perera punishes Peterson

Plays of the day from the third ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa

26-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallakele

Thirty-five runs in an over

The 33rd over of Sri Lanka's innings, bowled by Robin Peterson, cost 35 runs. Here's how Thisara Perera did it

26-Jul-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

'It's time our batting started winning matches for the team'

Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne talk about what it means to be given leadership roles in the one-day side, and what they can learn from Sangakkara and Jayawardene

25-Jul-2013•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Spin fast becoming the bane of SA's ODI game

As South Africa look to improve a dismal record in Sri Lanka, their spinners will have to rethink their strategy and find better ways to utilise the helpful conditions

24-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

When Jayawardene and Sangakkara disagree

Plays of the Day from the second ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa, in Colombo

23-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the R Premadasa

Chandimal focuses on adaptability

With Sri Lanka's seniors still going strong, Dinesh Chandimal will have to get used to batting lower down for some time. He wants the youngsters, including himself, to start contributing more if a crisis hits

22-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Dominant Sangakkara gets better with age

At 35, a lifetime of learning is propelling Kumar Sangakkara's cricket far further than his innate ability ever could. He is now churning out match-winning innings that have frustratingly eluded him

20-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the R Premadasa Stadium

Sangakkara plays umpire, Dilshan's recurring nightmare

Plays of the day for the first ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo

20-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the R Premadasa Stadium

Domingo's work cut out for him

South Africa are a team in transition, and their coach has his plate full managing the rebuilding process

19-Jul-2013•Firdose Moonda

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