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Gayle rapped for slow over-rate

Gayle rapped for slow over-rate

Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has been docked 70% of his match fee after his side failed to meet the minimum over-rate requirements during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Trinidad

07-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene blames top order for defeat

Jayawardene blames top order for defeat

Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka's captain, has put the blame on his side's top order for their six-wicket loss to West Indies in the second Test in Trinidad

07-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Sarwan pleased with strong return

Sarwan pleased with strong return

Sarwan said the months spent outside the team had given him time to think of what he needed to do

07-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Sarwan ton helps West Indies square series

Sarwan ton helps West Indies square series

An innings of exemplary application from Ramnaresh Sarwan and his partnership of 157 with Shivnarine Chanderpaul helped West Indies level the series

06-Apr-2008•The Bulletin by George Binoy

'New ball crucial' - Samaraweera

'New ball crucial' - Samaraweera

Thilan Samaraweera, whose century rescued Sri Lanka from a dicey 99 for 6, said the key to securing a win in the second Test at the Queen's Park Oval would be how they utilise the new ball

06-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Dyson chases greater consistency

Dyson chases greater consistency

The coach John Dyson has defended his bowlers after they let Sri Lanka off the hook in the second Test

06-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Samaraweera ton sets challenging target

Samaraweera ton sets challenging target

Thilan Samaraweera's determined hundred brought the match back into balance as Sri Lanka set West Indies a target of 253

05-Apr-2008•The Bulletin by George Binoy

'It's going to be like a one-innings match' - Jayawardene

'It's going to be like a one-innings match' - Jayawardene

Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene was unhappy with his side's total but praised the bowlers for ensuring the honours were even after the second day

05-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Fan dies after taking ill during Test

Fan dies after taking ill during Test

The second day of the Trinidad Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka turned tragic for the Hosam family as West Indian supporter Michael Hosam, 66, died after being taken ill while watching the game

05-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Chattergoon overcomes debut nerves

Chattergoon overcomes debut nerves

Walking out with his captain settled Sewnarine Chattergoon as he began his Test career with a composed 46 against Sri Lanka

04-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

West Indies fight hard for control

West Indies fight hard for control

Sri Lanka and West Indies fought hard to try and gain the upper hand but the second day's play ended with neither team earning a decisive advantage

04-Apr-2008•The Bulletin by George Binoy

Collymore provides right advice for Edwards

Collymore provides right advice for Edwards

Corey Collymore was Fidel Edwards' secret weapon as he returned to the Test scene with three important wickets

03-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Dilshan and Silva spark recovery

Dilshan and Silva spark recovery

The first day of the second Test began and ended in similar fashion, with West Indies bowling a poor line and length and the Sri Lankan batsmen, who finished on 217 for 5, scoring at a fast clip

03-Apr-2008•The Bulletin by George Binoy

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