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Sri Lanka out to break Indian hearts
THE REALITY CHECK - After more than a month of exciting cricket, it's all down to the final now in the refurbished Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In an all-subcontinental affair, joint hosts India and Sri Lanka will come face to face in an evenly matched contest. While the Indians got the better of a buoyant Pakistan side in the second semi-final, Sri Lanka defeated a spirited New Zealand in the first semi-final in Colombo to make it to their second successive World Cup final.
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Sri Lanka call up Vaas
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka were sweating over the World Cup final fitness of Muttiah Muralitharan and Angelo Mathews on Thursday as 37-year-old seamer Chaminda Vaas and Suraj Randiv were called-up as cover.
"Chaminda Vaas and Suraj Randiv will be included in the Sri Lankan squad for the World Cup final as cover for the injured (Muttiah) Muralitharan and (Angelo) Mathews," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. Vaas, 37 and Randiv, 26, were due to fly out to Mumbai later Thursday ahead
"Chaminda Vaas and Suraj Randiv will be included in the Sri Lankan squad for the World Cup final as cover for the injured (Muttiah) Muralitharan and (Angelo) Mathews," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. Vaas, 37 and Randiv, 26, were due to fly out to Mumbai later Thursday ahead
Sri Lanka call up veteran Vaas
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka on Thursday called-up 37-year-old seamer Chaminda Vaas and all-rounder Suraj Randiv as World Cup final cover for injured duo Angelo Mathews and Muttiah Muralitharan.
"Chaminda Vaas and Suraj Randiv will be included in the Sri Lankan squad for the World Cup final as cover for the injured (Muttiah) Muralitharan and (Angelo) Mathews," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.
Vaas, 37 and Randiv, 26, were due to fly out to Mumbai later Thursday ahead of
"Chaminda Vaas and Suraj Randiv will be included in the Sri Lankan squad for the World Cup final as cover for the injured (Muttiah) Muralitharan and (Angelo) Mathews," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.
Vaas, 37 and Randiv, 26, were due to fly out to Mumbai later Thursday ahead of
Super Sri Lanka in final
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka reached the World Cup final with a five-wicket win against New Zealand on Tuesday as veteran off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said goodbye to his home crowd.
Sri Lanka, set a modest 218 to win, wobbled in the middle before reaching their target in 47.5 overs with Tillakaratne Dilshan (73) and skipper Kumar Sangakkara (54) setting the foundation at a packed R Premadasa stadium. Muralitharan took his 534th wicket off his last ball on home soil as New Zealand
Sri Lanka, set a modest 218 to win, wobbled in the middle before reaching their target in 47.5 overs with Tillakaratne Dilshan (73) and skipper Kumar Sangakkara (54) setting the foundation at a packed R Premadasa stadium. Muralitharan took his 534th wicket off his last ball on home soil as New Zealand
Pakistan, Lanka seek $2b boost in trade under FTA
KARACHI - Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to revise the existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as part of a bid to drastically enhance the volume of bilateral trade by $2.0 billion by the next year.
Existing trade volume stands at around $300 million between the two South Asian countries during the last five years. It is deemed an insignificant amount, despite the FTA being in place for the last five years. The agreement needed to be revised to include more items from both sides to
Existing trade volume stands at around $300 million between the two South Asian countries during the last five years. It is deemed an insignificant amount, despite the FTA being in place for the last five years. The agreement needed to be revised to include more items from both sides to
Super Sri Lanka in World Cup final
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka overcame a serious bout of the jitters to book their place in Saturday's World Cup final in Mumbai, as New Zealand bowed out in the last four for the sixth time in ten campaigns, though with their pride fully intact after another fabulous never-say-die performance in Colombo.
In a strange amalgam of the one-sided thrashing that Sri Lanka handed out to England in their quarter-final on Saturday, and New Zealand's last-eight fightback against South Africa in
In a strange amalgam of the one-sided thrashing that Sri Lanka handed out to England in their quarter-final on Saturday, and New Zealand's last-eight fightback against South Africa in
New Zealand faces Sri Lanka in first Semi Final
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka may exploit a pitch used three days earlier and employ three specialist spinners for the second match in a row in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Colombo.
To New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori's consternation, the match will be played on the pitch used in last Saturday's quarter-final against England.
"They told us we are playing on the same one as England which is very surprising for us," Vettori told a news conference on Monday.
To New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori's consternation, the match will be played on the pitch used in last Saturday's quarter-final against England.
"They told us we are playing on the same one as England which is very surprising for us," Vettori told a news conference on Monday.
Lanka stick to the tried and true
MUMBAI - Sri Lanka will stick to the tried and tested formula they employed to defeat New Zealand in their group match when they clash in Colombo on Tuesday for a place in the World Cup final.
The Sri Lankans thumped New Zealand by 112 runs in their last group match as the Kiwi batsmen found the Sri Lankan spinners too hot to handle and were shot out for 153 inside 35 overs. Seven wickets went to the spinners on that occasion with the wily Muttiah Muralitharan bagging four.
The Sri Lankans thumped New Zealand by 112 runs in their last group match as the Kiwi batsmen found the Sri Lankan spinners too hot to handle and were shot out for 153 inside 35 overs. Seven wickets went to the spinners on that occasion with the wily Muttiah Muralitharan bagging four.
England score 229-6 v Sri Lanka
COLOMBO - Jonathan Trott led an England fightback after a poor start to post 229 for six as Sri Lanka missed a slew of easy catches to let them off the hook in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
Trott (86) added 64 runs for the third wicket with Ravi Bopara (31) and 91 runs for the fourth with Eoin Morgan (50) to anchor England to a fighting total on a slow wicket at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Sri Lanka went into the match with three frontline spinners -- Muttiah
Trott (86) added 64 runs for the third wicket with Ravi Bopara (31) and 91 runs for the fourth with Eoin Morgan (50) to anchor England to a fighting total on a slow wicket at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Sri Lanka went into the match with three frontline spinners -- Muttiah
Sri Lanka banking on Murali’s spin
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara hopes fit-again spinner Muttiah Muralitharan rises to the challenge of a World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Sangakkara said the 38-year-old off-spinner, who will retire from international cricket after the tournament, was fully fit for the R. Premadasa stadium clash.
Muralitharan, who has a world record of 530 one-day wickets, injured his hamstring during Sri Lanka's impressive 112-run win over New Zealand last week,
Muralitharan, who has a world record of 530 one-day wickets, injured his hamstring during Sri Lanka's impressive 112-run win over New Zealand last week,
Sri Lanka wary of England danger
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene believes England are a team for the big occasion and should not be written off ahead of Saturday's quarter-finals. The 1996 champions take on England, who have never won the World Cup, in the last of four quarter-finals at R. Premadasa stadium and Jayawardene on Thursday warned his team against complacency. "They've had a very tough World Cup, I think all their games have been very close, but if you analyze it properly, they lost two
Sri Lanka confident Murali will face England
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss believes spin king Muttiah Muralitharan will be fit to face England in Saturday's World Cup quarter-finals. The 38-year- old off-spinner -- who has a world record 530 one-day wickets -- pulled his hamstring in the Group A match against New Zealand and had shortened nets on Wednesday. But Bayliss said Muralitharan will play on Saturday. "Murali did bowl for some 20 minutes today.
We are very confident that he will play and I think he's
We are very confident that he will play and I think he's
MCB to open four new branches in Sri Lanka
KARACHI - MCB Bank plans to open four new branches in Sri Lanka next year, where six branches are already operational, making MCB one of the largest foreign banks in Sri Lanka.
MCB Bank Chairman Mian Muhammad Mansha called on the President, Mahinda Rajapakse, at the Temple Trees in Sri Lanka. Mr Mansha informed the president that his group is keen to in participate in the economic development of the island.
During the meeting, the MCB chairman presented an overview of his
MCB Bank Chairman Mian Muhammad Mansha called on the President, Mahinda Rajapakse, at the Temple Trees in Sri Lanka. Mr Mansha informed the president that his group is keen to in participate in the economic development of the island.
During the meeting, the MCB chairman presented an overview of his
Sri Lanka have the edge over Kiwis
THE REALITY CHECK - Though the match in Mumbai today isn't a must-win one for both sides, a win for either team can be crucial for the group standings. If New Zealand win, they can top the group. Sri Lankan may not get to the top of the group (their game against Australia was washed out and points shared) but a win may change their next round rivals.
Sri Lanka have done well in the tournament except one match against Pakistan. The Black Caps are hit by injuries and for them to
Sri Lanka have done well in the tournament except one match against Pakistan. The Black Caps are hit by injuries and for them to
New Zealand, Sri Lanka battle for group honours
MUMBAI - New Zealand and Sri Lanka will Friday lock horns in a fierce tussle for final group positions in their last match ahead of the World Cup knockout round. The pressure to qualify is now off with New Zealand and Sri Lanka joined in the last eight by fellow Group A sides Australia and Pakistan, but final positions are crucial as they determine opponents in the next round.
New Zealand have emerged as the tournament's dark horses, winning their past three matches, including an
New Zealand have emerged as the tournament's dark horses, winning their past three matches, including an
Sri Lanka agree to tour Pakistan
LAHORE - In an effort to revive international cricket in Pakistan, the PCB is in talks with its Sri Lankan counterpart for a short ODI and Twenty20 series later this year.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board sources, Sri Lanka Cricket is ready to send its team for the short limited overs series but want the Test rubber to be played in the neutral venues of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
"The talks with the Sri Lankans have been pretty positive so far and we are hopeful the series will
According to Pakistan Cricket Board sources, Sri Lanka Cricket is ready to send its team for the short limited overs series but want the Test rubber to be played in the neutral venues of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
"The talks with the Sri Lankans have been pretty positive so far and we are hopeful the series will
India training Tamil Tigers: Sri Lanka
COLOMBO - Remnants of Sri Lanka's defeated Tamil rebels are undergoing military training in India in a bid to revive their separatist campaign at home, the island's prime minister said Thursday. DM. Jayaratne said an unknown number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) fighters were based at secret camps in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. "We have intelligence reports of three clandestine training centres operated by the LTTE in Tamil Nadu," the prime minister said in a
