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Sri Lankan officials in a fix over series in Pakistan
LAHORE: The Sri Lankan cricket officials are in a fix whether to tour Pakistan according to ICC's Futures Tours Programmes (FTP) or request the series to be held at a neutral venue. Sources in the PCB confirmed on Sunday that in 2011, Pakistan are scheduled to host Sri Lanka for a full series.
"The tour is important for us but obviously keeping in mind the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team last year, we have serious doubts that they will agree to play in Pakistan," one
"The tour is important for us but obviously keeping in mind the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team last year, we have serious doubts that they will agree to play in Pakistan," one
Sri Lankan spinners impress in drawn Windies Test
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's spinners, led by Rangana Herath, put in an impressive performance as the second Test against the West Indies ended in a draw on the fifth and final day on Saturday.
Left-armer Herath removed Dwayne Bravo, Sulieman Benn and Carlton Baugh as the West Indies were bowled out for 243 in their first innings just before tea in reply to Sri Lanka's 387-9 declared.
Sri Lanka declared in their second innings on 57-1, with Tharanga Paranavitana scoring 20 not out
Left-armer Herath removed Dwayne Bravo, Sulieman Benn and Carlton Baugh as the West Indies were bowled out for 243 in their first innings just before tea in reply to Sri Lanka's 387-9 declared.
Sri Lanka declared in their second innings on 57-1, with Tharanga Paranavitana scoring 20 not out
Gayle flays Sri Lankan attack with double-century
GALLE: Chris Gayle put Sri Lanka's attack to the sword with an explosive double-century as the West Indies posted a huge 362-2 on the opening day of the first Test on Monday.
He hammered eight sixes and 26 fours in his 247-ball 219 not out for his third 200-plus knock in Tests, and his first century in the sub-continent, as the tourists made the most of winning the toss on a good batting pitch.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul was unbeaten on 20 at the stumps.
Gayle's score was
He hammered eight sixes and 26 fours in his 247-ball 219 not out for his third 200-plus knock in Tests, and his first century in the sub-continent, as the tourists made the most of winning the toss on a good batting pitch.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul was unbeaten on 20 at the stumps.
Gayle's score was