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Lyon urges spinners to attack stumps more in final Lanka Test
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug.7 (ANI): After going down two-nil in the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has called on his fellow tweakers to attack the stumps more aggressively in order to avoid series whitewash against the Angelo Mathews-led side.
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Aussie batters look lost against our spinners, says Mathews
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne, Aug 7 (ANI): After thrashing Australia by massive 229 runs in the second Test to clinch their maiden Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews has admitted that the tourists appear lost against the home side's deadly spin brigade.
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Perera guides Sri Lanka to Warne-Muralitharan Trophy triumph
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Galle, Aug.6 (ANI): Dilruwan Perera completed a 10-wicket match haul as Sri Lanka crushed Australia by massive 229 runs on the Day Three of the second Test in Galle to seal the three-match series 2-0 and win the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy for the first time.
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Aussies' performance `not up to international standards`, bemoans Leh
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne, Aug.6 (ANI): Australian coach Darren Lehman has slammed his side's disappointing performance by describing it as `not up to the international standard` after the Steve Smith-led side face the prospect of series loss against Sri Lanka on Day Three of the ongoing second Test ag
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Sri Lanka on brink of Test series victory over Australia after 21-wicket d
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Galle, Aug 5 (ANI): Sri Lanka remained on course to secure a Test series victory over Australia after day two of the second match saw a total of 21 wickets tumble on a manic Friday at Galle International Stadium.
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French charity urges Lankan govt. to take action over its aid workers kill
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo, Aug. 5 (ANI): Action Contre la Faim (ACF) or the Action against Hunger, a Paris-based aid organisation, has urged Sri Lanka to take action over the killing of its 17 aids workers during the conflict in Sri Lanka a decade ago.
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Herath ready to wreak havoc on Aussies in spin-friendly Galle
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne, Aug.3 (ANI): After taking a one-nil lead in the three-match Test series against Australia, Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Rangana Herath has said that he is all set to torment the world's number one team once again in the crucial second match, which starts in Galle on Thursday.
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Lanka's injury woes continue as Pradeep in doubt for Galle Test
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug.2 (ANI): Seamer Nuwan Pradeep became the latest player to join Sri Lanka's injury list after suffering a hamstring problem in training ahead of the second match of the three-Test series against Australia, which starts in Galle on Thursday.
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Ex-President Rajapaksa's supporters protest against Lankan war crimes
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo, Aug. 2 (ANI): Tens of thousands of supporters of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa held a protest march accusing the ruling government of betraying the nation by agreeing with the United Nations to investigate allegations of war crimes during the civil war.
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Human Rights Watch urges Sri Lanka for justice to killed ACF aid workers
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York, Aug. 1 (ANI): New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Sri Lankan Government to mete out justice in the killing of 17 aid workers of French charity, Action Against Hunger (ACF).
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Japan strengthens maritime ties with Sri Lanka to counter China
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo, July 31 (ANI):Amid China's growing assertiveness in the South Asian region, Japan has increased its focus on Sri Lanka by providing assistance to develop Colombo's maritime capabilities.
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`Surprised` Maxwell determined to regain spot in national squad
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne, July 31 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has admitted that he was shocked to have been dropped from the ODI squad against Sri Lanka, but vowed to do 'whatever it takes' to regain his place in the national side.
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