De Silva hails Kamindu influence
Sri Lanka captain Dhanajaya de Silva said Kamindu Mendis had significantly strengthened his team's middle-order batting following their 2-0 series sweep of New Zealand on Sunday.
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Preview: Black Ferns to provide Ireland with stiff test
Ireland take on the world champions New Zealand in Canada in the early hours of Monday morning.
Sanath Jayasuriya Set For Contract Extension As Sri Lanka Men's Head Coach
Sanath Jayasuriya is poised to have his contract as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men's cricket team extended for another year, following a successful interim period marked by notable victories. Since taking over in early July, Jayasuriya has led the team to a series win against India in ODIs, a Test victory at The Oval, and another Test win in Galle against New Zealand. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had advertised for a permanent head coach following Chris Silverwood's departure in late June.
Sri Lanka Register 2-0 Clean Sweep Over New Zealand In Test Series
Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took six wickets Sunday to seal Sri Lanka's first series win against New Zealand in 15 years with a crushing victory by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle. New Zealand were all out for 360 in their second innings before tea on day four after being asked to follow-on. Peiris, 27, and fellow spinner Prabath Jayasuriya shared 18 wickets in the match, the latter taking 6-42 in the first innings to bundle out the tourists for just 88 after the hosts had amassed a mammoth 602-5 declared.
Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka's 2-0 Sweep Against New Zealand
Sri Lanka continue their rampant run under the guidance of Sanath Jayasuriya, completing a 2-0 sweep against New Zealand. After winning the first match in Galle by 63 runs, Sri Lanka hammered the Kiwis by an innings and 154 runs, securing one of their biggest wins in Test history. Courtesy of the 2-0 clean sweep against New Zealand, the Lankans strengthened their hopes of a top-2 finish in the World Test Championship standings, though India and Australia occupy the No. 1 and No. 2 spots at present.
Sri Lanka sweep series with their biggest win v New Zealand
:Sri Lanka crushed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs to complete a 2-0 series sweep on Sunday, quelling some late fightback from the tourists in the second test in Galle.
John Fogarty: 'We need to develop our own indigenous props'
John Fogarty has a job to do on this Emerging Ireland tour.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka Win By An Innings And 154 Runs
SL vs NZ 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka on Sunday defeated New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test at Galle International Stadium. With it, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led side also completed 2-0 clean sweep over their guests as Sri Lanka had won the first game by 63 runs at the same venue. In the first innings of the match, Kamindu Mendis anchored the hosts to a formidable 602 for 5 before the side decided to declare the innings. New Zealand were dismissed for 88 and then asked to follow-on. The Blackcaps were bowled out for 360 in their second innings, thus losing the game by an innings margin. (Scorecard)