India, SL play out draw

By R McDonald on July 31, 2010

As predicted by many, the second test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw, with both teams making the most of the favourable batting conditions. It was a test to forget for the bowlers who were hurled to all parts of the ground and found wickets hard to come by. Sri Lanka scored [...]

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Murali bows out on a high

Murali bows out on a high

By R McDonald on July 25, 2010

Muttiah Muralitharan ended his career on a high, picking up his 800th wicket and leading Sri Lanka to a 10 wicket win over India. Sri Lanka dominated the match right from the onset and won the match in great style – a six over long on from Dilshan. Murali entered the test with 792 wickets [...]

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Pakistan win first test agianst Australia in 15 years

By R McDonald on July 25, 2010

Pakistan won the second test in thrilling fashion and in doing so ended a 15 year wait for a win agianst Australia. The win also broke a losing streak against Australia that stratched for 13 matches – the most by any team over another. begining day four with seven wickets in hand and needing just [...]

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India strike back with quick wickets

India strike back with quick wickets

By R McDonald on July 20, 2010

After a dissapointing start to the test match, the Indian bolwers led by Ishant Sharma brought India back into the gamewith some quick wickets on day three of the first test at Galle. Sri Lanka started the day on top having ended day one on 2/256.  Day 2 was washed out by rain, but it [...]

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Sri Lanka take day 1 honours

By R McDonald on July 19, 2010

Sri Lankan batsmen, led by captain Kumar Sangakkara made the Indian bowlers toil finishing with 2/2 at stumps on day 1 of the first test at Galle. The Indian bolwers failed to hit their straps and leaked runs, especially in the early part of the Innings. Having won the toss and elected to bat, openers [...]

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