Cricket News sort by Tillakaratne Mudiyanselage Dilshan

Considering the natural talent that the Sri Lankans possess it is somewhat surprising to note that they are yet to win a Test in Australia. Following Lanka’s batting collapse on the first day of the Boxing Day Test at the captivating Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), we tried to figure out the reason.

Peter Siddle claimed 5 for 54 as Australia took a big first innings lead of 114 runs in the First Test at Hobarth. The Aussies finished Day 3 at 27/0 having bowled out Sri Lanka for 336 in 109.3 overs.

Sri Lanka have never won a Test in Australia, leave alone a series. As such, there wouldn’t be plenty of hopes from the island nation as they take on the Australians in Australia. In spite of their poor record though they should be disappointed if they do not put up a fighting show in their latest battle against the Aussies.

Sri Lanka will look to seal the ongoing 5-match ODI Series tomorrow at Hambantota. With a lead of 2-0, Sri Lanka are one win away from capturing the series in the fourth ODI itself.

A superb partnership between centurion Tillakaratne Dilshan and Angelo Mathews saw Sri Lanka clinch the rain-affected Third ODI at Pallekele by 7 wickets. The hosts have now got a 2-0 lead in the 5-match ODI Series.

Sri Lanka opened its account in the Super Eights following a Super Over win over New Zealand. Chasing 175, the hosts were well on course to reach the target but somehow after a few quiet overs, the match was back in the balance.

Curiosity more than anything else is the biggest factor surrounding the flamboyant left-handed bat. In the sole T20 at home against New Zealand, he did not look scratchy in spite of being away from international cricket for so long.

Hosts Sri Lanka had an easy outing against one of the tournament favourites West Indies in a warm-up match held today at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

Sri Lanka Premier League(SLPL) Twenty20 2012, 16th T20: Basnahira Cricket Dundee Vs Ruhuna Royals(BCD Vs RR) at Live Score, Squads at Colombo, Aug 25, 2012. Match scheduled to begin at 16:00 local time (10:30 GMT, 4 PM IST, 3:30 PM PKT).