Thisara will be ‘be a major part of our squad’ in the World Cup, says Angelo Mathews

"We want him to improve day by day and he's been brilliant in this series"

“We want him to improve day by day and he’s been brilliant in this series”

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With the 2015 World Cup fast approaching, the demand for pace bowlers has never been higher since the tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand, where the pitches are predominantly pace friendly.

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It’s going to be hard playing Test cricket without my childhood friend, says Kumar Sangakkara

"I think that all the emotions will come out when we next take the field without him in the ranks"

“I think that all the emotions will come out when we next take the field without him in the ranks”

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Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that he will find it hard to play Test cricket without his childhood friend, Mahela Jayawardene, who retired from the format today.

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 5: South Africa top Test team again after winning series 1-0

South Africa celebrate after winning the series and regaining the top spot on the ICC Test team rankings

South Africa celebrate after winning the series and regaining the top spot on the ICC Test team rankings

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South Africa dethroned Australia to reclaim their position atop the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings after managing to survive on the final day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

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