New Zealand celebrate after beating Sri Lanka 2-0
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New Zealand demolished Sri Lanka by 193 runs on the fifth day of the second Test in Wellington to win the series 2-0.
Bracewell dismissed Silva, Thirimanne and Jayawardene
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New Zealand struck back by taking five wickets towards the latter half of the first day of the second Test in Wellington after Sri Lanka dismissed them for 221.
2014 has been New Zealand’s best year in Test history
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New Zealand’s pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee took four wickets apiece to help their side cruise past Sri Lanka by eight wickets on the fourth day of the first Test in Christchurch.
Tharanga averaged 42 with the bat during Sri Lanka’s two-Test series against Pakistan in August
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Sri Lanka have dropped opening batsman Upul Tharanga for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
Chandimal may be forced to watch the second Test from the pavilion
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal could be watching the second Test against South Africa in Colombo from the sidelines after Niroshan Dickwella was called up.
Jayawardene will return to Sri Lanka for treatment
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene has been ruled out for the second Test against England at Headingley after sustaining a finger injury while keeping during the first Test at Lord’s.
England hold their heads in disbelief after the final ball of the match fell just short of second slip
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Sri Lanka managed to survive a heart-racing final over from England pace bowler Stuart Broad to ensure the first Test at Lord’s ended as a draw.
Sangakkara gets a big hug from his childhood friend after scoring his first century at Lord’s
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Kumar Sangakkara scored his maiden century at Lord’s as Sri Lanka continued to claw away at England’s massive first innings total of 575 on the third day of the first Test.
Welegedara’s last Test for Sri Lanka came in December 2012
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Sri Lanka left-arm pace bowler Chanaka Welegedara has been recalled to Test team for the first time in 18 months after fellow seamer Suranga Lakmal was left out since he did not sufficiently recover from his grade two hamstring tear.
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Sri Lanka last toured England in May 2011
Sri Lanka have named their squad for their upcoming tour of Ireland and England, which begins in May.