'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.'Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood.Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A......

Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Statistical highlights on Day 3 of the third cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Monday IMAGE: Angelo Matthews and Dinesh Chandimal helped Sri Lanka to rediscover their......

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

A 22 year old took the honours on Day 3.Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the second Test. IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates taking Angelo Mathews' wicket. Photograph: Dinuka......

SLC appoint Mathews as Test, ODI captain

Allrounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka's Test and ODI captain, replacing Mahela Jayawardene, for a period of one year. The 25-year-old Mathews was Jayawardene's deputy and was the......

Australia on verge of Sri Lanka series sweep

Australia were on the verge of a 3-0 series sweep after reducing Sri Lanka to 225 for seven with a slender lead of 87 at close of play on a dramatic third day of the third Test on Saturday. -......