ARTICLES RELATING TO SRI LANKA IN SA

SL youngsters impress Dilshan

2012-01-23 17:33

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan says the future bodes well for the team after encouraging signs from their young players.

Lopsy shoots up world rankings

2012-01-23 14:46

Pace bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has soared 10 places up the latest International Cricket Council ODI rankings released.

Smith form a relief for AB

2012-01-23 11:20

AB de Villiers may have been named man-of-the-series, but the Proteas captain was a happy man for another reason.

AB happy with fighting spirit

2012-01-22 22:19

Proteas skipper AB de Villiers is happy with the fight his team showed until the end despite losing the final ODI to Sri Lanka.

Play back on at the Wanderers

2012-01-22 16:00

Sri Lanka have resumed their innings after rain disrupted the fifth and final ODI against South Africa at the Wanderers.

Sweet tweets for ton-up Biff

2012-01-22 14:21

Graeme Smith’s hugely timely century at the Wanderers in the final ODI has earned a glowing reaction on Twitter .

Tsotsobe reaches a new high

2012-01-21 18:37

Lonwabo Tsotsobe became the fastest South African to take 50 ODI wickets with his match performance of 3 for 51 in Kimberley.

Proteas do need Albie’s oomph

2012-01-21 13:41

South Africa needed more lower-order thrust in their defeat in Kimberley, making Albie Morkel’s swift return essential.

Kirsten: Smith deserves more

2012-01-19 22:19
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Proteas coach Gary Kirsten says Graeme Smith has meant a lot for SA and deserves more time than others to find his feet.

SL shakes up domestic cricket

2012-01-19 18:47

Sri Lanka has shaken up its domestic cricket scene following the national team's abysmal performance on the current SA tour.

Take this form to NZ - AB

2012-01-18 21:00

Proteas skipper AB de Villiers has lauded his troops after clinching the Sri Lanka series and urged them to take the form to New Zealand.

Steyn dilemma for Proteas

2012-01-18 12:17

Although there are reasons to let him soldier on, a rest for Dale Steyn seems sensible in the dead-rubber ODIs against Sri Lanka.

Was the rain Biff’s lifeline?

2012-01-18 07:56

South Africa getting over the series line by D/L method may just have slightly extended Graeme Smith’s ailing ODI career.

Rain halts SA v Sri Lanka

2012-01-17 22:03

The third One-Day international between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Bloemfontein has been interrupted by rain.

Sri Lanka bat in Bloemfontein

2012-01-17 14:09

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat in the third One Day International against the Proteas in Bloemfontein.

Faf close to best fielder - AB

2012-01-17 07:55

Proteas skipper AB de Villiers believes Faf du Plessis has the ability to become the best fielder in world cricket.

Hard work ahead for SA - AB

2012-01-16 17:59

SA's ODI skipper AB de Villiers says they cannot rest on their laurels as they look to wrap up a series victory over Sri Lanka.

Hot Proteas gnaw at Oz lead

2012-01-15 14:22

The Proteas are beginning to look more like a machine in ODIs once more, and moving up the world rankings.

Proteas to rest Kallis

2012-01-15 11:32

CSA has made two enforced changes as well as a rotational change to the Proteas squad for the rest of the Sri Lanka ODI series.

Proteas win in East London

2012-01-14 18:29

South Africa have beaten Sri Lanka in the second ODI in East London to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

AB: It will get much tougher

2012-01-12 15:30

Proteas ODI skipper AB de Villiers acknowledges he wasn't really put under pressure in his first outing as captain of South Africa.

SL use poor team spirit excuse

2012-01-12 11:40

A Sri Lankan minister slammed the country's cricket team, blaming poor team spirit for their humiliating thrashing by the Proteas.

AB’s bullies blitz sorry Lanka

2012-01-11 22:14

It took a switch of code to do it, but the Proteas have proved at last that they are able to string together consecutive solid performances.

Sri Lanka skittled for 43

2012-01-11 20:48

The Proteas have crushed Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Paarl, dismissing the tourists for the fourth lowest ODI total ever.

Proteas opt to bat in Paarl

2012-01-11 14:24

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the first One-Day International against Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl.

 

Dilshan quits as SL skipper

2012-01-23 14:52

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan has resigned as captain a day after the end of his team's losing tour of South Africa.

It will get tougher: AB

2012-01-23 13:48

While enjoying his early success, Proteas limited overs captain AB de Villiers says he is aware that it will not always be plain sailing.

Method behind Botha ‘snub’?

2012-01-23 10:06

Johan Botha’s stint in the Big Bash may have been behind his weird failure to earn a single ODI game against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka sneak past Proteas

2012-01-22 19:38

Sri Lanka have edged past South Africa after a dramatic end to their final ODI clash at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

Smith, AB lead SA's charge

2012-01-22 14:34

Graeme Smith and AB de Villiers have combined for a third-wicket partnership of 186 runs to steer South Africa to a commanding total.

Proteas bat first in final ODI

2012-01-22 11:59

Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan won the toss and opted to bowl in the final match of a five ODI series against South Africa.

AB bemoans lost opportunities

2012-01-21 16:54

AB de Villiers says lost opportunities cost them the game after the Proteas suffered their first defeat in the ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Proteas bat 1st in Kimberley

2012-01-20 14:13

South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat in the 4th ODI against Sri Lanka at De Beers Diamond Oval in Kimberley.

Proteas to rest Dale Steyn

2012-01-19 19:13

Proteas coach Gary Kirsten says it's important to build the depth in their squad which has led to Dale Steyn being rested.

Friendship saving Smith?

2012-01-19 07:50
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Former Proteas convenor Mike Procter believes Graeme Smith's friendship with Gary Kirsten is saving his spot in the SA team.

Faf reassures on his fitness

2012-01-18 13:33

The hero of SA’s narrow, ODI series-clinching win against Sri Lanka has tweeted that he will be fighting fit for the next encounter.

De Villiers enjoys golden start

2012-01-18 11:40

AB de Villiers could not have wished for a better start to his captaincy as the Proteas secured an ODI series win by beating Sri Lanka.

Proteas claim series win

2012-01-17 23:08

The Proteas have beaten Sri Lanka on the Duckworth/Lewis method in Bloemfontein to claim a series victory.

Sri Lanka make par total

2012-01-17 18:34

Sri Lanka have posted an average score on a good deck in the third ODI against South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Morkel looks class ODI act

2012-01-17 11:20

Assuming he plays, Morne Morkel will earn his 50th ODI cap in Bloemfontein against Sri Lanka ... deservedly, too.

AB expects high-scoring clash

2012-01-16 22:03

SA skipper AB de Villiers expects a high scoring match on a "good wicket" in their third ODI clash against Sri Lanka in Bloemfontein.

AB backs Smith to hit form

2012-01-15 23:09

Proteas ODI skipper AB de Villiers has backed out-of-sorts opener and former captain Graeme Smith to return to form soon.

Border explains floodlight fiasco

2012-01-15 13:22

The Border Cricket Board has clarified the situation after a fire and subsequent floodlight failure in SA's ODI against Sri Lanka.

Amla released, on baby duty

2012-01-14 19:23

Hashim Amla has been released from the Proteas' ODI squad to be with his wife who is expecting their first child.

Kleinveldt out of ODI series

2012-01-13 12:01

Rory Kleinveldt will miss the rest of the ODI series against Sri Lanka following an injury to his left quadricep muscle.

Morkel back with a bang

2012-01-12 11:40

The return to form of Morne Morkel was one of the most pleasing aspects of South Africa’s mauling of Sri Lanka in Paarl.

AB lauds backwater venues

2012-01-12 10:02

A packed, vibrant Boland Park sends a powerful message that the Proteas can be drawcards in the ‘country’ areas.

Lowest ever ODI totals

2012-01-11 21:38

After Sri Lanka's hapless 43 against South Africa in Paarl, click here to view the ten lowest scores ever in ODI cricket.

Malinga halts SA's run charge

2012-01-11 18:27

Lasith Malinga has grabbed five wickets but South Africa still managed to post 301 for eight in the first ODI against Sri Lanka.

SA ready for tough Paarl pitch

2012-01-10 22:15

Proteas skipper AB de Villiers is confident they can perform well on a pitch similar to the subcontinent against Sri Lanka in Paarl.

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