SA survive to seal series win
Vernon Philander was the unlikely hero with bat in hand, surviving 98 deliveries to help South Africa bat out day five in Colombo and win the Test series.
Malaysian triumph
Being at the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow 2014 reminds me of when cricket was a medal sport. Back in 1998, in Kuala Lumpur. What a golden moment it was too, with South Africa winning the final, against Australia.
Proteas staring down the barrel
The Proteas will have to bat out day five with nine wickets in hand after bad light stopped play early on day four.
Amla ton gives Proteas hope
Proteas captain Hashim Amla struck a defiant century, but South Africa go into day four in Colombo 150 runs behind Sri Lanka and still facing an uphill battle.
Key Pillar
Get to know a little bit more about Proteas assistant coach Adrian Birrell. By Ryan Vrede.
SL take control in Colombo
South Africa weathered a storm to reach stumps on 98-3, after dismissing Sri Lanka for 421 earlier in the day.
Jayawardene dominates day one
The Proteas bowlers were put to the sword by Mahela Jayawardene on day one of the second Test, but still managed to claim five wickets.
Finishing the job
We preview the second and final Test of Hashim Amla’s first series at the helm, starting in Colombo on Thursday morning.
News wrap from SL: 23 July
De Villiers could give up gloves, Chappell slams Philander, and Sri Lanka send Chandimal to England.
News wrap from SL: 22 July
Kirsten back with the Proteas, Steyn hails Donald’s influence, and Eranga out of second Test.
Tampering a grey area
The legality of ball-tampering is no longer a simple right or wrong issue, given the imbalance between bat and ball.
News wrap from SL: 21 July
Amla and Steyn fondly reflect on South Africa’s first Test win in Galle, despite Philander’s ball-tampering incident.
Spinners must support Steyn
While Dale Steyn put on an exhibition of seam bowling in Galle, the Proteas need their spinners to make more of a contribution in the decisive Test in Colombo.
Proteas seal crushing victory
South Africa’s pace attack blew Sri Lanka away before tea on day five in Galle to win the first Test by 153 runs.
Sangakkara gives SL a chance
Kaushal Silva and Kumar Sangakkara took advantage of some average bowling in the evening session on day four, to set up an intriguing final day.
