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Akila Dananjaya risks suspension after being reported for suspect action again
This is the second time the offspinner has been reported in ten months, so if he fails his assessment, he stands to be suspended for a year
Amy Satterthwaite to take break from cricket to have her first child
The New Zealand captain will continue to be contracted during her indefinite break under the board's new Women's Master Agreement
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Kane Williamson, Trent Boult rested for Sri Lanka T20Is; Tim Southee to lead
Squad includes fit-again big-hitting keeper-batsman Tim Seifert and three spin options in Mitchell Santner, Todd Astle and Ish Sodhi
Dimuth Karunaratne joins select group with fourth-innings hundred
Stats highlights from an outstanding run-chase in Galle
'Thought the wicket would deteriorate more than it did' - Kane Williamson
Having said that, though, the New Zealand captain gave credit to Dimuth Karunaratne for a 'fantastic hundred' in the fourth innings
Dimuth Karunaratne hits 122 as Sri Lanka wrap up record chase in Galle
Sri Lanka's new captain preserved his perfect record after taking over as Sri Lanka won their third consecutive Test under his leadership to go 1-0 up in the two-match series
Dimuth Karunaratne hits 122 as Sri Lanka wrap up record chase in Galle
Sri Lanka's new captain preserved his perfect record after taking over as Sri Lanka sealed their third consecutive Test under his leadership to go 1-0 up in the two-match series
Stats - Sri Lanka's opening record, and New Zealand's lower-order resistance
All the stats highlights from an eventful fourth day in Galle
Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne fifties lead Sri Lanka's victory push
Sri Lanka took a giant stride towards chasing down 268 with a wicketless post-lunch session from their openers on the fourth day
New Zealand happy to set 'anything above 200' - Tom Latham
Niroshan Dickwella, meanwhile, thinks any target under 225 will be achievable
Who's the New Zealand of New Zealand? BJ Watling
He does things that are in essence truly remarkable, but does them with such banality that in the end they are barely remarked upon
BJ Watling leads the way as New Zealand stretch lead to 177
Lasith Embuldeniya struck vital blows for Sri Lanka before the wicketkeeper-batsman rallied with the lower order
Ajaz Patel follows the Herathian template to turn Galle Test
Hanging in and playing the long game as Rangana Herath did helped him succeed in Galle, the New Zealand spinner said
Brendon McCullum named KKR head coach
Less than a week ago, it had been learnt that the former New Zealand captain would take over as head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders, the CPL franchise
Ajaz Patel's five-for keeps New Zealand in the hunt
Unbeaten eighth-wicket stand between Lakmal and Dickwella keeps Sri Lanka in sight of parity after 12-wicket day
'The ball spun earlier than expected' - Nicholls
Henry Nicholls has suggested that it was his and Ross Taylor's mental capacity to deal with balls that beat the bat that helped New Zealand recover from three quick wickets
The road to World Cup 2023: how teams can secure qualification, from rank No. 1 to 32
For the first time, even Full Members will go head-to-head in a bid to secure their World Cup spot - no more just depending on the rankings
Ross Taylor keeps New Zealand in the fight after Akila Dananjaya's five-for
A Taylor counterpunch kept the visitors alive on a day where they seemed in control during all overs except the ones immediately preceding a break
William Somerville and the rise of the overseas specialist
With most teams unashamed about preparing home tracks to maximise their strengths, a growing band of bowlers, globally, only feature in away Tests
New Zealand seek to gain Asian foothold
After their win over Pakistan in UAE, New Zealand have a chance to scale Test rankings' summit if they topple Sri Lanka
New Zealand Cricket to introduce domestic contracts for women
Centrally contracted cricketers set for pay hike; number of contracts increased from 15 to 17
New Zealand eye Test dominance amid Sri Lanka's theatre of the absurd
In the right corner, a team that meticulously plans and steadily impresses. In the left, one with raging mood swings and an inclination to blow one's mind. Welcome to Sri Lanka v New Zealand
Good to put our teeth into the Test championship - Gary Stead (1:28)
Which top cricket city would win the World Cup?
Sydney, Delhi, Lahore or Christchurch - who has produced the best World Cup XIs?
Williamson cuts his birthday cake with fans (0:56)
2019 ICC World Test Championship
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Smith jumps to no. 2 in Test batting rankings
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Tough love and an eye for talent: The legacy of Merzban 'Bawa' Patel
Affectionately called Bawa by his players, Merzban Patel produced over 30 international hockey players despite not having a ground, facilities, or any help from the authorities.
