Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test heading towards draw

ABU DHABI : Kumar Sangakkara compiled his eighth double hundred in Test cricket and with able support from Prasanna Jayawardene took Sri Lanka closer to salvaging a draw on the final day of the opening test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Jayawardene (110 not out) and Rangana Herath (nought) were the batsmen at the crease at tea as Sri Lanka reached 434...

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Taylor’s 2nd successive ton helps Zimbabwe reach 259-8

HARARE : Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor hit his second successive unbeaten century to lead his team to a competitive 259 for eight in the second one-day international against New Zealand at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.Taylor made 107 not out off 105 balls with 12 fours and a six to enable Zimbabwe to recover from a slow start after they were sent in to bat on...

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Sangakkara, Prasanna help Sri Lanka take lead

ABU DHABI : Kumar Sangakkara was 15 short of his eighth double hundred as the former Sri Lankan captain in company of Prasanna Jayawardene frustrated Pakistan in the first Test here on Saturday.The left-handed Sangakkara was unbeaten on 185 and together with Prasanna (66 not out) thwarted Pakistan's victory bids on the fifth and final day as Sri Lanka reached 364-5...

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Bangladesh v West Indies: Second day's play called off

CHITTAGONG : The second day's play in the opening Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies was called off without a ball being bowled on Saturday due to a wet outfield following overnight rain.The hosts were 255-4 in their first innings at stumps on Friday after winning the toss, with skipper Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten on 68 and Naeem Islam on eight not out.The...

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Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka fight back to save first Test

ABU DHABI : Kumar Sangakkara put his wealth of experience on show with a pugnacious unbeaten hundred to keep Pakistan's victory bids on hold in the first Test here on Friday.The 33-year-old left-hander notched 161 for his 26th Test hundred to help Sri Lanka, trailing by 314 runs in the first innings, reach 298-5 in their second knock at close on the fourth day at Abu...

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Rahim, Tamin boost Bangladesh against Windies

CHITTAGONG : Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal cracked impressive half-centuries to help Bangladesh post 255-4 against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test on Friday.Wicket-keeper Rahim scored an unbeaten 68 in his first Test as captain and left-handed opener Tamim made 52 as Bangladesh batted steadily to consolidate their position after winning the toss...

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