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Sri Lanka 760-7 declared v India, first test - innings Reuters - Thu, Nov 19
Sri Lanka declared their first innings closed at 760 for seven after lunch on the fourth day of the first test at the Motera on Thursday in reply to India's 426.
Sri Lanka power on in first India test with record score Reuters - Thu, Nov 19
Sri Lanka took a firm grip on the opening test on Thursday by extending their first innings lead to 282 to move into a position to win a test in India for the first time.
Jayawardene joins select group with sixth double ton Reuters - Wed, Nov 18
Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene became only the seventh batsman in test cricket to score six or more double hundreds when he made 204 not out against India in the first test on Wednesday.
Injured Collingwood expects to be back for first ODI Reuters - Wed, Nov 18
Injured England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has said he has a very good chance of returning to action in Friday's opening one-day international against South Africa.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib joins Worcestershire Reuters - Wed, Nov 18
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will become the first Bangladeshi to play county cricket in England after he agreed to join Worcestershire in 2010.