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Rueful start to World Cup preparations as batsmen cave in for 102 in Dambulla.

Once again, the amateurish approach to remotely alien conditions froze the minds of the men in green.

Sri Lanka had swept the preceding two-Test series 2-0

10-member KBC team faces Colombo Club in Sri Lanka.

Victors down Wapda 7-0; receive Rs500k as prize money.

Mercedes refuse to delve in details of driver’s punishment.

Europa League group stage draws announced.

Former great writes off team’s World Cup chances ahead of India clash.

Proteas brave spinner’s onslaught to defeat Zimbabwe by 61 runs.

Coach Van Gaal lowers expectations ahead of EPL clash against Burnley.

Top seeds adjust to wind conditions to maintain winning momentum.

Ace spinner’s return crucial against Sri Lanka in third ODI.

Pakistan’s hopes pinned on Shah Hussain at world championship.

Hosts troubled by new coach’s methods ahead of one-dayer.

Third seed registers 3-2 win to bag $10,000 PSA tournament title.

Tourists suffer 37-run in fourth ODI at Brisbane.

Arsenal manager believes Chilean can fill Giroud’s shoes after Besiktas win.

Hosts win 37 golds, 13 silvers and 13 bronzes, says official.

Defending champions beat hosts 3-0 in junior table tennis event.

Fourth seed Radwanska becomes tournament’s first big upset.

England captain reacts to off-spinner’s remarks after 133-run defeat to India.

Ronaldo is the fourth recipient of the award, succeeding Franck Ribery, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi

It is the third time in four years that Bayern and City will have faced each other in the group stages.

Squash players face each other for fourth time in a PSA event.

Federation expecting medals at junior championship in Taiwan.

Women’s teams to fight for national football championship title.

South African golfer believes Harmon was legend’s best mentor.

Batsman’s unbeaten 136 leads South Africa to seven-wicket win over Australia.

Pakistan’s upcoming T20 league delayed yet again due to time constraints.

Dismal United kicked-out of League Cup by third-division MK Dons.

Bellis, Coric progress to second round along with tennis giants.

Bowlers failing to combat blazing bats of the hosts to once again reinforces lack of quality in absence of Saeed Ajmal

Mahmood has already raised $30,000 for the mental health programme across South Asia

“The most important thing was to start with a win which we did even though we had to suffer,” said Ancelotti.

Both sides to meet in second match of triangular series today.

Top seed faces Fareed in last four for place in decider.

Defending champions India confident of winning South Asian junior event.

Duo posts record-breaking partnership as Bangladesh lose by 91 runs.

City manager pleased with striker’s double in Citizens’ 3-1 win over Liverpool.

Board beefs up scrutiny of bowlers in wake of ICC’s tough stance.

National tennis team to face Thailand in decisive final next month.

Advances to second round along with Murray, Sharapova and Venus.

Ajmal, who had to fly to Australia in order to get tests done on his action will return on August 27.

Visitors lose by 77 runs; Sri Lanka level series 1-1.

Former Pakistan football captain completes refreshers course.

Unseeded youngster hands 3-2 defeat to senior player in squash.

Mercedes boss displeased with driver’s collision with teammate.

Both teams ‘favourite’ to qualify from the Champions League playoffs.

Head coach Hanif confident team will make it to the Asian Games semis.

Manager urges improvement after Red Devils tie 1-1 with Sunderland.