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Sri Lanka ‘must face war probes’

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Sri Lanka must co-operate with any international war crimes probe, ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka tells the BBC, a day after his release from jail.

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Sri Lanka marks war anniversary

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Sri Lanka marks three years since the end of its civil war with a military parade, as the government is reportedly set to free Sarath Fonseka from prison – the man who led the army during the war

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Swann targeting big England lead

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Graeme Swann calls on England to bat Sri Lanka out of the second Test in Colombo as the tourists close day two on 154-1.

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Broad ruled out of Sri Lanka Test

Friday, March 30th, 2012

England pace bowler Stuart Broad is ruled of the final Test against Sri Lanka after a scan confirms a strain in his right calf.

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England dig deep to retain hope

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

England close day three of the first Test in Galle on 111-2, set 340 to beat Sri Lanka, which would be their highest Test chase.

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Sri Lanka triumph in South Africa

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Sri Lanka end a run of 15 Tests without a win to claim their first ever victory in South Africa.

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Red Cross grieves loss of Briton

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

A British man killed on holiday in Sri Lanka is described as a “committed” Red Cross worker by his colleagues.

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Strauss anxious to recapture form

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

England captain Andrew Strauss is confident of regaining form in the third Test against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl.

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UK urges S Lanka war crimes probe

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

The UK presses Sri Lanka to investigate alleged atrocities during its civil war after “horrific” video of apparent prisoner killings aired in a TV programme.

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England build lead over Sri Lanka

Monday, June 6th, 2011

England move into a 156-run lead after the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, setting up the possibility of a victory push on Tuesday.

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Rain disrupts Sri Lanka progress

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

Tillakaratne Dilshan scores a record-breaking 193 before being dismissed as rain and bad light halt Sri Lanka as they close on England’s first innings total of 486 in the second Test.

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England win after shock collapse

Monday, May 30th, 2011

Chris Tremlett and Graeme Swann bowl England to a remarkable victory by an innings and 14 runs after Sri Lanka collapse for 82 in a heavily rain-affected first Test in Cardiff.

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Cook & Trott lead England rally

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Stubborn centuries from Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott helps England battle back on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Cardiff.

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Jayawardene makes England suffer

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Prasanna Jayawardene hits 112 as Sri Lanka post 400 all out before reducing England to 47-1 after two days of the first Test in Cardiff.

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England made to toil by Sri Lanka

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Late wickets for Graeme Swann and James Anderson give England a much-needed boost after Sri Lanka make a strong start to the opening Test in Cardiff.

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