IND vs SRL 1st Test Result - Muralitharan completes 800 test wickets, Sri Lanak beat India by 10 wickets

Watch the greatest spinner Muttiah Muralitharan for the last time in action as he took 800th test wicket in his last test match against Induia at Galle.

IND vs SRL 1st Test Result - Muralitharan completes 800 test wickets, Sri Lanak beat India by 10 wickets

Muralitharan required just 8 wickets to reach the 800 landmark of wickets and India provided exactly 8 wickets to him in his last test match as Sri Lanka beat India by 10 wickets in the 1st Test match on Thursday, 22nd July, 2010 at Galle.

Sri Lanka needed 5 wickets and India trailing by 63 runs on the 5th and final day and Sri Lankan bowlers removed Dhoni and Harbhajan early. Laxman (69) put some resistance first with Mithun by puuting 49 runs and then with Ishant Sharmy by puuting 68 runs. Murali needed 1 more wickets as the last pair playing and he has the final laugh as he took last wickets to reach 800 wickets and finish in style for a remarkable and wonderful career.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 520/8 dec. in 124 overs (Paranavitana 111, Sangakkra 103, Mithun 4-105, Ishant 3-145)

India 1st Inning - 276 all out in 65 overs (Sehwag 109, Yuvraj 52, Muralitharan 5-63)

India 2nd Inning - 338 all out in 115.4 overs (Tendulkar 84, Laxman 69 Malinga 5-50, Muralitharan 3-128)

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 96/0 in 14.1 overs (Paranavitana 23*, Dilshan 68*)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets

IND vs SRL 1st Test Live Score at Galle - India vs Sri Lanka First Test Live Commentary

First test match of the 3 match series between host Sri Lanka and India starting from Sunday, 18th July to Thursday, 22nd July 2010 at Galle. Match will start from 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST.

This is Muralitharan's last test match so watch and enjoy the live score with ball by ball commentary of first test match between India and Sri Lanka.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test at Galle Preview - Watch Muarali for the last time

So this is the end of one of the greatest off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, playing his last test match as Sri Lanka will take India on Sunday, 18th July, 2010 Galle International Stadium starting from 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST.

India will be without their main strike bowlers Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth so depend much on spinners Harbhajan and Ojha. Test specialists Rahul Dravid and Laxman are back along with Tendulkar after rested in Asia Cup.

Highest wicket taker in Tests and ODI's Muttiah Muralitharan needs just 8 wickets to reach 800 mark and if he does so it will be another achievement in his remarkable career. Dilshan is back in form and he will be danger against already weak Indian attack.

Indian Playing 11 for 1st Test at Galle:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (capt and wk), Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Pragyan Ojha, Abhimanyu Mithun/Munaf Patel

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for 1st Test at Galle:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene, Rangana Herath, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga, Dammika Prasad/ Chanaka Welegedara

Indian Test Team, Squad announced fro 2010 Sri Lanka Tour - Yuraj, Raina, Sreesanth in

Indian selectors announced the 16 member squad for upcoming 3 match test series in Sri Lanka starting from 18th July, 2010. Test specialist Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman are back in team while master blaster Sachin Tendulkar also back after rest.

Out of form Yuvraj Singh has been recalled along with fast bowler Sreesanth nad Ishanth Sharma. Suresh Raina also included for the first time as full time player while Wriddhiman Saha will be reserve wicket keeper. Zaheer Khan will lead the pace attack while Harbhajan Singh, Amit Mishra and Pragyan Ojha will take care of spin department.

Find the list of 16-member Indian Team for 2010 Tour of Sri Lanka.

Indian Test Team/Squad against Sri Lanka:

MS Dhoni (wk & capt)
Virender Sehwag (vice-capt)
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
M Vijay
Yuvraj Singh
Suresh Raina
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Sreesanth
Amit Mishra
Pragyan Ojha
Wriddhiman Saha (wk)

Sri Lankan Test Team, Squad agsinst India - Murali's last Match, SL Test Team

Sri Lankan selectors announced team for 3 match test series at home against India starting from 18th July under captaincy of Sangakkara. Lasith Malinga has been included in the team after two-and-a-half years while there was no place for spinner Ajantha Mendis even though 1st test in Galles will be last test for highest wickets taker Muthaiah Muralithara.

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath and young off-spinner Suraj Randiv left-arm spinner Rangana Herath and young off-spinner Suraj Randiv who is likely to take Muralitharan's place for the rest of the series/

Find the list of 16 member test team for series against India.

Sri Lankan Test Squad/Team:

Kumar Sangakkara (capt)
Muttiah Muralitharan (vc)
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Tharanga Paranavitana
Mahela Jayawardene
Thilan Samaraweera
Angelo Mathews
Prasanna Jayawardene
Lasith Malinga
Rangana Herath
Dilhara Fernando
Dammika Prasad
Suraj Randiv
Thilina Kandamby
Chanaka Welegedara
Lahiru Thirimanne

2010 India Tour o Sri Lanka Schedule - Ind vs SRL Test Series Time Table, Fixture

India will begin their 2010 Tour of Sri Lanka with 3 match test series as 1st test starting from 18th July, 2010 at Galle. India then play a ODI tri-series and New Zealand will be the 3rd team starting from 10th August, 2010.

Find the complete schedule of 2010 India vs Sri Lanka Test Series.

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match:
Sunday, 18th July - Thursday, 22nd July, 2010
Venue: Galle International Stadium
Timing: 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST

2nd Test Match:
Monday, 26th July - Friday, 30th July, 2010
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Timing: 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST

3rd Test Match:
Tuesday, 3rd August - Saturday, 7th August, 2010
Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo
Timing: 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2010 Final Photos - Ind vs SL Asia Cup Final Picture, Images

India won the Asia Cup after 15 years, beat Sri Lanka by 81 runs in the final. Dinesh Karthik got Man of the Match while Pakistan's Shahid Afridi got Man of the Series for his 2 centuries in the series.

Ind v SL Asia Cup Final Result - India won the Asia Cup, beat Sri Lanka by 81 runs

India finally won the Asia cup after 15 years as they beat host Sri Lanka by 81 runs in the Final on Thursday, 24th June, 2010 at Dambulla. Ind made 268/6 in 50 overs and bowled out SL on 187 runs in 44.4 overs.

India got a good start by Karthik and Gambhir with 38 runs in 6 overs and India made a competitive total of 268/6 as Karthik hit 66 runs well supported by Dhoni 38 and Rohit Sharma 41 runs.

Indian bowlers then bowled superbly as Praveen got danger man Dilshan on duck and then Zaheer and Nehra reduced Sri Lanka to 51-5 with 2 and 4 wickets respectively. Kapugedra hit unbeaten 55 runs in the end to reduce the margin of loss.

Dinesh Karthik got Man of the Match while Pakistan's Shahid Afridi got Man of the Series for his 2 centuries in the series.

Match Summary:

India - 268/6 in 50 overs overs (Karthik 66, Rohit 41, Dhoni 38)
Sri Lanka -187 out in 44.4 overs (Kapugedra 55*, Nehra 4-40, Zaheer 2-36)

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Dinesh Karthik (India)

Result - India won by 81 runs.

Man of the Series - Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2010 Final Live Score, 24th June - Ind vs SL Asia Cup Final Teams

So another final neighbors India and Sri Lanka as they meet for the Asia Cup 2010 Final on Thursday, 24th June, 2010 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST, 15:00 PST.

India lost their last league match with a big margin as they bowled out on 209 runs and their middle order Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina is a concern while all rounder Ravinder Jadeja has to prove himself. India will go with their first-choice attack of Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra.

Sri Lanka will be high in confidence with a bonus point win over India in the league match and their batsmen, Sangakkaar, Dilshan and Jayawardhane are in good form. Mahroof took 5 wickets in the last match while Kulasekara and Malinga have been impressive in the Asia Cup.

Indian Team, Squad for the Final of Asia Cup 2010:

Dinesh Karthik, Gautham Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Pragyan Ojha/R Ashwin/Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra/Ashok Dinda.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for the Final of Asia Cup 2010:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt/wk) Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Suraj Randiv, Muttiah Muralitharan.

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup Final Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2010 6th ODI Live Score on 22nd June - Ind v SL Asia Cup Teams

India and Sri Lanka will do the rehearsal before the final of Asia Cup 2010 on Tuesday, 22nd June, 2010 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST, 15:00 PST.

Both India and Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh easily and Pakistan in a close match and now they will try to find out weakness of opposition for another final as they are regularly playing each other from the last January. Dinesh Karthik will replace injured Sehwag while both teams may rset their seamers.

Indian Team, Squad for 6th ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Dinesh Karthik, Gautham Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Pragyan Ojha/R Ashwin/Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra/Ashok Dinda.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 6th ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt/wk) Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Suraj Randiv, Muttiah Muralitharan.

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 6th ODI Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2010 5th ODI Live Score on 18th June - Pak v Ban Asia Cup Teams

Two teams out of the race for Asia Cup 2010, Pakistan and Bangladesh will meet to avoid finish at the bottom of the table in 5th ODI on Monday, 21st June, 2010 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST, 15:00 PST.

Pakistan was little unlucky lost 2 close matches, first with Sri Lanka when they were ahead with Afrid's century and then rivals India on the 2nd last ball and they will play for some pride to avoid bottom place.

Bangladesh on the other hand disappointing with their performance lost both the matches with huge margin as only openers Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes contributing and now they have to improve to avoid another huge defeat.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 5th ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal (wk), Umar Amin, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi (capt), Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Aamer.

Bangladesh Team, Squad for 5th ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, Mohammad Ashraful, Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Naeem Islam, Shafiul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Abdur Razzak.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 5th ODI Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2010 4th Match Photos - Ind vs Pak Asia Cup Picture, Images

In a thrilling India beat bitter rivals Pakistan by 3 wickets on the 2nd last ball of the match as Harbhajan hit a huge six in the 4th ODI of Asia Cup 2010. Gautam Gambhir got back to back Man of the Match for his 83 runs.

Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 4th ODI Result - Harbhajan's 2nd last ball six helps India beat Pakistan by 3 wickets

In a thrilling 4th match of Asia Cup 2010, India beat arch rival Pakistan on the 2nd last ball by 3 wickets on Saturday, 19th June, 2010 at Dambulla. Pak all out on 267 runs in 49.3 overs and Ind made 271/7 in49.5 overs.

Pakistan won the toss elected to bat first made 267 runs thanks to 74 runs by opener Salman Butt well supported by Malik 39 and Afridi 32 runs but Kamran Akmal hit quickfire in the end with 41 balls 51 runs to set a competitive total.

India lost Sehwag early but Gambhir hit 83 runs and put 98 runs with Dhoni who hit 56 runs and they were 180/2 in 35 overs but few quick wickets put them in backfoot but then Raina hit 27 balls 34 runs before out in the last over with 6 runs required in 4 balls and Harbhajan hit a six on the 2nd last ball to seal a thrilling win.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 267 all out in 49.3 overs (Salman 74, Kamran 51, Kumar 3-53, Zaheer 2-41)

India - 271/7 in 49.5 overs overs (Gambhir 83, Dhoni 56, Ajmal 3-56)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Gautam Gambhir (India)

Result - India won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2010 4th ODI Live Score on 19th June - Ind vs Pak Asia Cup Teams

Bitter arch rival India and Pakistan will meet after 1 year in the 4th ODI of Asia Cup 2010 on Saturday, 19th June, 2010 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and timing will be 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST, 15:00 PST.

India won their opening game with a bonus point against Bangladesh and one more win will secure their place in final. Gautam Gambhr back in form after a long time but they need special inning from Sehwag and need good support from Raina, Dhoni and Rohit against fiery bowling from Shoaib Akhtar.

Pakistan lost their close game against host despite brilliant century by captain Shahid Afridi and they want his form continues but Umar Akmal and Shoaib Malik need to give good support in the middle. Akhtar bowled well in his come back match and his bowling will be crucial.

Indian Team, Squad for 4th ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Pragyan Ojha/R Ashwin/Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 4th ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal (wk), Umar Amin, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi (capt), Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar/Abdur Rehman, Mohammad Asif,

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 4th ODI Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2010 3rd ODI Live Score on 18th June - SL v Ban Asia Cup Teams

Third ODI of Asia Cup 2010 will be played between host Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on Friday, 18th June, 2010 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST, 15:00 PST.

Sri Lanka won the last tight game against Pakistan and they will try to book the birth in final with back to back win. Jayawardhane and Sangakkra are in good touch while Mathews batting really well in the end.

Bangladesh getting good start by Tamim and Kayes and they need good support in the middle from Ashraful and captain Shakib. They are in a must win situation to stay alive in the series.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 3rd ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt/wk) Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Suraj Randiv, Muttiah Muralitharan.

Bangladesh Team, Squad for 3rd ODI of Asia Cup 2010:

Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, Mohammad Ashraful, Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Naeem Islam, Shafiul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Abdur Razzak.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 3rd ODI Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2010 2nd Match Photos - Ind vs Ban Asia Cup Picture, Images

India comfortably beat Bangladesh in the 2nd ODI of Asia Cup by 6 wickets with 116 balls remaining as Sehwag took 4 wickets and Gambhir hit 82 runs.

Ind vs Ban Asia Cup 2nd ODI Result - Spinners helps India won with a bonus point against Bangladesh

India comfortably beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets with 19.2 overs remaining in the 2nd ODI of Asia Cup 2010 on Wednesday, 16th June, 2010 at Dambulla. Ban bowled out on 167 runs in 34.5 overs and Ind made 168/4 in 30.4 overs.

Bangladesh started well by Tamim and Kayes and they were 81/1 in 13 overs but after spinners introduced they slumped to 167 all out as Sehwag took 4 wickets for just 6 runs in 3 overs. India then chased the runs in 30.4 overs and won a bonus point thanks to back in form Gautam Gambhir hit 82 runs and Dhoni hit unbeaten 38 runs.

Match Summary:

Bangladesh - 167 all out in 34.5 overs (Kayes 37, Sehwag 4-6, Nehra 2-28)

India - 168/4 in 30.4 overs overs (Gambhir 82, Dhoni 38*)

Toss - Bangladesh, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Gautam Gambhir (Pakistan)

Result - India won by 6 wickets (with 116 balls remaining)

India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2010 2nd ODI Live Score at Dambulla- Ind v Ban Asia Cup Teams

India and Bangladesh will begin their campaign in the 2nd ODI of Asia Cup 2010, on Wednesday, 16th June, 2010 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, in a day-night game starting from 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST, 15:00 PST.

India didn't reach in the tri-series in Zimbabwe with 2nd string team and now the seniors are back with much needed break and hope they do better but they will definitely miss master balster Sachin Tendulkar. Saurabh Tiwary may make is debut after good show in domestic and IPL3 while Sehwag is back in the top order.

Bangladesh just lost the test series by 2-0 against England but Tamin Iqbal is in form of his life and they hope he continues with it along with Imrul Kayes and Junaid Siddqui. Their spinners will be really handy on the slow tarck of Dambulla.

Indian Team, Squad for Asia Cup 2010 2nd Match of Asia Cup 2010:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Pragyan Ojha/R Ashwin/Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra.

Bangladesh Team, Squad for Asia Cup 2010 2nd Match of Asia Cup 2010:

Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, Mohammad Ashraful, Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Naeem Islam, Shafiul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Abdur Razzak.

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2nd ODI Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2010 1st Match Photos - Pak vs SL Asia Cup Picture, Images

Shahid Afridia hit a brilliant century with 109 runs off just 76 balls but Pakistan lost by 16 runs against Sri Lanka in the opening match of Asia Cup 2010.

Pak vs SL Asia Cup 1st Match Result - Afridi's century in vain lost to Sri Lanka by 16 Runs

In an interesting low scoring 1st match of Asia Cup 2010, host Sri Lanka survive Shahid Afridi's 76 balls 109 runs and beat Pakistan by 16 runs on Tuesday, 15th June, 2010 at Dambulla. SL made 242/9 in 50 overs and Pak bowled out on 226 runs in 47 overs.

Sri Lanka made to 242 thanks to Sangakkra's 42, in-form Jayawardhane's 54 and in the end Mathews hit 55 runs to get a respectable score as come back fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar bowled brilliantly with 3 wickets for 41 runs.

Pakistan then reduced to 32-4 but Afridi played a brilliant inning of 109 runs off 76 balls with 8 fours and 7 sixes but Sangakkra took great catch to out him and match turned towards host as Malinga took 5 wickets in the end.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 242/9 in 50 overs (Mathews 55, Jayawardhane 54, Akhtae 3-41)

Pakistan - 226 all out in 47 overs overs (Afridi 109, Malinga 5-34)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 16 runs.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2010 1st ODI Live Score - Pak vs SL Asia Cup Teams

Opening One Day of the 4 nation Asia Cup 2010 will be played between Pakistan and Sri Lank on Tuesday, 15th June, 2010 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, and timing will be 09:00 GMT, 14:30 local, 14:30 IST, 15:00 PST.

This match is a test for Pakistan as two key players, Shoaib Akhtar and Shoaib Malik are doing ome back in the team. Akhtar's bowling will be crucial for them while opening was good in T20 WC and Umar Amin may got a debut.

Sri Lank just won tri-series in Zimbabwe with their 2nd string team while captain Sangakkara and Jayawardhane got a much needed break and they can start a fresh at home. Muralitharan is also coming back while Rangna Herath was surprise call.

Pakistan Team, Squad for Asia Cup 2010 1st Match:

Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal (wk), Umar Amin, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi (capt), Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar/Abdur Rehman, Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Aamer.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for Asia Cup 2010 1st Match:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt/wk) Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera, Thilina Kandamby/Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Farveez Maharoof/Lasith Malinga, Suraj Randiv, Muttiah Muralitharan.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 1st ODI Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary: