Kumar Sangakkara
Five Kiwis in ICC Cricket World Cup Team of the Tournament
Brendon McCullum is named captain of the ICC Cricket World Cup Team of the Tournament which includes five New Zealanders.
Mar 30, 14:17
Alastair Cook: Kevin Pietersen return "very unlikely"
England Test captain Alastair Cook insists that it is "very unlikely" that Kevin Pietersen will ever play for his country again.
Mar 18, 14:27
Kumar Sangakkara 'confirms' Kevin Pietersen will re-sign for Surrey
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara reveals that Kevin Pietersen will return to Surrey for the county cricket season this summer.
Mar 18, 10:19
South Africa reach World Cup semi-finals with nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka
South Africa seal their first World Cup knockout win to reach the semi-finals following a nine-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka.
Mar 18, 09:02
South Africa bowl out Sri Lanka for 133-10
South Africa are set a target of 134 as they look to overcome Sri Lanka at the quarter-final stage of the Cricket World Cup.
Mar 18, 06:59
Live Commentary: South Africa vs. Sri Lanka - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Cricket World Cup quarter-final between South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Mar 18, 03:00
South Africa's AB de Villiers: 'We won't choke in quarter-final against Sri Lanka'
South Africa captain AB de Villiers insists that the team will not "choke" when they take on Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals of the World Cup tomorrow.
Mar 17, 07:25
Kumar Sangakkara rules out retirement U-turn
Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara insists that he will stick to his plan of retiring from ODI cricket at the end of the World Cup, despite being in fine form.
Mar 11, 15:03
Sri Lanka secure 148-run victory over Scotland in World Cup clash
Sri Lanka secure a 148-run victory over Scotland in their World Cup clash in Hobart, leaving their opponents still without a win in the tournament.
Mar 11, 11:00
Record-breaking Kumar Sangakkara punishes Scotland
Kumar Sangakkara scores his fourth successive one-day international century to leave Scotland with a mountain to climb if they are to pick up their first World Cup win.
Mar 11, 07:35
Australia through to World Cup quarter-finals with win over Sri Lanka
Australia beat Pool A rivals Sri Lanka by 64 runs to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 8, 11:33
Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara to retire from Test cricket in August
Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara announces that he will retire from Test cricket "by the end of August".
Mar 8, 09:12
Live Commentary: World Cup - Australia vs. Sri Lanka - as it happened
Take a look back at how Australia clinched a quarter-final spot with a 64-run victory over Sri Lanka at the World Cup, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text updates.
Mar 8, 02:59
Joe Root: 'England bowlers must improve'
Batsman Joe Root says that England's bowlers "leaked too many boundaries" in their nine-wicket Cricket World Cup defeat to Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Mar 3, 01:45
Joe Root: England "hurting" following defeat to Sri Lanka
England batsman Joe Root admits that the team is "hurting" following their nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka at the World Cup.
Mar 1, 09:28
Sri Lanka cruise to nine-wicket win over England in World Cup clash
Sri Lanka cruise to a thumping nine-wicket victory over England in their World Cup clash they chase down 310 with 16 balls to spare in Wellington.
Mar 1, 05:34
Sri Lanka storm to 92-run victory over Bangladesh in World Cup Pool A clash
Sri Lanka secure a 92-run victory over Bangladesh in their World Cup Pool A clash in Melbourne following a dominant display.
Feb 26, 11:10
Sri Lanka dominate Bangladesh to post score of 332-1
Sri Lanka are well in control against Bangladesh having posted 332-1 from their innings, courtesy of some strong batting from Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara.
Feb 26, 07:45
Sri Lanka survive Afghanistan scare in World Cup clash
Sri Lanka narrowly defeat minnows Afghanistan in their World Cup clash in Dunedin as they secured a four-wicket win thanks to Mahela Jayawardene and Thisara Perera.
Feb 22, 05:43
Alex Hales, Michael Carberry go unsold in Indian Premier League auction
English batsmen Alex Hales and Michael Carberry go unsold during the Indian Premier League auction.
Feb 16, 10:37
New Zealand clinch 98-run victory over Sri Lanka in World Cup opener
New Zealand start their World Cup campaign with a 98-run win over Sri Lanka in their Pool A match in Christchurch.
Feb 14, 06:00
New Zealand set Sri Lanka 332 to win World Cup opener
New Zealand set Sri Lanka 332 to win their World Cup opening game in Christchurch.
Feb 14, 02:00
Kevin Pietersen agrees return to St Lucia Zouks
Kevin Pietersen signs a deal to play for the St Lucia Zouks in the Caribbean Premier League for the second season in a row.
Feb 4, 05:41
Record-breaking Kumar Sangakkara inspires Sri Lanka to New Zealand victory
A Kumar Sangakkara-inspired Sri Lanka edge out New Zealand by 34 runs in Wellington.
Jan 29, 09:05
Sri Lanka post 287-6 against New Zealand
Kumar Sangakkara scores an unbeaten 113 to guide Sri Lanka to 287-6 in the seventh one-day international against New Zealand.
Jan 29, 05:14
New Zealand wrap up Sri Lanka series with 120-run win
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 120 runs to win the seven-match ODI series with one game to spare.
Jan 25, 05:25
Luke Ronchi, Grant Elliott inspire New Zealand win
New Zealand secure a 102-run victory against Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international as a world record stand from Grant Elliott and Luke Ronchi inspires their win.
Jan 23, 05:54
Kane Williamson century helps New Zealand to four-wicket win
Kane Williamson's 103 helps New Zealand to beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the fourth ODI.
Jan 20, 05:41
Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene set New Zealand target of 277
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene star as Sri Lanka set a target of 277 for New Zealand in the fourth game of the ODI series.
Jan 20, 01:52
Kumar Sangakkara joins Surrey for 2015 season
World number one Test batsman Kumar Sangakkara joins Surrey on a two-year deal.
Jan 16, 08:15
Tillakaratne Dilshan century guides Sri Lanka to second ODI victory
Sri Lanka claim a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Hamilton to level up the seven-match series at 1-1.
Jan 15, 08:47
Sri Lanka set New Zealand 219 to win first one-day international
Mahela Jayawardene scores a century but Sri Lanka can only set a target of 219 in the first ODI against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Jan 11, 01:43
Fitness doubt Lasith Malinga named in Sri Lanka World Cup squad
Sri Lanka provisionally name feared paceman Lasith Malinga in their 15-man World Cup squad despite doubts over his fitness, but Ajantha Mendis is left out.
Jan 7, 15:18
Doug Bracewell, Trent Boult inspire New Zealand at lunch
Sri Lanka lose four wickets to New Zealand at lunch on day five of the second Test in Wellington.
Jan 7, 00:57
Superb Kumar Sangakkara double century puts Sri Lanka in control
Kumar Sangakkara reaches the 11th double century of his Test career to put Sri Lanka in charge of the second Test against New Zealand at Wellington.
Jan 4, 05:48
Kumar Sangakkara century hands Sri Lanka first-innings lead
Kumar Sangakkara scores a crucial century to guide Sri Lanka to a first-innings lead over New Zealand on day two of the second Test in Wellington.
Jan 4, 03:09
Kumar Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka recovery against New Zealand
Sri Lanka trail New Zealand by just 62 runs as Kumar Sangakkara leads a second-day recovery in the second Test in Wellington.
Jan 4, 00:22
Sri Lanka struggle in reply on day one of second Test against New Zealand
New Zealand take control of the second Test on day one as they reduce Sri Lanka to 78-5 in their first innings, after being bowled out for 221.
Jan 3, 06:05
Sri Lanka chip away at New Zealand lead
Sri Lanka lose just two second-innings wickets before lunch on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, but still trail the Kiwis by 172 runs.
Dec 28, 01:04
Sri Lanka to follow on after being bowled out for 138 against New Zealand
Sri Lanka are bowled out for just 138 runs in their first innings against New Zealand and are asked to follow on in the first Test at Chirstchurch.
Dec 27, 03:13
