Indian ODI team played me well: Mendis

"Ajantha Mendis says M S Dhoni and his boys read him well in the just-concluded ODI series but the Sri Lankan mystery spinner claims he at least managed to straitjacket the aggressive Indian batsmen. “It should be like that. Talented batsmen learn quickly and correct their...

Mendis easy to play now: Rohit Sharma

"Indian middle-order batsman Rohit ot Sharma thinks that the Indian players will now have no problems playing the mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis in any future series after having played him with relative ease in the recent ODIs against Sri Lanka."

Sehwag toughest Indian batsman: Mendis

"Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis says that swashbuckling right-hander Virender Sehwag was the only Indian batsman he found difficult to bowl to in the recently-concluded India’s tour of Sri Lanka."

Dhoni was the difference: Vengsarkar

"Dilip Vengsarkar, India’s chairman of selectors, has praised captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his role in the 3-2 series win in the one-dayers in Sri Lanka. “Dhoni’s return to the team was a boon. Not only did he lead the side superbly but he played a couple of...

Mendis needs to stand the test of time: Buchanan

"Former Australian and Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan says Ajantha Mendis should be judged on a long-term basis only and success in one series doesn’t really mean anything. “Mendis reminds me a bit of Johnny Gleeson, though he releases the ball much quicker, is...

Vengsarkar hails Dhoni

"Chairman of selectors and former Indian skipper Dilip Vengsarkar has praised One-Day captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s contributions in their first ever ODI series win in Sri Lanka. “The Indian skipper not only handled the team well but also showed how top class spinners...

India vs Sri Lanka - 3rd ODI

The 3rd ODI between India and Sri Lanka to be played today will basically see the bowlers dominating while the batsmen try and overcome their fears. This mainly applies to the Indian batting lineup who have time and again failed against the Sri Lankan bowling attack during...

Don’t write off Fab 4: Kumble

Test skipper Anil Kumble came out strongly in defense of the fabulous four of the Indian middle-order who failed against the Sri Lankan spin duo of Ajantha Mendis and Muthiah Muralitharan in the recently concluded three-match series in the Emerald Isle which the visitors lost...

Kapil says Mendis is overhyped

Legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday praised Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis for his splendid show against India so far but felt it was all being over-hyped.Read full article

India in Sri Lanka 2008 - Schedule & Results

Sri Lanka won the test series against India by 2-1. While the Lankan team is full of confidence, the Indians will try and gain their lost confidence and under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, they will surely overcome the spicy bowling of Mendis and Murali. MS Dhoni is back in Sri...

Sehwag injury scare for India

India will be badly hit for the first ODI against Sri Lanka as their dashing opener Virender Sehwag might not be able to play in the match due to an injury scare.Read full story

Sri Lanka vs India ODI Series Preview

Sri Lanka and India go head to head in a five match ODI series from tomorrow. The first two matches are day games that will be played in Dambulla while the next three matches are day night games to played in the Premdasa Stadium in Colombo.Click here for the complete...