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Second T20I: Dry pitch, hero's welcome ready as Dhoni's men take on Sri Lanka in Ranchi

The Indians were taken aback by what skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni described as an "English" track in Pune. Now that he will be leading in his own backyard before his home fans here, Dhoni can hope to get a typical sub-continent wicket at a ground that is hosting its first ever Twenty20 International.

Bradman record has Kumar Sangakarra reconsidering retirement

The 37-year-old had indicated the second Test in Wellington could be his last with the intention of retiring from all international cricket after the World Cup which starts next month.

SA paceman Philander fined for tampering with the ball

South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee for tampering with the ball during the third day of the first test against Sri Lanka.

Rajapaksa calls for homegrown solution to Tamil issue

"All communities must come together in peace not by hatred or malicious slander. It is time we showed commitment to national reconciliation," he said.