Sri Lanka in line for a series clinching win

Thanks to Kulasekera (4 for 21) and Sangakkara (81 not out):

The Sri Lankans are on course for a series clinching win at the end of the first day of the Second Test against Pakistan at the P.Sara Oval, yesterday.After the Pakistani batsmen gave a weak kneed display to be bundled out for 90, the Lankan batsmen gave a lesson on how to consolidate and play themselves into a position of strength by making 164 for three a lead of 74 with seven wickets and four more days remaining in this five day Test match.

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Hard work and commitment key to my success, says Kulasekera

Fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekera attributed his success to sheer hard work and commitment after he had helped Sri Lanka skittle out the touring Pakistan team to their lowest total on the opening day of the second Test match which commenced at the P. Saravanamuttu Oval in Colombo yesterday.

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Colombo Tennis Championships from July 18

The 94th Colombo Tennis Championships, organised and conducted by the playing section of the Sri Lanka Tennis Association, will be held from July 18 to August 09 at the SLTA Courts Green Path. This forthcoming tournament is being sponsored by Ceylon Cold Stores and Colonial Hardware Stores with the active support of Vision Care and United Sports.

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