Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage May 10, 2008
This is a refuge for orphaned and abandoned elephants that lies in Kegalla between the capital Colombo and Kandy. The orphanage was established in 1975 and is now government run. (Suite101.com)
Smith, McKenzie break record | Mar 1, 2008
M Atapattu, S Jayasuriya 335 Sri Lanka v Pakistan Kandy 2000. G Marsh, M Taylor 329 Australia v England Nottingham 1989. (iAfrica.com)
Tsunamis And Tamil Tigers Feb 15, 2008
The tea bushes in the heartland around towns like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya were a heartening sign of normalcy as women in the fields continued to pick tea leaves and harvest this great crop. But our assignment then was to cover the destruction caused by the tsunami, which arrived on Sri Lanka in three great waves on Dec. 26, 2004. (CBS News -- World)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines Feb 5, 2008
Five people killed on Saturday in a bus bomb attack were buried in a mass grave in Kandy district on Monday. President Mahinda Rajapakse insists security forces are winning the battle against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and that the guerrillas have been confined to the northern region of the palm-fringed tropical island. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Timeline: Sri Lanka Feb 4, 2008
Sacred temple complex at Kandy was targeted by bombers in 1998. 1815 - British become first European power to win control over whole island, known as Ceylon. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Bomb on Sri Lankan bus kills 13 Feb 3, 2008
The bus was traveling from Kandy, in central Sri Lanka, to Anuradhapura in north-central Sri Lanka, when the blast occurred about 7 a.m. local time (0130 GMT), police said. Authorities believe a device was planted on the vehicle. (CNN -- International)
SA caused huge losses Feb 3, 2008
It was in addition to unbudgeted expenditure such as the development of a new stadium at Pallekele in the central district of Kandy and the refurbishment of the Galle stadium devastated by the 2004 tsunami. "Pallekele cost us 225-million rupees and Galle another 500-million rupees. These are the expenditures that made us operate on an overdraft," Mathivanan said. (iAfrica.com)
Deadly blast hits Sri Lanka bus Feb 2, 2008
The bus had stopped on its way from the central town of Kandy to the north-central town of Anuradhapura. The attack comes amid increased security ahead of celebrations on Monday to mark the 60th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence from Britain. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Bomb kills 18 on bus in central Sri Lanka Feb 2, 2008
The military said the victims were travelling north from the central town of Kandy to Anuradhapura to attend a religious ceremony. Today in Asia - Pacific. (International Herald Tribune)
Blast rips through civilian bus in Sri Lanka, 20 dead Feb 2, 2008
The military said the victims were travelling from the central town of Kandy to the north central town of Anuradhapura to attend a religious ceremony. The attack came as Sri Lanka was preparing to celebrate the 60th independence from Britain on Monday, and the military had stepped up security over concerns of attacks. (Globe and Mail)
Bomb kills 18 on bus in Sri Lanka Feb 2, 2008
The military said the victims were travelling north from the central town of Kandy to Anuradhapura to attend a religious ceremony. Hospital authorities said many of those hurt had had serious head injuries or suffered burns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Neal Atkinson works to help amputees Dec 25, 2007
The local noon club put up 15,000 for the cause, a Rotary club from Arizona donated 4,000, a club from Kandy, Sri Lanka, contributed 6,000 and the Rotary Foundation matched the sum with a grant of 25,000 ... Kandy, Sri Lanka, has to contribute to the mission because the mission is in its country and is nearby geographically to the Center for the Handicapped, where many amputees come for artificial limbs ... Kandy is a large city, but not the size of the Sri Lankan capital. (Washington Daily News, NC)
* England save final Test, lose series Dec 23, 2007
Sri Lanka took the series 1-0, having won the first Test in Kandy by 88 runs, but would have moved to second place behind Australia in the official rankings if they had secured a 2-0 scoreline. Muttiah Muralitharan finished with three wickets, but the hero of the final day was young Essex opener Cook who stood rock solid at the crease for six hours and 24 minutes to deny Sri Lanka victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cook and rain conjure England's escape in final cricket Test Dec 22, 2007
Sri Lanka took the series 1-0, having won the first Test in Kandy by 88 runs, but would have moved to second place behind Australia in the official rankings if they had secured a 2-0 scoreline ... We did start well in Kandy and I guess that is where the series was lost because we got into a good position but we could not make it work for us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Cook scores fifty as rain saves England Dec 21, 2007
Sri Lanka lead the series 1-0 after winning the first test in Kandy. 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jayawardene takes Sri Lanka to 384-6 Dec 20, 2007
Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardane takes a run in the match against England in Galle. Jayawardane became Sri Lanka's leading century-maker. (International Herald Tribune)
Jayawardene becomes country's top century maker and takes Sri Lanka to 384-6 Dec 19, 2007
Sri Lanka won the first of the three-test series in Kandy and the second ended in a draw in Colombo. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Vaughan's pride in his team may come before a fall Dec 18, 2007
"Vaughan's batting, always authoritative, sometimes even regal, has been reassuring while Ian Bell's "unconverted" fifties have seen him look the part at No3 without really nailing the position. Matt Prior played important innings in Kandy and Colombo and, without looking a natural, has generally kept wicket well.Owais Shah was disappointed to miss out in the opening Tests of the series and to be unable to show off his obvious talent. If Vaughan believes that Bopara looks the part - and there... (Guardian Unlimited)
Harmison's triple strike rattles Sri Lanka Dec 18, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. December 19, 2007 - 12:18AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* England, Sri Lanka prepare for return to tsunami-hit Galle Dec 17, 2007
The star, who surpassed retired Australian Shane Warne's world record tally of 708 wickets in the first Test in Kandy, also persuaded his spin rival to visit Galle and raise funds. This story has been viewed 189 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Weary England play catch-up at Galle Dec 16, 2007
In Kandy two weeks ago, the pitch was green two days before the match, but brown when it started. Years ago, on the 1982-83 Ashes tour, Bob Willis and his cohorts spied dampness in the Adelaide Oval two days before and opted to bowl first as a consequence, a decision that undermined his captaincy forever. (Guardian Unlimited)
Cricket Test heads for draw as England bat towards safety Dec 13, 2007
The off-spinner, who became Test cricket's most successful bowler during the first Test in Kandy which Sri Lanka won by 88 runs, sent down 16 unsuccessful overs conceding 30 runs. Vaughan and Cook added a run-a-minute 56 runs against the seamers before Vaughan departed against the run of play. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Jayawardene flays England Dec 12, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene during his unbeaten 167 against EnglandPhoto: AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sri Lanka leads England by 88 runs Dec 12, 2007
Sri Lanka won the first test in Kandy by 88 runs. Other stories in this section. (India Times)
* Records fall as Sri Lanka turn up heat in Colombo Dec 12, 2007
The 30-year-old now has 7,030 runs from 92 Tests, while Jayasuriya played 110 matches before retiring from the longer format of the game after the first Test in Kandy last week ... Sangakkara's wicket had raised the tourists' hopes after the left-hander hit 152 in Kandy to become the first batsman in history to compile 150-plus scores in four consecutive Tests. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
England face tough Muralitharan test on final day Dec 12, 2007
England, who lost the first Test by 88 runs in Kandy last week, must bat out the last day's play to have a chance of forcing a series-levelling win in the final Test at Galle from next Tuesday. Sri Lanka have won 10 of their last 12 Tests at the SSC with Muralitharan, Test cricket's leading bowler, being the wrecker-in-chief on most occasions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Pakistan improve their chances of avoiding follow-on Dec 11, 2007
England, seeking a series-leveling win after losing the first Test in Kandy by 88 runs last week, battled with both bat and ball in a bid to seize the advantage ... Prior followed his 63 in the Kandy Test with a defiant 79 before he was last man out to Muttiah Muralitharan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Wickets tumble after good start by England batsmen Dec 10, 2007
Skipper Michael Vaughan hit 87 and opening partner Alastair Cook made 81 to give the tourists an early boost after they lost the first Test in Kandy ... Left-handed Cook, who returned to form after being dismissed for nought and four in the Kandy Test, was unfortunate to be declared leg-before by Harper off Malinga bowling with the second new ball ... England made two changes from the Kandy Test, leaving out injured fast bowler Matthew Hoggard and fellow seamer James Anderson. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vandort, Jayawardene take Sri Lanka to 105-2 after early slump Dec 10, 2007
Sangakkara made 92 and 152 in the first test, which Sri Lanka won by 88 runs in Kandy last week to lead the three-match series 1-0. His performance earned him top spot on the ICC's batting rankings. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
England make solid start v Sri Lanka Dec 9, 2007
James Anderson was dropped after the first test in Kandy and Matthew Hoggard was ruled out with a back injury. Sri Lanka also made one change, including opener Upul Tharanga in place of the retired Sanath Jayasuriya. (International Herald Tribune)
Vaughan gives England perfect start Dec 9, 2007
By contrast, Alastair Cook, Vaughan's opening partner, dismissed in the opening over of both innings in the defeat in Kandy last week, progressed slowly - he had only nine when Vaughan passed 50. Related Links. (Times Online)
Live cricket Dec 9, 2007
Yes, they go and hammer Sri Lanka to all parts, as if Wednesday's defeat at Kandy never happened (and how all-the-more galling that late collapse seems now) ... He and Prior did that repeatedly during their almost-match-saving stand at Kandy ... We didn't see much sweeping in Kandy, which was a sure-fire sign that Duncan Fletcher was no longer in charge. (Guardian Unlimited)
Is Sri Lanka's spurned Muslim minority ripe for fundamentalism? Dec 8, 2007
And yet Shahul Hasbullah, senior lecturer in geography at the University of Peradeniya in Kandy, says a disproportionately high number of those currently displaced by the war are Muslim "perhaps as many as 25 percent.". The ICG report notes: "In this context of rising nationalism and a constant search for identity and differentiation, the growth among Muslims of ultra-orthodox groups is not surprising. Yet, for the most part, Muslims remain moderate in their views and tolerant of... (Christian Science Monitor)
Sangakkara on top Dec 7, 2007
The left-handed wicketkeeper batsman scored 92 and 152 in his team s victory in the first cricket Test against England at Kandy to gain two positions to surpass Ponting and South African Jacques Kallis. Now both the batting and bowling charts are led by Sri Lankans as Sangakkara s compatriot and ace-offie Muttiah Muralitharan leads the bowlers ranking list. (Hindu)
Tharanga to open for Sri Lanka in second test Dec 7, 2007
Sri Lanka lead the three-match series 1-0 after beating England by 88 runs in Kandy. "We have got to take forward the confidence we got with the win in Kandy," said Jayawardene. (International Herald Tribune)
We can deal with Murali, says Prior Dec 7, 2007
These contrasting elements emerged yesterday from the tourists' wicketkeeper batsman, Matthew Prior, whose views should be given considerable credence after the side's 88-run defeat in Kandy. Prior batted two-and-a-half hours in England's second innings and faced 64 balls from Muralitharan, and was also behind the stumps watching Sangakkara compile 284 runs in the match in nearly 11 hours at the crease. (Independent)
* Sri Lanka defeat brave England by 88 runs Dec 6, 2007
AFP, KANDY, SRI LANKA Thursday, Dec 06, 2007, Page 20. England cricketer Kevin Pietersen is bowled by Sri Lankan bowler Dilhara Fernando during the fifth and final day of the first Test match at Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, yesterday ... Muttiah Muralitharan bowled two magical deliveries when it mattered most to hand Sri Lanka an 88-run win over a fighting England in the first Test in Kandy yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Murali rallies Sri Lanka to win Dec 6, 2007
KANDY: Spinner Muttiah Muralitharan claimed a match haul of 9-140 to propel Sri Lanka to an 88-run victory in the first Test against England yesterday. Muralitharan toiled without taking a wicket for 31 overs as England's Ian Bell (74) and Matt Prior (63) led a brave rearguard during the afternoon before a deadly triple strike in the final hour of play as Sri Lanka took the second new ball. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sri Lanka's Sangakkara tops ICC batting rankings Dec 6, 2007
Left-handed Sangakkara, 30, continued his brilliant recent form by making 92 and a match-winning 152 to help Sri Lanka defeat England by 88 runs in the Kandy Test on Wednesday. His second-innings century made him the first batsman in history to score 150-plus in four consecutive Tests, having scored 200 not out and 222 not out against Bangladesh at home in July and 192 against Australia in Hobart last month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Captain courageous helps Dec 5, 2007
AFP, KANDY, Sri Lanka. Kumar Sangakkara became the first batsman to hit 150-plus scores in four consecutive Tests as Sri Lanka pressed for victory in the first Test against England yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
World Cup win more special, says Muralitharan Dec 5, 2007
KANDY: Test cricket's leading wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan said yesterday he rated Sri Lanka's World Cup triumph in 1996 as more memorable than his own individual world record. The 35-year-old became the most successful bowler in Test history on Monday when he surpassed fellow spin great Shane Warne's record tally of 708 wickets during the first Test against England here. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pakistan grab a draw Dec 5, 2007
KANDY: Kumar Sangakkara scored a superb 152 as Sri Lanka set England an improbable 350-run victory target on the fourth day of the first Test yesterday. Sangakkara, who became the first person to score 150 or more in four successive Tests, powered Sri Lanka to 442-8 declared in their second innings. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Swarm of bees briefly halts Kandy Test Dec 5, 2007
Kandy, Sri LankaDecember 5, 2007 - 9:56AM ... au/news/cricket/swarm-of-bees-briefly-halts-kandy-test/2007/12/05/1196530723838. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
England heading for defeat Dec 5, 2007
KANDY, Sri Lanka (Reuters) - Sri Lanka paceman Chaminda Vaas struck two early blows as England limped to 125 for five at lunch on the fifth day of the first test on Wednesday; leaving the hosts just five wickets away from victory. The 33-year-old left-armer followed his early dismissal of opener Alastair Cook the previous evening with the wickets of skipper Michael Vaughan (5) and night-watchman James Anderson (11) to put the tourists under early pressure. (Reuters UK)
Murali smashes Test wicket record Dec 4, 2007
KANDY, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Muttiah Muralitharan smashed Test cricket's wicket-taking record Monday with his 709th victim as Sri Lanka dismissed England for 281 on the third day of the first Test match ... Muralitharan said he was pleased to break the record at Kandy, rather than on the just-completed tour of Australia. (CNN -- International)
Jayasuriya quits Test cricket Dec 4, 2007
"But I want to continue playing one-day cricket. I had decided before this match that I will retire after the Kandy Test.". Jayasuriya made his one-day debut against Australia in Melbourne on December 26, 1989, and played his first Test against New Zealand in Hamilton in February 1991. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Murali takes world-record 709th Test wicket Dec 4, 2007
BALLSY: Belittled as a `chucker' and no-balled by umpires, the man with the bent elbow and the unorthodox action now has a record all his own AP, KANDY, SRI LANKA Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007, Page 20. Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, center, celebrates after breaking the world record tally of 708 wickets by dismissing Paul Collingwood in Kandy, Sri Lanka, yesterday ... Muralitharan, playing in his 116th Test, reached the milestone when he bowled England's Paul Collingwood for 45 during the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Sri Lanka take control against England Dec 4, 2007
AFP, KANDY, SRI LANKA Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007, Page 20. Muttiah Muralitharan shattered the world Test bowling mark and Sanath Jayasuriya excelled with the bat as Sri Lanka took charge of the first Test against England in Kandy yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The charm, charity and cheer of Muralitharan the magnificent Dec 4, 2007
"Murali comes from Kandy, where his father was in confectionery. He wanted to be a fast bowler but Sunil Fernando, the coach enlisted by his mother, looked at his build and encouraged him to take up spin. He went to an independent Catholic school.Chaminda Vaas says: "We've been playing together for 18 years. When we first met he was playing for St Anthony's College but even then he had this huge off-spinner. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sri Lankan spinner shatters Warnes world record Dec 4, 2007
KANDY: Spinner Muttiah Muralitharan broke Shane Warne's all-time Test wickets record on the third day of the first Test to pave the way for Sri Lanka to edge into control against England yesterday. Muralitharan broke the record in the morning as he claimed six for 55 in 35 overs and England were bowled out for 281, securing a valuable 93 first-innings lead in a low-scoring game. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sri Lanka turn the screw in Kandy Dec 4, 2007
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Sri Lanka build 199-run lead over England in first Test Dec 4, 2007
KANDY, Sri Lanka (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene and his deputy Kumar Sangakkara put on a century stand as Sri Lanka consolidated their hold over England in the first Test here on Tuesday. Sri Lanka, resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 167-2, moved to 292-3 by lunch on the third day, an overall lead of 199 with seven wickets in hand. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Murali level with Warne Dec 3, 2007
Muralitharan claimed his 708th Test wicket in the first Test against England in Kandy on Sunday. The 35-year-old had debutant Ravi Bopara caught behind by wicket-keeper Prasanna Jayawardene to draw level with fellow spinner Warne, and needed one more wicket to take over as Test cricket's most successful bowler. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Muralitharan equals world record Dec 3, 2007
AFP, KANDY, SRI LANKA Monday, Dec 03, 2007, Page 20. Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, right, celebrates the world record following the dismissal of England's Ravi Bopara during the second day of the first Test at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy yesterday ... The weather gods in Muralitharan's home town of Kandy held up his bid to become Test cricket's most successful bowler, but the 35-year-old is unlikely to be denied the honor when play resumes today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Muralitharan breaks test wicket record Dec 3, 2007
KANDY, Sri Lanka (AP): Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan claimed his 709th test wicket Monday to surpass the record set by retired Australian legspinner Shane Warne. Muralitharan, playing in his 116th test, reached the milestone when he bowled England's Paul Collingwood for 45 during the third day's play at his home ground of Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy. (Hindu)
Hoggard and Panesar bowl out Sri Lanka Dec 2, 2007
Matthew Hoggard and Monty Panesar shared seven wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 188 on first day of the first Test against England at Kandy. Hoggard was responsible for the early wickets, reducing the hosts to 5-42 before lunch, while left-arm spinner Panesar helped to finish off the lower order. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* England duo take control Dec 2, 2007
AFP, KANDY, SRI LANKA Sunday, Dec 02, 2007, Page 24. Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara runs a quick single during the first day of the first Test against England at the Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cricket-Bell guides England closer to Sri Lanka total Dec 2, 2007
KANDY, Sri Lanka, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Ian Bell scored 83 as England reached 145 for three at lunch on the second day of the first test on Sunday. Resuming on 49 for one in reply to Sri Lanka's 188, England lost the wickets of Michael Vaughan (37) and Bell during the morning. (Reuters.uk)
Hoggard takes four wickets to give England strong start to first test against Sri Lanka Dec 1, 2007
England seamer Matthew Hoggard grabbed four early wickets Saturday to push Sri Lanka to 86 for five at lunch on Saturday's first day of the opening test at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy. England made good use of the invitation to bowl after losing the toss. (International Herald Tribune)
Sri Lanka vs. England Scoreboard Dec 1, 2007
Scoreboard at lunch Saturday on the first day of the first cricket test between Sri Lanka and England at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy. Sri Lanka won the toss. (International Herald Tribune)
Hoggard strikes to put England in charge Dec 1, 2007
Matthew Hoggard took four wickets as England made a sensational start to their Test series with Sri Lanka in Kandy today, reducing the hosts to 86-5 at lunch. Michael Vaughan s side would have been expecting a tough day in the field after losing the toss and it was no surprise that Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, chose to bat first on what appeared to be an excellent wicket for run scoring. (Times Online)
Money for Els, Goosen to sizzle at Sun City Nov 30, 2007
78," he said. All eyes on red, white ball Over the next two days, eight of the world's Test-playing nations will be in action in some form of international cricket. "It's at this point every year that you know footy has been forgotten and spring racing is just a memory for another 12 months," Betstar's Alan Eskander said. India are playing Pakistan in preparation for India's upcoming visit to Australia for a four-Test series and are rated slight favourites, ahead of the draw, to overcome the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
England hatch plot to hijack Murali's magic moment Nov 30, 2007
Mike Selvey in KandyFriday November 30, 2007 ... Kandy is the home city of Muttiah Muralitharan, the genius who is on the verge of becoming the most successful Test bowler of all time. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sri Lanka Says Colombo Bombings May Be Start of Campaign by Tamil Tigers Nov 29, 2007
The first Test match starts in the central city of Kandy on Dec. 1 and the teams play in Colombo Dec. 9. The parcel bomb was left on the counter at a private company and exploded while a security guard went to inform his superiors that the package was suspicious, Wickremarathna said at a briefing late yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
England to play on Nov 29, 2007
It happened a few minutes before the England team left for the hill resort of Kandy where the first Test against Sri Lanka opens at the Asgiriya stadium on Saturday. The second blast went off at 6. (iAfrica.com)
