The hosts go through the formalities quickly to stamp their authority over the Indians

BY Charlie Austin 1 September 2001

Apart from providing respite to the beleaguered Ganguly, the win will give the Indians the much-needed confidence as they go into the deciding Test in Colombo

BY Charlie Austin 24 August 2001

Had it not been for Muthiah Muralitharan's cameo, Sri Lanka would have certainly been staring at defeat

BY Charlie Austin 23 August 2001

The Indian bowlers make early inroads but Jayawardene's century takes away the initiative from the visitors

BY Charlie Austin 21 August 2001

It is Jayasuriya all the way after Indian tail refuses to wag and the Lankans establish a 77 lead with 7 wickets in hand.

BY Charlie Austin 14 August 2001

Muthiah Muralitharan and Dilhara Fernando strike twice each to leave the Indians in a spot

BY Charlie Austin 13 August 2001

The Sri Lankans reserve their best for the final as the Indians crumble like a pack of cards

BY Charlie Austin 4 August 2001

Virendra Sehwag's heroic century helps India beat the odds

BY Charlie Austin 1 August 2001

Putting injuries to key players and skipper Saurav Ganguly's suspension on the backburner, the Indians come out convincing winners

BY Charlie Austin 27 July 2001

The Indians need to win their remaining three games to be in with a chance to reach the final

BY Charlie Austin 25 July 2001