New Zealand racked up a whopping 429 for seven on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch, with skipper Brendon McCullum falling five runs short of a double century that he scored at a blistering pace.
New Zealand will be without all-rounder Corey Anderson for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch on Boxing Day, after he picked up a groin strain in the recent ODI series against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka have dropped opening batsman Upul Tharanga from their Test squad to face New Zealand, after he failed to impress internationally, though despite a recent century for his domestic side.
Sri Lanka are set to be without key spinner Rangana Herath for the rest of the ODI series against England, and certainly for the fifth match, after he picked up a hamstring injury in training.
Sri Lanka cricket have confirmed that there are two names in the running for the vacant head coach position, including current interim coach Marvan Atapattu, who is favourite to stay in the role.
Sri Lanka spinner Sachithra Senanayake will be allowed to play domestic cricket, the SLC have announced, despite being banned from international cricket due to an illegal bowling action.
Whoever wins the toss should bowl first, and hope they don't get the opposition out so quickly that the pitch is still dangerous. Though to be fair, this track is always a swing paradise, to the side with the best top order will do the best.
